Chapter 28. Famous People Who Suffered
Loneliness And Depression
Other Biblical Characters Who Evidenced Signs Of
Depression And Loneliness
Has the life of Christ touched your character. Anger, bitterness in the
heart and self-centeredness will take you away from God.
The culture of the day meant that Ruth, as a widow and Moabite, had
little hope of attaining anything as far as wealth and stature in the
society was concerned. Especially since she had left her own people. She has
no incentive to act nobly apart from her character. How God loves and
rewards a right heart.
God granted her wisdom and favour. These two ingredients can turn any
hopeless situation around. A godly character gave her both.
Ruth made herself available to work with Boaz, a relative of Naomi's dead
husband. According to the custom of the day, he was one of the people who
could marry Ruth and give her an inheritance. God granted Ruth favour with
Boaz and he received her kindly.
Remember, your commitment to God will lead to His favour upon your life.
God's favour gave Abraham a covenant and brought Joseph out of prison. You
need the favour of God in your life too.
Questions for discussion
Why was Boaz kind to Ruth?
What does it mean to have favour with God?
Why do we need the favour of God?
Luke 2:52
Who else benefited from the actions of Ruth?
Who benefits (or pays) for the decisions that we make
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