Man inclines to the nature he derives hereditarily, and lapses into
it. Thus he strengthens any evil in it, and also adds others of
himself. These evils are quite opposed to the spiritual life. They
destroy it. Unless, therefore, a man receives new life from the Lord,
which is spiritual life, he is condemned; for he wills nothing else
and thinks nothing else than concerns him and the world.
--_Heavenly Doctrine, n._ 176