What is the response to one who commits forbidden acts on the pretext that he will not be like the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) or like the Companions?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the answer to the one who is advised to follow the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) in his words and deeds by obeying his commands and avoiding his prohibitions, and he says, "We are not able to be like him (peace and blessings be upon him) or like the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them)"? You find that he falls short in the obligatory acts and commits some of the forbidden acts because of this doubt. What is the answer?

Answer:
He is able to establish the forbidden and he is able to do the obedience, to pray and to fast. This is a false statement. Allah gave him the ability. If he were not able, Allah would not hold him accountable. Allah did not hold him accountable and punish him except because he is able, but he left it by his own choice. This is a fallacy, like this speech. This is a fallacy. And you obey the Messenger and do what he brought according to your ability. Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity, according to your ability and your capacity.