Why is it when Christians prosper and go to places like Aspen to ski, the are condemned? Don't they have a right to a good life? Christians don't HAVE to be poor. God gives the wealth and He doesn't mind our having good clean fun as long as we tithe and give to others as well. We don't need to be extravagent but there's nothing wrong with living well.
HOW did he prosper?
Amen to your words - Jesus wants us to prosper and by his words - the Olsteen’s give to the poor, feed the hungry, motivate us when our spirits are down and they teach tolerance to all people not just one type or color. They also support many Missionaries around the world teaching God’s word. Anyone who is a Christian knows that we are tested all the time. Yes we should be graceful and kind to others and I can only tell you that my strength has been tested many times by evil in this world. I have gone through Cancer and a Coma last year but I can also tell you that through it all I was Blessed and now I am a Survivor. Even as a Strong Christian person, I am still a human and I make mistakes. Sometimes things can happen as when someone is rude to us or say something to our children. We have a right to defend a right to have the service we pay for in any service position out there. Even as a Christian, sometimes you have to stand up for what is right. Is it because people can be Jealous of other’s being so well off? Remember, his Dad started the Ministry and one just doesn’t “fall” into a given occupation just for a job. I can only suggest that people actually listen to his ministry on TV. I go to my own Church but I listen to Joel Olsteen due his positive words.
We need to work on much worse issues to save our children from being molested and abused by what is really the evil out there. I really liked what you said. It is truth. God wants us to have a positive and good life not one of condemnation. If you look to him you will prosper. It is up to each and every one of us to decide what we are going to do about it. Thanks! Glenda Whittington Survivor2