Deuteronomy 24 verse 5

by Lisa

Mike and Lisa are walking around the neighborhood one evening:

Mike: “I was reading the Deuteronomy this morning and chapter 24 verse 5 says that “If a man has recently married, he must not be sent to war or have any other duty laid on him. For one year he is to be free to stay at home and bring happiness to the wife he has married.” So I’m thinking that I maybe won’t apply for jobs in Afghanistan, Sudan, or Somalia for now.”

Lisa: “That sounds great! Now, can we move on to specifics about how you’re going to bring me more happiness? I mean, apart from just existing, and all that.”

Mike and Lisa are walking around the neighborhood the very next evening:

Lisa: “So, what did you do today?”

Mike: “Oh, you know. Applied for jobs here in LA. Applied for a job in Melbourne. Applied for a short term contract in Sudan…”

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