Obviously the Fall had some kind of effect on humanity. But how far have we fallen-- Well, God's estimation offends many. He says that -all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God- -Romans 3-23-, -there is none who does good, not even one- -Romans 3-12- Psalm 53-3-, and -no one seeks after God- -Romans 3-11- Psalm 14-2-. And God's assessment has not changed throughout history because Human nature has not changed since the Fall and the Flood. Before the Flood, God saw that -every intention of the thoughts of his heart -i.e. humanity's- was only evil continually- -Genesis 6-5-. After the Flood, the diagnosis did not change- -the intention of man's heart is evil from his youth- -8-21-. The state of decay here described has been accurately identified in the doctrine of Total Depravity. This is a teaching that should humble everyone, leaving no room for anyone to boast about how great they are -Rom 3-27a-. If we are going to have any hope in this world, we must come to the conclusion John Flavel arrived at- -How deep is the pollution of sin, that nothing but the blood of Christ can cleanse it--