In addition to outside agents that can influence us there is an internal struggle each of us face between the man of god and the natural man each of us is born with. The natural man’s influence is different for each of us but generally speaking the natural man is carnally minded, sensual/lustful, and prone to devilish vices. This internal conflict is often a major obstacle to maintaining good thoughts, feelings, and actions. The man born of God at his core is prone to truth/light, pure love, and righteous actions/service.