Power through merit

Whatever we set out to accomplish in life, we must examine our personal condition as well as the condition of our merit --the "spiritual capital" that we have built. We should attempt things that are within our current ability and we will accomplish.Don't exceed your limit. If you desire greatness, achieve your greatness through merit, not through unwholesome actions or defilements20. Achievements of greatness through the power of merit are genuine achievements, but greatness achieved through defilements will eventually collapse.