What does it mean to be a Christian?
…and he will separate them as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
Matthew 25:31- 46
The simple definition of a Christian is one who believes in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. But in this teaching Jesus seems to be saying that there is much more to it than that. Believing in him may get you a shot at entry, but you still have to show that this has made a difference in your life if you are going to get through the door..
After all, Jesus set us an incredible example to follow. Just saying you believe in him but without trying in even a small way to follow him shows that in reality you don’t believe in him at all.
So Jesus is saying here that you will be expected to provide proof that you believe in him and that this proof will be shown in how you acted to others. And not just when people are watching but when God is watching, which is all the time.
So be encouraged that even if nobody else says thank you for what you do, God will.