Rth_1:16. Ruth’s Pious Decision<\/p>\n
"Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God."’97Rth_1:16.<\/p>\n
A more beautiful and affecting narrative was never penned, than is recorded by the inspired historian, in the Book of Ruth.<\/p>\n
A famine drove Elimelech and his wife Naomi, and their two sons, into the country of Moab. Elimelech dies there; so also his two sons. Here are three widows: Naomi, and Orpah, and Ruth. The young widows belong to the land of Moab. Naomi, however, resolves to return to her own country.<\/p>\n
These two daughters-in-law accompany Naomi a part of the way towards the land of Judah. She then entreats them to return back again; and affectingly prays for them: Rth_1:8, Rth_1:9. Orpah returned back to her home: Rth_1:14, &c.; but Ruth would not leave her: Rth_1:15.<\/p>\n
Our purpose is to urge upon you to adopt Ruth’s choice,’97and evidence Ruth’s decision.<\/p>\n
I. Adopt Ruth’s choice.<\/p>\n
1. Choose the God of Israel for your God.<\/p>\n
(1.) He has revealed himself as the God of love, &c.<\/p>\n
(2.) He has visited us in our flesh.<\/p>\n
(3.) He has redeemed us by his Son.<\/p>\n
(4.) He invites us in the gospel.<\/p>\n
2. Choose the people of God for your companions.<\/p>\n
(1.) You are social beings, and will associate with some persons.<\/p>\n
(2.) Wicked and worldly companions will imperil your salvation. This is obvious, from the power of association From all observation.<\/p>\n
(3.) God’s people are the best companions. They are the wises,’97most truly affectionate; therefore, most profitable.<\/p>\n
They will counsel you.<\/p>\n
They will pray for you.<\/p>\n
They will watch over you.<\/p>\n
They will sympathize with you.<\/p>\n
II. Adopt Ruth’s decision.<\/p>\n
1. There is need of decision. (1.) The world will allure. (2.) Satan tempt.<\/p>\n
(3.) Your hearts lean to evil. (4.) The backslidings of others will affect you. As when Orpah went back.<\/p>\n
2. What kind of decision is essential.<\/p>\n
(1.) It should be earnest.’97The decision of the heart and soul.<\/p>\n
(2.) Prayerful.’97Seeking the grace of God.<\/p>\n
(3.) Humble,’97Renouncing all self, &c.<\/p>\n
(4.) Believing.’97Looking for salvation to Christ only.<\/p>\n
(5.) Present.’97"Behold, now is the accepted time," &c.<\/p>\n
Application<\/p>\n
1. Some have made this choice.<\/p>\n
You may well rejoice and exult in it.<\/p>\n
2. Some are halting.<\/p>\n
How strange indeed to hesitate between God’s service, and that of sin and death!<\/p>\n
3. Some are deciding.<\/p>\n
Blessed are ye, &c.<\/p>\n
4. Some will not.<\/p>\n
Your ruin is inevitable.<\/p>\n
Autor: JABEZ BURNS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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