“…for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman” (Ruth 3:11b).
As we see the events unfold in Ruth chapter 3, there could have been some vicious gossip going around if people learned Ruth had spent the night at the threshingfloor at the feet of Boaz. However, the word on the street, Ruth was a “virtuous woman.” Ruth did not have to worry about what people thought or said because she had a good reputation. She may have been stranger in Naomi’s homeland but people respected her.
I feel if people in the city had found out about Ruth’s meeting at the threshingfloor, they probably wouldn’t have believed it. Our reputation and testimony for the Lord should be such that people won’t be spreading ugly gossip about us.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for caregivers of elderly parents or disabled family members. This is probably a lonely season of life.
