Choosing The Good Part.docx

Choosing the “Good Part” Story of Martha and Mary Luke 10:38-42 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. 1. Who or What is your priority in life? School, Work, Love life, Family, Yourself -CHURCH (Spiritual Health) Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 2. What is your ultimate goal? Goals: o o o o o o

To graduate To land a job To find the right man/woman To get married To provide for your family To pamper yourself

John 8:23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.

Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 3. Why focus on Him (“The Ultimate Goal”)? Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Mammon – Material wealth or possessions especially as having a bebasing influence. We are not supposed to be of this world because we belong above the world. Our ultimate destination is in heaven, to be with Jesus. Thus, our priority must be Him. Exodus 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Exodus 34: 14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is A JEALOUS GOD: