Unless you are a monk and already living a life of poverty, and giving all your belongings to others, you are already failing by your own standards.
We give 10% of our net to charity, though we are only required to give 5%.
It compounds our happiness and makes us richer of life, of happiness, and helps ensure we have enough to eat and live.
It proves our gratitude to God for Its generosity to us, for sustenance, shelter, spiritual help evolving, health, and joy.
"They have sold their soul for a small price."
"The greatest among you shall be the servant of all." --Christ
JDV is learning one of the fool's saddest mistakes that power is no substitute for happiness. Maybe he'll get his head out of his arse and turn himself towards God and away from that orange devil, that Harkonnen beast, but his chances grow slimmer by the day, by the act.
That article (which I read in full, ty) almost comes close to the mark, but misses the point entirely. It's just more noise. Read my comment history for the pure signal, my friend.