In Luke 10:41 (KJV), Jesus tells Martha,
Thou art careful and troubled about many things.
(The word "careful" appears as "worried" in other translations.) Jesus essentially is saying that Martha is being distracted by earthly things. We all fall into that trap, every day! But 1 John 2:17 (KJV) says,
The world passeth away, and the lust thereof.
Those words are important to reflect upon as we become "careful and troubled" by worldly things. It's not that we should completely ignore earthly things. That's not possible. Rather, we should prioritize heavenly things. As Jesus stressed (John 16:33, KJV),
In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
