'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.

Therefore, cherishing a hope like this, we speak without reserve, and we do not imitate Moses,

This was not because we had not a claim upon you, but it arose from a desire to set you an example--for you to 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.

Remember your former leaders--it was they who brought you God's Message. Bear in mind how they ended their lives, and imitate their faith.

not lording it over your Churches but proving yourselves patterns for the flock to imitate.