Amulek's acceptance of the gospel has cost him all he had. It not only cost him his gold (as a representative of his wealth) but also his "father and his kindred." When we were first introduced to Amulek we learned that he probably lived with his father and others who were considered kindred (see Alma 10:4, 11). Amulek has been cut off from everything, including his kin. He has no home, nor family, no connections, no one who is obliged to watch out for him.