Many people inspire me, and I would like to be like them in their actions and thoughts. I think that the Hebrew heroine worthy of emulation is Ruth, who is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Ruth. During her life, she showed many worthy human qualities, such as kindness, devotion to family, and generosity. In order to understand why she is worthy of imitation, it is worth familiarizing yourself with her personality in more detail.
I am touched by her story and how this woman remained on the side of her relatives even when she did not have to and could live for her pleasure. After the death of her husband and father-in-law, Ruth decided to stay with her mother-in-law Naomi and accompany her back to Israel (Kirzane, 2020). In this way, she constantly supported her and ensured that Naomi was always comfortable and that there was something to eat and where to sleep, even though their road was not easy. Ruth had to harvest the fields by working for a long time, although she could return home after the death of her husband. However, her kindness and compassion prevented her from leaving Naomi alone. This woman very touched me because of her desire to help people, not out of duty, but because she was very kind and selfless. Such people are admired and deserve to be taken care of in the future as well.
I strive to emulate her by showing kindness to others and constantly developing a sense of responsibility for my relatives who need care. In this way, by showing kindness to people, I can come closer to becoming more like this heroine. Loyalty and devotion to family and friends have become, for me, the main qualities in human character through the story of Ruth. Thus, by treating others with kindness and showing them my attention, I try to be like this heroine.
In conclusion, it is important to note that Ruth is a Jewish heroine who personifies such noble qualities as kindness, devotion, respect, and sacrifice. Manifesting these qualities, a person can become truly important to people. In this way, others can always rely on the support and will know whom they can trust in case of a difficult situation. Many individuals showed noble qualities and Ruth is a prime example of how to behave with others.
Reference
Kirzane, J. (2020). Women, Love, and the Reform Jewish Mission: Jewish-Christian Marriage in Emma Wolf’s Other Things Being Equal and its Literary Successors. American Jewish History, 104(2), 289-322. Web.