The new versus the old
In our natural inclination we do not have a hunger for God. It is the Holy Spirit who sends conviction and creates within our human heart a desire for God
As Jesus put it, "No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me, draws him" (John 6:44).
- no one is righteous.
- no one understands the things of God;
- no one seeks God.
The natural man depends on his own resources, his own wisdom, to find meaning and purpose in his life. This leads to conflict, discord and frustration.
The man who trusts in God has the privilege of depending on God everyday, for joy, peace, love. These provide him the meaning and purpose of life.
Romans 3:10-12
As it is written:
There is no-one righteous, not even one; there is no-one who understands, no-one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no-one who does good, not even one.
(Stops & Steps 0853 09II2009)