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Welcome to Day 2924 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2924– “Exchanging What's Good for What's Best.” – Luke 10:38-42 Putnam Church Message – 08/02/2026 The Good News According to Luke: “Exchanging What's Good for What's Best.”   Last week, our message was “What About My Neighbor's Neighbor?” and we learned that we need to become the neighbor and get back to the basics: Love God, Love Neighbor, Show Mercy. Today, we continue with our thirtieth-second message from Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today's message is: “Exchanging What's Good for What's Best.” Our core passage today is Luke 10:38-42, on page 1613 of your pew Bibles. At the Home of Martha and Mary 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[f] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Opening Prayer Father, we come before You today with grateful hearts, but also with honest hearts. We confess that we are often busy, distracted, worried, and upset about many things. We serve, but sometimes we serve with anxious hearts. We work, but sometimes our work pulls us away from the One we are working for. Lord Jesus, invite us again to sit at Your feet. Teach us that good things must never replace the best thing. Help us learn the difference between faithful service and frantic busyness, between loving hospitality and anxious striving, between doing for You and being with You. Holy Spirit, quiet our minds, soften our hearts, and help us hear the voice of Christ today. Amen. Introduction: Real People in Real Homes One of the endearing qualities of the Bible is its down-to-earth approach to life. The people in Scripture are not presented as plaster saints, polished statues, or untouchable heroes who never lose patience, never misunderstand, never get tired, and never say the wrong thing. They are real people. They have real homes, real families, real personalities, real frustrations, and real disagreements. Abraham gets afraid. Moses gets overwhelmed. David falls terribly. Elijah gets discouraged. Peter speaks too quickly. Thomas doubts. James and John want to call down fire. And Martha gets irritated with her sister in the kitchen. That is one reason the Bible speaks so deeply to us. It does not pretend life is neater than it is. I sometimes wonder if the people in the Bible knew their family moments would be preserved for centuries of readers around the world. If Martha and Mary had known that one brief household squabble would become one of the most famous family scenes in Christian history, they might have said, “Luke, could you please leave that part out?” But the Holy Spirit preserved this moment not to embarrass Martha or elevate Mary as though one sister is good, and the other is bad. This story is much wiser and much more gracious than that. Luke places this scene immediately after the parable of the Good Samaritan. Last week, in “What About My Neighbor's Neighbor?” we heard Jesus say, “Go and do the same.” We were reminded that mercy crosses the road. / Love sees need. / Mercy moves. / Grace sends. / That is important because we might now think, “Then Christianity is all about doing, serving, helping, feeding, bandaging, paying, visiting, giving, and going.” And yes, those things matter. / But now Luke gives us a balancing scene. /After showing us mercy in motion, Luke shows us worshipful attention. / After showing us the Samaritan crossing the road, Luke shows us Mary sitting at Jesus' feet. / After showing us love in action, Luke reminds us that action must flow from relationship. / The point of this passage is not that serving is bad and listening is good. The point is that even good service becomes disordered when it pulls us away from Jesus. Today's message title is: “Exchanging What's Good for What's Best.” And the central truth is this: Jesus does not call us away from service; He calls us to serve from the strength of being with Him. Our passage is Luke 10:38–42 in the New Living Translation. Jesus and His disciples enter a village, and Martha welcomes Him into her home. Her sister Mary sits at the Lord's feet, listening to what He teaches. Martha becomes distracted by the preparations and asks Jesus to tell Mary to help her. But Jesus answers with compassion, saying, “My Dear Martha,” and then tells her that she is worried and upset over many things, but only one thing is truly necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken from her. We have four truths in our bulletin insert today to illustrate this lesson. Main Point 1: Martha Welcomed Jesus, But Busyness Pulled Her Away From Him Luke tells us that as Jesus and the disciples continued on their way, they came to a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. John's Gospel tells us that Martha, Mary, and their brother Lazarus lived in Bethany, a village near Jerusalem on the eastern slope of the Mount of Olives. Bethany was close enough for Jesus to travel into Jerusalem, yet far enough away to provide rest from the pressure of the city. This little home appears to have become a place of refuge for Jesus. In Luke 9, He set His face toward Jerusalem. He is moving toward the cross. Opposition is increasing. The road is heavy. And here, in Bethany, He is welcomed into a home. Do not miss the beauty of Martha's action. / Martha welcomed Jesus. / That was not a small thing. In the ancient Near East, hospitality was sacred. Travelers depended on the kindness of households. There were no modern hotels on every corner, no drive-through restaurants, no refrigerators full of leftovers, no grocery delivery service. To welcome guests meant real labor. Water had to be brought. Bread had to be prepared. Food had to be gathered, cooked, and served. Space had to be made. Hospitality was not merely social courtesy. It was a moral responsibility. / And Martha does it. She opens her home. She takes responsibility. She sees what needs to be done. Many of us should be thankful for Marthas. Every church needs people who notice what needs doing. Every family needs people who remember the details. Every ministry needs people who prepare, plan, cook, clean, organize, schedule, unlock doors, make coffee, set tables, print bulletins, and quietly keep things moving. Without Martha-like people, many good things would collapse. So, Martha's problem is not that she served. Her problem is that her service became a distraction. Luke says she was “distracted” by all the preparations. The word carries the idea of being pulled away, dragged in different directions. Martha is not simply busy. She is divided. Her attention is stretched thin. She is working for Jesus, but she is being pulled away from Jesus. / That can happen to us too. We can serve the Lord and slowly lose sight of the Lord. / We can work in the church and become irritated with the people in the church. / We can prepare meals, teach lessons, lead committees, visit the sick, give generously, and still grow resentful because the work has become disconnected from worship. Object Lesson: The Full Tray Imagine carrying a tray filled with cups of water. At first,...

