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In verse one, Paul tells us to follow his example as he follows the example of Christ. Why did Paul say, “follow my example”? Paul was not being arrogant – he did not think of himself as sinless. At this time, however, the Corinthian believers did not know much about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Paul could not tell them to imitate Jesus because the gospels have not yet been written. The best way to point these new Christians to Christ was to point them to a Christian whom they trusted. Paul had been in Corinth for two years and had built a relationship of trust with many of the new believers.

1 Corinthians 11:1
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.