I can’t trust a guy who’s teeth are too white.
Joel Osteen memorizes his planned remarks before he delivers them, and listens back to previous ones on tape.[15] His sermons have been criticized as self-serving and revealing a poor command of Scripture.[16][17][18][19] Osteen says he chooses to focus more on the goodness of God and on living an obedient life rather than on sin,[20] and that he tries to teach Biblical principles in a simple way, emphasizing the power of love and a positive attitude.[21] When asked why he does not focus more on sin, the devil, and hell in detail, Osteen stated in an interview with CBN News:
When I grew up, the devil was a reason why I had a headache or the devil was the reason I got mad today. We always blamed the devil. I think today when I say the enemy, I like to make it broader. Sometimes the enemy can be our own thoughts. We’ve trained ourselves the wrong way. Or the enemy can be our own lack of discipline. Some people preach about hell like you’re already going there, and to me the Gospel means “Good News.” I’d rather say God is a God of mercy. So I think the people already know what they’re doing wrong, and I certainly believe in hell. But to me, when I see thousands of people before me, it just doesn’t come out of me to say, “You guys are terrible, and you’re going to hell.” I’d rather say that God is a God of mercy. You’ve got to live an obedient life, but for every mistake you’ve made, there’s mercy there, and I believe we can do better.[11]
- His father actually founded Lakewood. Joel is the second generation.
- He really wanted to be a television guy. Not a real pastor.
- Churches aren’t supposed to be like Hollywood.
- Joel Osteen Ministries. Not God.
- They’re worshipping Joel, not God.
- Mormons aren’t Christians.
- Why would he not study things?
He’s another guy who has your favourite Chirsitan bands leading worship at his “church.”
His church has a bookstore in it. Jesus wouldn’t be into that. He flipped tables over this.
I definitely can’t name and claim anything.
Why would Larry King want to talk to him.
He’s still living so there’s time for God to change him around.