The document discusses Jesus' teachings about doing more than the minimum. It notes that Jesus taught his followers to go the second mile in Matthew 5:41. It also states that God has given us more than the minimum through blessings like eternal life and salvation. The key message is that Christians should aim to do more than the bare minimum in their faith by striving to be true disciples and giving their all to God.

1. Are You Trying to
Make the Trip On
An Empty Tank?
Matthew 5:38-42

2. Introductory Thoughts
Before starting on a long trip the wise person fills up his
tank with gasoline.
The attitude of many folks is to do as little as they can get
by with on the job, or in school or even in the church.
Christ taught the lesson of the second mile.
We need to do more than is expected more than the
minimum.

3. Jesus Taught Us to Do More than the Minimum
Go the second mile – Matthew 5:41.
The wise virgins did more than the minimum –
Matthew 25:1-13.
The second mile brings satisfaction, a sense of
accomplishment and joy.

4. We Receive More than the Minimum
We should be thankful that God did not try to see how
little He could do for us – Ephesians 2:8-9.
The Lord went the second mile.
Not just life, but abundant life – John 10:10.
Not only slaves , but also sons – 1 John 3:1-2.
His blessings are more than the minimum –
Ephesians 3:20.

5. Live with the Idea to Do More than the Minimum
We should aim to be more than average.
It takes more than the minimum to be saved –
2 Corinthians 5:14-15.
It takes more than the minimum to be a true disciple –
Luke 14:26-27.

6. Closing Remarks
We have received more than the minimum from the
Lord.
We must be willing to give more than the minimum to
the Lord.
Are you willing to go the second mile, will you give your
all?

7. Closing Remarks
We have received more than the minimum from the
Lord.
We must be willing to give more than the minimum to
the Lord.
Are you willing to go the second mile, will you give your
all?