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In this episode of "Faith & Practice," Dr. Pipa and Pastor Groff handle a diverse array of questions pertaining to the history of the Presbyterian Church in America, the book of Philemon, justification by faith, Native American history before the introduction of the gospel, the regulative principle of worship, ministry best practices, and Natural Law. Questions include: - Did God ever send a prophet or apostle to preach the gospel to the Native Americans before Christopher Columbus? If not, why did God wait until 1492 to bring the gospel to the Americas? Did God condemn all Native Americans until the gospel was preached to them? Did they possess faith in God sufficient for salvation prior to their reception of the gospel? - Is the regulative principle of worship somewhat self-defeating since the Bible never explicitly teaches the regulative principle of worship? - What are some best practices for encouraging young ministers? - What have you found is the most convincing argument to answer those who say Natural Law (concerning morality) is separate from God's moral law as summarized in the Ten Commandments, and further summarized in the two Great Commandments to Love God and Love Neighbor? - Can we find the doctrine of justification by faith alone in the letter of Paul to Philemon? - What do you make of the claim that the PCA was founded to be a "broadly reformed/big tent" denomination?

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031326.cfmFather Chris Alar, MIC, explains that the Ten Commandments form the moral foundation of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, rooted in natural law written on every human heart. The first three commandments shed light on how we should be loving God, while the remaining seven explain loving neighbor. Jesus summarized this dual commandment: Love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.Father Chris clarifies common misconceptions about how Catholics number the commandments. Catholics follow the tradition of St. Augustine, while Protestants follow the Greek Fathers. Though numbered differently, the substance remains identical. The prohibition against graven images falls under the first commandment for Catholics, and is not treated as a separate second commandment.Father Chris highlights how Jesus transformed the commandment to love neighbor. In Leviticus, the context referred only to fellow Jews. Jesus removed all boundaries, declaring that religion consists of loving God and all people. Mercy emerges when these two commandments come together : loving the unlovable, forgiving the unforgivable — loving as God loves, and loving those whom God loves.This message defines a core component of the Marian Fathers' mission. Saint Paul taught that whoever loves their neighbor has fulfilled the law, while whoever hates their neighbor, yet claims to love God, is a liar. Mercy does not require friendship with those who have caused harm, but it does mean placing them prayerfully in God's hands without seeking vengeance. ★ Support this podcast ★

A Methodist true value of Personal Holiness and Social Action.

