Dr Paul Gooder speaks on the importance that Jesus placed on our care for those we meet. But she says Matthew's Gospel shows that Jesus was not so much concerned with how many people we help -- but with how and why we help them.
This is the 5th daily reflection for Listen To God: Hear the Poor, a joint initiative between Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols, in which Christian social action is being highlighted and held in prayer in the run-up to Easter.
Dr Gooder is reflecting on the psalm and reading for today, which are Psalm 126 and Matthew 25:31, 34-40.
View more daily reflections, and find out more about Listen To God: Hear the Poor, at www.archbishopofcanterbury.org