The desire for favorable and pleasant circumstances is part of our makeup. It is as though we long for the tranquility that characterized the beginnings of our race in Eden. A preference for trouble can be developed, but it is contrary to our nature. Sin has made us vulnerable to the wicked One. Craftily, the devil persuades people to act out of harmony with even nature.
Sodomy is an example of living in contradiction of our basic constitution.
Drunkenness is another, with other indulgences that cause the mind to become virtually useless. The enjoyment of pain and trouble are also unnatural propensities. Made in the image of God, we cannot be truly content with struggle, adversity, and trial. The compelling effects of hope speak to this part of us, enabling us to overcome conflicting influences within and without. Properly seen, it becomes a powerful motivation to us for good.