August 30, 2026

4 thoughts on “Distractions, Who Sinned Most?

  1. Title of this post: DISTRACTIONS, WHO SINNED MOST?

    Luke 10:40
    But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”

    Perhaps this verse doesn’t seem to go with the content of Dianne’s post….but….what if we think about Mary (Martha’s sister). What had Mary chosen to do? She was sitting at the feet of Jesus as he was talking, ministering, teaching the group of visitors. How do her actions tie into what we may choose to do….and….how does that compare to Martha’s choses….who do we see all around us that are busying themselves as Martha’s? Involving themselves in all of the “busy work,” thinking they’re doing a good service. But…. Mary, on the other hand….she chose quite differently.

    Is all I can say is when we stay focused on Jesus, we won’t even notice that others are working away and wanting attention for their so-called “good deeds” and criticizing others for not joining them. Mary probably didn’t even notice that Martha was speaking up about her to Jesus…. No…. she was too focused on her Lord and Savior and soaking up every moment and every word out of his mouth. Mary chose the better choice….. TIME WITH JESUS. And, as a result, those being distracted, doing otherwise, completely missed her notice. She only noticed Jesus.

    I thank God and give the Lord praise that He has helped me to be like Mary….as a result, I can honestly say… “What distractions?? Hadn’t noticed any??” (smile….joy, joy, joy with Jesus) Amen! 😊💞✝🙏

    1. Amen Deborah!
      Thank you for this strong reminder for 2022!

      In one of his songs, Chris Tomlin put some great words together about where our focus should be:

      “We Fall Down, We Lay Our Crowns, At The Feet Of Jesus.
      The Greatness Of Mercy And Love, At The Feet Of Jesus.
      And We Cry, Holy, Holy, Holy!
      We Cry, Holy, Holy, Holy!
      We Cry, Holy, Holy, Holy, Is The Lamb!”


      Looking to the Lord, staying in God’s Word, and asking the Holy Spirit for wisdom and discernment in this coming year.

      John832

      1. Oh, I love that song, John832. Amen to our 2022 newly inspired goals with Jesus. I’m so grateful that over the years he has helped me to gradually shift away from being “all Martha,” and has helped me to grow into being more like “Mary.”. He will help us in 2022, just as he did in 2021. Blessings in the New Year, John and everyone here. 🎉🎊🌟✝️🌠💫💯🙏♥️🤗

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