Eda Titun by Philips Daniel Oluwadarasimi

Prologue 

The ancient Yoruba empire of Ilumodu comes to life in the soft glow of the morning. The King, Chiefs, and Villagers move solemnly towards the riverbank, their steps in perfect unison. A young man in his 30s leads them. His attire is a blend of the 1970s contemporary style, a subtle contrast to the traditional regal garments worn by the King and his chiefs. The sound of a soft hymn fills the air, echoing through the space. 

Evangelist: (Sings in Yoruba) "Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power?  
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?  
Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?"  
Everyone  
"Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?  
Are you washed in the blood –  
In the soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb?  
Are your garments spotless?  
Are they white as snow?  
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?"

The villagers stop by the riverbank as the Evangelist steps into the water.
Evangelist: Amen.

Everyone: Amen.

Evangelist: "Today, I congratulate you all, for you've taken a step further in your total redemption from sin and the power of darkness. And that step is water baptism — an outward show of what has happened to you inwardly, the washing of the blood. Kabiyesi..."Kabiyesi walks forward, handing Otun his horse tail and Osi his staff.

Evangelist: "You can sing slowly."

The villagers begin singing the chorus again, their voices rising gently in harmony. The King walks forward, approaching the Evangelist. 

Evangelist: "Today, I will baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."
The Evangelist gently immerses the King backward into the river and lifts him up again. 

Evangelist: "Congratulations, Kabiyesi. Today, I declare to you that you have become a new man. Eda Titun!"

The villagers erupt in joyous celebration, clapping and singing.

Scene One

The scene opens with a Masquerade. Behind him is a high priest and several other priests, who are chanting ritual songs. Three ladies are seen crying, reluctantly carrying calabashes. The tension in the air is thick with fear.)
Narrator  
"Welcome to 'Ilu Titun' — by interpretation, the 'new town.' This was a village formerly known as Esugbile, ruled by idols and evil spirits."

The ladies continue crying, their voices tremble as they speak.
Ladies:  (Crying) "Have mercy on us! Have mercy! Please, don’t kill us!"

High Priest:  (Harshly) "Keep quiet. You walked into a ritual ceremony, and you will be the sacrifice." 

Narrator: (Continues as the ritual scene unfolds)  "That was how bad Esugbile village was, but glory to God, the gospel of Christ was preached there, and the power of God’s salvation was shown to them. You know, the Christian scriptures say in Romans 10:9-10,  
'That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.'"

(The scene shifts as the tension begins to fade, and the transition into a hopeful, brighter atmosphere begins.)

Narrator  
(Continues, hopeful tone)  
"That they did, when an evangelist came to their town with the gospel. They all accepted and confessed Christ as Lord, and then, they were declared Eda Titun, which means 'a new man.'"
"From what I know about salvation, when a person is saved, they no longer should live according to their old ways of sin but in a new way of life according to the guidance of IWE MIMO — the Holy Scriptures. But my question, or rather, my research question is: After a man gives his life to Christ, does all really change? Do they truly become a new man? Do they instantly forsake sin? Hmmm... Let’s study together and find answers to this question."

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Scene Two

The scene opens on a bush path, where Tijani and Adebayo are locked in a heated argument. The tension in the air is palpable as they face each other, voices raised.

Adebayo: (Angrily, pointing at Tijani) "Tijani, for the last time, give me my money!"

Tijani:"Which money? Which nonsense money?"

Adebayo: (Chuckling maliciously, a smirk on his face) "Tijani, you are playing with the cobra's head. You’re using the lion’s tail to joke!"

Tijani: (Suddenly aggressive, hitting Adebayo’s chest with his hand) "What do you want to do?! Tell me, what do you want to do?"

Adebayo: "Hmmm... I’m pitying your parents. You’re playing with death." 

Tijani: "Did you just mention my parents?!"
Adebayo  
"And what if I did?! Parents that failed to train you to be honest! What if I mentioned them?!"
In a flash of rage, Tijani slaps Adebayo across the face. The two men immediately get into a physical altercation, struggling against each other.
Just as they begin to wrestle, Otun and Osi walk in, witnessing the chaos.

OSI  
(Shocked, calling out to them)"Otun, is that not your son fighting?"

OTUN  
"Tijani?! Hey! You two!"

