Phili 3:12 | MHM | STEP | v. 12 : Paul admits that he has not reached perfection yet. He says, “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after” (Philippians 3:12 ). Even the greatest Christians know they still have room to grow. Paul keeps moving forward, wanting to take hold of the purpose for which Christ took hold of him (1 John 4:19; 1 Peter 1:5 ).

‏ Philippians 3:12

v. 12: Paul admits that he has not reached perfection yet. He says, “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after” (Philippians 3:12 ^a). Even the greatest Christians know they still have room to grow. Paul keeps moving forward, wanting to take hold of the purpose for which Christ took hold of him (1 John 4:19; 1 Peter 1:5 ^b).