Is The Human Heart Really Evil?

When Richard Smith spoke at a workshop on a Christian approach to counseling, he talked about the fact that we were created in the image of God yet the human heart is depraved and evil.  A pastor objected, feeling that he had gone too far.  As Richard explained what the Bible says about both issues, the man responded, "It depends on what side of the horse you get off."  Looking back Richard says, "I should have responded, 'Why can't we just stay on the horse?'"  The reality is that both positions are true.