-imho- being "a follower of Jesus" is not enough. It's a bad term people got used to. You don't follow Jesus, He follows you. It's nothing any cool stuff you do. It's not about you.
Also it is NOT ok to sin, we should stay away from sin. But always will remain sinners, ...and consider the following pls
Sin And The Saviour By Dr. M.R. DeHaan
https://www.jesus-is-savior.com/BTP/Dr_MR_DeHaan/sin_and_the_saviour.htmRepentance is Not Turning Away from One's Sins
https://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Believer's%20Corner/Doctrines/repent.htmDo Christians Have a License to Sin?
https://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Basics/license_to_sin.htmDo I Have To Give Up Sins To Be Saved?
https://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Basics/do_i_have_to_give_up_sin_to_be_saved.htm