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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, of Pathway to Victory,

when John the Baptist met with Herod, he told him the truth. In Matthew 14, verse 4,

he said to Herodotus, it is not right for you to have Herodius as your life. And because of that, and because of the offense

that Herodius took at John's words, he was beheaded. He lost his life for his willingness to

confront with the truth. Welcome to Pathway to Victory with author and pastor Dr. Robert

Jeffers. At some point in life, we all start to wonder about our purpose in life.

Most people assume it's tied to a career or their family, but in reality, everything we do ought to point back to God.

Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffers looks at one man who knew his God-given purpose and lived it to the fullest.

Now, here's our Bible teacher to introduce today's message. Dr. Jeffers.

Thanks, David, and welcome again to Pathway to Victory. To sustain our lives, you and I employ simple disciplines, things like eating healthy food, staying hydrated, getting some exercise,

and a good night's sleep. These routines produce a healthy outcome, right? Well, the same is true

in the spiritual realm. And this coming year, you're invited to join me on a daily journey

through a stronger, healthier, spiritual life. It's a journey

where you walk with God every day, guided by the brand new Pathway to Victory Daily Devotional

for 2025. In this Navy Blue Leatherbound book, that's more than 500 pages in length. I've written

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