We're kicking off a series focusing on the core tenets of Jesus's teachings. Amid the rise of Christian nationalism and Christofascism, it's more crucial than ever that we have clarity on what it truly means to follow Jesus. We're starting with what Jesus identified as the foundation of all other teachings: Love God, and Love Neighbor as Self.

1.4.2026 - Dream Disciples - Love God and Love Neighbor - Luke 10:25-29 by Anacostia River Church

Luke 6: 20-31. Rev. Pete Jones speaking.

A Prayer to Love Your Neighbor Being a good neighbor is more than kindness—it’s a reflection of Christ’s love.Today's prayer by Rachael Adams explores Jesus’ teaching of the Good Samaritan, reminding us that love isn’t limited to those who are easy to care for, but extends to everyone God places in our path. Loving our neighbor means recognizing needs and acting in compassion, without bias or judgment. Reference: Mark 12:31 Prayer: Father, some people are easy to love, but others can be more difficult. Forgive me for not reaching out to my neighbors when I should have. Lead me to know when and how to help the people you have intentionally placed around me. No matter where I go or who I meet, help me to see each individual as a person to love and as an opportunity to fulfill your command to love my neighbor. In Jesus' name, amen. LINKS: How to Pray God's Word For Your Children Guide Follow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Sermon: Love Neighbor, Series: Learning to Love, Rev. Matt Howell, Matthew 22:34-40

Mark 12:18-44

Today, Pastor Daniel continues in our series called, Church. A sound Godly identity builds personal stability in Christ so that we can vield to that which satisfies God. Love God. Love Neighbor. For this is the mind of Christ.  For more information, visit our website: www.Kingdomemc.com.  #thisiskingdom #Jesus #sunday #jesuschrist #church #sermon #bible 

Mark 12: 28-34 We'll do 'Love God' and Love Neighbor passage! To understand the breadth of this command - over and above offerings, worship and sacrifice ... is the goal. It's easier to love God than love people in the way God requires. - Pastor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, March 23, 2025

Mark 12: 28-34 We'll do 'Love God' and Love Neighbor passage! To understand the breadth of this command - over and above offerings, worship and sacrifice ... is the goal. It's easier to love God than love people in the way God requires. - Pastor Joseph Thomas - Sunday, March 23, 2025

Tuesday is Election Day. Some things may change, but our mission as Christians will not. We will still be called to “a more perfect union.” No matter what happens, we are going to get up the next day and feed the hungry, clothe the naked, bring comfort to those who need it. We're going to wake up and keep loving God with everything we've got. Mark 12:28-34 fmhouston.com

Nothing can stop the story of the love of God. Not even a fire alarm. Mark 12:28-34 fmhouston.com

Paradigm for Politics, Pt I - Worship, Love Neighbor, Image of God, Wisdom, Justice, Speech It's pretty common, in our charged political environment, to see people using strong, harsh and even demeaning language toward those they disagree with politically. But what gets lost in the vitriol and name-calling is that the very things we fear at a broad, societal level - collapse, violence, destruction - is actually rooted in the posture we choose to take toward one another (and toward those on the other side of the political aisle) in the person, intimate level. It begins with the choice between dishonoring or dignifying those with whom we disagree, between loathing our enemies or loving our enemies. And the Bible is clear - if you claim to love God, and hate your brother or your sister, you're lying and kidding yourself. Enter, the invitation of Jesus, to extend undeserved love to others just as you have been extended undeserved love by God Himself. And in doing so, we bring about a very different sort of Kingdom: the Kingdom of God Himself. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), video (South Hills) Bible Passage(s): 1 John 4:19-21 NIV

Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 31st Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary - Year B, #152) October 28, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Love Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 Boto Joseph

Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost October 6, 2024

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 29, 2024

Full Circle Gospel Part 3 - Love God, Love Neighbor by Josh Madzy.  EDGE Student Ministries

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 22, 2024

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost September 15, 2024

Next Door | Week 3 | Trust God; Love Neighbor by Refuge Community Church

Jesus quotes Deuteronomy and Leviticus when asked what is the greatest commandment. (Lectionary #423) August 23, 2024 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost July 21, 2024

The parable of the good Samaritan is one of the most famous stories in the world, but also perhaps one of the most misunderstood. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Good News for All series with a sermon from Luke 10:25-37.

