Acts of Mercy (Matthew 25:34-40)

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This passage emphasizes the importance of caring for others and serving them as a way of serving God aswell as Jesus served us. It teaches that our actions towards others reflect our relationship with God, and that we will be judged based on how we have treated the least among us.

The passage also emphasizes the effect of good works, which is a prominent theme in the New Testament. The idea is that faith in Jesus is not just a matter of belief, but also of action - that we are called to love and serve others in tangible ways as an expression of our faith.

The importance of compassion, mercy, and service to others as central to the Christian life, teaches that by doing so, we are fulfilling God's will and participating in his kingdom.

Vocabulary

Word Meaning
τότε then; at that time
εἶπον I said (aor. of λέγω)
ὁ, ἡ, τό the
βασιλεύς, έως, ὁ king
ἐκ, ἐξ from, out of (with G)
δεξιός, ά, όν right
αὐτός, ή, ὁ he; self
δεῦτε come!
εὐλογέω bless; praise
πατήρ, πατρός, ὁ father