Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Kohler toilets and the destruction of marriage

So maybe you saw the Kohler commercial during the Minnesota/Green Bay game Sunday?

Such a romantic opening! A handsome young guy leaves his city condo to go to work just as the plumber arrives at his neighbor's house. But what a plumber! No un-tucked shirt with a beer-gut here, no sir! This plumber is a young, pretty brunette with all the tools... One of her tools is the blouse with the somewhat feminine shape to it. Another pair of tools are the eyes she uses to glance at the young man as she carries the rest of her tools up the steps. Wow! How to get her to fix MY plumbing he thinks. I know, I'll clog my toilet and give her a call! First I'll flush this...whoops,no. Then I'll flush that... rats, still no. How about a houseplant... no... towel... no... tea-lite candles...no... Ahhhh! She's gonna get away!!! OK... a whole bag of dog food might work???

Well, it might have worked and we could have imagined the wonderful introduction, friendship, and lasting relationship that developed between these two eligible young people. Yes, just think about their small group at church when people ask how they met. "I had to flush a whole bag of dog food down my toilet to get it to clog just so I could meet this gorgeous plumber that would someday be my wife," he says as he winks at her and smiles at the rest of the group. She says, "I learned the plumbing trade from my daddy since my mama died when I was little. Daddy didn't want us kids raised by strangers, so he would take my brother and I along whenever he had service calls to do." "I'll never forget the look my future husband gave me when I held up the Puppy Chow bag and just laughed so hard I had to, well let's just say I am glad the Kohler was still operating normally!"

But, No.

Instead, we get the young man's wife catching him flushing the dog food.

Proverbs speaks often about the seductress with her wayward eyes and words. Do you realize how well your TV fits that description?

Don't be the foolish young boy who is lead away by the seductress. He had no idea that what he was about to participate in would cost him his life.

Men, your life is in the balance as well. While you enjoy the game, don't be led away by the lies. Keep your brain engaged. Stay disciplined in your study and meditation of God's Word. Maintain discipline with your eyes and thoughts! Be aware that God is always present. Enjoy the wife of your youth, refreshed by the Living Water. Flush the stained water of evil.

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