Meadow of By-Path

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The comprises parallel paths separated by a fence, the right is straight and rough, but the left is smooth and eventually deviates into the field of Doubting Castle. It's the home of Vain-Confidence.
It represents becoming discouraged with persevering in The King's way and seeking an easier path by trusting in ourselves only to become self-righteousness and overestimate our abilities. The steps demonstrate it’s easy to deviate off The King's path and become accustomed to making decisions without consulting him first.TPP: Answer Guide (Part 1) (2020) (A.V) (p.41)
==Lessons==
* Past lessons always apply.
* Leaving the way is easier than returning to it.
* Pride precedes destruction and a haughty spirit precedes a fall.
* Stay vigilant of warning signs and take precautions to avoid harm.
* Not all decisions lead to the same destination.
* Always return to the right path no matter how far you’ve strayed.
* An overly self-confident guide will lead others astray with unchecked lies.
==Sub-Locations==
===Deep Pit===
Along the smooth path lies a deep pit trap strategically placed by a malicious landowner to harm those who are overly self-confident. After Christian and Hopeful deviated they feel compelled to return after witnessing the downfall of Vain-Confidence, their temporary guide, who fell into the pit while navigating through the night. However, the original path is flash flooded with deep water where they nearly drown repeatedly trying to cross so they sought refuge in a small shelter outside Doubting Castle.
It represents the consequences of poor decisions and negligence that lead to ruin.
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
File:Meadow-of-By-Path-Fork-Road-Screenshot-(2019).jpg|Meadow of By-Path fork in the road
File:By-Path-Meadow-Illustration-(Original).jpg|Christian considers switching to the easy path
==References==
Category:Locations in part 1 (1678)
Category:Locations in part 2 (1678)
Category:Locations in part 1 (2019)
Category:Locations in part 1 (2022)
Category:Country of Coveting
Category:Straights