This is the manner in which individuals approach us when we exude confidence in our expertise. It appears that there is a struggle in accurately portraying the profound experiences that Christians encounter. It is rare to encounter someone who calmly and genuinely takes pride in proclaiming their faith in Christ. The prevailing religious culture tends to hinder our ability to worship with both spiritual and physical strength. We are often taught to anticipate a perfect experience in the future, while we are currently faced with challenges and labor in this world. There is a tendency to glorify the Christian life as one filled with suffering and continuous hardship, often using subtle language such as being "bound by the flesh" or employing analogies like the good dog versus the bad dog.

The entirety of our cognitive process involves constructing mental representations. We possess a remarkable ability to observe and comprehend both ourselves and others, particularly as we learn to incorporate the latest insights into human behavior. However, every mental representation we create introduces distortions into our perception of the causal factors we utilize to exercise our wisdom in specific situations. It is instinctive for us to assume that we must suppress our desires by forming a mental representation of Christ that portrays it as the epitome of suffering, as a means of moderating our expectations and avoiding excessive confidence. We are unable to dissociate ourselves from our own experiences as we interpret our mental representation of Christ. This description lays bare the depths of our inner Christian encounters.

We engage in discussions from a neutral standpoint, considering various perspectives that each hold a fragment of truth. However, we oversimplify the Christian experience as mere acquisition of knowledge, failing to fully empathize with the diverse viewpoints. By striving for a collective understanding in our pursuit of hope, we reveal our innate desire for acceptance.

The foundation of our true reality lies in our perception of God. We must contemplate the nature and magnitude of God, as well as His teachings. It is evident that a distorted image of God was utilized in the initial temptation, questioning God's words. Despite God's declaration of creation as good, mankind attempted to alter His perfect pronouncements. Rather than affirming God's divine authority in response to the serpent, man sought to assert their own dominance over creation. The serpent cunningly cast doubt on the goodness of God, prompting man to instead affirm God's declaration of goodness.