Ruth Recipe to Remember REPUTATION Ruth Recipe to Remember

It has everything to do with a godly character A recipe worth remembering has nothing to do with milk, eggs, and butter It has everything to do with a godly character Ruth’s life is a recipe for us to remember

Third Ingredient is Reputation “I will do for you all that you request, for all the people of my town know that you are a virtuous woman” (3:11)

Ruth prepared to meet Boaz There were other men who were younger and would have gladly received her but they couldn’t redeem her (3:10) Only a kinsman could do that Naomi instructed Ruth to prepare herself to meet Boaz She washed, anointed, and clothed Ruth with the best garment Ruth prepared to meet Boaz

Ruth has come to learn how important a husband’s inheritance and heir were to the people of God Harvest time was a feasting time Why didn’t Ruth wait for Boaz to propose to her? Ruth asked to be under the wings of Boaz (3:9) Ruth submitted to Boaz

Ruth listened to Boaz Boaz accepted Ruth because he loved her She was a bride worth winning because of her reputation She was a woman of worth regardless of her heritage He offers a prayer of blessing for her and calms her fears Boaz makes a promise for her Ruth listened to Boaz