Outlandish Behavior:
Matthew 5:41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.

Carl is someone who generally avoids new experiences, but his life takes an exciting turn when he accepts a challenge to say “yes” to every request and invitation. This newfound mindset leads him on unexpected adventures: he learns Korean, prevents a man from jumping off a building, meets the love of his life, takes spontaneous vacations, approves every loan request at his job at the bank, and even orders a mail-order Persian wife. Embracing the power of “yes” transforms Carl’s life into one filled with adventure and opportunities.

Chores, errands, honey-do lists, and checklists are the bane of adult life. More stuff pops up no matter how much you grind to complete your to-do list. It gets worse when people add to your workload. It becomes unbearable when people you don’t like add to your workload. 

Outlandish behavior occurs when something rare and extraordinary disrupts the norm. For example, the norm is to get out of work, but Jesus flips that. He calls us to serve anyone who asks and commands us to go above and beyond the call of duty.

This looks like:
-Cleaning your room and your brother’s room
-Finding panhandlers and giving them snacks before they ask you
-Giving the intimidating co-worker a hand on a project
-Offering your services to a person with questionable boundaries
-Not hiding behind someone when the Bible leader asks, “Who wants to pray?”

The giving attitude is a mindset. You have to make it part of your day. If you do not think about it as outlandish behavior from God, you might worry too much about your boundaries and self-care instead of seeing it as adding Jesus’ touch to a very selfish world. It’s scary to think the world will turn us into walking doormats forced to say “yes.” However, consider that your actions could be the only part of Jesus someone sees today.
Figure It Out:
Research: Matthew 25:35-40
35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you as a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison, and go to visit you?’40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
1. Circle all the words, phrases, and ideas that stood out.
2. What is Jesus’ purpose in this text?
3. What is our purpose in this text?
4. What part of this scripture do you want to reflect on or bring into your faith?