The point is not that we should neglect domestic duties, but that this was a unique opportunity which had to be taken advantage of. Christ appreciates those who value his word. Everything else should come second to the appreciation of his word.
‘Which shall not be taken from her.’ No, he would not send Mary back to the kitchen and deprive her of this wonderful opportunity to learn. Her soul was being built up as she listened, and why should such a good thing be taken from her to satisfy the anxiety of one who had made a poorer choice. Ryle says, Christ will not take from his children the bread of life which they love. The Lord had his meat: ‘My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work’ (John 4:34). Christ does not put first his own comfort and the quality of hospitality he receives, but he puts first the edification of his children (Calvin). That meant more to him than some sumptuous feast, and so it should to us also. He loves those who love to hear him speak. So from this domestic scene we learn the lesson that the appreciation of the word of God is more important than anything else.