Isaiah 6:9-10

And He said, “Go, and tell this people: Keep on listening, but do not understand; keep on looking, but do not comprehend. Make the heart of this people insensitive. Their ears dull, and their eyes dim, otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and return and be healed.”

God warns His people to soften their hearts towards Him to avoid judgment. Sin will blind the eyes, ears, and heart, making the person unable and unwilling to change. We have the right to choose life and death with God. If we maintain a guard through the world around ourselves, we will protect ourselves. When we stand up for ourselves and choose to do right in the sight of God, we will be rewarded.