Perfectionism is deemed the most grievous sin in this mortal existence. The predicament lies in our inability to perceive the depths of our own transgressions. Moreover, we are resistant to having our sins brought to light due to our unwavering devotion to righteousness. Consequently, we waste an excessive amount of time comparing ourselves to others. If a sufficient number of individuals engage in this religious practice, it leads to a society governed by strict adherence to the law. How many of us truly relish the exposure of our own moral failings and contemplate the extent to which our actions defy divine principles? Yet, we also experience the burden that arises from our failure to comply and relinquish our sins to a higher power.

Men are incapable of doing any good, and if they were able to achieve a certain degree of goodness, they would become prideful and overestimate their own worth. Pride is indeed the most sinful of all sins. Sin originates in our thoughts, and it is not limited to lustful, covetous, or murderous thoughts. Rather, it is the natural state of humanity under the burden of sin, lacking the ability to consider ourselves righteous before God or deserving of His acceptance through our own obedience. The repulsiveness of sin is demonstrated by the belief that we have attained a certain level of orthodoxy and have elevated ourselves to the position of God's spokesperson. We develop a religious arrogance that allows us to believe we are capable of accomplishing God's work on our own. The moment we rely on our own obedience is the moment we are most deeply entrenched in sin.Perfectionism is deemed the most grievous sin in this mortal existence. The predicament lies in our inability to perceive the depths of our own transgressions. Moreover, we are resistant to having our sins brought to light due to our unwavering devotion to righteousness. Consequently, we waste an excessive amount of time comparing ourselves to others. If a sufficient number of individuals engage in this religious practice, it leads to a society governed by strict adherence to the law. How many of us truly relish the exposure of our own moral failings and contemplate the extent to which our actions defy divine principles? Yet, we also experience the burden that arises from our failure to comply and relinquish our sins to a higher power.Because sin is inherent in us as long as we exist on this earth, it is imperative that we perceive ourselves in the same manner as God does. The more we align our perception with God's, the more aware we become of our own sinful nature. This is not merely a repetition of established religious beliefs, but rather an acknowledgement that by actively suppressing our sinful tendencies through seeking guidance from God's teachings, we adopt the appropriate mindset of a sinner. If one believes that the negative emotions associated with recognizing our true selves lead to depression and discouragement, it suggests a lack of wisdom in the presence of God. Truly understanding our identity can only be achieved by considering the nature of God. If we were to assume that we are alone in this struggle, we would likely interpret the passages on turning away from sin in a purely subjective manner. However, those who are genuinely striving to distance themselves from sin are the ones who recognize the limitations of their own efforts in overcoming it.