But how does anyone know that they themselves aren't doing exactly that? In prophet based religions, don't all adherents claim they heed the words of their prophet? Also, don't many accuse everyone else of not following the words of the prophet? In many Christian sects, that's what they do. In Islam, the Sunnis and Shia each claim they're the ones listening, and the other guys aren't. Who is right?
The Great Beings and a small quantity of others are the right way.
The rest of us can but try. The Bible calls a person of deeds the fruit of the Faith they proclaim.
Regards Tony