The True King's Judgement

Matthew 25:31-46 describes the final judgment, where Jesus, the Son of Man, separates people like a shepherd dividing sheep from goats. The righteous, symbolized by sheep, are rewarded with eternal life for their acts of compassion—feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and caring for the sick—because in serving others, they unknowingly served Christ. The unrighteous, represented by goats, are condemned for neglecting those in need, as their failure to show mercy is equated with rejecting Christ himself. This passage underscores the importance of living out faith through tangible acts of love and justice.