To increase our own faith, we look for somebody who has more faith and in whom we can invest our faith. By investing our faith, we get good returns. We should associate with the purpose of increasing our faith. Material qualification is irrelevant, unless it is dovetailed in devotional service. Although people saw Suklambhara Brahmacari as a beggar, he never knew the meaning of the word poverty, because he was always satisfied in his heart. Although he externally appeared to not have anything, in actuality, he had the most valuable jewel—the gem of complete faith in the Lord.
Lectures from a Disciple Vol 3 "Real Loving Relationships", Pg 341, 5th Paragraph