The focus with sinners is on temporary and passing created things. The tendency is to make idols of anything and everything. The way of sinners is gradual and not alarming. It begins with conforming to the values of the world. The reason for accepting anything or rejecting anything is belonging to the crowd.
Sinners believe that they are forsaken.
Because of their life and all their many sins and failings, they conclude that they will be damned. They think that their sins are too many and that not even the mercy of God can ever forgive them. There is much deception along the way of sinners. This deception comes from the constant denial of truth. It is so easy to yield to the pleasures of this world and be drawn into the seductions of the world, for sinners find much company.