I'm Not the Most Terrible Rich Man Ever, but I Do Give Alms

Krosostom is very down on what we would call conspicuous consumption. He criticizes ostentatious houses, something he's currently building. Chrysostom does not discuss the use of money to provide security, a feeling of control. For me, this has always been the chief benefit of money, not consumption. But maybe I'm not the most terrible rich man ever.