I asked why the man is so highly esteemed. We knew only that he is in the business of repairing and then reselling houses. Owning a million dollar house is neither a positive nor negative character attribute. There is no virtue in being wealthy, nor is there lack of virtue in being less than wealthy, or poor.
No but it does say something about your ability to accomplish.
Remember that they also had a large family, and that they are well-regarded in their Church and community.
Actually, from the sound of it I took it that you were counting "being rich" against him.
Thus my "Dick Gephardt" comment.