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Hi, this is Robert Jeffers, and I'm glad to study God's Word with you every day on this Bible teaching program.

On today's edition, A Pathway to Victory. You know, God left us here,

not to isolate ourselves from the culture, not to identify with the culture, but to influence the

culture. And yet, I think you'd have to agree with me on the whole, Christians aren't doing that

great of a job of influence the culture, are we?

Welcome to Pathway to Victory with author and pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffers.

As Christians, it's natural to want to protect ourselves and our families from the negative influences of culture.

But history shows that those who lead significant lives strive to influence the

world, not isolate themselves from it. Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffers

shares why we ought to love and care for the people around us. Now here's our Bible teacher

to introduce today's message. Dr. Jeffers?

Thanks, David, and welcome again to Pathway to Victory.

The United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, seem to have common forces working against them.

Have you noticed?

Even the most civilized countries are besieged with moral darkness.

Well, the battle isn't a political one. Actually,

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