A person's first priority in life should be financial security.

Describe a specific situation in which a person’s first priority in life might not be financial security. Discuss what you think determines whether or not a person’s first priority in life should be financial security.

A person's first priority in life should be financial security. This means that every person should strive to achieve financial security in their lives before giving in to any other pleasures. In today's world, money is an important commodity. No matter how ethical and spiritual a person is, he or she can not survive without money. Money allows us to obtain the basic necessities of life such as food, clothing and shelter. Once the basic needs our fulfilled, we go ahead to buy the things we want for our convenience such as cellular phones, computers, car, and so on. To say that financial security should be a person's number one priority means that the person should be financially stable to care for family and personal health, provide three meals of a day and fulfill their wants for entertainment. It does not mean that a person need to live a very strict life. Going on vacations, eating out is permissible once in a while but it should be within the financial limits of the individual.

There can be times when a person's first priority in life is not financial security. For instance, if a person's family or friend has met with an accident then it is worthwhile to spend money on the person's treatment rather than saving it for future. This is a medical emergency and the money provided can save somebody's life. A person should not worry about future plans such as savings for retirement or for a vacation in Vegas.

So what determines whether or not a person's first priority in life should be financial security or not? This depends on the situation. If there is a medical emergency or a situation where money can help somebody live a healthy and safe life, then money should not be the first priority. Life pleasures like big house or two cars or fancy dresses can wait until other basic necessities and wants have been fulfilled. Ofcourse, the decision can be very subjective. A person can worry about his family and friends but he or she is not obligated to worry about a stranger who has been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. In other situations, where a person is planning on buying a bigger house or expensive dresses, a person should first consider his or her financial stability before making a decision.