1 John 2v4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.

We are to strive to live as the spirit that is placed in us did. Of course we all fall short and that is the beauty of grace but let that grace teach us and strengthen Christ our spirit. Allowing it to truly grow and lead us we so that we overcome the world and it’s desires.

17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.