The only difference between us and Christ, is that Christ knew it absolutetly. He also knew that he wasn't perfect. It is the process that is perfect, not the end result. There is no end. But mankind will continue to fear, and as a result he will make God out to be the great judge in the sky who has made a place of eternal suffering for those strayers of his will.
Surrender is victory.
When we get out of the center of the universe and hand that place back to God, self sufficiency is replaced by God sufficiency. And with this power we become more independent paradoxically. Like being dependent on electricity to light your house, in essence you become more independent to do other things. It is a flow. It is God.