To me the book is saying run to the Savior for this world is fleeting with its pleasures and harsh realities and forsake your worldly goods and give to the lame, poor and lonely for if one asks and gives both will be rewarded fruitfully. Note at the end of the book the rich man kneels before the cradle of the infant Jesus in his underwear but is "clothed" with peace love and joy! Kind of an alegory to being a saint.