We, like him, have a fallen, sinful nature that is antagonistic to righteousness. If left to ourselves, we would fast become like the worst of criminals. When we hear about the horrible crimes of mass murderers, our reactions are often of shock and dismay. Yet, few of us realize the power Satan would have in our lives if God would withdraw His Spirit. One need not look far to see the results of rebellion against God and refusing to follow His leading.
People have no respect for life or authority, including their own.
In my own experience, I have seen the difference that God has made in my life. When I was a teenager, I chose to live by my own set of rules, laying aside the value system my parents tried so hard to instill in me. Alcohol, drugs, and immorality quickly began to swallow me up. Finally, I hit rock bottom. Overwhelmed with guilt and shame, lonely because my self-centered lifestyle pushed everyone away, and full of anger, I had finally reached a place where God could get through to me.