1 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore I urge you to imitate me.
One of the things Paul knew was there had to be a new breed of examples for men to follow, example who were not corrupt and filled with self-pride but filled with the Spirit.
God knows how we are tempted by the things of this world and so He needs people to live as example who are not giving in to the temptations, but resisting them and living for Christ.
If we keep close to Christ we will remain strong enough to resist the temptations of this world and be the examples Christ wants us to be!