People often deceive themselves into thinking that reality exists completely separate from God. They refuse to admit their inability to genuinely conceive of pure goodness in their thoughts, instead assuming they can think and act on their own, independent of divine truth. This false belief blinds them from truly understanding themselves through reason, because the problem isn't just a lack of knowledge; it's the false illusion that they have the power to act based solely on their own principles—an illusion that stems from sorrow and a desire to deny dependence on God. If it weren't for God's creation of a reality that exists independently of human will, people wouldn't have any reason to deny His existence. Yet, they persist in imagining themselves as the masters of creation, navigating life as if they are autonomous beings with complete control. Such illusions lead to decisions that distort their true nature—acts they believe are acts of free self-determination, but which, in reality, reveal their deep reliance on divine grace. It’s not that humans learn to act as if they are independent; rather, they are inherently powerless to produce goodness on their own. Every choice they make ultimately echoes God's voice—whether they recognize it or not—highlighting their dependence. The idea that one decision inevitably leads to another is a falsehood, a myth that supports their fall into independence and spiritual ruin, much like a sailor sinking beneath stormy waves. The only true path to goodness is through divine strength and empowerment. Humanity exists within a universe built on illusions—an illusion of self-sufficiency—that can only be truly overcome when God is honored and acknowledged as the ultimate source of all goodness.