And He Said, “I Will Redeem It.”

Perhaps there is something to be gained here. It is my right, and I will redeem it. His quick response before he had thoroughly investigated the consequences proved that he was a superficial person.

Boaz had Ruth’s welfare in mind, but this man thought only of the field, of earthly things. Ruth was an eternal being and worth much more than a piece of land; yet a piece of land was the most precious thing in this redeemer’s eyes.

If you are a redeemer in Israel and think only of the field, then your ministry as a redeemer will be considered worthless. Paul said, “I do not seek yours, but you.”