“Many times, when we talk about how a Christian should behave, dress, and act, some people will say, "God is not that difficult, He is a God of love. Where the Spirit of God is, there is liberty." I always say, "We shouldn't quarrel about it, live your life the way you want to live it. It all depends on how close you want to be to God.”
A closer level than becoming a friend of the father, is for a son to become His favourite friend.
Spend more time with God than they spend with anyone or anything else.
Surrender your appetite (be ready to fast like no man's business) to draw closer to God then most others ever will.
Hate the things of the world and prioritise the kingdom of God. -James 4:4 (It will cost you material things, choosing between God and mammon. -Matthew 6:24)
Memorise: I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men: -2 Samuel 7:14
Conduct a sincere audit of your relationship with God.