Isaiah 53:8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.
Should people who are in grave danger, be rescued only if there is no risk to us personally? Firefighters have had to face the same question and anywhere there is a potential threat to one’s person the same question will need to be addressed. Do we rescue wounded, suffering humanity, only if there’s no risk to us personally?
The reason why this question must be addressed and answered by each of us individually, is because the wounded man in the parable also represents all who have been spiritually wounded, and may have been left for dead, on the highways and byways of life.
In the preaching of the everlasting gospel, there are risks to those who go rescue the perishing, for some are ostracized, criticized and others suffer economic boycotts as a result. Whenever the truth comes into conflict with social norms, or philosophical ideology that is contrary to scripture, there is an elevated risk to any who would preach the unadulterated truth.
Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!