Lesson 10: Ropes
On a sailboat ropes are called lines. Not all lines are the same. They vary in dimension and quality, depending on their use. The anchor line for example is often made of nylon or polyester and is usually thicker in diameter than the other lines on the boat. The lines used to trim the sails (i.e. adjust it) are called sheets. Those used to hoist the sail are called halyards. These are usually made of Kevlar. Some ropes are stranded and others are braided. All lines are made of thin strands of yarn (some natural some synthetic) that are twisted or braided together to make a strong rope.
Everyone knows that there is strength in numbers. Just as one strand of yarn is weak, so one person trying to live the Christian life in his or her own strength will find themselves weak. No one can live the Christian life on his or her own. By ourselves we are weak. God never intended us to do this alone. He has promised to be with us, and He has put is in the community of believers. On our own we will break, but united to Jesus and in the company of other Christians we are strong.
Ecclesiastes 4:12
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken
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