As Christ-followers we are created in the image of God, and redeemed to be His Child. Then, if we are truly God's child, Pastor Mark will tell us that we should bear a family resemblance in all our attitudes and behaviors. Whenever we find that we do not think as God thinks or act as Christ would act, we do not really need to excuse or even to “work on” the specific sin or weakness. What we need to do is to strengthen our family ties so that we will naturally exhibit our family resemblance. This requires honesty about our own sin, fellowship with other Christians and a love for others.