'Imitate' in the Bible
Do not, however, imitate them; for your Father knows what things you need before ever you ask Him.
Therefore do and observe everything that they command you; but do not imitate their lives, for though they tell others what to do, they do not do it themselves.
in the hope of somehow making my fellow countrymen jealous [by stirring them up so that they will seek the truth] and perhaps save some of them.
Therefore, cherishing a hope like this, we speak without reserve, and we do not imitate Moses,
Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father];
For you yourselves know how you must imitate us: We were not irresponsible among you;
It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.
Let no one think slightingly of you because you are a young man; but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, be an example for your fellow Christians to imitate.
Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.
Remember your leaders who have spoken God’s word to you. As you carefully observe the outcome of their lives, imitate their faith.
not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate.
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.