THE EXAMPLE OF MARTHA AND MARY

A. MARTHA WAS DISTRACTED... 1. She had invited Jesus to her house - Lk 10:38 a. That it was her house leads most to think she was the eldest, head of the household b. Her hospitality is certainly commendable, a noble trait - cf. Isa 58:7; He 13:2 2. She became distracted by much serving - Lk 10:40 a. The Son of God, the Messiah, had come to her house - what an honor! b. There were likely others beside Jesus: His disciples, her family, neighbors c. She naturally wanted her sister Mary to help - Lk 10:40 3. She began to worry and be troubled by many things - Lk 10:41 a. These were not things that were wrong in of themselves b. But they took priority when they should not have c. Which caused anxiety of mind and distress of spirit! -- Martha allowed that which is good get in the way of that which is better!