He was asked some very direct questions that related to the exclusivity of the Christian gospel as being essential for someone’s salvation. I saw him and his wife interviewed on the Larry King show. But those snapshots have raised red flags for me. Personally I have had only a little exposure to Pastor Osteen’s ministry. Such a huge investment needs to be closely examined. Look at the millions of dollars being pumped into his ministry by gullible followers. I am disturbed when the biblical message is truncated, when theological concepts like sin and judgment are minimized or redefined from some type of politically correct perspective, or when someone waffles on the fundamentals of the faith at some critical juncture. Therein lies my problem since truth floats my boat. This title is a good summary of the overall bent of his message. (Apparently the book has already shot ahead of Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life.)
Joel Osteen continues to grow in popularity, his messages are broadcast on TV, and now he has written a best seller Your Best Life Now. Use your words to change your negative situations and fill them with life.Why would someone be foolish enough to criticize the pastor of reportedly the largest church in the United States? You create an environment for either good or evil with your words, and if you’re always murmuring, complaining, and talking about how bad life is treating you, you’re going to live in a pretty miserable world. Similarly, your tongue will control the direction of your life. The Bible compares the tongue to the small rudder of a huge ship, which controls the ship’s direction (see James 3:4). That’s why we need to be extremely careful what we think and say. Whether we speak positive or negative words, we will reap exactly what we sow. By speaking them aloud, they are planted in our subconscious minds, take root, grow, and produce fruit of the same kind. PROVERBS 18:21 NASB OUR WORDS have tremendous power and are similar to seeds. “MAY 31 The Power of Your Words Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
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