Why Mary and not Martha?

Why was it that Mary is said to have chosen the better choice and not Martha? Martha was serving Jesus when He entered into their house. Mary was seated at Jesus' feet listening to Him speak. Martha was busy serving Jesus. So why Mary and not Martha?

The core of this dispute is that there is a difference between serving God and getting involved in a ministry. In order to serve God, we ask Him what He wants of our lives not the other way around. By just doing a christian duty all because it part of the job specification that comes with the job title isn't service. It is merely carrying out a compulsary duty.

Luke 10:42b..."Mary hs chosen that good part" That good aprt refered in here is the very act of worship. Worship is broken down into 4 moe focused elements. Firstly, waiting on God-entwine oneself arou d the presence of God. Secondly, undistracted focus-what is your mind focused on? Thirdly, extravagent adoration of God-proskuneo (Greek) and Lastly, unconditional sacrifice to God. Worship is always extravagent and it is also sacrificial. Be a living sacrifice, worthy to be accepted.

Adapted from the sermon of Rev. Kong Hee@Revival and Wroship meeting, Sunwau Convention Hall-10/8/2005