Many neighborhoods across the USA display signs proclaiming themselves a certain type of community, and get their message across visually with a detective-looking fellow as their logo. This type of neighbor isn't just there, waiting to be called on for help. He is on the lookout. As a Christian neighbor I should be alert to the needs in my community. Furthermore, I should watch for the souls of my neighbors.
Good neighbors go beyond the call of duty.
The real second-miler goes beyond the call of duty for the sole good of the other, even at personal expense. In addition to that, the genuine second-miler will exceed duty even toward an adversary or toward one who has taken advantage of him. Only three areas in which to be neighborly, but I'm already challenged beyond my living. And likely you do as well. Being a real good neighbor demands more of me than I can possibly deliver.