Joel Osteen On Homosexuality And Gay Marriage

Joel Osteen talks about the messages he'd like to share with the world, his sermons, and his views on gay marriage.
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[@MsOliveLeaf]

Is he a pastor or a psychologist because I never heard him mention the Gospel of Jesus Christ, sin, salvation, or anything else that relates to the Bible?

[@BoobyBear77]

+MsOliveLeaf He is NOT a pastor. He has no evangelical education whatsoever.

[@MsOliveLeaf]

+BoobyBear77 You're right. I saw him on televison only once when he was new and that was the LAST time I watched him.

[@luvs2spooge00]

+MsOliveLeaf he talks about the bible and scriptures a lot in his sermons

[@markbelmares8012]

Watch the messages

[@MsMutiti]

MsOliveLeaf Then you should listen to all of his sermons in KZbin. And you will notice all his references are for God and quotes from the Bible.

[@operamatthew]

“that’s not my core message” means... anything that will cost me money is not my core message

[@watchwoman9729]

True

[@rexvargas2020]

Exactly!

[@sirjonurhome]

Very obvious.... Play safe with the answer..

[@southwestgal7]

Absolutely 💯 %

[@ericbankobeza4622]

😂

[@K3zz21]

The amount of gymnastics he did around that question was impressive

[@claudiajohnson4428]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@quintonhoskie5449]

Sad just keep it to scripture

[@Vibe101point5]

oh common so you just want prosterity and disregard issues in this world? Hahaha. Are you a pastor or just a company speaker?

[@listener77garnett61]

😂😂😂

[@oreally8605]

I'm stealing that lol- Great one

[@matthewl1187]

I'm not looking for religion, I'm looking for Jesus Christ.

[@turtletop1021]

You ain't gonna find Him by Joel

[@matthewl1187]

@@turtletop1021 I am aware of that. The point of my comment was that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with Jesus. The interviewer made the comment of people looking for religion.

[@regenerationfamilyministri8248]

@@matthewl1187 If you are looking for Jesus then you need to stay away from those teaching the doctrine of the trinity. Search the scriptures, not the churches. Ask God to reveal Himself, don't ask the preachers of the churches. God says in Jeremiah 29:13 that if you seek Him with all your heart then you will find Him.

[@jeffhur4066]

Amen

[@esmereldasnickles8056]

@@matthewl1187 You are awesome and I love you

[@m_a_rzzzz6027]

When a preacher tells you that he “rather cherry pick his lane” when it comes to the truth of the Bible, you BETTER RUN 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃 🏃🏽‍♀️ and don’t look back!

[@pacingthrough]

What is wrong about what he does

[@bonitagontus9038]

"Narrow is the path that leads to life."

[@joyces2222]

Love thy neighbor, yes it is a very narrow path, simple. Love is the law. Requires non- judgement.

[@amemalecortexwilliams4076]

His message is to make you happy so you can keep coming to his church ... That's why He don't talk about Sin

[@blantonkb]

Problem is that most Christians preach about other's sins without acknowledging their own. You can't preach and CONVEY the love of christ while barking at them about their sin.

[@parmeshwarkabeta]

There's a reason why he has got the biggest church. He knows how to tickle the itching ears of people filled with sin and money.

[@weldonpinder7295]

So true. If he spoke on hell and repentance his church would be nearly empty

[@southwestgal7]

Amen 👍

[@felibifelix8402]

He doesn't have the biggest church... Google it...

[@tambert3897]

The man runs around the question so much he should be given a gold medal.

[@BillyBob-xw8kf]

He has enough gold already

[@redsox1935]

😂😂😂

[@alfonsonation]

1. "You go to church to feel guilty, most people feel guilty enough." You are SUPPOSED to feel guilty! It's called conviction given by the Holy Spirit to bring a person to their knees in repentance and change their ways! Making them feel good makes them comfortable with their sin, and ultimately, with the ministry. (That's why his congregation is so large. They're all comfortable.) 2. "Know that there are better days." Ummm, we currently live in the last days where Jesus Himself said that perilous times and persecution would come to those that follow Christ. 3. "I try to stay in my lane of what I feel called to do." Well if you're a true follower of Christ, you have been called to "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all nations." The gospel is God's truth! So we must go and preach God's truth to the 4 corners of the earth! You can't just choose which part of the Bible you want to reinforce. We must preach the entirety of God's word. Which includes topics like this.

[@mikelorla8941]

truth? It is the Love of God that leads a man to repentance. Is it not?

[@Believe_her]

you better PREACH !

