...”He quotes scripture in every single sermon. All of them”....
Olsteens scripture quotes have zero context and i would go so far as to say he “picks” scripture to back what HE wants to deliver rather as a motivational speaker...
You are aware that Olsteen admits he’s a motivational speaker and not a preacher... and that what he does is a family business? The problem the Christian community has with this is that he then needs to stop saying he’s a preacher and that his business organization is a church.....which he’ll never do because that will stop the flow of revenue and tax all of it.
Over and over in Olsteens interviews he says “I don’t know” when asked pointed questions any good preacher could and do answer......he says that because he doesn’t know the scriptures sufficient enough except to back his motivational points.
“If you follow my seven steps I will give you ‘the keys’ to being a better you” as Osteen states.....further stating..” look inside yourself and discover your greatness” ...Is New Age teaching straight from all the other prosperity preachers and his long visits as a child to India with the Hindu religion. This is not Christianity ...self Glory is not what Christ taught.
Osteen message is “YOU can change”...not that Christ died and bore your sins for you....his message reaks of you’ve done wrong against yourself rather than the great sin committed against a Holy God which need forgiveness.
**his message reaks of you’ve done wrong against yourself rather than the great sin committed against a Holy God which need forgiveness.**
That.
Heck, he replies *I don't know* to questions that a baby in Christ ought to be able to answer.
Okay, I’ve read your more recent posts and just do not understand how you can make the statement you did in post 12 or why you would post such a statement. Shock effect?