Our loving God took steps to mitigate our dire predicament in the Valley of Tears.
The Brevity of Life Proves the Mercy of God
Making Sure We Do not Fumble the Ball
The sourness of godlessness vaccinates us against the illusion conjured up by the serpent that a life lived as gods in godlessness is better than a life lived with God in paradise. It is harsh but effective medicine. God mitigates its harshness by making our lives in godlessness brief. The brevity of life is proof of a merciful God.