If the battle against evil in any way depended on us, we would be destined for defeat. That’s why the heart of the Christian message is not about empowerment or encouragement. It’s about substitution. In the battle against our greatest enemies, we are spectators rather than participants. This week we see Jesus go head to head with false security. If we base our confidence in where we stand with God on any sort of outward, superficial connection, we are standing on shaky ground. Instead, Jesus urges us to sincerely repent - putting our whole trust in his work on our behalf.