The deal
Joseph had just passed his driving test, so he asked his father, who
was a Rabbi, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took
him to his study and said to him, "Joseph, I'll make a deal with you.
You bring your school grades up, study your Bible a little, get your
hair cut and we'll talk about it."
After about a month Joseph came back and again asked his father if
they could discuss use of the car. They again went to the father's
study where his father said, "Joseph, I've been real proud of you. You
have raised your school grades, you've studied your Bible diligently,
but you didn't get your hair cut!" Joseph waited a moment and replied,
"You know Dad, I've been thinking about that. You know, Samson had
long hair, Abraham had long hair, Noah had long hair, and even Moses
had long hair...."
To which the Rabbi replied, "Yes, and they walked every where they
went!"