We’re all supposed to be headed for that goal.
Some are, some think it not worth the effort.
John, who knew Yeshua better than any other apostle, says that it is definitely attainable, and if you’re not going for it, you’re not one of his.
No,no,no. Just "headed for that goal isn't good enough". You have to be perfect.
Matthew 5:48 ye shall therefore be perfect, as your Father who is in the heavens is perfect.
As perfect as God in heaven is perfect. That is without sin of any kind. You think you are " headed for that goal"?
Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
You think you can attain righteousness by following the law?
Romans 9:31 and Israel, pursuing a law of righteousness, at a law of righteousness did not arrive; 32 wherefore? because -- not by faith, but as by works of law; for they did stumble at the stone of stumbling,
There is only one way we can attain righteousness.
Romans 9:30 What, then, shall we say? that nations who are not pursuing righteousness did attain to righteousness, and righteousness that is of faith,
It's our faith in Christ by which we are counted righteous. And it is the righteousness of Christ that is imputed to us.
Romans 10:3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
You want to work for your own righteousness like the Israelites? You want to "head for that goal"? Suit yourself but it ain't gonna happen. Those of us who put our faith and trust in Christ alone have already had the righteousness of Christ credited to our account.