Men's Priorities

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Remember-

Throughout the book of Deuteronomy, God explains (through Moses) the rules and laws the Israelites are supposed to follow.

Chapter 20 deals with military service.

Who is temporarily exempt from military duty? (besides Klinger-- section 8!)

Check out verse 5:

"What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? Let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle and another man dedicate it."

Verse 6, The same formula-- but for wine:

"What manjavascript:void(0)... planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? ... let him also go... lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it."

And, naturally, verse 7:

"What man is... betrothed to a wife and hath not taken her?... Let him go... lest he die in the battle, and another man take her."

BAM!

Here we see the three priorities in a man's life: Shelter, Booze, and Dames!

It's a natural progression: a place to sleep, something to eat/drink, and someone to share it with-- to eat, drink and be "merry"... unless she has a headache.

That sure would stink-- you go to all the trouble of building a house, or planting crops, or wooing a lady... and you die before you can enjoy any of it! Some OTHER guy is in YOUR bed, drinking YOUR wine, and being "merry" all over YOUR woman!

Now THAT'S getting the fuzzy end of the lollipop!

Unfair!

And God knew this.
Hence-- this very sensible rule.

How refreshing.
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