BACK POLICE 4'2m1f The love police appear in the living room BES -- Wes, honey, can you take out the garbage? WES -- No. I'm busy. BES -- Busy? You're reading a magazine. WES -- Well, that's busy. At least, I'm not talking on the phone for hours on end. BES -- You're lazy. WES -- I always take out the garbage. When was the last time YOU took out the garbage? LES -- Love is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered. BES -- Wes, there's a policeman our living room. LES -- Love is patient. Love is kind. WES -- Who are you? What are you doing in our living room? LES -- I'm with the Love Police. I'm here to sight you for an infraction in the Love Code. BES -- How did he get in here? WES -- Yeah, how did you get in here? The doors and windows are all locked. LES -- Well, it's simple really. It's the Audio Principle. BES -- The what? WES -- Run that by me again. LES -- The Audio Principle. See, this is story on the radio. No pictures. When there are no pictures a law enforcement officer is not limited by the same limitations as an officer on TV or in the movies. BES -- I see. WES -- Well, I don't. You think that just because this story is on the radio, you can appear out of nowhere and start spouting Bible verses?! LES -- That about summarizes the situation. Now, about your infractions... BES -- Did we break the law, honey? WES -- No, we didn't! Look you... LES -- Well, as a matter of fact, maam, you did. BES -- We did? WES -- We did? LES -- Well, because you're a Christian couple,... WES -- How did he know we were a Christian couple? How did you know we were a Christian couple? BES -- It probably has something to do with the Audio Principle, honey. LES -- Precisely. Now, about your infractions.... WES -- Oh, so, if we weren't Christians, you would appear out of nowhere in someone else's living room? LES -- Well, I suppose so.... BES -- Let the officer finish, honey. This audio tape can't go on forever. LES -- That's very kind of you, Madame. WES -- You're not going to fine us or throw us in jail, are you? LES -- Perhaps on another radio show, sir. No, this time you merely get a gentle reminder from scripture. BES -- I have my Bible right here. Fire away. LES -- In Matthew 22 and again in Mark 12, our Lord was asked what is the greatest commandment. He quotes two commandments. BES -- Oh, yes, here they are: Love the Lord your God with all you heart and soul and mind. And the second is just like it. Love your neighbor as yourself. LES -- Very Good. Now, in first Corinthians 13, the Apostle Paul tells us what love is. BES -- Uh huh, here it is, right here. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. WES -- I see what you mean, Officer. The Lord commanded me to love my wife unselfishly. But instead of taking out the garbage when she asked me, I acted selfishly. BES -- And then, when he wouldn't take out the garbage right away, I became judgemental. That wasn't very loving was it? I'm sorry, honey. WES -- Me, too, Babe. Give me a hug. BES -- Wes, honey, not in front of the officer he.... Where did he go? WES -- He disappeared as quickly as he appeared. BES -- Do we dare to hug, honey? Or do you think he'll be back? WES -- Let's hug. He won't be back. BES -- How do you know? WES -- The Audio Principle. BES -- The Audio Principle? WES -- Yeah. We're at the end the radio show. ©2013 Bob Snook. Conditions for use: Do not sell any part of this script, even if you rewrite it. Pay no royalties, even if you make money from performances. You may reproduce and distribute this script freely, but all copies must contain this copyright statement. http://www.bobsnook.org email: [email protected] BACK |