Only One Thing
If Jesus says only one thing is necessary, we would do well to pay attention. Jesus was in the village of Bethany and Martha had welcomed Him into her house. Now Martha had a sister named Mary who was sitting at Jesus’ feet listening intently to Him while Martha was busy serving her guests.
Listen to the King
Jesus taught a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven. Life in God’s kingdom is counterintuitive to the way the kingdoms of this world operate. Jesus spoke in parables to draw in those who were genuinely seeking a relationship with God because life in the kingdom is all about relationship with the King.