I argue that the Bible does not claim that our times of prosperity will inevitably outweigh the difficulties we encounter in this life. True salvation can only be found in God alone. The Scriptures teach that salvation is a divine gift, often too remarkable for our limited understanding to fully grasp. Consequently, faith is the cornerstone for comprehending the entire structure of God's creative power and potential. This viewpoint resonates with the Psalmist's portrayal of the wicked who taunted Christ while He was on the cross, saying, "He trusted in the Lord; let Him deliver him." Such words reveal the superficial value that people assign to earthly matters. Those who do not dwell in the realm of salvation operate under a meritocratic principle, where the weight of the curse manifests as an unrelenting need to prove their worth in this life. Implicit in this mindset is the belief that one cannot achieve value simply through faith in God. While these beliefs serve as the foundation of a malicious curse, they also provide us with reassurance, enabling us to dismantle the false values perpetuated by the world in favor of a clear and robust defense of our faith. Thus, the manifestation of the curse reflects the anger we feel towards those who oppose God and His chosen people. This becomes a standard by which we can desire blessings in every circumstance. If we fail to express our curses against those who obstruct the complete salvation of God's people, we risk becoming indifferent in our hearts. We must adopt a posture of hatred towards the suffering present in the world, mirroring God's own disdain for that suffering when we utter our curses. The Psalmist instructs us to seek both God's wrath and His love, recognizing that both curses and blessings can guide us toward discovering joy amidst our inherently skewed tendencies. The lamentations of the Psalmist in the evening ultimately pave the way for joy in the morning. This interplay illustrates the oppressive nature of the law, which condemns those who seek validation through their own efforts. This idea is echoed in Psalm 30, which states, "For His anger lasts but a moment; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Within this context, we articulate our dissatisfaction with suffering, as the Psalmist consistently voices lamentation over affliction, perceiving it as a sign of divine displeasure. Many may interpret the Psalmist's thoughts as primarily focused on God's treatment of sinners. However, the Psalmist stresses that salvation is entirely in the hands of God, much like the careful crafting of a clay pot. God's wrath is consistently directed towards nations, as He declares conflict against them to safeguard His people. Importantly, the Psalmist emphasizes that God's anger is never aimed at His chosen ones, and He is acutely aware of the Psalmist's suffering, valuing both the experience of pain and the emotional response it elicits. This perspective compels us to critique the notion of pragmatism—the belief that God requires changed circumstances to bring about transformation within us. The idea of relying on God for salvation may appear to undermine the concept of grace, which often reflects our instinctive reaction to worldly suffering. We do not participate in the power of salvation as though God were reliant on anything outside of Himself to manifest His glory. Nevertheless, the trials we endure are also subject to divine redemption. Any anguish we face in our suffering should be viewed as God’s anger directed at the root causes of that suffering, positioning our redemption as dependent on complete liberation from all that stands against us.