[metmom]

There’s a tradition that says you’re supposed to take a vow of poverty if you’re going to be a Christian, but I don’t believe that.”

????

One I never heard of.

He doesn't preach the gospel. He's a false prophet.

[redleghunter]

Maybe he meant the Franciscan order. Don’t know.

I will say for those who are given more, more is expected.

[VerySadAmerican]

Well, he says “there’s a tradition”. Jesus did tell a guy to sell all he owns, give the money to the poor and follow Him. Then he says “It’s harder for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven......”

What Osteen is saying is “I’m going to get rich because that’s what I believe.”