The two elders rush forward and intervene, forcefully separating the fighting men.
Tijani  
"Bami, this idiot was insulting you!"
OSI  
"Will you keep quiet? Tijani, I am so disappointed in you, in the two of you."
Adebayo  
(Defensively, looking to Otun for support)  
"Chief, he started it!"
OTUN  
L"Keep quiet! I don’t want to hear anything from the two of you. Haba! Two sons from noble families fighting like children!"
OSI  
"Even if you're not from a noble home, should you be fighting? Are we not aware that we are now a new being? A new creature in Christ? Didn’t you say with your mouth that old things have passed away and all things have become new?"
Adebayo  
"OSI, I came here peacefully o, he slapped me first."
OSI  
"Keep quiet! If he slapped you first, did you turn the other side? Or didn't you read in Iwe Mimo that we are to be gentle as doves? I'm disappointed in you, Adebayo. And I assure you, this will not slide. I'll report you to your father."

Tijani: "Please report him."

OTUN: (irritated by the ongoing drama, steps forward and slaps Tijani across the face.) "Keep your mouth shut." 

Tijani: (In a pleading tone, rubbing his cheek where he was slapped) "Baami..." 

OTUN: (Angrily, almost shouting) "You’re stupid! Is this how I trained you?"
Tijani  
"Baami..."
OTUN  
(Snaps, pointing a finger at him)  
"If you say 'pim' again, I’ll slap you again."
OSI  
(Intervening, raising his hands to calm the situation)  
"Otun, it’s enough. Oya, both of you, go to your houses."

Both Tijani and Adebayo turn to leave, still muttering under their breaths, grumbling and making threats as they walk off.
OSI  
(Pointing to the opposite direction)  
"Tijani, pass this way."
Tijani hesitates for a moment before turning around and walking back past his father. OTUN slaps him again on the way, a final gesture of discipline.
Adebayo  
(Laughing, mocking Tijani)  
"That’s what you deserve."
OSI  
(Pointing to Adebayo, sternly)  
"Adebayo, your house!"
Both Adebayo and Tijani leave, still muttering angrily, while OSI and OTUN watch them go. The mood shifts, and OTUN, shaking his head in disbelief, speaks.
OSI  
(Sighing, shaking his head at the two men)  
"Look at these children o, childishness."
OTUN  
"Wo, leave them. Back to our discussion."
OSI  
"I'm listening jare."
OTUN
"Osi, if I say I'm not tired of this new life, this 'Eda Titun,' I'm lying."
OSI  
"Hmmm. I’m listening."
OTUN  
"Ah, it’s just so hard, ni. I cannot do this, I cannot do that. Alcohol, faaji, everything is now illegal."
OSI  
(Sarcastically, with a knowing expression)  
"Hmmm."
OTUN  
L"Let’s even say I can manage to survive without drinking, what about this other one?"
OSI  
"Which other one?"
OTUN  
"Ani, one woman cannot satisfy me. I’ve been going back and forth on this road, I know everywhere there, I’m tired."
OSI  
"Which road joor?"
OTUN  
"OSI, stop this, I’m serious. My wife cannot satisfy me, she’s now getting old. I need some of these young ladies who can relieve my pain."
OSI  
(Pauses for a moment, then responds with caution)  
"Okay, so, what’s stopping you?"
OTUN  
(Frustrated, throwing his hands in the air)  
"This Eda Titun kini ni? Everything has changed from how it used to be. The king is now a preacher of holiness. Everyone is acting like they're born again, no one wants to do kini again, and the fact that I’m a Chief, it would go wrong if I’m exposed to be cheating on my wife."
OSI: "Is that all?"
OTUN: "What do you mean?"
OSI: "Are you saying the reason you are not enjoying life is because you are a leader, and people must not know you are disobeying?"
OTUN: "Is it not enough a reason?"
OSI: "It is, but you’re tired, you’ll ask those who know the way to show you."

OTUN: "Which way?"
Osi: "Do you think I haven’t been enjoying life? You think I haven't been drinking? Ehn, you expect me to be faithful to that old woman in my house? Me, I have alternatives around o."
Oun: "How? But OSI, me, I thought you carried this Eda Titun thing on your head ni."
Osi: "Exactly, publicly, I’ll do what they want us to do, but secretly, me, I’m helping myself."
Otun: "How are you doing it?"
OSI leans in closer and whispers to OTUN, as if revealing a secret.
OSI:  (Whispering) "There’s a meeting point in Iya Abiye’s house."
OTUN: "There's a meeting point in Iya Abiye's house?

OSI looks at OTUN, a bit annoyed that he just revealed the secret aloud.

