As you read these lists, it is easy to see how one would feel that they are saying that one should become a monk.
It isn't what they are saying, but becoming a monk really, and easily checks off a great amount of this list.
To keep you house in harmony (not stinginess) is a lot more work than just giving up your house.
To keep your stuff in harmony is a lot more work than just giving up all your stuff and living in austere life.
I love to read these... and then want to rush forward and comment on the ones not yet written.
Your house is your body, no need to run away to an empty house (body) in the woods (mind stuff) and become a Monk...but the Pali Canon was written by monks even though Gotama Buddha taught many, many laypeople who found freedom...but they didn't keep notes I guess...hahaha