Understand The Culture
Understand the Culture Hook God often works through people who understand the culture, but He is never limited by it. Wisdom is knowing the difference. Scripture "When you see him slipping off to sleep, watch where he lies down and then go there. Lie at his feet to let him know that you are available to him for marriage. Then wait and see what he says. He'll tell you what to do." ( Ruth 3:4 MSG) Explanation Culture is a people's way of life. It shapes how they think, what they value, and what they consider acceptable. If you don't understand the "how," you'll often struggle to understand the "why." Naomi understood the customs of Bethlehem because she belonged there. Ruth was a foreigner who needed someone to guide her. Naomi's instruction may seem unusual today, but within their culture, lying at Boaz's feet was a respectful way of expressing Ruth's desire for redemption and marriage. God's plans do not...