1. SECOND MILE SERVICE Matthew 5:38-42

2. 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"

3. Some Commands Are Very Specific You either have or have not obeyed – Baptism, for example No limits on some service –Faithfulness determined by attitude and devotion

4. SECOND MILE SERVICE Giving – Some want to know minimum Attendance – Some ask, "Do we HAVE to attend every service?" – What about gospel meetings?

5. 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

6. SECOND MILE SERVICE Forgiveness – Matthew 18:21,22 – What if Jesus had given a number? – No limit – Makes it real forgiveness each time

7. 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

8. 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)