I'm confused...where in the history of the One Ring did it ever beget peace, riches and supermodel spouses?
Power, that's all it gives. Control of others to do what they would not do otherwise.
The invisibility thing is nice too.
Something interesting as well in the Faramir-types. What if no one ever knew that you left the Ring by the wayside? Would you feel the same about your action? Or do you enjoy the praise of your weaker-willed brethren? What sin is that? Or do you really just not want it?