Why cannot the natural man receive the things of the Spirit?

Answer

"But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither
can he know because they are spiritually discerned." 1 Cor. 2: 14.

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What is said of Christ's childhood and early life?
What reference is made in the Psalms to Christ's use of parables?
How was this little horn to exalt itself against Christ and His mediatorial work?
Referring to Peter's coming sore trial, for what did Christ say He had prayed?
Whom does the Lord chasten?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle