If you wonder why the world is as it is, read the first eleven chapters of Genesis where the idea that you can be your own God originated. When Adam and Eve took of the fruit, they were spiritually corrupted; in shame, they tried to hide from God, but God sees everything. When we try to cover our sin and hide, or justify ourselves instead of confessing our wrong, a strong-hold is created. With confession and forgiveness comes freedom from shame and bondage and this is the death-blow to the curse.