What is the Pursuit? Part Two

The pursuit is a following.

When I say following, I don't mean that to be in pursuit, one needs to be a follower of men, or needs to stay away from leadership roles. But, in the end, the point of the pursuit is that you have someone or something that you are actively following, in a drive to attain it. For me, the pursuit is a following of Christ, which includes:
1) Pursuing the character of Christ
2) Pursuing the mission of Christ

Two questions you could have right now are, "What about the pursuit of the salvation of Christ? What about the pursuit of the grace/love/mercy of Christ?"

I no longer have to worry about the pursuit of the grace, love or salvation of Christ. That's a bold statement, but one promised to all those who have faith because of their relationship (or pursuit of one) with the Lord. (1 John 5:11-13)

Moving on, the pursuit of the character of Christ, or sanctification, is where the following really kicks off. To follow Christ is to put restrictions on the freedoms that don't align with his character. Christ is perfect. He lived a perfect life that serves as a model for all those wanting to follow him. If we restrict ourselves and our lives in order to align our character with His, then we are ultimately liberated.
--- For more on truth, freedom, and the liberating power of Christ, I suggest listening to a sermon by Tim Keller based on Galatians 2:4-16, found here.

The pursuit of the mission of Christ is simple. It is a calling delivered by the Son of God to all who believe. The mission: to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the Earth (Matthew 28:12-20). God wants us to live an abundant life, one worthy of His calling, and fitted to His purpose for our lives.