His character changes our character 

Thank you. Even though it should be obvious, I have not considered this often enough from the other practical points of obeying it other than personal aspects. With what can also change our character, but in the opposite, as bad company corrupts good morals, then I should seek the best company, God's people, those who are growing and striving to grow in Christ, and encouraging and coming along side one another to do so as well.

That new father comes to abide in your new nature.