The Virtuous Woman and Ruth 1. Woman of Virtue (Proverbs 31:10; Ruth 3:11; 2:1) 2. Industry/Hard Work (Prov. 31:15, 18, 27; Ruth 2:2-3, 6-7, 15, 17, 23) 3. Provides for Her Household (Prov. 31:15, 17, 25; Ruth 2:14, 18, 3:14-18) 4. Concern for the Needy (Prov. 31:19-20; Ruth 2:14, 18, 3:14-18) 5. Does Good To Her Husband All HER Life (Prov. 31:12; Ruth 3:1-10; 4:5, 10)

The Virtuous Woman and Ruth 6. Trusts in the LORD (Prov. 31:30; Ruth 1:16-17; 2:12) 7. Loving Kindness (Prov. 31:26; Ruth 3:10; 1:6-18; 3:10-11) 8. Praised in the Gate and by Family (Prov. 31:28- 31; Ruth 3:10-11; 4:14-15) 9. Humility (Prov. 31:28-31; Ruth 2:10-13; 3:10; 4:14-15) 10. Husband Sits Among the Elders in the Gate (Prov. 31:23; Ruth 4:1-12)

The Virtuous Woman and Ruth 1. The Proverbs 31 Woman is NOT to be Cast Aside as Impossible/ Inapplicable to Modern Christian Women 2. It Is Possible to be a Godly Woman No Matter Your Circumstances 3. We Should All Be Looking for Ways to Improve and Grow