The materially wealthy man had a choice too, but blew it. Had he been willing to accept the Lord, he would have found something worth more than money to share with his people. Helping physical beggars would have been the least of it. King Solomon is an example of that kind of wealthy man. He didn’t live a perfect life, but it was still significantly helpful to his people.
Luke16:31
And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.