The goal in life for the born-again believer is not to become a better version of ourselves, but to be transformed by Christ that we would reflect His image.
"By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples." — John 15:8
"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." — 1 Corinthians 10:31
"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." — Psalm 19:1
"And every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." — Philippians 2:11
1 John 3:2 "Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.