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What happens when it appears we have all the material wealth according to the cultural standard? When it appears that our nation, zip codes, professions, and investment portfolios appear to shelter us from some of the troubles our unhoused, or less resourced neighbors, are we ever really safe? Do we have money or does money have us? Why does the text continually give guidance on material resources?