In reply to Elizabeth.

Elizabeth,

We are born bearing original sin. From the moment of conception, we are sinners (Psalm 51:5). That is to say, until we are made new in the blood of Christ, washed by the waters of Baptism, we are "dead in trespasses and sins" and are "children of wrath, like the rest of mankind" (Eph. 2:1, 3). As a result of this, we are able only to sin. And, being sinners, we are therefore opposed to the holy and righteous God. It's not until we are set free by Christ that we are able to walk as children of the light (John 8:36).

Does this help?