Men have always been the leaders in their families. They have always been the ones who made sure that the family unit stayed intact even if they had to work more than one job. Unfortunately, modern society has stripped the male of his role in the family. Men have been downgraded to just another person in the family. This dethroning (so to speak) of the man in the family has caused a slow deterioration of the Judeo-Christian family values that were prominent in Western Society. This story in the book of Ruth depicted men in the very important role that they played and should still be playing. The men in the lives of Naomi, Ruth and Orpah were providers. They believed in taking care of the families which God gave them. You will be encouraged as you read this book which was written to encourage men to walk by faith as God directs them to lead their families and their communities.