I am not trying to be mean here, but seriously, think. You know what this passage is trying to say.
Yeah, it's pretty clear what it says - it says that if you're still wealthy by the time you die, you haven't done nearly enough to help your fellow person.
But if it's not a suggestion to be poor, why do monks interpret this passage to support their vow of poverty? Are you sure this just isn't you, assuming your interpretation is the most literal?
[This message has been edited by crashfrog, 08-31-2003]