Thoughtfulness: Providing For Another's Need

"As she got up to glean, Boaz gave orders to his men, 'Even if she gathers among the sheaves, don't embarrass her. Rather, pull out some stalks for her from the bundles and leave them for her to pick up, and don't rebuke her.'" Ruth 2:15-16 NIV

Compassion was shown to Ruth by Boaz because of his faith and all the things Ruth has done to help her mother-in-law Naomi. (see Ruth Chapter 1) We should all strive to do this and if we need encouragement simply look back on our lives when times were hard and we needed someone to step in and help. Sometimes, we received help and sometimes we did not- but how did you feel on both occasions? That feeling should spur us on to love and good deeds. It's not for us to judge the who, what, when and where of things- we are to show compassion. Therefore, let us go above and beyond what is expected to show consideration and thoughtfulness without embarrassing or rebuking the other person.

- Posted From The Road