“Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.”

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“Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.” Mary and martha “a Contrast” “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.” Luke 10:41 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Sisters who are different Martha – a perfect hostess Mary – interested in conversation Love and devotion to Jesus Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-8 Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Another contrast Between Martha and Mary Luke 10:38-42 Martha “distracted with much serving” Mary sits at the feet of Jesus Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Martha, not a bad person A woman of dedication A commendable woman Can be counted on when needed A commendable woman Under different circumstances serving may have been the best thing Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Maintain a balanced life Balance is needed Recognize we are human Setting priorities Confronted with choices What is good and what is BEST Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

WHAT IS GOOD AND BEST Examine our life below the superficial level of outward appearances Martha caught up in the performance trap Setting expectations that can’t be met Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com

Conclusion What about our life? Jesus’ words ring true for us today Filled with purpose and peace? Stressed and frayed? Jesus’ words ring true for us today Matthew 11:28 Look at the example of Mary and Martha and learn to give our BEST not just the good! Richie Thetford www.thetfordcountry.com