Comparison: Too Much House

Several years ago, Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity held a workshop at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with 200 pastors in attendance. The assembled pastors quickly identified greed and selfishness as the reason the church never has enough money to assist others in need.
Millard then asked a seemingly innocent question. "Is it possible for a person to build a house so large that it's sinful in the eyes of God? Raise your hand if you think so."
All 200 pastors raised their hands.
"Okay," said Millard, "then can you tell me at exactly what size, the precise square footage, a house becomes sinful to occupy?"
The pastors were silent. Finally, a quiet voice spoke up from the back of the room. "When it's bigger than mine."

Source: Preaching to Skeptics and Seekers (Abingdon, 2001)