• 294: Focus vs. Distraction: Unpacking the Mary & Martha Story (Gem)

  • May 6 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
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294: Focus vs. Distraction: Unpacking the Mary & Martha Story (Gem)

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  • In the retelling of the Mary and Martha story, many inadvertently pit these sisters against each another. We are forced to make a choice: “I’m a Mary” or, more regularly I hear, “I’m a Martha.” As though these women were tropes or types on a personality test.

    This is unfortunate, because then we are drawn to take sides and defend one or the other. Our own identity becomes wrapped up in one woman or another.

    Before I unpack this further, I’ll give you the spoiler: This story isn’t about busy people and lazy people. We are ALL invited to follow the example of Mary and focus on the one thing of Jesus.

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