In Philippians 3:12-14, Paul calls believers to live with their eyes fixed on the future rather than being captive to the past. Although he has not yet attained perfection or experienced the fullness of the resurrection, he refuses to become complacent. Instead, he presses on toward the goal, pursuing the prize of God’s upward call in Christ. Paul warns against two dangers that can distract believers from this pursuit: legalism, which trusts in human effort (personal righteousness), and ...
