How do Edwards' comparisons heighten one's awareness of humanity's perilous state?

Edwards' comparisons are reflective of the idea that human
beings' actions have angered God and that human salvation is only capable through divine
mercy.  The idea that God's wrath is being "dammed" by his own will is one such
comparison.  It brings out the very idea that human beings are not in control, contrary
to what they might feel. Rather, they must surrender to God's own notion of the good and
recognize that their own salvation lies in his timing.  The opening quote suggesting
that "in due time" the human condition will worsen is another comparison to bring this
out in full view.  In the same way, Edwards suggests that individuals must acknowledge
that the element of control and autonomy is not essential to God's judgment and the more
one submits to God's will, the greater the chance they will be saved.  The idea of the
arrow being bent at humanity and God being the archer is another comparison that brings
to light how perilously placed humanity is in this context.  It is a condition for which
Edwards suggests the only solution is that human beings grasp the concept of God's mercy
and that the divine power is the only source for personal
salvation.