Christ, after all, chose twelve very different apostles. Peter was not like John who was not like Paul who was not like James who was not like Thomas.
For instance, some of us focus more on God in large congregations gathered in elegant cathedrals while others do so alone on a mountaintop. Some praise God when they see an infant, others when they see an elderly person struggling to walk.
And our differences can indeed evoke strong reactions from other Christians as they did among the apostles (e.g. Acts.)
Some embrace traditions as holy, some eschew traditions altogether. Some embrace additional writings as holy, some are appalled at such things. Some keep an open ear to modern prophets while others believe there will be no more prophecy.
And, as in this case, some may be offended by the appearance/behavior of these while others may be offended by the appearance/behavior of conventional religious authorities.
I say, God knows exactly what He is doing.
His Name is I AM.
Amen!