No willingness to sacrifice = No liability, responsibility, authority (if such a thing could exist) or measure of conviction.

Nothing ventured nothing gained. One must put the self on the line, assume a position, take a stand, as regards the matter at hand. and One cannot realize the potential gain without also exposing the self to the potential of loss. (One who is not damaged, put at risk, or willing to swear an oath on his commercial liability to claim authority) (Acts 7, life/death of Stephen). for the truth of his statements and legitimacy of his actions has no basis to assert claims or charges and forfeits all credibility and right.