There has been much talk over the last few years of death to self and the possibility of martyrdom for the sake of the unreached. This is needful and appropriate, and surely we need to give priority in our proclamation to the unreached as they will never cry out for the gospel on their own. Of course, no message is ever complete.
Today, I’m reminded again this morning that “if I give my body for the sake of the unreached but don’t demonstrate love for my neighbor, I am nothing.” It isn’t here or there. It’s all about doing what he says (lordship) where he directs (Spirit-led) in a way that honors him (glory-focused) by loving all in tangible ways (Christlike).