28 The waters returned and covered the chariots and the horsemen; of all the host of Pharaoh that had followed them into the sea, not one of them remained. 29 But the people of Israel walked on dry ground through the sea, the waters being a wall to them on their right hand and on their left.
Exodus 14:28-29, ESV
Even if you are following someone who is obediently following God’s instructions, you are not guaranteed the same results they encountered. Yes, it is important to surround yourself with Christ followers, but we are not followers of people, we are followers of God!
What was lifesaving to the Israelites brought death to the Egyptians. We must pursue the Lord and His guidance ABOVE the example of others–even those obeying the Lord.