While Martha, Mary and Lazarus were busying offering their gifts of love, there was one onlooker who was more concerned about himself. His self focus was exposed by his critical spirit against Mary.
When she worshiped Jesus with her sacrifice, Judas responded, "Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii (one year’s wages) and given to the poor?" Scripture tells us he said this because he was a thief and used to stealing from the treasury box (John 11:5-6).
God focus pours out worship. Self focus pours out criticism.
