The story of Ruth and Boaz illustrates what holiness looks like in the face of temptation. On the threshing floor, both chose righteousness over compromise, reminding us that God works through people aligned with his character.

We face our own “threshing floors” every day—in workplaces, online, and in relationships—where the easy path often pulls us away from obedience. Even in church, we can slip into compromise through anonymous attendance, uncommitted belonging, spectator discipleship, or casual generosity. Holiness grows as we draw near to God through his Word and prayer, training ourselves for godliness instead of hoping it happens by accident.