1. Luke 10:38-42
Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word. But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said…

2. Luke 10:38-42
…“Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me.” And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her” (NKJV).

3. Things We Need to Be of Value to the Lord
I. Things We Don’t Have to Have…
Eloquence (Exod. 4:10; 1 Cor. 2:1-4)
Education (Acts 4:13).
Riches (Mark 12:41-44; Matt. 8:20; 1 Tim. 6:9-10).
Fine Clothes (Matt. 3:4; 1 Pet. 3:3-4; 1 Sam. 16:7).

4. Things We Need to Be of Value to the Lord
I. Things We Don’t Have to Have…
Physical Health (Gal. 4:13-15).
Years of Experience (Acts 9:17-20).

5. Things We Need to Be of Value to the Lord
II. Things We Must Have…
Self-Denying Faith (Heb. 11:24-25).
Speech that Identifies us with Christ (Acts 4:13).
Generosity (Mark 12:41-44).
An Uncompromising Spirit (Matt. 14:3-10).

6. Things We Need to Be of Value to the Lord
II. Things We Must Have…
Good Spiritual Health (3 John 2).
A Love for Souls (1 Cor. 9:16,19-22).