The seed from its fruit was ground and fed to livestock. Fibers from its leaves were used to make rope. The leaves were used to make baskets and mats. Wood from the trunk was excellent for building. Every part of the palm tree was useful.
Palm trees are durable.
They are deep rooted. They will bend under extreme conditions but they rarely break or become uprooted. Understanding the purpose of baptism is not necessary to being a Christian. The organization of the church is not a test of fellowship. Some are using women to teach mixed adult classes.