The Cost of Cool

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The Cost of Cool

Back in my twenties, I had a motorcycle.  Not just any motorcycle, but a fully tricked-out Harley — rebuilt engine, chrome everywhere, and a deep burgundy paint job with holographic flames.  

It was what most guys would consider their “dream bike.”  But honestly, I had a love-hate relationship with that thing.  Yes, it was super cool.  But it came with a stack of responsibilities and worries: extra insurance, constant maintenance, finding a safe place to park, and always having to keep an eye on the weather.  

Sometimes I miss that bike, but I sure don’t miss the hassle that went along with it.

We naturally assume that having something bigger, better, or more impressive will improve our lives. But owning fancy things can make life more complicated.

Proverbs 15:16 says, “Better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure and inner turmoil.”

That doesn’t mean it’s wrong to have nice stuff.  But it does challenge the assumption that more is always better. 

True joy and security don’t come from flashy possessions, but from a life anchored in God (1 Timothy 6:17).  Maybe the real “dream” isn’t owning impressive things, but living a life free from the need for them.


- Ron Reid