We are called to be like unto Him in personality and actions. But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, even to them that believe on his name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:12-13 We were born of the Holy Spirit. This is the miracle of the new birth that we became the children or God. He has granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust. 2 Peter 1:4 Because He has called us unto himself and we are to partake of His virtue and divine nature, we do not have to be slaves unto the weak and begardly things of life. The corruption, greed, lust and moral depravity of this life holds no power over those who have accepted God's invitation to share in His Glory.

Do you not know that when you continually offer yourselves to someone to do his will, you are the slaves of the one whom you obey, either [slaves] of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness (right standing with God)? Romans 6:16 Life holds no power over us unless we yield ourselves to it.
We know that our old self [our human nature without the Holy Spirit] was nailed to the cross with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin. Romans 6:6 We share in His divine nature, the supernatural nature of holiness and godliness as His chosen children. We are to cultivate that nature just as we used to cultivate the base nature of this world.
He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature. For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding), and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit]. For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:4-8

Ours is now a spiritual exercise that will add christian virtue and excellence to our lives. That virtue will produce Christian intelligence by making us think as He thinks.

So this I say, and solemnly affirm together with the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer live as the [unbelieving] Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds [and in the foolishness and emptiness of their souls] Ephesians 4:17