How do we know that total depravity affects our ability to seek God?

The doctrine of total depravity teaches us that all humans are born in a state of sin, fully corrupted and unable to seek God without divine intervention. In the sermon, it is stated that 'all the ends of the earth are totally depraved sinners,' which means that by nature, we are in rebellion against God and cannot turn to Him on our own. This condition leaves us spiritually blind and dead in trespasses and sins, as emphasized in Ephesians 2:1-3. The only hope for any sinner is for God to initiate the act of looking to Christ. As articulated by the preacher, it is God's command and work that causes the sinner to cry out, 'I will look unto Thee.' Therefore, total depravity necessitates God’s grace to enable us to seek Him and find salvation.