Reflecting on the wisdom behind reminders of the Hereafter

Salam, everyone. I was thinking about how some might find the Quran's discussions of accountability and the Hereafter intense. Here's a perspective that helped me. Imagine you're facing the biggest test of your life. Situation 1: Your teacher says it's super easy and not to stress. So you don't prepare at all. When you get the paper, you panic because you know nothing. You fail, and it really sets you back. Situation 2: Your teacher warns you well ahead that it's incredibly challenging. They stress that if you don't put in sincere effort consistently, you won't succeed. You take it to heart, study with dedication, and when the test comes, you're prepared and do well, alhamdulillah. For me, the second approach-clear, serious reminders-is the one that truly motivates and protects us. It’s a mercy, not harshness. SubhanAllah. What do you all think?