Why do you suppose Christ told the rich young ruler, “How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God” (Luke 18:24)?
Because the life that accompanies riches and wealth devalues a gospel which speaks of forgiveness of debt, freedom from slavery, and a life lived unto God. Christ promised to spit the church of Laodicea out of His mouth because they said, “I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing... [all the while they were] wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked” (Revelation 3:17).
Indeed, when the physical needs have been met, how important, really, is peace with God; the promise of a glorious hereafter; and eternal life?
Let me remind you our salvation has come at a great price — the blood of Christ.
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