After reading Matt 25, the sheep probably didn't think those they were helping were saints or even ordinary decent people who've fallen on hard times. If they thought this, they would have said, "Well, it was easy to see that they reflected your character, Lord!" or "Well, your Torah does say to

After reading Matt 25, the sheep probably didn't think those they were helping were saints or even ordinary decent people who've fallen on hard times. If they thought this, they would have said, "Well, it was easy to see that they reflected your character, Lord!" or "Well, your Torah does say to look out for the less fortunate," not "Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?" Given their shocked expression, they more likely thought those people were evil people who would abuse their kindness and that God would rebuke them for being so soft on them.