Teaching from June 9, 2024 by Doug Moister

Job: Suffering Faith and Faithful Suffering (Part 25)Scripture: Job 31Sermon Preached by Chris Lewis on April 28, 2024→ Check out more sermons

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What is our church about? The answer is in having a Christ-focus and seeking to fulfill the two greatest commandments - love God with all your heart, soul and mind and your neighbor as yourself.

Explore the concept of integrity and integration in the church and its impact on the world. How does living out one's faith in everyday life point to integrity? What does loving God and neighbors have to do with leading with integrity? Join us for this conversation and reflect on the importance of integrity in transforming lives and communities. Listen and read more at https://transformingmission.org/308 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:27 The Importance of Integrity in Leadership 00:52 The Role of the Church in the World 01:32 Living Out Faith Beyond the Church Walls 02:42 The Impact of Personal Faith on Others 05:56 The Concept of Holiness and Being Different 07:06 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Love Neighbor 07:54 Integrating Faith into Everyday Life 14:28 The Role of Prayer and Scripture in Faith Integration 19:54 Living Out the Name of Jesus 22:29 Conclusion: The Church as a Launching Pad

Phil. 1:1-11: God came to give us life abundantly - here, now. Loving God and loving our neighbors brings that wholeness to us. Do we abound in the experience of the love of Christ? Love that transforms us so that we will discern how to love others well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bearingwitness/support

The Rev. Clint Wilson, October 29th, 2023.

In this at times humorous, but always heartfelt (and honest) reflection, Fred brings our "Hearing God's Voice" series to a close by sharing some insights from the story of Balaam and his talking... @$$... er... eh... donkey. What can we learn about the Christian life, hearing the Lord's voice and the importance of relationships? Listen to find out! You can read the story of Balaam in: Num 22:22-35 Matt 22:36-40 Love God. Love Neighbor 1 John 4:20 Love of God and love of neighbor go hand in hand. “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (Jn 13:34-35) No greater love: John 15:12-13 Thes 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up… Eph 4:29 Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits the occasion, that it may impart grace to those who hear. Heb 3:12-13 Take care, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Heb 10:23-24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Gal 6:2 “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” What is that law? Love God. Love neighbor. Prov 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Listen to the "Saying Goodbye" episode here! (https://drawnear.fireside.fm/52) Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Join the Draw Near Community Space on Suscipe.co (https://community.suscipe.co/share/M1CQceCQ6cMeBTIB?utm_source=manual) Click here (https://www.drawnear.me/donate) to become a supporter/patron! "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara) You can even find us on Twitter. (https://twitter.com/fredandkara) Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

Pastor Corey Johnsrud concludes our series Love Neighbor with a message of love from Philippians 1 on Sunday, October 15th, 2023.

Pastor Corey Johnsrud concludes our series Love Neighbor with a message of love from Philippians 1 on Sunday, October 15th, 2023.

Luke 10: "Love is the only door out of the dungeon of self." (George MacDonald). Welcome & love of neighbor don't happen by accident, either does neglect or refusal of neighbor. We have to do the work of welcome & love of neighbor, and it takes intention, and it costs us something to be a neighbor. Who is the least likely person/type of person you want to live, serve, befriend? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bearingwitness/support

The Church no longer has "home court advantage". Our mission field is right outside our door. God seeks and invites us to be a blessing to others. When we join Jesus in His mission, it's an adventure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bearingwitness/support

Jeremiah 29:1-14 - Seek the Shalom of the City God brought you to. There is no other, there is only neighbor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bearingwitness/support

Rev Dr Andy Larson continues our Love Neighbor series with a message of peace and reconciliation on Sunday, October 8th, 2023.

Rev Dr Andy Larson continues our Love Neighbor series with a message of peace and reconciliation on Sunday, October 8th, 2023.

Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Bret Widman continues our series Love Neighbor and shares a message from Matthew 15 on Sunday, October 1st, 2023.

Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Bret Widman continues our series Love Neighbor and shares a message from Matthew 15 on Sunday, October 1st, 2023.

Pastor Corey Johnsrud continues our series Love Neighbor with a message from the Gospel according to Luke on Sunday, September 24th, 2023.

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