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Defining the Relationship

One Life Church • Mar 2, 2025 • 85 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message on Ruth chapter 3, Pastor Jared Moore explores what it means to define relationships wisely and walk in purity and faith. By examining Ruth's bold request to Boaz and Boaz's honorable response, the teaching illustrates how God can redeem flawed human circumstances and guide believers toward healthy, God-honoring relationships. Ultimately, believers are challenged to move beyond casual religion and fully commit their lives to Jesus Christ as their true Guardian Redeemer.

Themes

RedemptionGodly Dating and MarriagePurity and BoundariesGod's ProvidenceSpiritual LeadershipSurrender to Christ

Pastor's Points

1.

It's often wise to put yourself in the right place to increase the odds of meeting the right person.

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Don't overlook those who are right in front of you.

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Sometimes you may have to go after what you want wisely.

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Even if you don't get it right, God can still make it right.

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If you want a marriage that honors God in the future, then live a life that honors God today.

Key Points

1.
It is often wise to put yourself in the right place to increase the odds of meeting the right person.
2.
Don't overlook those who are right in front of you.
3.
Sometimes you may have to go after what you want wisely.
4.
Even if you don't get it right, God can still make it right.
5.
If you want a marriage that honors God in the future, then live a life that honors God today.
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God's providence operates behind the scenes, using natural circumstances to accomplish His supernatural will.
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A Guardian Redeemer is a relative with the privilege and responsibility to provide for, protect, and offer spiritual covering to a family member in need.
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Sermon Moments

“The Providence of God is when God uses natural circumstances to accomplish His supernatural will.”

“Even when you don't get it right, God can still make it right.”

“A guardian redeemer is a relative who had the responsibility and privilege to provide for a family member in time of need.”

“Asking 'how far is too far' in dating is like walking up to a rattlesnake and asking how close you can get before it bites—followers of Jesus should flee temptation instead.”

“If you want a marriage that honors God in the future, then live a life that honors God today.”

“My biggest fear for Christians is that we miss this conversation by 18 inches—having head knowledge about Jesus without entering into a true heart relationship with Him.”

This Week

Evaluate your current social settings and place yourself in healthy environments, such as church groups, where you can connect with godly believers.

Take time to appreciate and notice the godly people God has already placed right in front of you in your church community.

Be willing to take wise and clear initiative in your relationships rather than letting misunderstandings linger.

Surrender past relational mistakes and hurts to God, trusting His power to redeem and bring healing to your life.

Establish clear, healthy physical boundaries in dating to avoid awakening physical or emotional intimacy prematurely.

Choose to honor God faithfully in your current stage of life today rather than waiting for marriage or future success to get serious about your faith.

Examine your heart to ensure you are not just "casually dating" Christianity, and make the decision to fully surrender your life to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Remember This

God calls believers to honor Him in their relationships today while trusting Jesus as their ultimate Guardian Redeemer to heal the past and guide the future.

A Challenge for You

Today is your day to define that relationship—stop keeping God at a distance or doing the casual thing, and trust Jesus Christ to be the Lord, Savior, and Guardian Redeemer of your life.

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