5 Qualities Ruth Teaches About Being The Goodly Woman

Miranda Ubong
Nov 22
2 min read

Becoming The Goodly Woman is about how you carry yourself through uncertain seasons.

Ruth's story may be short in the Bible, but it is rich with lessons. She wasn’t born into influence, and her journey wasn’t easy. Yet, through her character, choices, and faith, she became a woman of legacy.

Here are five powerful qualities we can learn from Ruth, qualities that shape the posture of a Goodly Woman.

1. Ruth Chose Commitment Over Her Comfort

When Ruth’s husband died, she had the chance to start over in her homeland. Instead, she stayed with her mother-in-law, Naomi, out of deep, loving commitment.

“Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” - Ruth 1:16

This choice changed her entire life. A Goodly Woman doesn’t run from hard places. She stays rooted when love calls for it and even when it’s inconvenient.

2. Ruth Started All Over, Humbly

Ruth wasn’t above beginning from scratch. She left behind everything familiar and chose to serve and work in a new land. She didn’t wait for ideal conditions; she showed up faithfully in what was available.

“Let me go to the fields and pick up the leftover grain behind anyone in whose eyes I find favour.” - Ruth 2:2

A Goodly Woman is not afraid to rebuild. She finds dignity in doing what needs to be done.

3. Ruth Let Her Integrity Lead

Ruth didn’t have to prove herself. Her character was so consistent, people noticed without her saying much. She showed us that true worth is revealed in how you live.

“All the people of my town know that you are a woman of noble character.” - Ruth 3:11

A Goodly Woman leads with who she is.

4. Ruth Took Wise and Brave Steps

Ruth wasn’t reckless. With Naomi’s guidance, she approached her next steps thoughtfuly. She teaches us how to be both courageous and grounded.

“So Ruth went out, entered a field and began to glean behind the harvesters.” - Ruth 2:3

A Goodly Woman moves wisely.

5. Ruth Trusted God With Her Future

Ruth didn’t chase outcomes. She honoured the season she was in, loved the people around her, and allowed God to unfold her story. And He did so beautifully.

“So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife… and the Lord enabled her to conceive.” - Ruth 4:13

A Goodly Woman plants well in today and trusts God with the harvest of tomorrow.

Ruth’s story is proof that you don’t have to come from power to carry it. And you don’t have to know what’s ahead to walk in purpose. You just have to choose to live with integrity, humility, faith, and love; one small decision at a time.

That is the heart of a Goodly Woman.