Mary, Martha and Me, by Camille Fronk Olson
Monday, July 24th, 2006 by Michelle
What comes to your mind when you think about Mary and Martha, the New Testament sisters? I suspect most of you would probably respond with the story most commonly reflected in a Del Parson painting that often adorns the walls of Relief Society rooms. (In fact, it is usually the only story that comes to my mind, even though there are three stories in the New Testament about these sisters.)
Some of us have probably found ourselves thinking about the story in Luke 10 and trying to determine if we are more like Mary or more like Martha. Perhaps we compare the two, or maybe even feel that one “type” is better than the other. Martha was busily doing necessary service and work. However, the Savior praised Mary, did He not?
Unfortunately, sometimes the phrase of praise that erroneously comes to mind is that “Mary chose the better part.” Read the rest of this entry »