A Cord of Three Strands

The verse is speaking about that strength which we need to prevent our being overpowered, as being likened to a threefold cord, or a cord of three strands. The strands and the cords being spoke of, are other Christian people. It is extremely helpful that we have other godly people around us who we can intertwine our life with theirs and thus be stronger. And so we want to see from this verse that the value of Christian companionship is that God will often use the means of one, or two other Christians, working together in unity to bring about a good return for their labor, and to withstand the sinful schemes of the Devil or evil men who would try to oppress them in some way, to keep them from doing the will or the work of the Lord. This is how I believe that we need to understand these verses; we who live in the time of the New Testament Church. So this is how I want to look into this subject tonight. 1st – We will look and see that there is wisdom in having a few godly friends. In wisdom there is safety. And 2nd – We will look and see that there is power in having a few godly friends. In that power, we can better take our stand for righteousness and truth.