"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17

The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:22-24 tells us, "...Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in righteousness and true holiness."

Paul tells us in Titus 2:11-12,
"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly righteously and godly in the present age."

So then as Christians; new creations, there is to be a change in our character, our attributes! The following are some:
As manifested toward other Christians--
Bearing burdens:
"Bear one another's burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ."
Galatians 6:2

Helping the needy as seen in Acts 11:29-30:
"Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea. This they did..."

In fellowship as seen in the early church:
"And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Acts 2:42

In brotherly kindness:
"Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." 1 Peter 4:8-10

In mutual edification:
"Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another..."
1Thessalonians 5:11

As manifested in the world:
In chastity:
"Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure." 1 Timothy 5:22

In contentment:
"Let your conduct be without covetousness, and be content with such things as you have..." Hebrews 13:5

In forbearance:
"With all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love." Ephesians 4:2

In honesty:
"Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another." Ephesians 4:25

In work habits:
"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life and attend to your own business and work with your hands.so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody."
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

In love toward enemies as Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:44:
"But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you."

In a zealousness for good deeds:
Jesus Christ, "...gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works." Titus 2:14

We are in this world, but not of it! Therefore, our behavior must be that of children of God, for we are His workmanship. And it is by His Holy Spirit, we are being conformed to the image of Jesus Christ!
"For whom He (God) foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the first-born among many brethren."
Romans 8:29

Let us yield to the Holy Spirit so that He may bring about all that God has planned for each one of our lives, that He may be glorified throughout the universe. With thanksgiving we give Him all the praise, honor and glory.
Amen