OSI: (Whispers, frustrated) "Why did I whisper if you'd say it out loud?"
Otun: "I’m sorry, I was surprised."
Osi: "Are you in or not?"
Otun: (Thinking for a moment, then nodding, but clearly eager to know more) "Time?"
OSI: "10:00 pm. Tell your wife you have a meeting at my house, that’s what I’ve been telling my wife too."
OTUN: "Wow, so what do you do there?"
Osi: "Faaji kelele (fun to its fullest), alcohol, women..."
Otun: "...Women are there?"
Osi: "You’ll be surprised."
Otun: (Pauses, as if imagining it, intrigued) "Maidens?"
OSI  
"Would I be going out to meet old cargo?"
OTUN  
"When are we going?"
OSI  
"Tomorrow night, it’s twice a week.

Scene 3
The scene opens with the NARRATOR standing off to one side, reflecting on the events they’ve just witnessed. The NARRATOR speaks to the audience, as though deep in thought, their voice carrying the weight of disappointment and realization.
NARRATOR  
(Shaking head, speaking slowly with a hint of disbelief)  
"Honestly, I am disappointed. How could the chiefs do that? Especially the OSI. He’s not looking like an Eda Titun... Hmmm, wait, it just struck my heart now—there’s a correlation between those chiefs and many church leaders in my days. They appear very righteous on stage, but secretly they smoke, fornicate, drink... some even beat their wives. But I just can't get it, are they evil, or does the blood of Jesus not really change men like the scriptures promised?"
(Pauses, pacing slightly as if pondering the deeper implications)  
"That’s a very beautiful research question, I need to write that down. However, I know that as a researcher, you shouldn't conclude something is not working at all because it’s not working for some... And I must remind you, that the founder of this religion—permit my use of words—but Jesus did say some things about these kinds of leaders."
(NARRATOR pauses dramatically, turning to the audience with a knowing look, quoting from scripture.)
NARRATOR  
"He said in Matthew 23:27-28:  
'How terrible it will be for you, teachers of religious law, and you Pharisees! Hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs—beautiful on the outside but filled on the inside with dead people's bones and all sorts of impurity. You try to look like upright people outwardly, but inside your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness.'"

(Pauses again, letting the weight of the scripture sink in before speaking thoughtfully)  
"Hmmm... If you're intentionally doing evil, and faking it... remember, there will be judgement. But still, the Otun character seems to be different. It's as though he doesn’t want to do bad, but he just misses his old life of freedom. Could it be that this is something every Eda Titun feels? I need to find out. Tag along."

The NARRATOR gives a subtle nod, encouraging the audience to continue with them on this journey of discovery.

