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One Thing is Needful

Luke 10:38–42

The sacred relationships Jesus had presents such a feast for us. As He interacted with them thousands of years ago, He teaches us today. His timeless teachings, as He sat in the home of Mary and Martha, teach us much more than quizzically pondering struggles within family interactions, expectations, the need for humility, and the importance of feasting upon the word of God. After calling for Martha’s attention, He taught her that one thing is needful. His words carried so much more than a chiding to let things of a domestic nature rest. Jesus was trying to teach us that if we become fixated upon the concerns of life, the philosophies, perspectives, and paradigms of the world have the power to completely shut out eternal spiritual virtues. When blinded by this reality our hearts become darkened, we begin to feel lost, not knowing why.


Through Mary’s example, Jesus taught us that when our complete focus is on Him and we immerse our thoughts upon the holy words of God, our hearts remain in a soft, submissive state, always reaching heavenward. The process of becoming Christlike becomes a thrilling, constant renewal guided by the Holy Spirit.

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38 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.

39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

40 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.

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

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It Is I, Be Not Afraid

Matthew 14:22-27

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I Give You Living Water

John 4:4-42

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Be Thou Clean

Matthew 8:1-4

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Master Say On

Luke 7:36-50

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Someone Hath Touched Me

Luke 8:43-48

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O My Father

Matthew 14:23

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One Thing Is Needful

Luke 10:38-42

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His Gathering

Luke 13:34

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Let He That Is Without Sin

John 8:1-11

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Lazarus, Come Forth

John 11:1-44

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Gethsemane

Luke 22:39-53

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Because of Love

Mark 15 and John 12:23-50

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Mary

John 20:11-18

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Reach in Faith

John 20:24-31

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This Is My Beloved Son

Joseph Smith History 1:17

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