[Dr. Eckleburg]

Total depravity does not mean, however, that people are as evil as possible. Rather, it means that even the good which a person may intend is faulty in its premise, false in its motive, and weak in its implementation; and there is no mere refinement of natural capacities that can correct this condition. Thus, even acts of generosity and altruism are in fact egoist acts in disguise. All good, consequently, is derived from God alone, and in no way through man.

AMEN. Beautifully put.

As Paul teaches, "anything not of faith is sin." And faith is a free gift of God's grace to His own.

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All good, consequently,is derived from God alone, and in no way through man.

AMEN!