Scene 4

The stage opens to Ewatomi’s room, a cozy space with soft lighting. Ewatomi sits in front of a mirror, as her friend Amoke is seen braiding her hair. The atmosphere is calm, yet the weight of their conversation is clear from their expressions. They are in the middle of a private conversation.
AMOKE  
"Ewa, how’s your relationship with Adisa going?"
EWATOMI  
"Hmmmm…"
AMOKE  
"Is something wrong?"
EWATOMI  
"Amoke, a lot is wrong o."
AMOKE  
"Ewa, bami soro."  
(Meaning, "Ewa, tell me.")
EWATOMI  
"First, Amoke, why are you asking?"
AMOKE  
"Because I want to talk about my relationship too."
EWATOMI  
"Is something going wrong with Afonja too?"
AMOKE  
"A lot, especially since we became Eda Titun."
EWATOMI  
"Tell me about it."
AMOKE
"You first."
EWATOMI   
"Well, for me, it’s about making love o."
AMOKE  
"Hmmm."
EWATOMI  
"Every time Adisa is with me, he wants to touch me, but I know that is not right for a new man to do."
AMOKE  
"Why?"
EWATOMI  
(Looks her friend in the eyes, with a serious and firm tone)  
"Why? Don’t you know the Iwe Mimo says that ‘Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge?’"
AMOKE  
(Looking down, almost whispering)  
"I know, but should we now lose our men because of that?"
EWATOMI  
What do you mean?"
AMOKE  
"I had the same issues with Afonja. I wouldn’t let him touch me until marriage, and so, he threatened to leave me."
EWATOMI  
"What did you now do?"
AMOKE  
(Eyes welling up with tears, guilt in her tone)  
"I did it."
EWATOMI  
(Gasps, hands to her face in disbelief)  
"Ahh!"
AMOKE  
"Please, don’t shout..."
EWATOMI   
"Hmmmm..."
AMOKE  
"Ewa, I didn’t do it intentionally. I just couldn’t bear the thought of losing him.
EWATOMI  
"Hmmmm, this is serious."
AMOKE  
(With a deep, resigned sigh, as if carrying a burden)  
"Ewa, the worst part is that it didn’t end the first time. Of course, we promised that we would do it once and never again, but he keeps asking, and I can’t even stop myself from satisfying him. It’s like I actually want to do it too, but also... I don’t."
EWATOMI  
"Hmmmm..."
AMOKE  
(Tears welling up as her voice cracks, desperate for understanding)  
"Ewatomi, I don’t know if I’m making sense, but somehow, it feels like there’s two persons in me."
EWATOMI  
"How?"
AMOKE  
(Voice trembling, hands on her lap as if seeking strength)  
"There’s a me that wants to do right and obey all the things Evangelist taught us. But there’s also a me that wants to do otherwise, and honestly, it seems like the me that wants to do wrong is actually stronger than the me that wants to do right."  
(Her voice falters, as if the weight of her words is too much to bear)  
"Sadly, I don’t know if I make sense. It honestly makes me feel bad. I keep asking for forgiveness, but I know I’ll still do the same thing again."  
(Tears start to fall as she breaks down)  
"Ewa... this Eda Titun is hard and impossible."
EWATOMI  
"Amoke, I understand you perfectly, I do. Actually, I've not been perfectly honest with you. I nearly made love with Adisa recently. We were so close, but I was able to stop him, and he’s still offended at me."
AMOKE  
"Hmm, so you have the same struggles too?
EWATOMI  
"Yes, my friend, I do."
AMOKE  
"You know, Ewa, it feels somehow like Evangelist didn’t tell us the complete truth."
EWATOMI  
"What do you mean?"
AMOKE  
"He claims to be living holy and righteous, which I believe because throughout his stay here, he never did any evil."
EWATOMI  
"Yes, so what do you mean by he didn’t tell us the complete truth?"
AMOKE  
"I'm just thinking... he told us what not to do, but he didn’t give us the power not to do it."
EWATOMI  
"Hmmmm..."
AMOKE  
"See, my conclusion is that, the Evangelist and those living holy are either not human, or they have a power they are not telling us."
EWATOMI  
"Hmmm, true. Amoke, this must be it. If we all are having the same struggles but some are overcoming, then there must be something they know that we don’t."
Amoke suddenly pauses, looking off to the distance as if hearing something faint.
AMOKE  
(Distracted, listening intently)  
"Do you hear that?"
EWATOMI  
(Alert, looking around to try to catch what Amoke is referring to)  
"What?"
AMOKE  
"Timi, the king's town crier. I think the king has a word for us."

Both women stand up quickly, as if something important is about to happen. They look at each other for a brief moment, then hurry out of the room to follow the sound of the town crier's announcement.
Scene 5
Narrator stands center stage, a knowing smile creeping onto their face as they address the audience. Their tone is reflective, as if deep in thought.
NARRATOR  
(Smiles, then speaks softly yet thoughtfully)  
"Yes, that's it, the ladies just said it. Scientifically, 1+1 should always be 2. If someone is getting different results, then they either lack something that others have. Biblically, a sinner plus the blood of Jesus should birth a new man, whose old things and ways are gone—a new creature, where all things have become new. Sadly, it's not always like that. What do some lack that others have?"
Scene 6

Timi enters the village square, walking briskly with purpose as he carries a gong in one hand. He rings it loudly to gather the villagers’ attention.
TIMI  
The king said to charge you in the word of God. That I should remind you that the scriptures say: ‘Follow peace with all men, and holiness, for without these two things, no man shall see the Lord!’"
The villagers begin to gather around Timi, murmuring among themselves. Ewatomi and Amoke join the crowd, listening intently to Timi’s proclamation.
TIMI  
"The king says to tell you to avoid the works of the flesh: lies, theft, drunkenness, fornication—anger, even! He is living a holy life, and so, we all must follow in his footsteps. Don’t give room for sin, lust, or anger. Forgive and forget. Be perfect, just as our Father in heaven is perfect. Did you get the message?"
The villagers murmur among themselves, nodding and exchanging looks, seemingly contemplating the message they have just heard
TIMI  
"Does anyone have any questions?"
Silence fills the air as no one responds. The villagers look at one another, unsure of how to proceed
TIMI  
"Okay, ooo. Ire oo."  

