“But Ruth said, “Don’t beg me to leave you or to stop following you. Where you go, I will go. Where you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. And where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. I ask the LORD to punish me terribly if I do not keep this promise: Not even death will separate us.”
When Naomi saw that Ruth had firmly made up her mind to go with her, she stopped arguing with her.” – Ruth 1:16-18
“After the devil had tempted Jesus in every way, he left him to wait until a better time.” – Luke 4:13
When we have firmly made up our minds, there is no ‘better time’.
“When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him.” – James 1:12
“Be alert. Continue strong in the faith. Have courage, and be strong.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13