This subject is discussed at length in Scripture. It would would behoove us to pay attention to what God has to say about it. 1 Pete 1:3 Col 3:1-17 1 Jn 5:2, 3 Jn 14:15, 15:14-15 1 Jn 3:9 Rom 7:14-25 Gal 5:24-26 1 Cor 6:19, 20 2 Cor 5:17 Acts 9:1-8 2 Tim 4:6-8 Rom 6:4-7, 17-18, 7:15, 22 Phil 3:12-14