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Andi Pantli

The Ruth Principle

The Requirement:Lack of clarity

So Ruth stayed close to the women of Boaz to glean until the barley and wheat harvests were finished. Ans she lived with her mother-in-law.

Ruth 3:23

The Ruth Principle

1st Step: Become active!

Wash and perfume yourself, and put on your best clothes. The go down to the threshing floor, but don‘t let him know you are there until he has finished eating and drinking.

Ruth 3:3

Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

Proverbs 13:12

1.1 Become active –

Ask for advice

1.2 Become active –

Make yourself pretty (attractive)

1.3 Become active –

Seize the right moment

The Ruth Principle

2nd Step: Be ready to take risks!

When he lies down, note the place where he is lying. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down. He will tell you what to do.

Ruth 3:4

She said, „I am Ruth, your maiden; take me under your protecting wing. You‘re my close relative, you know, in the circle of covenant redeemers – you do have the right to marry me.“

Ruth 3:9

2.1 Be ready to take risks –

Be specific

2.2 Be ready to take risks –

Risk a defeat

Boaz‘s reaction

„The Lord bless you, my daughter,“ he replied. „This kindniss is greater than that wich you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, wether rich or poor.

Ruth 3:10

A) Boaz honours her courage

And now, my daughter, don‘t be afraid. I will do for you all you aks. All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character (...)

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So she lay at his feet until morning, but got up before anyone could be recognized; and he said, „No one must know that a woman came the the threshing floor.“

Ruth 3:11 & 14

B) Boaz stays true to his values

C) Boaz protects her reputation

D) Boaz acts determined

Although it is true that I am a family guardian, there is another who is more closely related than I. Stay here for the night, and in the morning if he wants to do his duty as your family guardin, good; let him redeem you.

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But if he is not willing, as surely as the Lord lives i will do it. Lie here until morning.

Ruth 3:12-13

The Ruth Principle

3rd Step: Let go!

Then Naomi said, „Wait, my daughter, until you find out what happens. For the man will not rest until the matter is settled today.“

Ruth 3:18

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you.

Psalm 55:22

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