One of the ongoing debates in parenting is whether or not the trajectory/giftings of a child's life is based in nature or nurture. In the end, most people realize both are critical.
Our Heavenly Father operates in the same way. He graciously encourages us to move toward life-giving places and practices and warns us about the opposite.
An essential part of Christian maturation is to recognize (and submit to) God's prohibitions as his protection.
