The Second Mile of

Serving one Another

Matthew 5:41

In the context of Matthew 5:41• To love one’s neighbor is the first mile

– to love one’s enemy is the second mile.• To bless those who bless you is the first mile

– to bless those who curse you is the second mile.• To do good to those who do good to you is the first

mile – to do good to those who hate you is the second mile.• Praying for those who pray for you is the first mile –

praying for those who despitefully use you is the second mile.

Are you a second mile servant?Do you have brethren who are?

Are you sure?

Paul had confidence that Philemon would go the second mile!

(Philemon 21)

The Second Mile of Help & Hospitality • The Macedonians had gone the 2nd mile in giving to

meet the needs of saints. (2 Corinthians 8:1-5)• We will go the 2nd mile when we have given

ourselves to the Master. (Romans 12:1-13)• We will be “addicted” to hospitality. (1 Cor. 16:15)• Our help and hospitality will be given expecting

nothing in return. (Luke 14:12-14)• We will gladly and energetically water the camels!

(Genesis 24:10)

The Second Mile of Forgiveness• Forgive (Luke 17:3)• Forgive seven times in a day (Luke 17:4-10; Col. 3:22)• Forgive seventy times seven (Mathew 18:21-35)

Will you go the second mile to serve and forgive others?

That’s what Jesus did for you!