I can never take the first step in the Christian life until I see myself for who I am. A baby shares the nature of his parents. Lost person is decaying because of corrupt nature. Saved person is alive because of divine nature within. Nature determines environment - squirrels in trees, trout in water, moles in ground.
Nature determines association - lion in prides, sheep in flocks, deer in herd.
Behavior, env., assoc. We still have old flesh we struggle against. But our nature is God's. I don't lack anything I need to grow. Spiritual Growth is not automatic .