JC - Chapter 26

As the Savior was in the home of Martha and Mary, Mary sat at the Savior's feet listening to him, but  -

"...Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."  (New Testament | Luke 10:40 - 42)

While Martha was faithful in carrying out her traditional duties of service, Mary was intent in learning doctrine.  In my mind, both women were faithful and obedient women.  But as the "Teacher" taught -

"TO every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven..."  (Old Testament | Ecclesiastes 3:1)

This suggests to me that we need to take the opportunity to work and serve, but we are also required to stop to pray and read the scriptures and learn doctrine and the will of the Lord.