Jesus begins with the Ten Commandments. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. The ruler becomes very sad. Rather than admit his attachment to material wealth, he turns his back on Christ's help.
Scripture proves that choices A and B are incorrect.
Both demonstrate how wealth and prestige are serious obstacles to faith. Yet Jesus also teaches that we must be responsible stewards. Consider the next story of the king who gave several servants money before embarking on a journey. Upon returning, the king summoned his servants. The first servant had doubled the initial investment and was put in charge of 10 cities.