Show others how to persevere through heartache

• Ruth 1:1-3 – Naomi endured famine and the loss of her husband.
• Ruth 1:4-5 – Naomi lost her two sons.
• Ruth 1:6-13 – Naomi felt that God’s hand was against her.
• Job 19:6, 19
• Ruth 1:19-21 – Don’t call me “pleasant.” Call me “bitter.”
• Ruth 2:19-20 – Naomi’s attitude toward the Lord begins to change.
• I Timothy 5:5-6

Advise and teach the next generation

• Ruth 1:8-9 – Despite her hesitation, Naomi dealt kindly with her daughters-in-law.
• Ruth 1:14
• Ruth 2:2, 19, 20; 3:1-5, 16 – Naomi advises Ruth.
• Ruth 4:16-17
• Titus 2:3
• Luke 2:36-38 – God had an important job for Anna the prophetess!

Glorify God with what you have

• Ruth 1:21, 16-17 – Naomi was not empty. She still had blessings in her life (Ruth).
• Ruth 4:13-17
• Ruth 2:10
• The key to being productive in later years is attitude.