Hill of Difficulty

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The is a steep narrow path requiring immense effort to climb and pilgrims may need to crawl to reach the top.
It represents the challenges and obstacles that require perseverance in faith like opposition, persecution, temptations, and sinful habits.TPP: Answer Guide (Part 1) (2020) (A.V) (p.18) God can allow difficulties to strengthen our faith, endurance, and character.
==Lessons==
* Make the most of opportunities while they're available.
* Spiritual complacency leads to missing opportunities, forcing us to retrace steps and make up for lost efforts.
* Stay vigilant and diligent amidst challenges like an ant.
* It’s better to endure a difficult correct path than to take an easy that leads to misery.
==Sub-Locations==
=== Spring of Life ===
The spring was strategically placed by The King at the base of the hill to offer refreshments to pilgrims
=== Shady Arbour ===
The shady arbor was strategically placed halfway up the hill by The King to offer rest for pilgrims.
It could represent finding peace in The King’s presence or drawing encouragement from the promises of scripture applied to our present situation.TPP: Answer Guide (Part 1) (2020) (A.V) (p.19)Puls, K. (1997). 35 Hill Difficulty. kenpulsmusic. https://kenpulsmusic.com/pilgrimsprogress35.html It’s intended as a place of temporary rest but Christian misuses it by sleeping for many hours and wastes time retracing his steps after forgetting to take his certificate which leads to missing the opportunity for an easier journey during the day.
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
File:Christian-Climbs-The-Hill-of-Difficulty-Screenshot-(2019).jpg|Christian climbs the hill
File:Hill-of-Difficulty-Illustration-(Original).jpg|Christian climbs the hill
File:Christian-Confronted-On-Mountain-Of-Difficulty-Illustration-(Original).jpg|Christian meets Mistrust and Nervousness (Mr)
File:Christian-Sleeping-In-The-Shady-Arbor-Illustration-(Original).jpg|Christian sleeping in the shady arbor
==References==
Category:Locations in part 1 (1678)
Category:Locations in part 2 (1678)
Category:Locations in part 1 (2019)
Category:Locations (2022)
Category:Country of Salvation
Category:Straights