Hi Paul, <br><br>Very good question. God made us - we have likes/dislikes, reactions, approaches, etc. These can be developed unto Christ or perverted. But we must start by being real with and aware of who we are. As an example of the contrary, I fear the degradation of human emotion that I have heard in certain fundamental churches; this causes a distorted human being (since God created these very emotions to be fully experienced and understood by the experiencer). While we may not entirely get there - a little honesty and openness to who we are will help us make good decisions.<br><br>As we do so, we also engage in submission to Christ - this is where I believe the Holy Spirit works to make our very selves into Christ (Christ likeness if that is easier to hear). I do not need to talk about loving one another - I a simply that as I gain Christ - I do not need to talk about praising the Lord and all the other Christian-ease - I have become that as I continue to submit my being to the Lord. I believe this is what IICor3:18 is all about (as well as the entire plan of God for the individual).<br><br>Does this make a little sense?<br><br>Greg