I could have chosen to play safe, and keep one foot on the ground, and one in the plane. NO, it's all or nothing. You're either in the plane or not. So with Christ. How important, then, to know who Jesus is, and what authority backs His claims.
Sin is attractive.
Jesus claimed to be the door. If He is Who He said, then you CAN be saved today. If He is Who He said, then believers have a message that MUST be preached today. However, it was not asked for a valid reason. Their motive had already been stated.