> friend of mine from college lived in her brother's house which he built from all imported goods. He ended up divorced and never actually lived there. He had been a partner in a very successful company and made more money than he knew what to do with

Being privileged is a blessing. First they got to live in a house that was good, and secondly they were a partner in a successful business. Some houses are just too much, we know it's a luxury and the comfort and pleasure is second to none, but deep down we know it's just too much. Things (houses or wealth) like this can come with it's own unique problems

I probably won't have that type of money, but just like you've said, there's a blessing and fulfilment that will probably come from touching the lives of others with such money while living modest and driving a modest car. 


However, most people aren't interested in charity or bettering the lives of others, they just want to accumulate more money. 


*I'm sorry for replying this late, the network in our area was completely wiped out for over 12 hours*