Hostage rescue

Do you see sinners as being inherently evil or as victims of the evil one who has taken them captive? Both points of view can be argued, but you are not to approach this as a disinterested dispassionate observer. I came to redeem the lost. I gave you the Great Commission that you may be an agent in reaching the lost with my message. Which of the views above is more consistent with effective efforts in this task? Are you going to put much effort into reaching those who would get what they deserved? Yet if you take part in the rescue of a hostage you are a hero. Come and join me in my work of setting the captives free.