Scripture teaches we are in bondage to sin unless God regenerates us.
Scripture teaches that all have sinned. IOW, no one is innocent.
I always thought that was a nice little racket. Take a person who has no idea of the concept of sin, Heaven or Hell, tell him he is a sinner destined for Hell, and then give him a way out. IOW, you provide both the problem and the solution. It's kind of like if I popped your tire and then mentioned I have a tire shop right up the street.