The need for this transformation is seen from the instruction Jesus gave to his disciples during his final hours with them: “I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
Vajadus seesuguse muutuse järele ilmneb juhendist, mille Jeesus andis oma jüngritele viimastel nendega koosveedetud tundidel: „Uue käsusõna ma annan teile, et te üksteist peate armastama, nõnda nagu mina teid olen armastanud; et teiegi üksteist armastaksite!