For any confusion, I apoligize. I'm also sorry that you consider the quoting of scripture 'verse-pulling'.
I think it's verse-pulling if it's not used with discerment and discretion. I try to use the Word of God to direct people into the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, not beat people in the nose with it for not being perfect. And that ties in with this entire thread, and why some people here hate Joel Osteen so much, because he's enjoying the blessings of God's grace. Is Osteen perfect? Hardly. Has he said things that were wrong at times? Sure. We all have. But God's grace ISN'T DEPENDENT ON OUR "PERFECTION". We'll never be perfect in these bodies. Doesn't mean we are "disqualified" from God's free grace. And because that is so, I'm after His grace and love :)