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-	{{info~~\|Only One Thing is Needed~~}}Had Martha known her temper tantrum would wind up in Luke’s Gospel, she probably would have kept a lid on it. But her embarrassment is our gain, for in Luke 10:38-42 we discover one of the most essential (and most neglected)keys to intimacy with God.	+	{{info}}Had Martha known her temper tantrum would wind up in Luke’s Gospel, she probably would have kept a lid on it. But her embarrassment is our gain, for in Luke 10:38-42 we discover one of the most essential (and most neglected)keys to intimacy with God.

	The story opens with Jesus and his disciples journeying through the town of Bethany, just two miles east of Jerusalem. It’s here, as Luke describes it, that “a woman named Martha opened her home to him.”		The story opens with Jesus and his disciples journeying through the town of Bethany, just two miles east of Jerusalem. It’s here, as Luke describes it, that “a woman named Martha opened her home to him.”

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-	{{~~MasterHeader~~	+	{{info\|Only One Thing is Needed}}Had Martha known her temper tantrum would wind up in Luke’s Gospel, she probably would have kept a lid on it. But her embarrassment is our gain, for in Luke 10:38-42 we discover one of the most essential (and most neglected)keys to intimacy with God.
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-	~~\|year=1992~~}}Had Martha known her temper tantrum would wind up in Luke’s Gospel, she probably would have kept a lid on it. But her embarrassment is our gain, for in Luke 10:38-42 we discover one of the most essential (and most neglected)keys to intimacy with God.	+

	The story opens with Jesus and his disciples journeying through the town of Bethany, just two miles east of Jerusalem. It’s here, as Luke describes it, that “a woman named Martha opened her home to him.”		The story opens with Jesus and his disciples journeying through the town of Bethany, just two miles east of Jerusalem. It’s here, as Luke describes it, that “a woman named Martha opened her home to him.”

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	The story opens with Jesus and his disciples journeying through the town of Bethany, just two miles east of Jerusalem. It’s here, as Luke describes it, that “a woman named Martha opened her home to him.”		The story opens with Jesus and his disciples journeying through the town of Bethany, just two miles east of Jerusalem. It’s here, as Luke describes it, that “a woman named Martha opened her home to him.”

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-	{{~~MasterHeader~~	+	{{info\|Only One Thing is Needed}}Had Martha known her temper tantrum would wind up in Luke’s Gospel, she probably would have kept a lid on it. But her embarrassment is our gain, for in Luke 10:38-42 we discover one of the most essential (and most neglected)keys to intimacy with God.
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	The story opens with Jesus and his disciples journeying through the town of Bethany, just two miles east of Jerusalem. It’s here, as Luke describes it, that “a woman named Martha opened her home to him.”		The story opens with Jesus and his disciples journeying through the town of Bethany, just two miles east of Jerusalem. It’s here, as Luke describes it, that “a woman named Martha opened her home to him.”

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	❏You tithe faithfully but haven’t prospered		❏You tithe faithfully but haven’t prospered

-	❏Other___________________}} '''2. She became distracted'''. The American Heritage Dictionary defines “distracted” as “suffering conflicting emotions; distraught.” When we don’t make time to wait before God, we are easily distracted. Our perspective becomes distorted, our emotions churn, and anxiety begins to build. Martha couldn’t have fit that description any better. {{RightInsert\|'''Meditate on Romans 8:28'''. Don’t leave this 8:28. Don’t leave this passage until you are convinced it's true!}} And don’t think Martha is alone in this—everyone is well-acquainted with distraction and worry. Because when we stop listening, we start worrying, and worry is a ~~seriousaffront~~ to God. In effect, it says, “I don’t trust you, Lord.” But when we worship and wait on God, worry is rarely an issue, because in God’s presence we receive assurance of his sovereignty, wisdom, and care. Though circumstances may remain unchanged, we now have an eternal perspective which removes the worry from the heart and replaces it with peace. {{RightInsert\|<big>3</big> Bible teacher Charles Simpson quotes his father as saying, “Anxiety is a mild case of atheism.” What three-word command does Jesus give repeatedly in Matthew 6:25-34?	+	❏Other___________________}} '''2. She became distracted'''. The American Heritage Dictionary defines “distracted” as “suffering conflicting emotions; distraught.” When we don’t make time to wait before God, we are easily distracted. Our perspective becomes distorted, our emotions churn, and anxiety begins to build. Martha couldn’t have fit that description any better. {{RightInsert\|'''Meditate on Romans 8:28'''. Don’t leave this 8:28. Don’t leave this passage until you are convinced it's true!}} And don’t think Martha is alone in this—everyone is well-acquainted with distraction and worry. Because when we stop listening, we start worrying, and worry is a serious affront to God. In effect, it says, “I don’t trust you, Lord.” But when we worship and wait on God, worry is rarely an issue, because in God’s presence we receive assurance of his sovereignty, wisdom, and care. Though circumstances may remain unchanged, we now have an eternal perspective which removes the worry from the heart and replaces it with peace. {{RightInsert\|<big>3</big> Bible teacher Charles Simpson quotes his father as saying, “Anxiety is a mild case of atheism.” What three-word command does Jesus give repeatedly in Matthew 6:25-34?

