Same could also be said of power. What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?

Happiness is a state of mind not something obtained outwardly.

The adversary has used his cunning to lead mankind to believe that unless he has great possessions he is lacking. When in fact the only lack is in not knowing who you are inherently.

Wasn't that the also the devil's offer to tempt Christ (which failed)? Maybe that's why those who took the deal are obsessed and possessed?