Hi, I'm Robert Jeffress and I'm glad to serve as your Bible teacher every day on this great radio station on today's edition of Pathway to Victory.

The Old Testament said don't murder. Jesus said don't even hate another person.

As we'll see today, the Old Testament said don't engage in excessive retaliation. Jesus is going to say don't retaliate at all.

Instead, love and pray for your enemies.

Welcome to Pathway to Victory with author and pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress.

Let's face it, when a hostile enemy attacks you, turning the other cheek, it's not a natural response.

Well today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress helps us understand the command from Jesus to love our enemies in a world when restraint is seen as a vice and retaliation is viewed as a virtue.

Now here's our Bible teacher to introduce today's message. Dr. Jeffress?

Thanks David and welcome again to Pathway to Victory. As a pastor and Bible teacher, I love to preach. It's a joy to watch people discover the relevance of God's word.

But next to preaching, perhaps in second place, I love taking my friends to Israel. Why?

Well, because it's an absolute joy to show friends the very sights where Jesus conducted his ministry and the place he will return one day.

For these reasons and many more, I want to show you the magnificent sights of the Holy Land.

If you'll agree to join me for the upcoming Pathway to Victory, tour to Israel.

The dates are April 25th through May 5th. Our team has mapped out a first-rate itinerary for you, and I guarantee that you will return home with a fresh love for Jesus and His Word.

Take a look at the fabulous sights you'll see on this tour and reserve your spot by going to ptv.org.

Now, one of the sights we're going to see and experiences the hillside overlooking the tranquil sea of Galilee, where Jesus delivered His famous sermon on the Mount.

Do you realize that this sermon can be read in less than 18 minutes? Well, all this month on Pathway to Victory were reflecting on this epic message from Jesus, because He gave us timeless wisdom on navigating real life issues, such as cultivating happiness,

developing healthy relationships, and even dealing with our enemies.

To help you dig deeper, I've written a brand new book for you. It's called 18 Minutes with Jesus. The subtitle is straight talked from the Savior about the things that matter most.

And following today's message, I'll explain how you can receive your hard-bound copy.

But right now, let's take a virtual trip back to the hillside in the Holy Land where Jesus gave His famous sermon.

Turn to Matthew chapter 5. I titled today's message straight talk about your enemies.

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