Mary, probably a Four, is completely bailing on Martha in order to sit with the guys and listen to Jesus teach. Unfortunately, Mary is nowhere to be found. Martha is definitely up for the challenge, but she can’t do it all on her own. There are things to clean and an entire meal to prepare. She’s playing the welcoming, gracious hostess to Jesus and his disciples. Martha sounds like a classic Two in this story. Who refused to ask her sister for help and let her resentfulness bubble over into an angry outburst? Martha. Who was making all the preparations? Martha. Mary and Martha live together, but who opened their home to Jesus? Martha. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed-or indeed only one. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. The classic story of a Two is found in Luke 10:38-42.Īs Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. Twos came “not to be served, but to serve.” Twos will drop what they’re doing and help you in a moment’s notice.īut because Twos struggle inwardly with pride, their helpfulness can often be tainted by ulterior motives, bitterness, and resentfulness. Like all types, Twos have something special of God’s own character within them. So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper I will not be afraid. The victims commit themselves to you you are the helper of the fatherless. ![]() Your enemies will cower before you, and you will tread on their heights.īut you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted you consider their grief and take it in hand. Check out these descriptions of God:īlessed are you, Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. ![]() This is even reflected in the language of Genesis 2 when God creates a “ helper” for Adam, one who is suitable and compatible for him.ĭo you know who else in the Bible is described as a Helper? God. I don’t know if my mom is a Two, but when I read the description of what Helpers are like, I think of her and many other great women I know. More husbands/dads are picking up the load and not leaving everything to the wife/mother to do. This has been changing some over the past few decades as gender roles and household norms transform. ![]() Moms want to make sure that we’ve gotten enough to eat, that our hair is combed, that our jersey is washed, and that our khakis aren’t wrinkled. Mothers are the best example of Helpers in our every day lives. It’s no surprise to me that most women who are mothers identify, at least somewhat, as a Two. If you are a Two or are in relationship with someone who is a Two, these are things to look out for.īut we all love the Twos in our lives. Twos can be enablers of bad behaviors in those they love because they so desperately need to be needed. Or to the other extreme, Twos can make themselves indispensable to someone they love and develop an unhealthy codependency. They want to be needed, they want to help, but they can easily become bitter towards those who don’t help them. Twos are in that weird space of appearing humble but acting out of a sense of pride. But Twos, especially unhealthy Twos, can be resentful that no one else offered to join in. Twos will help clear the table and wash the dishes at a friend’s house after the dinner party without being asked. I emphasize the outwardness of their actions because Twos (like many numbers) live in a place of tension between their outward actions and their inward motivations. Helpers are always wanting to make sure others are taken care of and can be hesitant to make their own needs and desires known. Helpers tend to focus on the emotions and needs of the other people in their lives, often to the neglect of their own needs. Twos are, outwardly, very others-focused. There’s always more room at the table with Twos. They are always ready to play host or hostess at a moment’s notice. The Enneagram Type TWO is commonly known as the Helper.
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