bombmaniac
I know someone who I always “thought” was wealthy based on how he dressed, his house and his car and how he “”carried” himself. well somebody told me that this guy is in debt big time his wife wants the glam ritzy life and he goes along with her shinanigans. His life is miserable. He is so broke and yet still drives a $75,000 car.
Its not about jealousy. You dont know how many people try to “look” rich when they arent. Its a big Yetzer Hara to have “status” because we made being rich into such a big “zach” in our communities that people will do anything to maintain that status even if it means stealing from your best friends, brothers, uncles, Rabbis….you name it.