Jeremiah 17:9 Tells us the state of man's heart: It is "DECEITFUL AND DESPERATELY WICKED." And the thoughts of his heart are "continually evil" (Genesis 6:5). The only way to remedy this is for God to give you a new heart (Eze. 36:26). Man is born dead in transgression and sin (Psalms 51:5, 58:3, Ephesians 2:1-5). Because unregenerate man is "dead in transgressions" (Ephesians 2:5), he is held captive by a love for sin (John 3:19, 8:34) so that he will not seek God (Romans 3:10-11) because he loves the darkness (John 3:19)and does not understand the thing of God (1 Corinthians 2:14).
As to the second part are you talking about Romans 12:33
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways or the scripture in Ephesians 1:11
Also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will" ? or Isaiah 46:9-10: "My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please".
Your posts indicate to me a belief in libertarian free will. Yes or no?