3. RUTH - REPUTATIONS

3. RUTH - REPUTATIONS

SEEK GOD’S WORD FOR TRUTH

Read the following passage:

 RUTH 2:4-7, 14-21

In the previous lesson, we read that Boaz was “a wealthy and influential man.” What evidence do you find in this passage to support that statement?

 

What did Boaz offer Ruth and why?

 

Why do you think Boaz gave special orders to his young men regarding Ruth?

 

How did Naomi respond to Boaz’s provision?

 

FIND GOD’S WAYS FOR YOU

What does it mean to you to have character?

 

Difficult situations in life reveal our real character. What kind of report could be given about you?

 

What opportunities have you had to encourage people less fortunate than yourself? How have you treated them?

Read the following passage:

What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?

 

So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.

Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.”

 JAMES 2:14-18

 

According to this passage, how important are your actions toward others in need?

 

STOP AND PONDER

 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’

“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

 MATTHEW 25:35-36, 40

What would the King have to say about you?