Literally, “mimics,” “imitators.” This is a bold statement for any Christian minister to make. But it is true that every worker for God should live a life that reflects the image of Jesus, so that he may, with confidence, call upon those to whom he ministers to follow his example. It is natural for children to imitate their parents and copy their mode of life. Since the Corinthians were Paul’s spiritual children, it was logical that they should be expected to imitate the apostle in his relationship to God. Knowing that children copy their parents, every minister should be ever conscious of the weighty responsibility that rests upon him to set the proper example of godly living before those to whom he is presenting the gospel. His consecration was so complete, so unreserved, that Paul could say, “Christ liveth in me” (Gal. 2:20). This gave him the assurance that enabled him to call upon those whom he led to the Saviour, to follow him (see Phil. 3:17; 2 Thess. 3:7). It is true that church members should look to Christ as their example, but humanity is frail, and men are prone to look to their leaders. This makes it imperative for ministers to be extremely careful about setting a right example before the members (see Titus 2:6-8; 1T 446; 2T 336, 548, 549).