Puritans on board the Arbella were not all from the same background; they were from different walks of life. In fact, Winthrop started his speech acknowledging this and reasoned that this diversity was a strength rather than a hindrance in their journey. He believed that diversity brings conformity. God wanted them to come in one religious community to serve Him and one another with each of their different strengths. For instance, the rich and powerful ones would show love, mercy, and gentleness to the poor and inferior and in turn, they would express their gratitude by faith, patience, and obedience. In this way, no one would take excessive pride or distress in their identity because every man needs each other “No man is made more honorable