Thread: Matthew 25 - I was thirsty and you gave me drink...whatever to the least of these....
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Old 02-21-2008, 10:40 AM
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I think the Lord is describing things that accompany real faith. Good works are an evidence of it. Fits in well with James 2 imo. Another thing that stands out in the passage is that the people doing the works don't even realize that they're doing them. A mark of true humility.
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