EGW WritingsMatthew 25

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 23 (1908)

Lt 140, 1908

23LtMs, Lt 140, 1908, par. 14

Those who claim to believe in Christ are to represent Christ in deeds of kindness and mercy. Such will never know until the day of judgment what good they have done in seeking to follow the example of the Saviour. In heaven a book is written for those who interest themselves in the needs of their fellow beings, a book whose record will be revealed in that day when every man will be judged according to the deeds written therein. God will repay every act of injustice done to the poor. Those who manifest indifference or disregard for the unfortunate must not expect to receive the blessing of Him who declared, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” [Matthew 25:40.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 7 (1891-1892)

Ms 11, 1892

7LtMs, Ms 11, 1892, par. 18

The stewards of God have nothing to fear if they do their duty in appropriating the means entrusted to them. Christ has made ample provision for the ignorant, the poor, the down trodden. They are the objects of His mercy and eternal love. The apportioning of rewards at the last day turns upon the question of our practical benevolence: “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” [Matthew 25:40.] Christ puts Himself in the poor man’s place, identifying His interest with that of the poor. “For I was an hungered and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.” [Verses 42, 43.] He calls upon each disciple to dispense with grateful liberality the gifts entrusted to him, as if he were bestowing the same upon his Redeemer.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 19 (1904)

Lt 405, 1904

19LtMs, Lt 405, 1904, par. 13

Some have been placed in leading positions in the church who have received an education that was continually unfitting them to enter that city whose builder and maker is God. The medical fraternity, I have seen, was sick and needed a physician higher than any earthly skill can furnish to heal them of their wrong transactions. The record book in heaven will tell every transaction. I now, as God’s servant, tell you to break up your relationship with Dr. Kellogg. If possible, take your wife and family and move to California. But do not sell your soul to do an unfair action. All connected with that sanitarium in Mexico is wrapped up in papers that no one will want to bring to light; and there are many such things that have been done that God has condemned. Read Micah 6. This chapter testifies the mind of God. I shall only warn you to be guarded. If you have placed things in an uncertain light to do injustice to one soul, the Lord Jesus says, “Ye have done it unto Me in the person of my saints.” [See Matthew 25:40, 45.] We are now brought into terrible perplexities. Sanitarium after sanitarium has become loaded down with debts. Shall these institutions [be] tied up with the commercial work brought in so largely of the food enterprise? God did not place this upon Dr. Kellogg, and his mixing in this matter has been a mistake. His work, the Lord had signified, was to act as His physician. As a physician he was not to embrace such commercial business. The Lord is not honored or glorified. The Holy Spirit of God is misrepresented, and I am so sorry. May the Lord God reveal Himself and place His stamp so definitely upon that which is right that Dr. [Kellogg] will come to his senses is my prayer.

Patriarchs and Prophets

Chapter 43—The Death of Moses

PP 469.2

The infinite love of God has been manifested in the gift of His only-begotten Son to redeem a lost race. Christ came to the earth to reveal to men the character of His Father, and His life was filled with deeds of divine tenderness and compassion. And yet Christ Himself declares, “Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law.” Matthew 5:18. The same voice that with patient, loving entreaty invites the sinner to come to Him and find pardon and peace, will in the judgment bid the rejecters of His mercy, “Depart from Me, ye cursed.” Matthew 25:41. In all the Bible, God is represented not only as a tender father but as a righteous judge. Though He delights in showing mercy, and “forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,” yet He “will by no means clear the guilty.” Exodus 34:7.

The Upward Look

Justice Will Take the Throne, October 14

UL 301.1

Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. Matthew 25:41.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 22 (1907)

Lt 244, 1907

22LtMs, Lt 244, 1907, par. 8

I will not write more on this subject at this time. But I entreat that there may be a putting away from the life every action which does not bear the approval of God. We are drawing near to the close of earth’s history; the battle is growing daily more fierce. There is a day appointed when men who have bowed to the mandates of Satan will find themselves the subjects of the wrath of God, when the Judge of all the earth shall pronounce the sentence against Satan and his adherents, “Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.” [Matthew 25:41.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 21 (1906)

Ms 53, 1906

21LtMs, Ms 53, 1906, par. 5

When the one who has sought advantages for himself appears before the judgment seat of God, the Lord will say to him, “Depart from me. ... For I was an hungered, and ye gave Me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no drink; I was a stranger, and ye took Me not in; naked, and ye clothed Me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me not. ... Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me.” [Matthew 25:41-43, 45.]

The Upward Look

Resolutions for the New Year, December 26

UL 374.4

In the last great day we shall be judged in accordance with what we have done. Christ will say, “I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?” (Matthew 25:42-44). Christ will then say, “Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me” (verse 45). And Christ will say, “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels” (verse 41).

Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2

Chapter 2—Doing for Christ

2T 25.2

“Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: for I was an hungered, and ye gave Me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me not in: naked, and ye clothed Me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me not. Then shall they also answer Him, saying, Lord, when saw we Thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto Thee? Then shall He answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.” Matthew 25:41-46.

Welfare Ministry

Chapter 4—This is Pure Religion

WM 39.4

“Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: for I was an hungred, and ye gave Me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me not in: naked, and ye clothed Me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me not. Then shall they also answer Him, saying, Lord, when saw we Thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto Thee? Then shall He answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did not to Me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.” Matthew 25:41-46.

The Home Missionary

November 1, 1889

HM November 1, 1889, par. 5

“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his angels: for I was a hungered, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee a hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the righteous into life eternal.” Matthew 25:41-46.

The Review and Herald

August 16, 1881

RH August 16, 1881, par. 4

“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not unto one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the righteous into life eternal.” Matthew 25:41-46.

Testimony for the Church — No. 15

Doing for Christ

T15 16.1

“Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.[”] Matthew 25:41-46.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 25 (1910 - 1915)

Ms 47, 1912

25LtMs, Ms 47, 1912, par. 6

In (Matthew 25:41-46) Jesus identifies Himself with His suffering people. It was I who was hungry and thirsty. It was I who was a stranger. It was I who was naked. It was I who was sick. It was I who was in prison.

25LtMs, Ms 47, 1912, par. 17

If you are not willing to do this, when you shall feel that you need a habitation in the heavens, none will be awarded you. For Christ declares, “Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me.” [Verse 45.]

Testimony Treasures, vol. 1

Co-workers With God

1TT 370.2

Sinners, who are perishing for lack of knowledge, must be left in ignorance and darkness unless men carry to them the light of truth. God will not send angels from heaven to do the work which He has left for man to do. He has given all a work to do, for the very reason that He might prove them and that they might reveal their true character. Christ places the poor among us as His representatives. “I was anhungered,” He says, “and ye gave Me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no drink.” Matthew 25:42. Christ identifies Himself with suffering humanity in the persons of the suffering children of men. He makes their necessities His own and takes to His bosom their woes.

The Ministry of Healing

Chapter 22—Dress

MH 287.4

In the professed Christian world enough is expended for jewels and needlessly expensive dress to feed all the hungry and to clothe the naked. Fashion and display absorb the means that might comfort the poor and the suffering. They rob the world of the gospel of the Saviour’s love. Missions languish. Multitudes perish for want of Christian teaching. Beside our own doors and in foreign lands the heathen are untaught and unsaved. While God has laden the earth with His bounties and filled its storehouses with the comforts of life, while He has so freely given to us a saving knowledge of His truth, what excuse can we offer for permitting the cries of the widow and the fatherless, the sick and the suffering, the untaught and the unsaved, to ascend to heaven? In the day of God, when brought face to face with Him who gave His life for these needy ones, what excuse will those offer who are spending their time and money upon indulgences that God has forbidden? To such will not Christ say, “I was an hungered, and ye gave Me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no drink: ...naked, and ye clothed Me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me not”? Matthew 25:42, 43.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Lt 5a, 1877

3LtMs, Lt 5a, 1877, par. 5

Jesus identifies Himself with suffering humanity. “I was an hungred, and ye gave Me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me not in: naked, and ye clothed Me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me not.” “Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these My brethren, ye did it not to Me.” Matthew 25:42, 43, 45.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 11 (1896)

Lt 74, 1896

11LtMs, Lt 74, 1896, par. 36

Let all bear in mind the words of inspiration; “The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” [James 3:17.] When you pass by one who is in need of your sympathy and kindly acts, and bestow your favors upon others simply because they are more pleasing to you, remember that Jesus is insulted in the person of His afflicted ones. He says, “I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink; I was a stranger and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.” [Matthew 25:42, 43.]

11LtMs, Lt 74, 1896, par. 37

To the surprised inquiry, “Lord, when saw we [Thee] thus?” The answer is given, “In as much as ye did it not to one of the least of these (who were afflicted and needed your sympathy) ye did it not to me.” [Verses 44, 45.] “They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.” [Matthew 9:12.] The bruised and wounded, the lame of the flock, are among us, and these test the character of those who claim to be children of God.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Lt 71, 1897

12LtMs, Lt 71, 1897, par. 14

The Lord Jesus has a special interest in every member of His family. Those who follow Him and are entrusted with a special line of work are to be as carefully and interestedly looked after by those at the head of the work as if they were members of their own family. It is this careless neglect and unfulfilled daily duties toward those who are doing service in the love of Christ that brings the displeasure of God upon His stewards. He cannot impart His Spirit to these neglectful ones. He will arraign them before His bar, saying, “I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. ... Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.” [Matthew 25:42, 43, 45.]

