Taken as a whole, the story of Ruth is one of those signs. It was written to give us encouragement and hope that all the perplexing turns in our lives are going somewhere good. They do not lead off a cliff. In all the setbacks of our lives as believers, God is plotting for our joy.
John PiperMarriage is not mainly about prospering economically. It is mainly about displaying the covenant keeping love between Christ and his Church
John PiperOur deeds are not the basis of our salvation, they are the evidence of our salvation. They are not foundation, they are demonstration.
John PiperIf you can't see the sun you will be impressed with a street light. If you've never felt thunder and lightning you'll be impressed with fireworks. And if you turn your back on the greatness and majesty of God you'll fall in love with a world of shadows and short-lived pleasures.
John Piper