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Lessons learned

Ruth was accepted into the commonwealth of Israel, as was Boaz’s mother,

Rahab, before her. All who accept God’s way of life are included in the

blessings of God. And those who do well will reap the result of their

actions. Boaz and Ruth had great respect for one another, as well as kind

and uplifting words for each other. It is a good example of nobility and

character.

Ruth left her people, her family and her culture. Ruth vowed that she

would not be parted from Naomi under an oath to the Lord. Things

probably looked bleak for Ruth at times, but the mercy of God worked out

all things for her. God will work out our future for us as well.

We must also be willing to forsake all (everything we have). Ruth forsook

her pagan homeland and its pagan gods, and chose the true God as her

God! All individuals of all nations can come to take refuge under the wings

of the true God and to trust in Him.

Ruth’s example of faithfulness should be

encouraging to us.

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