Manuscript Releases, vol. 21 [Nos. 1501-1598]

MR No. 1546—How Shall We Celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas?

21MR 223.4

And He will say unto them on His left hand, “I was an hungred, and ye gave Me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me not in: naked, and ye clothed Me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me not. Then shall they also answer Him, saying, Lord, when saw we Thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto Thee? Then shall He answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me.” Matthew 25:42-45.

The Review and Herald

November 18, 1884

RH November 18, 1884, par. 14

Brethren and sisters, will you this Thanksgiving live and act the Christian as well as bear the name? Remember the words of Jesus: “I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me not in; naked, and ye clothed me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.... Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not unto one of the least of these, ye did it not unto me.” Matthew 25:42-45. Never let it pass from our minds that Christ identifies his interest with suffering humanity. And we are to work for them as he worked for us. Jesus says, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” We may show our love and benevolence to Jesus in the person of his saints, saying as did David, “All things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.”

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Ms 3, 1878

3LtMs, Ms 3, 1878, par. 9

Christ has passed judgment upon such. He says, “I was an hungred, and ye gave Me no meat; ... I was ... naked and ye clothed Me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me not.” The answer comes back, “When saw we Thee thus and administered not unto Thee?” Said Christ, “Inasmuch as ye have not done it unto one of the least of these My servants, ye have not done it unto Me.” [Matthew 25:42-45.] Thus Christ shows that He identifies His interest with suffering humanity. A neglect of the duties due to suffering humanity whom Christ calls His brethren is a neglect of Himself in the person of His saints. Many seem willing to do some great work for the Master, but when He places directly before them work to do in the common duties of life, they will not accept it, but call for some greater work. Would they bear these lessor responsibilities, be faithful in that which is least, they would then evidence that they were qualified for higher trusts.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Ms 8, 1880

3LtMs, Ms 8, 1880, par. 9

And He will say unto them on His left hand, “I was an hungered, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.” Matthew 25:42-45.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 6 (1889-1890)

Lt 6a, 1890

6LtMs, Lt 6a, 1890, par. 75

When you pass by one who is in need of your sympathy, of your kindly acts, and give them not, but turn to the forward ones and bestow on them your favors, remember that Jesus is insulted in the person of His afflicted ones. He says, “I was hungry, and ye gave me no meat; I was thirsty, and you gave me no drink; I was naked, and ye clothed me not; sick and in prison, and ye visited me not.” And when the surprised inquiry comes, “When saw we thee thus?” the answer is, “Inasmuch as ye have not done it unto these my brethren [who were afflicted and needed your sympathy], ye have not done it unto me.” [Matthew 25:42-45.] “They that are whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.” [Luke 5:31.] They that are rich need not your favors, but they that are poor. The bruised and wounded, the lame of the flock are among us, and these test the character of those who claim to be children of God.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 14 (1899)

Ms 200, 1899

14LtMs, Ms 200, 1899, par. 3

What do all these things mean? What misery and distress has come to flow out of the idea that because one can use means that he will use it unwisely and so absorb means that God’s wrath is kindled against them? Christ is suffering hunger in the persons of His saints. I could say more that would not be wise at this time. There are nations and individuals who are suffering today because of the wrong use of means and property which has come under the control of unsanctified managers. Money has been handled to enrich some places largely, when the places that needed this money the most receive nothing of it. Some who have done this have not known what they were doing. They supposed that all that came into their hands should be used just as they disposed. As God looks upon His suffering missionaries, He says decidedly, “Ye have done it unto Me. I was hungry but ye fed Me not; thirsty, but ye gave Me no drink; naked, and ye clothed Me not; sick and in prison, and ye visited Me not.” [Matthew 25:42-45.] The sight which has been presented to me a few months since is terrible, terrible. My heart aches for Africa. What might the sums of money spent in Gospel Wagons and to abundantly supply the lowest class of people have done for those who never have had the privilege of hearing the gospel? They are in foreign countries. I have the word of the Lord. What a shameful neglect has been in our missionary board in being members of that board and refusing to do as the necessities were made known to them. The money spent in that Colorado institution was not a necessity, but there was necessity—deep and full—in foreign missions. Who at the heart of the work has carried that burden for Africa or India, instituting measures to create relief for these destitute regions? The sight is before God, and the test upon men who have not relieved the necessities.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 12 (1897)

Lt 57, 1897

12LtMs, Lt 57, 1897, par. 13

The Lord has given me a very sharp testimony for those who have had no respect for the men who were carrying the load. They would not help to bear this load, but they committed the grievous sin of criticizing and making misstatements, talking at the same time of their great wisdom. This evil comes of self-worship, of making self the center, of admiring and exalting one’s own capabilities. When people allow their minds to become soured, the influence they exert is just that which a soured man might be expected to exert. Could they see their works as others see them, pretense, boasting, and self-sufficiency would be swept away. In the day of judgment none will be more surprised than those who respond to their condemnatory sentence by saying, “Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?” [Matthew 25:44.] They did not know that they were under the enemy’s generalship, learning of him to do harm, but supposed that they were doing good.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 18 (1903)

