Bren had a bit of a harrowing experience yesterday with a vehicle we were considering purchasing. From the Craigslist ad to the actual visual inspection of the outside of the vehicle, it looked to fit the bill for everything we were hoping for. It wasn't until we had an expert look at the vehicle more in-depth that the real dangers were revealed.The vehicle seemed perfect with no rust, a great sound system, even a sunroof option. We as humans often look at the outside and make our judgments based on that rather than looking to more important things that would give us a better indicator as to our judgment of people or things.
The report from the mechanic was not favorable at all. Even though the outside of the vehicle looked great, it was the inside of the vehicle (the inner workings) that was filled with trouble. Here's a list of some of the things:
- Both upper & lower ball joints needed replacing- The ENTIRE exhaust system needed replacing
- The battery was loose inside the engine compartment (not tied down - very dangerous)
- The rear brakes were almost gone (literally)
- Many other things that the mechanic found but didn't list out
He didn't really feel comfortable letting such an unsafe vehicle leave the lot & Bren white-knuckled it back to the owner's house praying all the way.
On the other hand, looking at the vehicle we have currently, it looks like a tired POS with random stains on the seats & carpet, missing material from the roof, 3 missing hubcaps, peeling paint & other cosmetic issues that make it seem that's it's not worth or safe to drive. BUT, it has a new exhaust system, new tires, new engine (with only 50,000 miles on it), the outside looks like crap but the inner workings are top-notch.
People walk around all the time looking like everything's going their way or presenting themselves as being "with it" or "having it all" when on the inside they are a complete wreck either emotionally or physically. Teetering on the edge of collapse or worse, the world judges them as being successful and an example for others to lust after. I recall an old miner's saying, "All that glitters is not gold..."
Whether it's a car, a job, or meeting a new person, be sure to "look under the hood" before you make any rash judgments... You may be surprised at what you find...
"But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”" 1 Sam 16:7, NLT
MattyV
www.iweighedmorethanjared.com
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