Numbered Discourses 5.83

9. Senior Bhikkhus

Deceiver

“Bhikkhus, a senior bhikkhu with five qualities is unlikable and unlovable to their spiritual companions, not respected or admired. What five? They use deceit, flattery, hinting, and belittling, and they use material possessions to chase after other material possessions. A senior bhikkhu with these five qualities is unlikable and unlovable to their spiritual companions, not respected or admired.

A senior bhikkhu with five qualities is dear and beloved to their spiritual companions, respected and admired. What five? They don’t use deceit, flattery, hinting, or belittling, and they don’t use material possessions to chase after other material possessions. A senior bhikkhu with these five qualities is dear and beloved to their spiritual companions, respected and admired.”