When the True Gods no longer need to use equipment to demonstrate their strength, their every word and action is connected to the Law they govern, which is commonly referred to as "words become reality."
In contrast, high-level members of the church need to showcase their close connection with the True Gods in this way, highlighting the unique aspects of their God. Some matters must be conducted through Holy Artifacts or even Divine Artifacts.
And those True Gods, in order to better develop their faith, are often generous with their rewards, bestowing sub-divine or divine artifacts they don't use upon their devout believers.
During the disappearance of the Goddess of Wealth, Woken, their connection was severed, making it even more necessary to use these wealth artifacts to hold the fort.
Believe it or not, he did look quite intimidating, and for those unaware, he could have easily been mistaken for Felen's God of Wealth!
