Two Are Better Than One

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

In an article entitled “Four Reasons Why Two Are Better Than One”, author Nathaniel Hall writes the following:

“God designed us to thrive in a healthy community. This community is intended to strive toward a common goal–to glorify Him.

The importance of teamwork (in contrast to independent work) is illustrated well with Belgian Draft Horses.

One Belgian Draft Horse can pull up to 8,000 pounds. You would expect then for two Belgian Draft Horses to pull 16,000 lbs. Surprisingly, two Belgian Draft Horses can pull more than double the weight that a single horse can; up to 22,000 pounds.

Like a Belgian Draft Horse, God calls his people “to run the race set before us” Hebrews 12:1.

We are better when we strive together. We aren’t called to run a solo race. In Hebrews 12:1, the emphasis is on “us” (plural), rather than “me” (singular).

Christianity isn’t a solo sport; it is a team game. We cross the goal line together. Just two chapters before, Hebrews 10:23-25 encourages us not to forsake the assembly of ourselves together but to spur one another on.

Just as two horses can more effectively work together, we are also called as God’s people to connect and strive as Jesus’s community on mission.”

The Lord brings people into our lives, either as spouses or friends, because two are better than one for the difficult tasks in life.

Praise the Lord for the friends and family that He has brought into your life that bring you support and comfort.

“Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.” – B. Gracian

“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:12