You're probably wondering if that's a typo or not. While doing a search for these letters did actually reveal that there is a brand and some fictional character out there with this name - my real intent was to show that order matters. You see, if we reverse the letters, you then spell the word, S-O-L-I-D.
Yet far too many of us are operating with a Dilos mindset instead of getting our priorities in order and becoming Solid. We chase money like it's the most important thing in the world. And while it's certainly necessary, if money is the number one goal of any individual, or even any business, failure is surely on the horizon. To better understand the significance of the order, let's go through them backwards.
Dollars. Yes, money matters. But what good is all the money in the world if you're "dumb as a box of rocks" and lack the next component, Intelligence, and don't know how to manage (or keep) your wealth?
Intelligence. Let's say you have all the money in the world, perfect SAT score, IQ off the charts - yet you're stuck in a hospital bed or worse, dead. The money and the brains won't do you any good if you don't have the time or energy to enjoy it all.
Lifestyle. Now maybe you've been improving for many years. You've got the money, the brains, even a body that professional athletes would envy. But it's just you...standing there on your private yacht with interesting ideas running through the mind of your perfectly chiseled physique. If we have those three, but lack relationships with others, you'll still feel lonely.
Others. Having friends, family, and loved ones around us are what makes all the luxuries of life truly luxurious! Having the health, wealth, and everything else in the world becomes pointless if we have no one to enjoy these moments with.
Spiritual. So now you've got it all right!?! Money, check. Brains, check. Health, check. Friends, check. What happens when it all ends? What happens when the money, your body, the people, and this world fade away? Where will you spend eternity then? I want to enjoy my time on earth as much as the next person. But as Christians, we should remain eternity focused and remember just how fast a few years on this rotating ball of dirt can go by.
Focus on the order of your priorities. Stay SOLID!
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