How To Get A Good Wife!

by Englishman 14 Replies latest jw friends

  • Englishman
    Englishman

    Well, this is how you do it according to the Bible, and, by implication, Jehovah's witnesses too:

    1. Find an attractive prisoner of war, bring her home, shave her head, trim her nails, and give her new clothes. Then she's yours. (Deuteronomy 21:11-13)
    2. Find a prostitute and marry her. (Hosea 1:1-3)
    3. Find a man with seven daughters and impress him by watering his flock. (Moses--Exodus 2:16-21)
    4. Purchase a piece of property and get a woman as part of the deal. (Boaz--Ruth 4:5-10)
    5. Go to a party and hide. When the women come out to dance, grab one and carry her off to be your wife. (Judges 21:19-25)
    6. Have God create a wife for you while you sleep. But be careful; it'll cost you a rib (Adam--Genesis 2:19-24)
    7. Agree to work seven years in exchange for a woman's hand in marriage. Get tricked into marrying the wrong woman, then work another seven years for the woman you wanted to marry in the first place. That's right. Fourteen years of hard labour for a wife. (Jacob--Genesis 29:15-30)
    8. Cut 200 foreskins off the enemies of your future father-in law and get his daughter in exchange. (David--1 Samuel 18:27)
    9. Even if no one is out there, just wander around a bit and you'll find someone. Maybe even your sister. (Cain--Genesis 4:16-17)
    10. Become the emperor of a huge nation and hold a beauty contest. (Xerxes--Esther 2:3-4)
    11. When you see someone you like, go home and tell your parents, "I have seen a woman I like. Now get her for me." If your parents question your decision, simply say, "Get her for me. She's the one for me." (Samson--Judges 14:1-3)
    12. Kill any husband and take his wife. (David--2 Samuel 11)
    13. Wait for your brother to die, then take his widow. It's not just a good idea; it's the law. (Deuteronomy and Leviticus, example of Boaz in Ruth)
    14. Don't be so picky. Make up for quality with quantity. (Solomon--1 Kings 11:1-3)
    15. A wife?...NOT! (Paul--1 Corinthians 7:32-35)

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  • Skeptic
    Skeptic

    Thanks, Englishman! Now I know what I am doing wrong!

    Think I will try #5.

    Richard

  • Sentinel
    Sentinel

    Englishman,

    I so enjoyed this thread of yours. Amazing how it all comes from "those" scriptures, we all were trying so hard to adhere to.

    Now, I know what went wrong in my first marriage. My husband didn't follow any of these directives. We were doomed from the beginning.

  • Guest 77
    Guest 77

    I strongly suggest you send that list ASAP to your local branch office, they may print it in the next 'Watching The World' section.

    Guest 77

  • whyhideit
    whyhideit

    To get a good spouse

    Know what you want, listen to what they want and realize you will grow together as long as you communicate on a regular basis. Never see your spouse as your husband, or wife. See them as your best friend.

  • Englishman
    Englishman

    I agree with that. Plus, it's great if your best friend has nice boobies too.

    Englishman.

  • LittleToe
    LittleToe

    I'm well on the way to succeeding at #10. I just have to work out how that fits with the existing wife. Oh, hang on - he already had Vashti, didn't he! Is it proper grounds for divorce, if she wont allow herself to be paraded at an Apostofest? Alternatively, maybe I need to erect a 50' pole, in the back garden, and see if she takes a hint.

  • IslandWoman
    IslandWoman

    Hi Englishman,

    Fourteen years of hard labour for a wife

    I like that one.

    IW of the I'm worth it class!

  • expatbrit
    expatbrit

    Which one did you use to win Her Ladyship, Englishman?

    Please don't tell me it was the foreskins one.

    Expatbrit

  • scootergirl
    scootergirl

    I love it, Englishman! lol.......

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