Martha, Mary, and the One Thing Needed
Jesus does not scold Martha for serving. He names her anxiety and points her to the one thing Mary chose: sitting at his feet and hearing his word. The gospel reorders a cluttered life by putting Christ's word first.
Mary, Martha, and Making Room for God
Martha welcomed Jesus and then grew distracted by everything she had to do. Jesus does not scold her service but her anxiety, and he commends Mary for choosing the one thing that would not be taken from her.