四分律行事鈔資持記 2.595

2.595

In the intention of the prohibition: Regarding 'wealth of merit', wealth is a metaphor for the precept dharma, which can relieve poverty and hardship; if one is greedy for worldly gain, one will surely lose the wealth of the Way; if one wishes to be rich in the wealth of the Way, one must distance oneself from worldly gain. The first is increasing delusion, the second is growing karma, and the third is violating teaching and practice.