(He exits, After his departure,  group of three women—Asake, Amoke, and Ewatomi—stand in a small circle, discussing deeply.
ASAKE  
"Sisters, me, I have a question oo."
AMOKE    
"Why didn’t you ask earlier?"
ASAKE  
"I can’t ask the king’s messenger that question, but hmmm, it's honestly heavy on my heart."
EWATOMI  
"Do you mind sharing it?"
ASAKE  
"Hmmm, ever since we became Eda Titun, I’ve been trying to live totally holy like the king says, but each time, I fail to do so. If it’s not lies, it’s anger, something or the other always stops me from living holy ni."
AMOKE  
"Wow, Ewatomi, wasn't this what we were discussing earlier?"
ASAKE  
"You were?"
EWATOMI   
"Yes ooo. We were concerned about it too."
ASAKE  
"And I was thinking I was the only one."
AMOKE  
"You are not oo. See, I think it’s all of us that are actually struggling with secret sins, we are just hiding it."
ASAKE   
"Hmm, wow. Could this be true?"
EWATOMI  
"Are we not all humans?"
ASAKE  
"But the evangelist was different, and if not anyone else, the king is oo. Ah, who doesn’t know how this kingdom was before we became Eda Titun?
EWATOMI    
"True oo.
ASAKE
"The king was a terrible tyrant that killed people almost every week, but see how far he has changed. The king truly has changed o."
EWATOMI  
"I agree."
AMOKE  
"That’s why I say what I said earlier.
ASAKE  
"What did you say?
AMOKE  
"I told Ewatomi that if truly the king and the evangelist are different and not struggling with what we are struggling with, then there must be a power they have that we don’t. Something they know that we are ignorant of."
ASAKE  
"True.
EWATOMI  
"But how can we know it?"
ASAKE    
"Let’s go meet the youth leader! He can help us secure an audience with the king.
Narrator  
(Pauses, then speaks with a thoughtful, almost amused tone)  
"I thought they were not going to stop. I was so tired of freezing. Women and their talks? Hmmm, by the way, I like them. They are researchers like me. It’s time we find out if the king is truly holy, and if he is, what is he hiding. Let’s go."

SCENE 7
The scene opens in the throne room of Oba Aderibigbe, a grand and opulent space. The king, dressed in royal attire, sits on his throne with an air of authority. In front of him stands a man in pure white garments—the Holy Spirit. There is a palpable sense of reverence and wisdom emanating from the man. The king looks troubled, his brow furrowed in frustration.
KING
"I honestly would have cut off the queen's head if it was before.
Holyspirit  
(A soft, measured voice, calm and serene)  
"Hmmmm.
KING
"You saw how she disobeyed me in front of the chiefs, right? She made me feel like a weak king. I think I should punish her—banish her or something."
Holyspirit  
(Calmly, with a tone of wisdom)  
"Colossians 3:19: 'Husbands, love your wives [be affectionate and sympathetic with them] and do not be harsh or bitter or resentful toward them.'"
KING
"Oh God, you always allow me to be cheated, and that’s what’s making her spoiled. I need to take action, or else she’ll continue to be rude.
Holyspirit
(Gently, with a firm but loving tone)  
"King, yes, you are king, but your wife is your other part. You can't treat her like a servant. Talk things through and not just take violent actions."
KING
"Hmmm.
Holyspirit  
(A compassionate, soothing voice)  
"Love her."
KING
"But she keeps offending. Remember what she did last week... remember the day before yesterday...
Holyspirit  
"Stop keeping records. Forgive her offenses just like God forgave yours."
KING
"Hmmm... it is well ooo.
Holyspirit    
"I know it seems like I’m impartial, but I’m actually training you to be just like Christ.
Narrator  
(Voice over)
"Wait… was I the only one who saw a wise man in white with the king? Hmmm… Why do I feel like I'm getting closer to the end of my research? There’s something about that man in white… he seems to be a supernatural being who offers golden counsel to people. It seems that’s the secret power the king has, but how come only he has that?"

