Ruth Chapter 3 Discussion Page 2

I love this verse Naomi said "Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day". Boaz is a representation of Jesus Christ in this story. When we are in need or trouble we should bring it to the Lord Jesus and then "Sit Still" until we hear from the Lord Jesus, enter His rest while Himself fight our battles and work things out for us. The battle is not ours but the Lord Jesus. Find Rest and Peace in Him alone.

God Bless

i admire Ruth for her obedience she had for her mother in law. she put her feelings aside for her mother in law but in return was blessed unknowingly with her own family.

How old was Ruth when she had her baby? Thanks.

Ruth was a wise woman.

Mindy, yes she sleeps with him, but not to have sex but to make it LOOK like they did. (As you imply, there's already quid pro quo, ie she's been presented a generous gift of grain). She's humbly putting herself in the position of a prostitute for the good of her mother-in-law, trusting that the goodness of Boaz will result in their full redemption. Even more, she's making HIM choose between marrying her or having a reputation of one who buys sex. Like Abraham "bargaining" with God over the number of righteous in Sodom, you can never go wrong "forcing" God to His promises of grace, mercy, and rescue. This is a "type" of Christ taking on the sin of the world to "force" God to forgive mankind, the ultimate "trick" that defeats Satan.

She’s good yes, but is she not prostituting for food?

Ruth had to sleep with Boaz to get what her and her mother in law needed for survival. True Ruth was obedient. So obedient that following Naomi advice, she ultimately was married to Boaz and found a family. Ruth 3:3-14

Ruth was obedient to the command of her mother-in-law, and waited for Boaz to lie down. She knew that he was the Goel or Kinsman redeemer. Boaz agreed to do the duty of the Goel, but there was one closer than he, so he had to give him the chance to redeem her. Jesus is our Goel, and He went to the cross, and shed His blood for us; He rose the third day victorious. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. We must wait for Him to come again to take us home to be with Him in heaven for the marriage supper of the Lamb. We are like Ruth today, and we must wait and see how it will be.

Ruth was an obedient woman who listened to the voice of wisdom. She reaped the benefits because of her obedience to her mother-in-law. If a woman waits on the Lord and continues to pray and do good God will give her the desires of her heart even when we do not know what our desires are or should be.

How i wish every believer had an attitude like that of Ruth, all of us would enjoy the abundance of GOD'S goodness, we would stop judging ourselves and others the phrase "I WISH" would never exist in our vocabulary.

how i wish every believer would develop Ruth's attitude we will all live and enjoy the abundance of Gods goodness

Ruth's obedience, faithfulness, humility,kindness, and submissiveness , brought the blessings of God, on the scene, for Ruth. It reminds us to allow the Lord to work those character traits in us, that we may receive the blessings of God! For the word says to seek first the kingdom and His righteousness, than all these things shall be added unto you!

Excellent book to read for women desiring a husband. Naomi teaches even until this day the ways of a good man towards a saved woman. All of the Bible is good for our learning and well being.