We all may have encountered several Marys, Marthas and Lazaruses in our lives. The biblical account of Jesus’ visit to Bethany to three of His closest friends speaks somehow of their personalities, temperaments, and dispositions. While Mary was the contemplative and Martha was the activist. Lazarus may be described as the “passivist” of the family.
A Tale of Family Traits
In the home where I grew up, two of my siblings and I have in some way resembled the traits of these characters. I’d say I could be more of a Martha – the one who is busy doing all the work in the house, running important errands, immersed in everything that needs to be done.