What does the Bible say about the state of man by nature?

Scripture reveals that from birth, all men are born into a state of spiritual death, as depicted by the demoniac in Mark 5. This state is represented through the imagery of tombs, showing that by nature, we are entirely incapable of spiritual life or self-sufficiency. The Apostle Paul affirms this in Romans 7:24, acknowledging the struggle with the old man who remains within every believer. The understanding that we are born in sin is foundational to realizing our need for divine intervention and grace.