I. Ruth Honored Her Commitments; Even When Given An Out - Ruth 1:6-21

A. The Family History - Ruth 1:1-6, Numbers 33:53, Deuteronomy 1:8, Deuteronomy 7:1-6, Numbers 25:1-9

B. Orpah’s Exit - Ruth 1:7-14

C. Ruth’s Faithfulness - Ruth 1:15-18

1. Ruth’s was a spiritual decision - Ruth 2:12

2. Ruth followed God; even though she had an imperfect
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II. Ruth Trusted God; Even As She Took Action - Ruth 2:1-12

A. Ruth took action despite the situation - Ruth 2:1-3, James 2:14

B. Ruth worked hard and was not discouraged - Ruth 2:4-7, 2 Thessalonians 3:13

C. Ruth was rewarded for her faithfulness - Ruth 2:8-12

1. Our faithful God rewards faithfulness - Psalm 37:23-25

2. Ruth’s reputation was rewarded - Ecclesiastes 7:1, Proverbs
22:1, Galatians 6:9-10