Martha's - Second Class Citizens

Let me share to you a Mary & Martha Bible story in a different light.

This is an excerpt from Bo Sanchez's.

Are Martha’s Second Class Citizens Of The Kingdom?
One day, Jesus visited his friends, Mary and Martha.
Mary was the quiet one who liked listening to Jesus.
Martha was the cook with the outgoing personality.
Honestly, this Bible story has disturbed a lot of Martha’s in the world. Because many people see themselves as Martha. Busy. Hardworking. Talkative.
Very few people see themselves as Mary.
Quiet. Contemplative. Reflective. Introspective.

Here’s the story from the Bible itself.
Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what He taught. But Martha was worrying over the big dinner she was preparing. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.” But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are so upset over all these details! There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it—and I won’t take it away from her.” (Luke 10:38-42)


Because of this, a lot of Martha’s out there feel like they’re second class citizens of the Kingdom.

That’s why people believe that monks are holier than businessmen.

That contemplative nuns are holier than salespeople.

That hermits who live in deserts are holier than policemen, nurses, accountants, and laborers living in the world.

That’s not true.

Holiness has nothing to do with your personality or your job.
Holiness is all about love.

Let me say something that will change the way you interpret this story: Jesus wasn’t correcting Martha’s busyness. And he definitely wasn’t correcting Martha’s service. Jesus was correcting Martha’s “comparisonitis”.

If You’re Martha, Be Yourself!

Martha’s problem?
She kept comparing herself with Mary.

Comparisonitis is a spiritual disease that has become an epidemic. It’s the cause of much unpeace in our lives.

To drive home my point, let me change the story a bit.

What if the Bible story went this way…

While Martha was preparing dinner, Mary sat at the Lord’s feet, trying to listen to what He taught. And then Mary said, “Lord, can you tell my sister to stop all her work and sit here with us? Why can’t she be like me?” But the Lord said to her, “My dear Mary, you are so upset over this! There is really only one thing worth being concerned about. Martha has discovered it—and I won’t take it away from her.”

My point?

You can be a Martha and be at peace.

How? Be true to yourself.

To read the complete story click here:
http://bosanchez.ph/be-true-to-yourself/

I thank Bo for explaining this Bible passage in a different light. It gives more meaning other than just the normal preaching we hear from the priests or pastors. It gives justice to the ordinary people like you & me who seeks holiness in our lives but are not called to be monks, nuns, priest or other religious positions or post, whatever it is called.
Even in our daily activities no matter how ordinary it may be we can still honor God with what we do. We can still praise Him for being the best versions of ourselves.

Cheers to the better version of ourselves each day!