The Sisters

Mary sat at Christ's feet

To learn from the Master

Just as the apostles did.

Martha, her sister, chose to serve,

To fulfill the obligation of hospitality.

She sought Mary's help

By appealing to Jesus

To banish Mary to the kitchen.

Jesus rebuke is clear:

Mary's choice to seek knowledge

Is blessed.

Too many churches only speak of Martha,

Consigning women to lesser roles.

Mary sat with the apostles.

Mary learned with the apostles.

Jesus wanted her there

To understand and then to teach.
Time to heed Jesus

In all denominations.
"Mary has chosen that good part,

Which shall not be taken away from her."
Women deserve to stand with men

In the service of the Lord.

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Mary and Martha

Martha tended to the physical needs of those around her

While Mary chose the spiritual and sat at Christ's feet.

Jesus tells us Mary's choice was better.

Am I a Mary or a Martha?

Do I exclude Jesus by staying too busy?

Has work become more important than God?

I need to sit at Jesus' feet.

I need to be still and listen.

I need to pray.