He was unconcerned about being rich toward God. His problem was a common problem experienced by the rich and the poor. Examine the attitudes that formed the foundation of these instructions to Israel. Remember Jesus' audience was Jewish. They acknowledged this to be God's instruction.
True wealth is found in physical wealth.
It is not to be found in serving God and His purposes. God's concerns and directions were nothing more than religious technicalities. God's concern for people was not to be taken seriously. Yes Explain why the man was materialistic. Distinguish between the action of a godly, responsible Jewish farmer and the action of a self-reliant, materialistic Jewish farmer.