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1 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | Jesusman | 195162 | ||
There's nothing wrong with trying to motivate others to do better. Paul even tried to motivate others to do better in service to Christ. By what is presented here, I see nothing wrong with what is stated. What is the context of the excerpt from Osteen? Did he site any passages from scripture? Context applies to more than just scripture, but to all things we experience. There's not enough given here to dictate one way or another. Jesusman |
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2 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | BradK | 195169 | ||
Hello Jesusman, May I add some perspective to your question? While there's nothing inherently wrong with trying to motivate people, the role of a pastor/teacher is to preach the gospel! (Rom. 1:16,2 Tim 4:2) 1. You may read the entire interview Osteen did with Larry King on "Larry King Live" at www.forgottenword.org. I think the conclusions are obvious- but you may draw your own; 2. As part of a business project about 3 years ago, I purchased Osteens' Best Seller- "Your Best Life Now". I read it with an open mind. (Now I have read most if not all of the classic "success principle books"). About Two-Thirds of the way through, I had to put it down. Why? Because he went beyond just teaching basic human "success principles" into stating things using scripture that were patently false! Not open to interpretation, but using eisegesis and poor interpretive skills to draw false conclusions! 3. If you watch his weekly program, it should be further obvious that what he teaches is about as foreign to sound biblical doctrine as it gets- historically and otherwise! Not said lightly, but the content of his teaching has be very accurately termed "cotton candy"! There is absolutley no major doctrines taught, nor is there any relation to show mans' sinfulness and need of a Savior. If man does not know that he is truly a sinner in need of salvation, what is he responding to? His message is man-centered to the core and falls under the "seeker-friendly"and "marketing oriented" approach to church. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3 | Theology of Glory versus the Cross | 2 Tim 3:13 | DocTrinsograce | 195175 | ||
Good comments, brother Brad. I don't intend it as an ad hominem attack on Osteen, but I read somewhere that he -- in the attaining of his 73 million dollar a year organization -- did not follow any of the success principles he espoused. Thank you again for your posts. In Him, Doc |
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