The state of the natural man is deplorable in the sight of God (Psa 14). The following are a few of the characteristics of the one who lacks the life of God.
1. Carnal state. "The carnal mind is enmity against God" (Rom 8:7).
2. Deceitful state. "The heart is deceitful" (Jer 17:9).
3. Unrighteous state. "None righteous" (Rom 3:10).
4. Lifeless state. "Dead in trespasses and sins" (Eph 2:1).
5. Godless state. "Without God" (Eph 2:12).
6. Christless state. "Without Christ" (Eph 2:12).
7. Darkened state. "Darkness" (Eph 4:18; Eph 5:8).
8. Enslaved state. "Servants of sin" (Rom 6:17).
9. Hopeless state. "Having no hope" (Eph 2:12).
10. Helpless state. "Without strength" (Rom 5:6).
11. Cursed state. "Cursed is everyone" (Gal 3:10).
12. Guilty state. "Guilty before God" (Rom 3:19).
13. Condemned state. "Condemned already" (Jhn 3:18).