[Cvengr]

In the last passage quoted from Matt 25: 31, it is apparant that the sheep separated were not cognizant they had fed, clothed or cared for His brethren, they acted in faith.

Similarily, Christ Himself states Amen.. or he believes it again an article of righteous faith. (Ref Romans 3:22,23)

[mike182d]

In the last passage quoted from Matt 25: 31, it is apparant that the sheep separated were not cognizant they had fed, clothed or cared for His brethren, they acted in faith.

Actually, following that line of logic, if they were not cognizant of it being Christ they served, it would follow, necessarily, the God rewards those who aren't aware they're serving Christ and think they're serving someone else. This would open up the possibility of people who do not know Christ but do good works of service entering into heaven.

There's nothing in there that mentions directly, or indirectly, faith in Christ.

I'm not even sure if we're debating anything in particular and we may, in fact, be in agreement. It is the position of the Catholic Church that God rewards people for works done in faith. The more I look at this discussion, the less I see disagreement over this point.