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Constable - Ruth now confessed her commitment to Yahweh, Israel, and Naomi, a commitment based on her faith in Yahweh. These verses are a key to the book because they give the reason God blessed Ruth as He did. Jamieson - Ruth's memorable statement indicates that she embraced the God of Israel. And for this, she has her place in the Davidic-messianic line. Faith in God, not race or ethnicity, makes one acceptable to God (Heb. 11:6). The book of Ruth, in a Hebrew context, teaches the same lesson as Acts 10:34, 35: "In every nation he that feareth him … is acceptable with him" and Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew nor Greek." (Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown) Woodrow Kroll - She had to choose to worship the idol Chemosh, which involved the sacrifice of children, or to put her trust in the living God, who gives life instead of taking it. She chose Jehovah. These were important choices, and she made them with a determination that changed her life. Like Ruth, we are all born outside of God's family. But God graciously gives us the opportunity to make choices that can give us eternal life. Instead of continuing in Satan's kingdom of darkness, you can choose to change your allegiance to the kingdom of His beloved Son (Col. 1:13). You can choose to continue in the deeds of darkness or walk in the light (Eph. 5:7-10). You can choose to search for fulfillment in the world or place your trust in Jesus, who has promised to meet your every need (Phil. 4:19). Like Ruth's, these are crucial decisions and, when made with determination, can change your life. What decisions have you made? Choose rightly. Choose life. Choose Jesus Christ as your Savior. This is the most important decision of your life. You always choose best when you choose God. (See Ruth Devotionals) Henry