Esther & Ruth Quotes

“Choosing the way of Christ not only means identifying with Christ, however; ‘it also means identifying with the stubborn, recalcitrant, and frequently offensive flock that he calls his own. . . .Yet as flawed as the people of God are, if the Lord is to be our God then his people must be our people too.”
― Iain M. Duguid, Esther & Ruth

“God's judgment on sin is reliable, for his Word is faithful, but even more consistent is God's desire to restore wandering sinners to himself. Grace is always God's last word.”
― Iain M. Duguid, Esther & Ruth

“Manybear the label "Christian," yet their Christianity has no real impact on life-defining decisions, just as Elimelech bore the name "My God is king" yet lived in a way that made it evident that God wasn't his king at all. The roads we choose for ourselves often make our deepest heart commitments plain for all to see.”
― Iain M. Duguid, Esther & Ruth

“[For the genuine believer] There are moments in life when God's pursuit of us seems like that of a persistent mosquito, constantly buzzing around our heads and causing us pain, and we are utterly powerless to shake him off.”
― Iain M. Duguid, Esther & Ruth