SECOND MILE SERVICE

Matthew 5:38-42

A Lesson On Acceptable Service

• Some do as little as they have to do– "Compel" – "to be compelled by

violence to do any particular service, especially of the public kind, by the king’s authority"

– Many view their service with this attitude– "I'll do what I have to do, but don't expect

more"

Some Commands AreVery Specific

• You either have or have not obeyed

– Baptism, for example

• No limits on some service

–Faithfulness determined by attitude and devotion

SECOND MILE SERVICE

• Giving

– Some want to know minimum

• Attendance

– Some ask, "Do we HAVE to attend every service?"

– What about gospel meetings?

SECOND MILE SERVICE• Service To Others

– Luke 10:30-37 – "Good Samaritan"– Law did not require him to aid– Priest & Levite did not want to "get

involved"– Don't ask, "What has he done for

me?"– John 13:4-10 – Jesus washes their feet

SECOND MILE SERVICE• Forgiveness

– Matthew 18:21,22

– What if Jesus had given a number?

– No limit – Makes it real forgiveness each time

SECOND MILE SERVICE• Service To God

– How long? – Some think, "I've done enough."– What if God had the same attitude

toward us?• Don't ask, "Do I have to?"• Ask, "May I?" – Acts 8:36

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)

Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)

Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)

Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32)

Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38)

Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)