It won’t surprise you to know that one of the strongest characteristics of our modern Western culture is its focus on the individual.

But as you know, the Scriptures tell a very different story. God may indeed work through individuals but the focus usually falls on community and how we are to live in peace with one another and seek justice in the world.
There is a strong and consistent focus on caring for the most needy – whether they are widows, orphans, the hungry, the sick or the refugee.

What can the book of Ruth teach us about loving God and loving our neighbour?