Mr. Worldly Wiseman

Mr. Worldly Wiseman is a character from John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress," representing a person who promotes practical, worldly solutions over spiritual truth. He encourages the protagonist to rely on human effort and societal standards instead of faith and divine guidance, suggesting that moral goodness alone can lead to salvation. This character illustrates how neglecting spiritual principles in favor of pragmatic or secular approaches can lead one away from true spiritual understanding and progress. Essentially, Mr. Worldly Wiseman embodies the temptation to prioritize worldly wisdom over spiritual integrity.