THE 2nd MILE CHRISTIAN.Most people today only do what they have to do. They will go one mile—but not two. They will forgive a little, serve a little, love a little, and sacrifice a little. But in Matthew 5:38–42, Jesus gives a powerful challenge that goes completely against human nature. He teaches believers to live differently than the world. Instead of revenge, He teaches forgiveness. Instead of selfishness, He teaches generosity. Instead of doing the bare minimum, He teaches us to go the “second mile.”The book of Matthew challenges us to ask ourselves:Are we simply surviving spiritually… or are we truly following Jesus with our whole heart.Jesus Christ is the greatest example of the second mile Christian. He left Heaven, came into this sinful world, carried our cross, suffered for our sins, and died in our place so we could be saved.This message is a wake-up call for Christians who have become comfortable, bitter, selfish, or spiritually lazy. It reminds us that the greatest blessings in life are often found on the second mile—the mile of sacrifice, obedience, forgiveness, and faithfulness.