It is crucial to understand that we live in a world that has been deeply affected by the harmful repercussions of sin. The gravity of the situation is such that God has graciously provided us with a moral compass through His word, which acts as a standard for how we should engage with one another. Our difficulties go beyond simply expressing the essence of this moral code; as a community, we share the burden of not living up to the lofty ideals of connection and relationship as presented in the Scriptures. In our failures, we not only neglect to live out these principles but may, in fact, become obstacles to those around us. Imagine a scenario where everyone has been thrown into a vast abyss; the only individuals who manage to break free are those who are earnestly attempting to escape from the weight of a deceptive narrative that continues to ensnare the rest. The malevolence that surrounds us is so widespread, and the moral standards have sunk so low, that divine intervention was required, leading to the most drastic declarations of judgment. God felt it necessary to eradicate the flawed and misguided interpretations of the world and our purpose within it. This divine response was essential to free us from the limitations imposed by our inaccurate assessments of one another. The vivid and often unsettling imagery found in the Psalms serves as a powerful illustration of this point, acting as a stark reminder of the depths to which humanity has fallen. It is clear that human beings do not typically engage in such extreme and brutal conflicts without cause, highlighting the severity of our predicament and the urgent need for redemption.