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The outcome of a contest often comes down to who wants it more. As a result, nothing makes our spiritual enemy happier than when we take matters of faith and eternity lightly. While we think it’s all fun and games, he’s playing for keeps. Thankfully we have a God who takes this battle just as seriously and who is far stronger than our foe. This week we see how the two sides in this battle have completely different battle plans. We are often told to strive to get ahead, to look out for #1, to do all we can to climb to the top. Jesus calls this kind of selfish ambition demonic. In contrast, his plan for defeating our enemy - and his desire for us - is one of self-denial and sacrifice.