Love and loyalty varies in shape, measure and people. For instance, the book of Ruth shares a tale about a women named Naomi, who was married to Elimelech, plus they had 2 sons Mahlon and Chilion (Ruth 1:2). Now, they were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah (Ruth 1:2); however due to the famine in their land they traveled to Moab (Ruth 1:1) ...
During their 10 years of residence at Moab, Naomi's husband died. Therefore, Naomi was left with her 2 sons Mahlon and Chilion (Ruth 1:3). As time passed both Mahlon and Chilion joined in wedlock with Moabite wives, one of the women was Orpah and the other Ruth (Ruth 1:4); nonetheless Naomi's 2 sons also died (Ruth 1:5) ...
When Naomi heard that the Lord visited the field of Moab and had blessed the people with food (Ruth 1:6), Naomi set out to the land of Judah with her 2 daughters-in-laws (Ruth 1:7). This is what we call "REAL" love, Naomi informed her 2 daughters-in-law to return to their mother's home, so that the Lord can deal kindly with them (Ruth 1:8). But Orpah and Ruth told Naomi that they'd accompany her and return to her people (Ruth 1:10). One thing lead to another and Orpah finally kissed Naomi and left; while Ruth clung to Naomi (Ruth 1:14) ...
It was so intense the manner in which Ruth told Naomi that wherever she (Naomi) goes, Ruth will follow, Naomi's people will be her people, your God will be my God and where you die I will die, too. Thus Naomi saw how determined and loyal Ruth was, Naomi said no more (Ruth 1:16-18). This story is a true example how actions speak louder than words ...
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