White privilege, or is it actually white poverty? Political power, or career corruption? Family protector, or the cops are our only hope? Individual freedom, or community strength? Cultural norms, or the right thing to do?
The story of Ruth in the Bible challenges us with universal truths that we don’t want to face. While immersing us in a culture that is foreign to us, and therefore easy to dismiss as too strange to be valuable, we are juxtaposed against the universal truth of being allured by something foreign, in this case Ruth herself, as Boaz is. While the cultural norms seem so weird or perhaps even disgusting to us that we cannot imagine being like the people in the story, we are confronted with how our own lives are still the same as these ancient people, with a little modern technology thrown in to help us feel superior, and just as scared as they are.
Earning respect is simple, but difficult. Ruth, a WOMAN, shows us how. Yes, this is a Bible story showing us the strength and capability of human beings by telling us the story of a woman. Can’t call the Bible misogynistic if you actually read it. We sit at the feet of Ruth, like we all as children sat at the feet of our mothers, and learn about life, and how to live it. Ruth gives her word, and keeps it, even though it costs her all hope of the future she wanted, and the life she deserves.
Want respect? Control your power, control your words, speak the truth, and follow through no matter what it costs you.
Do you have the strength of Ruth, to keep your word even to your own hurt?
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