Obligated: bound and committed, legally or morally
We have a moral obligation that binds us to the people God would call to himself whether they be, in our opinion, deserving or not. The Gospel is not just for ‘civilized’ people who will fit easily into our social circles. It is not only for people who are ‘good’ and make choices that positively affect us. This is not really a choice, it is an obligation we are bound to. God’s word is meant not be shared with every person God places in our lives however temporarily. “I am not ashamed of the gospel.” V.16
In the Living Word 