That goal is spiritual perfection as hlmencken3 mentioned, and someday, yeah I think it will.
By your own admission, the G-d of the OT is NOT the same as the god of the NT. That should tell you something. Things/people that are impure cannot be in G-d's presence. That's why we have to keep trying to improve ourselves.
Luke 18
19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
First off, Jesus is pointing out that he is NOT G-d. Second, keep the commandments.
Maybe we can see it this way...
The OT- Is Man’s Attempt to please GOD
The GOSPEL- Is GOD reaching down to Mankind...
One thing I have learned everyone will see the G-d the way they want and that is not going to change anytime soon...
It was nice chatting with you this evening...
:)