The Sheep and the Goats

The Sheep and the Goats
Matthew 25.31-46

One of the most remarkable things to happen in the whole twentieth century was the establishment of an International Court of Justice, located at The Hague in the Netherlands. Not everyone approves of such a thing, but whatever your opinion you must admit that it represents an astonishing leap forward in the way the world conducts its affairs.

Until recently even the concept of international law was a puzzle. But in the last century we have seen not only increasingly easy communication, but increasing awareness of massive and horrible crimes against humanity. The worldwide community has come together and declared that we will not stand there and watch injustice flourish...

Taken from Matthew for Everyone – by Tom Wright