Ephesians 4:1

So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live worthy of the calling to which you have been called with all humility (forsaking self-righteousness), and gentleness (maintaining self-control) with patience, bearing with one another in (unselfish) love.

All growth in love contains faith and hope for personal change. When we reach deeper with Jesus and follow His word, we release the influence of the flesh and increase the power of the spirit. We leave our faults behind and seek perfection through Jesus Christ. The spirit grows, and our actions reflect the love of Jesus in our hearts.