The soul, though meant to fellowship with God in the setting of earth, by Sin has entered the dominion of the world of darkness. The result--the spiritual has taken on the "natural." The soul of the "natural" man has been captivated by lust and pride. The "natural" man loves this world, which is under the dominion of Satan, and has chosen not to honor God but to exchange God's incorruptible glory for that of earthly creatures and corrupt man (Romans 1:21-23). In so doing, the natural man has become "futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened" (Romans 1:21). Man's once clear conscience has become clouded with satanically induced confusion. His sight has become darkened and narrowed with "the lust of the eyes." His flesh crawls with the itching eruptions of "the lust of the flesh." His soul is driven by "the boastful pride of life." Shame and guilt entangle his soul and he finds himself no longer free, no longer able to enjoy the fellowship with God for whom he was created. By his own choice the "natural" person has given him self to the tormentors of Satan--anxiety, hatred, immoratlity, etc. To the "natural" man, his condition and future seems hopeless, so he resigns his soul to "make the best of it" while here on earth. He grasps after what he can get, anyway he can get it, from anyone he can get it and hordes it for himself, thinking the consolation of his soul and its future lies with his earthly possessions. But, the soul is meant for more than that. It is meant to be "rich toward God," treasuring the kingdom of God. In this is the soul's true consolation. Think about it.