* You motive for work is what pleases or displeases God.

* He’s not as concerned about WHAT you do but WHY you’re doing it.

* Case in point - Martha!

* Vs 38-42 - Jesus became the problem.

* This is the problem with contemptuous thoughts.

* You begin to compare what you do with what others do.

* And God ultimately becomes the problem.

* But it wasn’t Martha’s actions that were the problem, it was her motive.

* Jesus didn’t rebuke her until she rebuked Him!

* Jesus addressed her inner motive.

* She thought she needed REASSURANCE. She needed approval.

* What she really needed was REST!

* Martha learned the lesson, because just before Christ died He ended up at her brother’s house.

* John 12:2 - “A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with him.”

* John mentions Martha serving.

* She was doing the same thing as before, but this time Jesus didn’t rebuke her!

* Christ is more concerned about WHY and HOW you work than WHAT you do for a living.

* Do it with a heart of gratitude and joy and watch how you experience rest.

* HOW?

* By sitting before serving! By being Mary before you’re Martha!

* EX: mowing lawns at 27 years old.