Reproaches or Riches, is that a choice for us?

In an attempt to get back to blogging, I put this post to you in the form of a question.

Consider Hebrews 11:26,

He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.

Is Moses' choice -- which included the denial of earthly treasures -- a choice that American Christians should make today? What would this look like? and what doesn't it look like?