Sheep are gentle, quiet, and easily led. Goats are pushy, self-sufficient, and headstrong.
I think if we look at the world around us, we can see a stark contrast between the sheep and the goats.
Matthew 25:31-46 is a parable spoken by Jesus, describing the final judgment at the end of time.
When Jesus comes in His glory, accompanied by all His angels, He will sit on His throne. Before Him will be all the nations of earth, every person who has ever lived.
Just as a shepherd in the hills of Judea separates his flock at night, placing the woolly, docile sheet on his right and the stubborn, aggressive goats on his left. So will Jesus the King of the universe divide humanity into two groups.
We will be judged based on how we treat the marginalized and vulnerable. It’s the difference between the Kingdom of God and the empires of the world.
This means that our faith should make a difference in how we treat others. It’s not just about believing in Jesus. It’s about living like Him. It’s about seeing everyone as valuable, no matter who they are or where they come from. It’s about standing up for those who are mistreated or ignored. It’s about being light in a dark world.
From Pity to Praise 