The book of Ruth in the Bible tells the story of a young Moabite woman who followed her mother-in-law Naomi to Bethlehem. What does it take to be a woman of faith? What is the

In this article, we will look at 7 different characteristics of Ruth in the Bible. So, grab your Bible, and let's dig in... I recently wrote on 5 Spiritual Lessons from the Book of Ruth

Loyalty and integrity is a trait we should strive for. Loyalty is faithfulness or devotion. We learnt about faithfulness in day one and how Hagar paid for not being faithful to her place of assignment. Ruth's story shows the reward of faithfulness and her life was turned around because of her devotion to Naomi. Ruth was a Moabite and Moabites like the Egyptians served a lot of idols. Ruth was under Naomi's household where they served God and she chose to serve God too. Hagar was under…

The story of Ruth is ordinary. We can learn a lesson from her. Perhaps that’s what makes it so amazing. She doesn’t come from a famous family. She didn’t marry into great riches or great position. Ruth is just a widow – one from an enemy nation, at that. Nothing is going in her favor, but she’s brave, and her faith never wavers. And yet the life of a foreign widow who has nothing becomes so important that it’s included in the Bible and her name recognized in the lineage of Jesus.

Part of the Bible story of Ruth - Ruth 2