I find the image/likeness comments quite question fascinating, and my view is that God created us in his image, and the possibility of his likeness. Meaning the image was given but the likeness must be validated. God determined our image, we had nothing to do with that part, but the likeness is determined by how well we represent God through our mannerism.
Just as we have been granted the possibility to enter His heaven, but the probability is predicated upon our obedience.