Ms 142, 1903

18LtMs, Ms 142, 1903, par. 2

Many of the Auditing Committee have not been men wise concerning the things which they were handling. Wrong decisions have been made, born of self in lack of sound judgment. Those who were counted worthy to hold forth the Word of life and minister to souls ready to perish deserve different treatment from that which they have received. The Auditing Committee has not always tried, with most humble prayer for guidance, to act in every case toward the servants of Jesus Christ as they would to the person of Christ, or as they themselves would wish to be treated. But, said Christ, “Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.” [Matthew 25:45.]

18LtMs, Ms 142, 1903, par. 151

Many of the auditing committees have not been men wise concerning the things which they were handling. Wrong decisions have been made. Those who were counted worthy to hold forth the Word of life and minister to souls ready to perish deserve different treatment from that which they have received. The auditing committee has not always tried, with most humble prayer for guidance, to act in every case toward the servants of Jesus Christ as they would to the person of Christ, or as they themselves would wish to be treated. But, said Christ, “Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me.” [Matthew 25:45.]

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 25 (1910 - 1915)

Ms 33, 1912

25LtMs, Ms 33, 1912, par. 2

Many of the Auditing Committee have not been men wise concerning the things which they were handling. Wrong decisions have been made. Those who were counted worthy to hold forth the Word of life and minister to souls ready to perish deserve different treatment to that which they have received. The Auditing Committee has not always tried, with most humble prayer for guidance, to act in every case toward the servants of Jesus Christ as they would to the person of Christ, or as they themselves would wish to be treated. But said Christ, “Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me.” [Matthew 25:45.]

Testimony Treasures, vol. 2

A Revival of the First Love

2TT 255.2

Your faith must be something more than it has been, or you will be weighed in the balances and found wanting. At the last day the final decision by the Judge of all the earth will turn upon our interest in, and practical labor for, the needy, the oppressed, the tempted. You cannot always pass these by on the other side and yourselves find entrance as redeemed sinners into the city of God. “Inasmuch,” says Christ, “as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me.” Matthew 25:45.

Testimony Treasures, vol. 1

The Tithing System

1TT 369.1

We shall have a debt to settle with the Master by and by, when He shall say: “Give an account of thy stewardship.” Luke 16:2. If men prefer to set aside the claims of God and to grasp and selfishly retain all that He gives them, He will hold His peace at present and continue frequently to test them by increasing His bounties and letting His blessings flow on, and these men may pass on receiving honor of men and without censure in the church; but by and by He will say: “Give an account of thy stewardship.” Says Christ: “Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me.” Matthew 25:45. “Ye are not your own; for ye are bought with a price,” and are under obligation to glorify God with your means as well as in your body and in your spirit, which are His. “Ye are bought with a price,” not “with corruptible things, as silver and gold,” “but with the precious blood of Christ.” He asks a return of the gifts that He has entrusted to us, to aid in the salvation of souls. He has given His blood; He asks our silver. It is through His poverty that we are made rich; and will we refuse to give back to Him His own gifts?

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 3 (1876 - 1882)

Lt 2, 1878

3LtMs, Lt 2, 1878, par. 5

I was shown that a very much greater work might have been done had you been humble and teachable, and had you heartily co-operated with those who have been sent to you. You have failed to do this ignorantly. Nevertheless, had you stood in the light, you would have recognized the voice of Jesus in His servants, whom He has sent to you to do you good. This slight, and distrust, and withdrawal of sympathy had been as though manifested toward the Master Himself. “Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, My brethren, ye did it not to Me.” [Matthew 25:45.] This is a bad work, which will stand against you in the day of God, unless you repent of this great sin and put it away. Some have spiritual pride. Your ideas are narrow, and you will always be a hindrance to the cause of present truth, unless you assume a different attitude.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 15 (1900)

Lt 112, 1900

15LtMs, Lt 112, 1900, par. 9

Remember, my brother, that you are now on test and trial. Your course of action is determining your destiny for eternity. You profess to be a Christian. There are in our Lord’s discourses numerous places where He speaks of being personally injured by an injustice done to His saints. He is affected by all that befalls them. He has identified His interests with all His suffering ones. He reproved the Jewish leaders for their unfaithful stewardship and their selfishness toward their brethren. After exposing their selfishness and reproving their wrongdoing, He presented the sure consequence of such actions, declaring, “Inasmuch as ye did it not unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye did it not unto me.” [Matthew 25:45.]

The Upward Look

The Solemnity of the Final Judgment, September 15

UL 272.1

Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Matthew 25:45, 46.