Philippians 3:12

12Not that I have already obtained it [this goal of being Christlike] or have already been made perfect, but I actively press on 3:12 Lit even if I may. Paul knew that he could not really reach perfection in this life, but his goal was to “press on” as if it were attainable.so that I may take hold of that [perfection] for which Christ Jesus took hold of me and made me His own. [1 Cor 9:24; 1 Tim 6:12]