Standing before the Judge

On the Sunday of the Last Judgment, we are faced with Christ's direct account of the judgment of all nations, and the test by which each man shall be judged. This Gospel narrative puts the lie to the dangerous teaching that a mere mental "faith" or repetition of a prayer can bring any man to salvation. Let us hear the plain teaching of scripture and enliven our faith through ministry to all in need: poor, hungry, naked, sick, imprisoned or sojourning.