_Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it,
_ _ than a house full of feasting with strife._ — Prov. 17:1
It’s enticing to rush after having bigger and better, but it’s vital to first count the cost. Not just monetarily, but relationally and personally.
If I purchase a larger home, or build a bigger business, but in so doing create inordinate amounts of stress and personal turmoil, is it worth it? If I become “successful,” but do so at the expense of my relationships, what have I actually achieved? If I acquire all the newest gadgets or enjoy the finer things in life, and yet never experience true peace, have I really gained anything?
Ultimately, it’s not about the externals—what I have or don’t have—but about the quality of my relationships and the state of my soul. If things are going well internally and with the others in my life, how much or how little I have is of limited importance. But if things aren’t going well in the areas that matter, acquiring more stuff isn’t going to fix the problem.