Nope...
In 'favor' of following the LAW that he had already.
Following the Law is what Yeshua told him to do, as that is the sole path to eventual righteousness. Following Torah is the faith that ultimately leads to salvation at the last trump. That is the way to “go and sin no more.” Sin is defined as the transgression of Torah, and nothing else. (1John)
The wealth was his personal problem, but it wasn’t for others, such as Nicodemus, and Joseph of Aramethea.
We’ll get you there yet!