Jesus did say "be perfect, even as I am" but he didn't say "pick up my cross and follow me".
He said "pick up your cross and follow me".
So there's a little bit of room for variation and individuality.
Jesus did say "be perfect, even as I am" but he didn't say "pick up my cross and follow me".
He said "pick up your cross and follow me".
So there's a little bit of room for variation and individuality.