Matthew 25.34-40- Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
It is crucial that you understand this passage. This is not a claim that salvation comes from our benevolent activity. Our salvation comes by the cross of Christ and our receiving of the eternal gift He has offered. However, if we are saved, it ought to show forth in our lives by how we respond to others.
As Christ has been generous to us, let us be generous to others.
Think on such thoughts today.
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