Rescued By Grace.

Stop the training.

Mahlon adviced "stop training and preparing children for sacrifice to chemosh the God of Moab, it is a grave sin against humanity and against God of heaven" ..
"Stop bothering me Mahlon, our God is the greatest " said Ruth.
Mahlon was surprised, "you mean that this golden crown meant for queens and princesses is to be worn by a girl destined to be offered as a sacrifice to Chemosh " so absurd.
In all my years as a goldsmith, I have never felt this guilty for selling my craft for such idolatrous reason...
God of Israel, when will you take us from Moab back to Jerusalem?
Ruth looked at Mahlon thoughtfully, and said" this crown is not befitting, make a new one, a befitting one, make sure to beat the deadline, the worship of Chemosh will be in a weeks time, don't forget...Ruth stormed out with her maidens.

Ruth's P.O.V

Ruth was pacing restlessly in the garden in serious thought.
Why am I feeling guilty all of a sudden.
For many years, I have been preparing girls between the ages of five and two for this annual sacrifice to Chemosh and I have failed to convince them that as soon as they die, the have a crown in heaven.
What am I really doing wrong..
The gods are so pleased with me so much that very soon I will become the  Chief priest's sixth bride... what more honour can I ever think of more than this.
I will not forget to rebuke Mahlon ; that poor goldsmith when next I see him.
If he remains adamant, I will not hesitate to report him to the Chief, my would-be Lord and husband..
A smile broke out on the face of Ruth at this thought.. she was still smiling like chesire cat when a maid approached her with respect and said " The Chief priest requires your presence your highness".