“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
These words remind us that kindness is never wasted. Every act of love shown to the needy is seen by God as an act done directly to Him. When we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the sick, or comfort the brokenhearted, we are not just helping people—we are honoring Christ Himself.
The needy are not invisible to God. He identifies with them. He feels their pain, hears their cries, and stands in their place. So when we give, whether it is food, time, encouragement, or resources, heaven records it as service to Jesus.
This teaching challenges us to look beyond convenience and self-interest. True faith expresses itself through compassion. It reminds us that love for God must be reflected in love for people. We may never see Jesus physically, but we encounter Him daily in the faces of those who need help.
Let us therefore give with joy, serve with humility, and love without conditions—knowing that every kindness shown to the least is a gift laid at the feet of Christ.
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“Whatever You Give to the Needy, You Give to Me”
Jesus said in Matthew 25:40:
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
These words remind us that kindness is never wasted. Every act of love shown to the needy is seen by God as an act done directly to Him. When we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the sick, or comfort the brokenhearted, we are not just helping people—we are honoring Christ Himself.
The needy are not invisible to God. He identifies with them. He feels their pain, hears their cries, and stands in their place. So when we give, whether it is food, time, encouragement, or resources, heaven records it as service to Jesus.
This teaching challenges us to look beyond convenience and self-interest. True faith expresses itself through compassion. It reminds us that love for God must be reflected in love for people. We may never see Jesus physically, but we encounter Him daily in the faces of those who need help.
Let us therefore give with joy, serve with humility, and love without conditions—knowing that every kindness shown to the least is a gift laid at the feet of Christ.
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