What does the Bible say about the nature of man?

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The Bible teaches that fallen humanity is corrupted by sin in mind, heart, desires, and actions, and therefore cannot save itself but needs God’s renewing grace in Christ. Romans 3:10-18 declares that none is righteous and all have turned aside, while Jeremiah 17:9 and Genesis 6:5 describe the heart’s deep deceitfulness and evil inclination. Romans 7:18 and 7:24 express the believer’s continuing struggle with indwelling sin, yet Romans 6:6 proclaims that the old self was crucified with Christ. Galatians 5:16-21 and Colossians 3:5 call Christians to put sinful desires to death and walk by the Spirit. God alone changes the heart and enables a new, holy life.