I can’t go back to legalism, I just can’t. I refuse to work for (or try to keep & maintain) what I already have here, now, and forever.
And. I can’t go back to radical gracism, I just can’t. I refuse to miss out on what God has for me simply because I’m too complacent to pursue what’s rightfully mine.
The kingdom is both received AND pursued.
Outside of faith, it’s impossible to please God and those who SEEK (pursue) shall be rewarded.
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6
“But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” 1 Tim 6:11-12