There have been instances where I have experienced a sense of powerlessness in mustering the self-assurance necessary to address my transgressions. The difficulties we encounter in life tend to amplify our vulnerabilities, and we become acutely aware of the burden of our wrongdoings. Christ's analogy likening us to feeble sheep who stray is indicative of our inclination to deviate from the righteous path. Consequently, we undergo periods in our lives wherein our trials and transgressions serve as reminders of our reliance on Christ, prompting us to diminish our dependence on our own capabilities. These episodes can elicit considerable discomfort.We often find ourselves expressing dissatisfaction with our lack of self-confidence. It is well known that when we feel a sense of closeness to God, everything is in order. There is nothing inherently wrong with expressing pride in our faith in Christ. It is reasonable to assume that a devout individual would despise any idols as a way of acknowledging the need to place even greater emphasis on their faith in Christ. If we detest anything that distracts us from our awareness of the eternal, our enjoyment of such distractions will prevent us from correctly focusing on our own sinful nature and self-hatred. In this manner, our sins diminish the joy of God's grace in our lives. This is when we approach God with a feeling of helplessness, and it is through this plea for assistance that we feel a greater closeness to Christ due to our reliance on him.