Taoism requires believers to have less selfishness and few desires, but there is a custom of worshipping the God of Wealth and receiving the God of Wealth in Taoist culture, what is the purpose?
First of all, we must understand that Taoism does not deny the practical significance of worldly wealth, and that "Dharma, couples, wealth, and land" are indispensable in both the propagation of Taoism and the cultivation of food.
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As for the custom of worshipping the god of wealth, it is not to encourage unearned gains, but rather to be a moral persuasion.
In addition to being responsible for suppressing evil spirits and eliminating disasters, Marshal Zhao Gong, the God of Wealth, also said that "Fair trading and seeking wealth, and public energy can make profits and harmony." But there is justice to pray to God, and it is all unsatisfactory." This does not say that the God of Wealth can make a windfall, but that the God of Wealth can bless the world with good business and good business, showing the ideal model of fair dealing.
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"The Secret Law of Marshal Zhao, the Governor of Zhengyi Xuantan Flying Tiger", contains: "Men are brothers, and women are sisters. Same surname and different surname, a common family. Within the family, rejoice and be together. "What is emphasized is a way to make money through harmony. The mantra in the "Secret Law" also has a cloud: "All things are in harmony, and all things are abundant." The two saints and the speed of the journey. Haste as a law. "The God of Wealth has "Harmony and Two Sages", which is also in the name of "Harmony", and only with "Harmony" can "abundance" be "abundant", this causal relationship is obvious, and it is also the same as the way of harmony advocated by Taoism.
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In addition, in a certain temple of the God of Wealth in Nanyue, Hunan, there is a couplet that says: "Wealth is good, good and loyal, and God blesses people who are destined for merit." It clearly shows that there are conditions for the God of Wealth to bestow wealth on the world, and only the loyal and virtuous and those who have accumulated merit can be blessed by God.
Therefore, worshipping the God of Wealth is the same as worshiping any god, we must cooperate with good intentions and good deeds in order to move the gods, and never have the delusion that worshipping the God of Wealth can make you rich overnight.