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Bill Graham said:

“We are rich in the things that perish, but poor in the things of the spirit. We are rich in gadgets, but poor in faith. We are rich in goods, but poor in grace. We are rich in know-how, but poor in character. We are rich in words, but poor in deeds.”

Jesus said that our life does not consist in the material possession we have. Our peace of mind, our joy, our happiness, our comfort, and our eternal destiny does not depend upon our earthly possessions.

From Bill Butsko’s Sermon "Oh, To Be Rich"

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