We should be content with what we have and only accumulate to meet our needs. We should develop the habit of helping others by offering what we have. Greed destroys the peace and happiness while caring brings them back. A proud man invites his own destruction. We can obtain the knowledge only if we are humble.
Humility brings good thoughts where there is no room for the pride or ego.
Humility is at the root of religion and it is rather difficult to develop religious feelings as long as ego exists. Deceit is responsible for a dishonest life. Due to deceit one loses friends. Honesty helps to realize the truth. A deceitful person has little understanding of religion.