Loyalty is a key component of unity and it’s difficult to achieve without sacrificing one’s own preferences and desires. It requires putting aside selfishness, greed, and ambition, and instead focusing on a greater purpose. The story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz portrays love and loyalty at its best. Ruth’s devotion to Naomi caused her to cast aside all concern for her future and security, and to even break the bonds of community and religion. Ruth vowed that only death would separate her from Naomi. God’s Word promises that nothing can separate us from His love that is in Christ.