Greg Laurie: A New Beginning The Best Choice | Passing Up the Lesser Things
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Feb 27, 2026 A call to choose what truly matters over shiny distractions. A retelling of Mary's costly act and the contrast with selfish motives. Reflections on sacrificial worship, devotion that prepares for eternity, and lives that leave a lasting fragrance. Practical examples of giving time, resources, and the whole future to follow Christ.
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Mary's Sacrificial Anointing Of Jesus
- Mary anointed Jesus with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume and broke the jar to pour it on his head and feet.
- The perfume was worth more than a year's wages, she wiped his feet with her hair, and Jesus praised her as preparing him for burial.
Why Mary’s Act Was Remembered Worldwide
- Jesus defends Mary's act by noting the poor are always present but he is not, framing her act as honoring his impending burial.
- He declares her deed will be remembered wherever the gospel is preached, elevating personal devotion above pragmatic critique.
Appearances Can Hide True Motives
- Judas criticized Mary claiming the perfume should be sold for the poor, exposing a superficial religiosity that gives God leftovers.
- John reveals Judas was a thief keeping the disciples' money, showing appearances of piety can conceal selfish motives.