One of the challenges in this situation, particularly for Christians, is the tendency to interpret the Bible in ways that may hinder critical thinking and lead to potentially harmful or apathetic behaviors. For instance, it is not uncommon for Christians to justify political actions by citing scripture and claiming that God works through leaders, even if they are corrupt or oppressive. While this interpretation may have some biblical support, it is important to consider the potential negative outcomes of such beliefs. Believing unquestioningly in a "perfectly just" God, "perfectly inerrant and inspired scripture," and extreme concepts of grace can lead to confusion and cognitive dissonance. It can be challenging to navigate how to act, view others, and even understand what it means to be "saved" when faced with conflicting beliefs and ideals. Ultimately, it may feel like we are not in control of our thoughts and actions, requiring a high level of intelligence and spiritual understanding to align our beliefs and behavior.

It is possible that we restrict the way God communicates with us by viewing Him as so holy that He withholds what we desire in order to teach us a lesson. Oftentimes, our understanding of God is doctrinally accurate but may lean towards extreme interpretations that ultimately lead to dead ends. We may attribute God's perceived silence or actions as His sovereign right to test us, when in reality it is our own limited perspective on how we should relate to Him. By imposing boundaries on God that are not aligned with His intended plan for our lives, especially when driven by a desire for self-fulfillment, we hinder His work in our lives. This can be seen in our tendency to attribute delays or denials to God's timing and what He believes is best for us, rather than being open to His guidance without restrictions. Ultimately, our tendency to anthropomorphize God by ascribing human qualities to Him limits our understanding of His infinite nature.