Business by the Book Ruth 4:9  And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto  all the people, Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was  Elimelech’s, and all that was  Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, of the hand of Naomi .   Handle things in an above board and open manner, Boaz did. This mighty man of wealth did not hide his transactions in a corner, nor did he skirt the darkness to hide his intentions. He straightforwardly and single-mindedly performed that which he said

Business by the Book Ruth 3:18 Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall: for the man will not be in rest, until he have finished the thing this day.   Create a reputation for keeping your word, Boaz did. The above is a quote from Naomi. This lady was the mother of Ruth’s deceased husband (Mahlon). Naomi knew that Boaz would keep his word, and as is revealed in Scripture he did. Boaz kept his word. This is how a reputation for keeping one

Business by the Book Ruth 3:13 Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that  if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the LORD liveth: lie down until the morning .    Have a plan, Boaz did. This mighty man of wealth told Ruth of his plan to contact her nearest kinsman and ask that man to perform the part of the kinsma