PERI

In the story of Mary and Martha, and Jesus visiting: Mary sat at Jesus's feet and listened while Martha was all over the place hosting. The term for Martha's behavior is in Greek PERI. It means being pulled all over the place. It is where we get our term: peripheral. Martha is caught up in side issues and distractions.

That is why Jesus told Martha, Mary had chosen the better part, learning Gods Word. God wants us centered on Him and His Word, not the worldly issues of life. Center your heart on Yeshua, and your entire life will be focused and centered. Don't be pulled all over the place trying to serve Him.