A basic feature of every Christian ought to be this respect for the value of humanity. No matter the social position, material wealth, or political powers, everyone was reckoned as equal and in need of the Gospel. His rescue of Jeremiah would definitely be an unpopular action. Even though he had asked King Zedekiah and persuaded the King s permission, it was still a risky act. It appears that the Ethiopian refused to let men frighten him.
Courage is needed in performing Christian sympathy today.
Today s climate applauds those who chastise the steadfast, the devout, the committed. If you are viewed as standing firm for convictions in religious Faith you will quickly accumulate a cadre of opponents. They will use every available means to intimidate you into either silence or compromise. If others rise to your defense, the opponents will quickly turn and bitterly attack your supporters. Anyone who has ever been thrown into the pits of despair will quickly tell you that such courageous sympathizers bring great comfort.