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Matthew 25:37-40
"37 Then shall the righteous answer Him, saying, Lord, when saw we Thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave Thee drink?
38 When saw we Thee a stranger, and took Thee in? or naked, and clothed Thee?
39 Or when saw we Thee sick, or in prison, and came unto Thee?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me."

These verses form a powerful message Jesus delivered just before His final Passover. In this prophecy of His return, the King appears in divine glory with all His angels, sits on His throne, and gathers all nations before Him. He then separates humanity into two groups: the righteous “sheep” and the wicked “goats.”

The sheep’s surprised response reveals a profound truth: authentic compassion is often unaware of its own merit. They served not for reward or recognition, but from genuine love and faith. Their acts of feeding the hungry, welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, and visiting the sick and imprisoned flowed naturally from their relationship with Christ.

Jesus’ words carry a radical identification: He is spiritually present in the vulnerable and suffering. To care for “the least of these my brethren” is to care for Him directly. Whether “my brethren” refers specifically to His followers or to all people in need, the core message is clear—how we treat others is how we treat Jesus.

True service is selfless and unconscious of its eternal weight. It is the tangible expression of the two greatest commandments: loving God by loving our neighbor. In the end, compassionate action is not mere charity—it is worship for our Lord and Savior!
Amen!
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