Ruth 2

"Ruth fell at his feet and thanked him warmly. 'What have I done to deserve such kindness?” she asked. “I am only a foreigner.'
'Yes, I know,' Boaz replied. 'But I also know about everything you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband. I have heard how you left your father and mother and your own land to live here among complete strangers.May the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have done.'" v.10-12
Ruth's life exhibited admirable qualities: She was hard working, loving, kind, faithful, and brave. These qualities gained her a good reputation, but only because she displayed them consistently in all areas of her life whenever Ruth went or whatever she did, her character remained the same.

Your reputation is formed by the people who watch you at work, in town, at home, in church. A good reputation comes by consistently living out the qualities you believe in - no matter what group of people or surroundings you are in.

Taken from the NLT Life Application Study Bible