9) In the "Parable of the Sheep and Goats" in Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus foretells the final judgment of all persons. He speaks of two groups of people: The "sheep" who helped others who were in need and the "goats" who ignored the needy. What is the moral of this parable?
Sheep are "clean" animals, but goats are "unclean."
We should do what we can to help the clergy.
Hypocrites like the Pharisees will not inherit eternal life.
Those who refuse to do what they can for the needy will not gain eternal life.
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