I think it is correct to guard oneself against empty or meaningless pursuits, which might be afforded by someone with money. I think the divide between good & evil is in the prioritization of the pursuit of what is true vs the prioritization of status & power. I think that is what a lot of the Bible is trying to illustrate in one form or another.

Money is not the real problem. Seeking status at the expense of what is good or true is the problem. That applies to politicians & bureaucrats who lie to get ahead, as well as the person who just keeps their head down & goes along with what is wrong to keep their job, because doing what is right might cost them their current social standing or their nice comfortable life.