2 Corinthians 6:18
18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
Romans 12:2
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
In almost all cases, children will bear the image of their parents. There are certain traits passed down genetically that give families an overarching resemblance. For example, most of the men in my family have the same nose- for better or worse. It is also important to note that children often share the personality traits of their parents. Compassionate parents will typically raise compassionate children. Parents with prejudice will in many cases raise children with similar prejudices. What is a Christian other than a Child of God? It is important that those of us who claim to be His children bear a resemblance to Him. Christians should never be mistaken for the world and Christians should never look or act like the world. Whether it is a matter of looks, dress, speech, or behavior, Christ-like is the standard.
A Tried Stone 