That's not the way the NT views it in the gospel of John 6:44, 65, 37, 39 or Romans 8:7-8.
The unregenerate (not born again) sinful nature is
hostile to God (his enemy),
does not submit to his law (insubordinate),
nor can it do so (spiritually impotent), and
cannot please God (unacceptabe).
(Ro 8:7-8)
Apart from the work of the Holy Spirit in their heart, no sinner receives and believes Jesus.
Sinners in Jesus' day didn't receive him because he was "new and refreshing," they received him only because of the work of the Holy Spirit in their hearts (Jn 6:44, 65, 37, 39).