Bible Discussion Thread

Did Elimelech fall from grace? I have never heard of that before. Thank you

We have nothing in the Scriptures to indicate that Elimelech had fallen from grace. All we know is from Ruth 1:1-3, that because of a severe famine in Israel, Elimelech chose to move his family to Moab for their survival. Some might argue that this was a wrong move since Moab was an idolatrous country & his family & their descendants might be tempted to compromise their faith with the idolatrous Moabites. But the Word never checks Elimelech for his decision to move to Moab, and we note that Elimelech died there & then some years later, both his sons died also. But even from this we can't assume that he was being judged for his decision to relocate or had fallen from grace. We too might have been forced to do the same if found in that dire position in life, but as in all situations we find ourselves in, we must still live according to God's Holy requirements upon us & to please Him in all that we do and say.