SCENE 9
The throne room of KINGis spacious, filled with the aura of authority and tradition. The king sits majestically upon his throne. The youth leader, Amoke, Asake, and Ewatomi stand before him, anxious yet hopeful.
KING  
"My children, I am so glad you came to speak to me. I will answer your questions to the best of my ability."
Youth leader  
"Thank you for this audience, Kabiyesi. We do not take this for granted. Kabiyesi, we have just two questions in our hearts. The first one is: Can anyone amongst us truly live holy and perfect?"
KING
"Hmmmm... I see. If I may ask, why this question? What is the concern behind it?
The group falls silent for a moment, unsure how to respond. After a pause, Asake steps forward to speak.
Asake    
"Long live the king. Sir, this question is a burning concern in our hearts. It comes as a result of our continual failure in our attempts to fight sin. We keep trying, but we keep failing. It makes us wonder if true victory over sin is ever possible
KING
"Hmmm, I see. Is this experience the same for all of you?
Everyone  
"Yes... Yes, sir."
KING   
"If you don’t mind, ask the other question as well. I may be able to answer both together."
Youth leader    
"Thank you, sir. The other question is related to the first. Sir, if holiness is indeed possible, how can we achieve it? How do we live in holiness?
KING
(Nods with understanding, a serious expression on his face as he leans back slightly in his throne)  
"Exactly what I wanted to hear. The problem, my children, lies in the question itself: 'How do we do it?' That’s because, my children, it is not your duty to do it, but the duty of the Spirit within you."
Youth leader
"The Spirit in us?
Everyone  
"Hmmm…"
KING
Yes. At the moment of salvation, the Lord God places a spirit within you. It is the spirit of holiness
Everyone
"Hmmm...
KING
"Have you ever felt that whenever you want to do evil, something, or someone, whispers 'no' to you?
Amoke  
"Yes, Kabiyesi, I do. That was why I told Ewa that it feels like there are two persons in me. One wants to do good, but the other wants to do evil."
KING   
"Actually, you are right. There are two forces at work within you. One is your flesh, which desires to do the things you did before you became Eda Titun. The other is the Spirit of God within you, urging you toward what is good and righteous."
Everyone  
"Hmmm...
KING
"You see, my children, the struggles you face are not unique to you alone. I have faced them too. Especially with anger. It was a constant battle for me, until I called upon the evangelist. He taught me about the Spirit of God within me. He showed me that I can only partake in the grace of this new life by depending on Him.  
Everyone  
"Hmmm..."
KING
"Your deliverance, my children, lies in knowing this Spirit of God and allowing Him to work in your life. Without Him, you will struggle. But with Him, there is freedom."
Ewatomi  
"Kabiyesi, how can we truly know the Spirit of God?"
KING
"First, you must believe that He is indeed within you, because He is. He is a gift to you from God. Once you truly believe that, then you must fellowship with Him. This is how you will grow and learn to walk in the Spirit."
Asake  
"How do we fellowship with the Spirit, Kabiyesi?"
KING
"By prayer, my children. For the scriptures say, 'Men ought always to pray.' And by immersing yourselves in the Word of God. The Iwe Mimo says, 'This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.'"
Asake  
"Kabiyesi, if we study Iwe Mimo more, we will have victory over sin, right?"
KING
"Yes, my daughter. If you study Iwe Mimo more, you will have victory over sin. The secret to living the new life is fellowshipping with the Spirit of God, and you do that through studying His Word. There’s a part of Iwe Mimo I want you to keep in mind.
The king pauses for a moment, looking at each of them with a deep, knowing gaze.
KING
(Reciting, as if speaking from the heart)  
"2 Peter 1:2-4:  
'May God bless you with His special favor and wonderful peace as you come to know Jesus, our God and Lord, better and better. As we know Jesus better, His divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life. He has called us to receive His own glory and goodness! And by that same mighty power, He has given us all of His rich and wonderful promises. He has promised that you will escape the decadence all around you caused by evil desires and that you will share in His divine nature.'"

He lets the words settle in the room, allowing their significance to fully land on the hearts of those present.
KING
(Looking at them with compassion)  
"If you don't mind, my children, let me pray with you.
The group, moved by the king’s words, all bow their heads. The room falls into a deep reverence as the king begins to pray.
KING
(Praying softly but powerfully)  
"Father, I thank You for these children, who seek Your truth and Your holiness. Lord, I ask that You fill their hearts with Your Spirit, that they may walk in Your ways. Strengthen them, O God, to overcome sin and to live a life worthy of Your calling. May Your Word become a lamp to their feet, and Your Spirit guide them in all things. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The prayer lingers in the air, and for a moment, everything feels still, as if the room is bathed in the presence of peace and hope.

Narrator  
(Softly, reflective tone)
"This is the end of my research. And the truth is, holiness is attainable for an Eda Titun in Christ Jesus. Yes, the struggles remain, just as they always have, but now, there’s something new—an advantage. The Spirit of holiness lives within, guiding, empowering, and leading the way. The key is to marry the Iwe Mimo, because the more you know Christ, the more you experience His grace."
The End.