We must realize that we don't... and never had the power to save ourselves. Happiness and joy is fleeting without our Lord and Savior Jesus. You can drink, party, and club. Deny God, rely on your job, or your spouse if you choose. Serve other God's and worship your idols. At some point, you'll cave. At some point you'll run out of answers. I have tried everything under the sun. Only to realize... Nothing but the Blood of Jesus will save me!