I have only ever heard this scripture described as the finish. The interpretation that I was taught is that everlasing life would be granted from then and on to eternity. And I was taught that the destruction meant the execution of the goats.
But what I am surely sure it means is the sheep are invited into the sheep fold to follow the Christ TO everlasting life. But the goats are not qualfied so they will become a part of the destruction.
So sheep are FOR LIFE
Goats don't give a shit, so why should they get life?
And we do know that Earth is needed for everlasting life.
Sheep will obey for the life. Goats will do what they please.
Oh haha that is why Christ be a goat. Lala