THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS | CHAPTER 2 - Choosing the Narrow Path Over Home

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, Chapter 2
At a lonely crossroads under a storm-dark sky, Christian stands trembling beneath a crushing burden—paralyzed because he does not know where to go. Then Evangelist meets him with a question that cuts to the soul, and a parchment that changes everything: “Fly from the wrath to come.” With steady authority, Evangelist points across the wide plain toward a distant Shining Light and the barely-seen Wicket Gate, giving Christian the first clear direction of escape.

But obedience costs. Christian runs—not far from his own door—while his family cries after him to return. Neighbors pour into the road: some mock, some threaten, some plead. Two men, Obstinate and Pliable, pursue him and overtake him, demanding he turn back to the City of Destruction. Christian refuses. He speaks of judgment and mercy, of an inheritance that cannot perish, and he invites them to come with him. Obstinate hardens and turns back. Pliable wavers—then chooses to walk with Christian toward the Gate.

This chapter captures the tension every pilgrim knows: the call of Christ against the pull of comfort, reputation, and home. The road forward is narrow, but it is real—and it begins with the command to flee.

Watch Chapter 2, then continue to Chapter 3 as Christian and Pliable step onto the path and discover the first dangers ahead.

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