Valley of Death’s Shadow

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The is a place full of darkness, confusion, misery, disorder, and various demons including hobgoblins, satyrs, and dragons of the pit. The path to cross is narrow and deviations easily lead into dangerous traps on either side. Demons seek to ambush pilgrims, especially in their time of weakness, who lack confidence in The King and allow fear to dominate their thoughts. It’s the home of Pope, Pagan, and Maul.
It represents trials, temptations, and tribulations on the journey of faith marked by uncharted territory, the looming threat of death, and the feeling of being abandoned by The King and others.TPP: Answer Guide (Part 1) (2020) (A.V) (p.27) Each season of hardship is often followed by another that is unexpected and seems unfair. During these times it’s easy to become vulnerable to temptation, discouragement, and spiritual desolation. The King promises to never forsake us and remain by our side to provide guidance and comfort with his presence, even if we fail to recognise it at first. The demons embody different types of spiritual attacks that prey on those who don't know how to boldly stand in faith.
==Lessons==
* You are not alone; other Christians may struggle with the same hardships.
* The King is present with believers in hardships even if they cannot see him.
* Christians should support one another in hardship for mutual benefit.
* Dark periods are temporary; better times will come under the The King’s guidance.
==Sub-Locations==
==Part 1==
===Deep Ditch===
A deep ditch lies right of the path.
It represents the blind leading the blind into error by believing the lies of individuals, cultures, and personal desires that reject the truth and embrace sin that ultimately leads to death.
===Quagmire===
A quagmire lies left of the path with unstable ground that appears solid and is where David nearly drowned until being rescued by The King.
It represents the belief that we can escape sin without consequences and the pride of trying to manage it on our own, only to be consumed by repetitive sin, overwhelmed with guilt and hopelessness, all while knowing we are displeasing The King.
===Mouth of Hell===
In the middle of the valley flames and smoke arise to cover the narrow path.
It represents the peak of problems that threaten to overwhelm us.
===Demonic Whispers===
A demon sneaks up behind pilgrims to whisper poor suggestions and blasphemies that they mistake for their own thoughts without understanding the source.
It represents how external demonic forces can influence our thoughts and is countered by taking every thought captive to obey Christ and being transformed by renewing the mind.TPP: Answer Guide (Part 1) (2020) (A.V) (p.28)
===Pope and Pagan's Cave===
Blood, bones, ashes, and mangled bodies of pilgrims lay across the ground outside a cave where Pope and Pagan reside.
It represents pilgrims who were massacred under the systematic oppression of the Roman Catholic Church and Paganism.Puls, K. (2015). 56 Pope and Pagan. kenpulsmusic. https://kenpulsmusic.com/pilgrimsprogress56.html
==Part 2==
===Victory Monument===
After Great-Heart slayed Maul, the pilgrims built a monument with his decapitated head on top that reads "The giant who once wore this head deceived pilgrims by blocking their way. He spared none and abused all until I, Great Heart, came forward to be the pilgrim’s guide to oppose him who was their enemy.”TPP: Modern-Day Version (Part 2) (2023) (A.V) (Chapter 18)
==Songs== 
*Delivered from Darkness
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
File:Christian-Passes-Valley-of-Death's-Shadow-Illustration-(Original).jpg|Christian passes through the valley
File:Christian-Prays-For-Deliverance-Illustration-(Original).jpg|Christian prays for deliverance
==References==
Category:Locations in part 1 (1678)
Category:Locations in part 2 (1678)
Category:Country of Salvation
Category:Straights