But Paul said there was no good thing in his flesh. And Jesus clearly taught that no mere mortal is good -- but only God alone. So, if no human being is intrinsically good, then this can only mean he's evil; for there is no middle ground between Good and Evil.
Note! Paul did not say that there is no good thing is in his soul.
The fallen flesh which influences the soul we inherited from Adam is the problem.
Has God solved the problem?
Yes... for those who listen, perceive, and understand God's word as they walk in the Spirit. .
The solution?
GRACE!
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may
rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9
How do we maintain walking in grace after we slip up and enter into some sin causing a short circuit with God?
We reset the circuit breaker by obeying what we read in 1 John 1:9.
If we acknowledge/confess our sins, he is faithful and just, to forgive us our sins,
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." 1 John 1:9
Arrogance and internalized anger cuts us right off...
grace and peace .........