The Virtues of Our Heroines: Lessons for Today’s Eastern Star Sisters
When we gather as Eastern Star sisters, we stand on the foundation of five women whose lives still speak today: Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa. Their stories are more than biblical history — they are guideposts for leadership, devotion, and service within the Order and beyond.
But how do we take their virtues off the page and into our daily lives? Let’s reflect with a few guiding questions — and see what lessons unfold.
Adah – Fidelity
What does it mean to stay true when the cost is high?
Adah reminds us that promises are sacred. In leadership and in life, fidelity means standing firm even when the easy road tempts us away.
Ruth – Constancy
Who stands with us when times are hardest?
Ruth teaches us that loyalty is not loud — it’s consistent. A sister, a friend, a leader who shows up faithfully can strengthen a whole chapter.
Esther – Loyalty
Would I risk my comfort to protect my people?
Esther demonstrates that real leadership often calls for courage. True loyalty is not passive — it acts boldly for the good of others.
Martha – Faith
How do I respond when life does not go as planned?
Martha shows us faith that stretches beyond doubt, reminding us that trust in God anchors us even in grief and uncertainty.
Electa – Love
How wide is my love? Does it extend even to those who oppose me?
Electa lived a love that cost her dearly — but also left a legacy. For us, love is not a feeling; it is a daily choice to serve, uplift, and forgive.
Carrying the Virtues Forward
The Heroines are more than symbols. They are lessons we live. To preserve our tradition, we must embody their virtues. To strengthen leadership, we must carry them into our Chapters, families, and communities. And to deepen our understanding, we must revisit their stories with fresh eyes.
That’s why RMF Publishing created The Story of Our Heroines — a resource designed to help sisters reflect, learn, and apply these lessons in chapter education and personal devotion. For those ready to dive even deeper, the Heroines Unveiled 5-Book Collection expands these lessons into a rich exploration of history, symbolism, and application.
✨ Next Week’s Blog Preview:
We’ll explore the symbolism of the Eastern Star: colors, emblems, and meanings.
📖 Until then, revisit the virtues of our heroines, and let them guide your walk as a Sister of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Engagement Polls & Questions
👑 What lessons do you think our Heroines’ stories still teach Eastern Star Sisters today?