At one point, two large sharks were spotted near the boats. Only when they were certain the risk was gone was Susie permitted to swim out of the cage, into the open water and to shore. There are many obstacles waiting to waylay a Christian. When we are totally focused on our goal, we may lose focus of some of the dangers around us. Since we are all born into sin, we will all fall at times in our Christian walk.
Accountability is a vital key to overcoming temptation and sin.
We must have people around us who can help us avoid temptations, and, when it comes, to defeat it. Conceivably, Susie Maroney could have completed her swim alone. But practically, it is impossible. There are some things we can do alone, but to accomplish things of significance, we must have a support team. They need not be perfect.