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When three strands are twisted together a rope is
produced in which the strands are firmly pressed against each other - it is
impossible to pull one of the strands loose from the rope. The greater the
tension on the rope, when it is pulled, the firmer the strands become pressed
against each other - a cord of three strands, or a rope of three stands, is a
splendid image of a trinity, which cannot be broken quickly
The
School of Life
“12 And though a man
might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him — a threefold
cord is not quickly broken".” - Ecclesiastes 4:12 English Standard Version
A trinity is
mentioned frequently in the Bible.
For example God, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and man, as body, soul and spirit.
For example God, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and man, as body, soul and spirit.
A trinity that
symbolises great strength is illustrated in Ecclesiastes 4:12,
which states:
“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Rope for daily
use is usually manufactured from three strands.
A strand
contains several hemp fibres twisted together – nowadays these are often made
of plastic.
Three of these
strands are twisted together so that a rope is made, as illustrated here.
The three
strands ensure that a stable rope is made.
A rope made
from two strands twisted together would have no stability.
(the rings in
the illustrations represent strands, which consist of several separate
threads.)
Four strands
also produce an unstable rope.The four strands will slide over each other, so that three of them will end up next to each other, with the fourth on the outside.
A cable with
four strands will only be stable if a solid core is laid in the middle.
When three strands
are twisted together a rope is produced in which the strands are firmly pressed
against each other.
It is
impossible to pull one of the strands loose from the rope.
The greater the
tension on the rope, when it is pulled, the firmer the strands become pressed
against each other.
This rope, with
three strands twisted together, will not break quickly.
A cord of three
strands, or a rope of three stands, is a splendid image of a trinity, which
cannot be broken quickly.
Why The
School of Life
To get
acquainted with life to the full !
A signpost !
A signpost !
We have
several ‘teachers’ throughout our life: parents, family, nursery,
schoolteachers, employers, colleagues, and friends (male and female) too –
simply the people around us. They all exercise an influence on how we think and
act.
They each have their own view of life, as a result of which we are exposed to many different opinions. These are sometimes contradictory, so that it can be difficult to choose one’s own way through life.
Nothing gives more satisfaction than getting rid of confusion and uncertainty.
They each have their own view of life, as a result of which we are exposed to many different opinions. These are sometimes contradictory, so that it can be difficult to choose one’s own way through life.
Nothing gives more satisfaction than getting rid of confusion and uncertainty.
This is
why it is important to know that there exists an extraordinary “Manual for
Life”.
We are not given this extraordinary ‘Manual’ at birth, even though it was written long before we were born.
t was written for every human being, wherever in the world, and points the way to experiencing full joy and peace in this life.
What one needs to do, is to read and study this ‘Manual’.
We are not given this extraordinary ‘Manual’ at birth, even though it was written long before we were born.
t was written for every human being, wherever in the world, and points the way to experiencing full joy and peace in this life.
What one needs to do, is to read and study this ‘Manual’.
The
School of Life wants to be of assistance in understanding the ‘Manual’, so that
life can be experience as intended.
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