Luke emphasizes the need to go beyond just observing the Lord from afar. One must quell any fear or pride that might hold one back from following Christ, in whose footsteps alone can salvation be found.

Luke emphasizes the need to go beyond just observing the Lord from afar. One must quell any fear or pride that might hold one back from following Christ, in whose footsteps alone can salvation be found.
Jesus calls us to break with the convention of the earthly rules of hierarchy and champion humility that embraces all, without exception.