Plan Of Attract (Ruth 3:1-6)

“I’m not saying that Naomi told Ruth to proposition Boaz…but what is she asking her to do? It’s a bit unclear and open ended. One scholar writes, “Under ordinary circumstances these look like the actions of a prostitute.” And she says, “Do whatever Boaz tells you.” But she doesn’t know what he will do. She can assume. She can hope. But this is a serious gamble with someone else’s purity.

When we look at this blueprint, it does not look like something the Lord would do. It puts Ruth in a compromising position. It totally endangers her reputation if anyone was to see her coming and going that night. It also puts Boaz in a dangerous position. I mean, Naomi says, ‘Wait till he’s a little loose from the wine. Wait till he’s secluded and tired and his inhibitions are a little lower.’

What if this was your daughter? Would you put her in this position? Boaz would have to be MORE upright than David was or Abraham or others in similar situations.”