	“____ ______ ___________”}}'''3. She accused and condemned her sister. '''Failure to wait on God and listen to his voice often culminates in criticism of and comparison to others. We are often tempted to resent others, particularly if they appear “more spiritual.” But if we’re honest, we’ll admit that we sometimes react sinfully to others in exactly the same way Martha reacted to Mary. What this reveals, among other things, is that we haven’t been waiting on God.		“____ ______ ___________”}}'''3. She accused and condemned her sister. '''Failure to wait on God and listen to his voice often culminates in criticism of and comparison to others. We are often tempted to resent others, particularly if they appear “more spiritual.” But if we’re honest, we’ll admit that we sometimes react sinfully to others in exactly the same way Martha reacted to Mary. What this reveals, among other things, is that we haven’t been waiting on God.
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	Please note that Jesus didn’t empathize with Martha. Despite the zeal with which she had served, he didn’t excuse her attitude in the slightest. For Martha’s activity, although zealous, was neither led by the Spirit nor motivated by God’s grace. Rather, it was a work of the flesh, which can snare the Christian in fruitless legalism and dead works. Quite often the result is self-induced frustration, anger, and discouragement.		Please note that Jesus didn’t empathize with Martha. Despite the zeal with which she had served, he didn’t excuse her attitude in the slightest. For Martha’s activity, although zealous, was neither led by the Spirit nor motivated by God’s grace. Rather, it was a work of the flesh, which can snare the Christian in fruitless legalism and dead works. Quite often the result is self-induced frustration, anger, and discouragement.

-	{{RightInsert\|'''For Further Study: ''' What does it mean to “keep in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25)? }}Once we’ve been reconciled to God through the person and ~~fin- ished~~ work of Christ, it is important that we cultivate a relationship with God by practicing the spiritual disciplines (worship, prayer, studying Scripture, etc.). In this, let us endeavor to imitate not Martha, but Mary, who in the words of Christ chose “what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” To imitate Mary in her devotion to the Lord is to choose not only the better thing, but the eternal.	+	{{RightInsert\|'''For Further Study: ''' What does it mean to “keep in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25)? }}Once we’ve been reconciled to God through the person and finished work of Christ, it is important that we cultivate a relationship with God by practicing the spiritual disciplines (worship, prayer, studying Scripture, etc.). In this, let us endeavor to imitate not Martha, but Mary, who in the words of Christ chose “what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” To imitate Mary in her devotion to the Lord is to choose not only the better thing, but the eternal.

	{{RightInsert\|<big>4</big> According to Jesus, what is a distinguishing mark of a believer? (John 10:3-4, 16, 27)		{{RightInsert\|<big>4</big> According to Jesus, what is a distinguishing mark of a believer? (John 10:3-4, 16, 27)
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-	}}'''2. Make a choice.''' Martha may have thought Mary was being lazy and ~~selfish, but listening is far from effortless. It involves dis-~~ selfish, but listening is far from effortless. It involves discipline and diligence. As Jesus explained to Martha, “Mary has ~~chosenwhat~~ is better”(Lk 10:42). Each day (if not more often), each of us faces a choice. The more we choose as Mary did, the easier the right choice becomes.	+	}}'''2. Make a choice.''' Martha may have thought Mary was being lazy and selfish, but listening is far from effortless. It involves discipline and diligence. As Jesus explained to Martha, “Mary has chosen what is better”(Lk 10:42). Each day (if not more often), each of us faces a choice. The more we choose as Mary did, the easier the right choice becomes.

	'''3. Recognize what’s eternal.''' Martha’s home cooking was forgotten by breakfast time; Mary’s taste of the Bread of Life will last for eternity. She wisely invested in intimacy with God. And as Jesus said, “It will not be taken away from her.”		'''3. Recognize what’s eternal.''' Martha’s home cooking was forgotten by breakfast time; Mary’s taste of the Bread of Life will last for eternity. She wisely invested in intimacy with God. And as Jesus said, “It will not be taken away from her.”
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	==== Recommended Reading ====		==== Recommended Reading ====

-	''Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist'' by John Piper (Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1986)	+	''Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist'' by John Piper (Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1986)

	''The Spirit of the Disciplines'' by Dallas Willard (San Francisco, CA: HarperCollins Publishers, 1991)		''The Spirit of the Disciplines'' by Dallas Willard (San Francisco, CA: HarperCollins Publishers, 1991)