[lightman]

Yet God talks all about being PROSPEROUS and having GOOD SUCCESS (Joshua 1:8; 3 John 2).

God in human flesh aka Jesus talks about denying self, taking up one's cross, and following Him. Read Mark 8:31-38.

[Jim W N]

The two are not mutually exclusive.

Also remember, Jesus before the cross was still preaching under the Old Covenant of the law which was abolished on the cross (Col 2:24). He was preaching to those who still thought they could keep the law which he precisely made impossible to keep.

[Honorary Serb]

Yes, our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ talks about denying self, taking up one’s cross, and following Him!

But Osteen talks all about being PROSPEROUS and having GOOD SUCCESS!

Go figure!!!!