Transcript The Second Mile That Brings a Smile

The Second Mile
That Brings a Smile
The blessings of second mile
service
Matthew 5:38-42
Learn this verse
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Boy memorizing this verse
“Go with him by train”
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Background
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– Roman occupation of Palestine
– Law said citizens could be compelled to assist
government officials
– Limited to one mile – no more
Application
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The Jews despised the Roman occupation
They hated being required to carry supplies
for the Roman army
TODAY – Message is –
DO MORE THAN IS EXPECTED!
Application
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Millionaire success story
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What is the secret of your success?
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“And then some - -”
A Little More
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We recall the kind old grocer when the
sugar he would pour,
He’d tip the scales to balance, then he’d add
a little more
And his business how it prospered! Folks
were always in his store;
For he have an honest measure, and he’d
add a little more.
A Little More
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So it is with life, my brother
We would write a better score,
When we’ve done what is expected,
If we’d add a little more!
Here are 4 observations about second mile
service
1 – The Traveler is Happier
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Surgeon – “Sleeping knots”
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“I sleep when the wind blows.”
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Jewish man
– Angry – one mile traveler
– Disciple of Jesus
2 – Bring out the Best in Others
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Woman who wants a divorce
– Really hurt him as he hurt me
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Romans 12:20 – Therefore “If your enemy is
hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a
drink, For in so doing you will heap coals of
fire on his head.”
Bring him to a sense of shame
3 – Lighten the Burdens of Life
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One mile home
– Running late
– Old housecoat
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Two mile home
– Running late
– New housecoat
4 – Road was Traveled by Christ
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God was patient with us
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Christ came to earth
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Christ died on the cross –
THAT IS SECOND MILE SERVICE
Learn the Lessons
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We need to travel the second mile
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In our homes
At school, work, business
In the church
With friends and enemies
Among the lost and erring