why should we be more like Ruth from the bible.. im having to do a speach on it for a ladies devo.?

Question

i would really enjoy some help

Answer 1

She displayed complete obedience to the word and to the custom of looking after her mother-in-law and was rewarded for her beliefs.

Answer 2

First of all Ruth is an interesting book because it is said to be apocrypha or not being part of the books written in the prophetic style. The book of Ruth is not about Jesus or the Lord but about a good example of a person called Ruth. So Ruth is like a good example of someone who has received the Lord's good and truth within them.

FAQ: What books are in the Word and what are apocrypha?


"The books of the Word are all those which have the internal sense; but those books which have not the internal sense, are not the Word. The books of the Word, in the Old Testament, are the five Books of Moses, the Book of Joshua, the Book of Judges, the two Books of Samuel, the two Books of Kings, the Psalms of David, the Prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi: and in the New Testament, the four Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John; and the Apocalypse. The rest have not the internal sense" (Arcana Coelestia n. 10325 or Heavenly Doctrine n. 266).





FAQ: Why different testaments and books in the Word?


"As regards the Word particularly, it has existed in every age, though not the Word we possess at the present day. Another Word existed in the Most Ancient Church before the Flood, and yet another Word in the Ancient Church after the Flood. Then came the Word written through Moses and the Prophets in the Jewish Church, and finally the Word written through the Evangelists in the new Church. The reason why the Word has existed in every age is that by means of the Word there is a communication between heaven and earth, and also that the Word deals with goodness and truth, by which a person is enabled to live in eternal happiness. In the internal sense therefore the Lord alone is the subject, for all goodness and truth are derived from Him" (Arcana Coelestia n. 2895).

Answer 3

Ruth was a Moabite and her mother in law Naomi was an Israelite, part of the covenant people with God. Ruth basically left her religion and followed the true God. So, if you think about the loyalty and devotion she had to not only accept a new family but to completely give herself to God and her newly found religion.

Also Ruth is the great Grandmother to David from which Jesus Christ was born through this lineage.

The book appears to be intended to connect the history of David with the earlier times, and also to form a contrast, in its peaceful and pastoral simplicity, to the disorders of which we read so continually in the Book of Judges.

The story of Ruth beautifully illustrates the conversion of a non-Israelite into the fold of Israel, giving up her former god and former life to unite with the household of faith in the service of the God of Israel.

Answer 4

Becasue Ruth was devoted. And devotion is hard to find these days. People divorce at the drop of a hat for petty reasons and the statistics among christians are very disheartening and more than the regular population! From this we can learn her devotion to Naomi and then to Boaz and his fulfilling as the Kinsman redeemer and provider as well.Look at verse 15 of chapter one. Orpah went back to her people and her "gods" she was not loyal to the One true God. In verse ten of chapter two she sees him being nice to her. She dosen't play the harlot to get in good with him like the world teaches to flirt and be sexy to get the man. She was humble and grateful and bowed to him. He also treated her with respect ordering his men not to touch her. She was honorable not seeking after the young rich or poor men and Boaz called her a "woman of noble charater". I think it shows also the dynamics of a good relationship which is based on selflessness.

Answer 5

Well let's see here. Ruth left her natural family and her native country to come and be with Naomi and she declared that Naomi's God would be her God.

So here we have a picture of a gentile leaving the world to be with and worship Yahweh or the Lord and his people.

Then she was obedient to the more mature Naomi who told her what to do to earn a living for them and how to approach Boaz.

That's a picture of a new Christian seeking wisdom from more mature sisters who give her godly counsel about her career and her choice of whom to date and get married to.

Ruth worked hard gleaning Boaz's fields and came to his notice as well as we have the statement Boaz made about her having a good reputation and how she didn't run after younger or more wealthy men.

That's an example of working as unto the Lord, having a good witness, and not running after the things of this world but seeking the Lord's leading and provision for our lives.

Is that a good enough start for you?

Answer 6

Ruth, a gentile, is a picture of the church.

Naomi, a Jewess, is a picture of Israel.

Boaz, a Jew from the line of Rahab, is a picture of Jesus, our kinsman Redeemer.

Ruth found favor with Boaz.

Ruth was redeemed by Boaz.

Ruth married Boaz.

Ruth was a blessing to Naomi.

Answer 7

It's interesting that one of the most romantic speeches in the world -- whither thou goest, there shall I go -- is taken from Ruth, and wasn't given to a man, but to her mother-in-law!
Perhaps the lessons we can learn from Ruth have to do with loyalty, with devotion, with acceptance, and with the knowledge that good begets good.
Of course, there is the interesting aspect that had she done as Naomi asked, she would never have married Boaz! So it doesn't always pay to listen to your elders ;-)
Ruth is that wonderful example of gentle strength, that we need to cultivate in today's hard-edged world.
Good luck with your speech.

Answer 8

Nice story, but whats there to write about as a devotional?

-Ruth gets advice from Naomi on how to seduce Boaz.
-She follows the advice and ends up having sex all night with Boaz.
-She gets knocked up in yet another God assisted pregnancy.

I guess if you plan on telling them that God thinks widows should be whores, it's a good topic.
-SD-

Answer 9

Wasn't it Ruth who said "whether thou goest, I will go... your people shall be my people." ? They read it from the book of Ruth during wedding ceremonies I believe. Could be used to encourage women to support their husbands????

Answer 10

ruth is a short story in the bible, why don't you read about her and see for yourself. its a journey well worth taking