Note 6 at Mk. 14:4: Judas' reaction to this act of pure worship is typical of the reaction towards worship of many people today. Judas and some of the other disciples (see note 3 at Jn. 12:4, above), thought this was a waste. That was only because they didn't value Jesus as highly as Mary did. Mary had seen Jesus raise her brother from the dead (Jn. 11:44) and her heart was overflowing with love and worship.

The disciples were looking on the outward things while Jesus was looking at Mary's heart (1 Sam. 16:7). Those who cannot see beyond the physical realm will be offended at others' displays of worship (see note 4 at Mt. 4:9, p. 38).