1 Peter 2:21 — 22, “That is what you were called to do. Christ suffered for you. He gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did. He did no sin. He never lied.” Isaiah 53:9” (ICB) Sadly many Christians today think they can somehow live vicariously through him while continuing to live in their sin filled lifestyle. There is no place in the Bible that indicates anyone is excluded from their obedience because of the way someone else lived their life.