Integrity, a more Valuable Asset 

Subject: Integrity, a more Valuable Asset

Scripture Reading: Ruth 2

Memory Verse: Proverbs 11: 3

Objective: To remind us that integrity should guide our actions and cultivate glory to our Christ.

1. Even though Ruth may have been a beautiful woman, what other attributes won Boaz’s heart? Ruth 2: 10 - 12

Note: Boaz demonstrated a high value and respect for Ruth. He did not take advantage of her, though he knew she was available. He honoured the position of the kingsman and showed he clearly understood God's words.

2. How does the scripture speak to his (Boaz) integrity? Ruth 3: 8 – 14

Note: It is interesting to note that Boaz, a wealthy landowner, was still single at middle age. It is even more interesting that it was not Ruth’s outer attributes that intrigued him but the fact that she not only cared deeply for her widowed and aging mother-in-law but that she was willing to forsake her people and her familiar culture to live in obedience to the true God.

3. From the narrative of 1 Samuel 25: 23 - 35 & 39 - 42, state how the content of character triumphs over external achievements and the blessings that followed.

4. While Samuel looked on the outward appearance of Jesse’s sons, what was of greater value to God? 1 Samuel 16: 6 - 17

5. Where did Jacob place emphasis when he prophesied over his sons? Genesis 49: 1 – 10

6. What was the criterion on which blessings were bestowed upon Abraham? Romans 4: 17 - 25

7. How well did King Lemuel speak to the inner beauty of the virtuous woman? Proverbs 31: 10 - 12 & 29 – 31

Note: There is a unique kind of wisdom that is not found in seminaries, colleges or universities. We have been told that ‘wisdom is a principal thing.’ If we are to avoid making costly mistakes, we cannot be hung-up on statuses, financial standings, physical beauty and affiliations etc. Let us seek godly wisdom.