[@OthoWilliamsJr]

You Preaching with no Love. All Believers is not go preach or spread the wors of GOD like you. You was quick to put him down. In all his videos and t.v appearances he state that Homosexuality is a Sin, an is wrong by the Word of GOD that he believes in, which he also states too. Yes he stay in his own lane, do not make people feel guilty, and his messages/prosperity is not watered down. First: His Own Lane, when GOD gives people gifts. That mean he blesses you with a talent that you, yourself, will be able to use. It's up to you if you are going to use It. Second: He Do Not Make People Feel Guilty, my brother. Because we are here to spread the good news with GOD heal the sick, feed the poor, evangelies the world, etc....you get what I am saying. Were not suppose to walk making people feel bad. That's between them and GOD, all by himself. What if I knew your Past and kept saying it to you without no motive, no way out to seek help, my brother, is that my duty or am I suppose to help you help you with in what I am allowed to do?! Third: Watered Down! Had can a message be water down if your exponding the Word of GOD, exalting GOD Word, and or just using what was given to you as a man?! See it is hard for people to come to GOD Because CHRISTIANS are just like the World. Why would so and so want to come to Christ when Believers down each other. I see more Muslim/Islam brothers then Christian Brethen. Know Why?! Because they don't best each other up. They stand together!!!! We as Believers should do the same, should we not. There is enough downing a Christian as it is. I had to stop myself sometimes. I got saved 7 years ago. No growing up in the Church. I did not talk about people till I got around Church Folks. Yes, Church Folks. Never heard so much mouthing off my whole Life. People talking way too much. I had to step back. I seen a lot more once I got around the "Body" then before as a Non~Believer. All I am saying is more coming together and stop acting so fast to have an opinion. And "see" how you can help. If you got a chance to be put in the spot, how will you handle it. Are you Prepared?!

[@OthoWilliamsJr]

+1q2w3e4r911 He just does not teach or preach that way. Nothing is wrong with that. He is wrong for that?! No! Not in my eyes. You ever heard that sometimes to feed a person, do you just give them meat raw, nothing to drink first, is the table not prepared at a certain time to make way for the food, do you not wash your hands before you eat your meal, do you not have an appetizer?! No, you give the person at the table little by little. Yes, they're is order also. So I will not lead my lines with your a Sinner because because your Homosexual with the sexually immoralities that goes along with it. That will make them understand right away, make them Love GOD, and really change their life. No! I love how GOD speak through him, you think he soft but that is Love. Then he states the sin to help the person overcome their sin/obstacle. Sometimes there is more then just teaching the Word in a certain way. Not all people following GOD can Teach the Gospel to the lost and blind. Some are just examples, by just living the Life. Some can do both! At the end of the day, did he speak the Word of GOD?!!?

[@OthoWilliamsJr]

You made a bad comment about another man. Now are you on your Righteous Path?! What are you doing, your a person of GOD?!!? #Think about this for a minute

[@detectivehawk4976]

His wife scares the hell out of me

[@HarryHeath123]

I know, i feel like shes about to pull a knife out and start stabbing people, while smiling with her super creepy smile

[@RonaldBarone]

OMG I was going to say the same. I can tell he believes in hell, cause I think that's the place he found her hahahaha. She has this satanic looks lol

[@MrGetonyourbike]

ok interesting why is she scary to you then surely shes not that bad

[@Jaisee14]

Detective Hawk Why? Because she doesn't embrace your *Liberal Views* therefore you must attack and post silly comments such as the one you posted! Gotta Love these *LIBERAL OPEN MINDED TOLERANT PINHEADS* who are only *TOLERANT when it is CONVENIENT*.

[@HarryHeath123]

Winters Rose No, because shes scarey

[@takethattopic2118]

You know I don't focus on a lot of those things. He means SIN!!!!!

[@thewab1974]

I personally don't have a problem with him not specifically singling out a particular group (such as gays) to condemn, but when you're asked a DIRECT QUESTION about them, you have a responsibility to answer truthfully. He's damn near worn out his shoes, having danced around that question for so long. Yes, homosexuality isn't the only sin, but if his answer's always gonna be "I try to stick to my lane" or "I stick to the things I know," then maybe this isn't the job for you. Study your bible until you ARE sure and answer the questions, not HATEFULLY, but bluntly and honestly.

[@rebeccakings754]

+Bill Bushey I agree. Obviously for a Christian it is wrong. He shouldn't hate the Gays or push them away, but in the brutal reality of the bible it is wrong. If he is true to the word he should stick with all of it and straight up say its wrong. You can't pick and choose whats right and whats wrong in the bible. But with that he shouldn't shun them either. There is a difference between accepting a person and accepting their sin.

[@rebeccakings754]

+jack herer Uh, I am sorry are you a follower of Christ because you don't sound like one. Yes it is a very bad sin, but stealing and lying are just as bad. All sins are the same no matter how big or small they are. As a follower of Christ you shouldn't be so hateful. How do you expect people to change if you act that way.

[@rebeccakings754]

jack herer ACTUALLY your wrong. I have studied the bible and I KNOW it clearly says that no sin is greater than any other sin. A SIN IS A SIN and people like you just try to find an excuse to get away with lying and stealing by saying "Well its not like its as bad as other sins." ITS BAD bottom line. How dare you try to act like an innocent holy person by categorizing sins. If I am a homosexual and never accept Jesus then I will most likely go to hell. If I am a liar and never accept Jesus then I will most likely go to hell for that too. ALL SIN IS BAD. And for someone who is saying I am a 'Fake Christian' you certainly are not acting like one by being so rude. The number one rule of being a follower of Christ is to LOVE your brothers and sisters. So maybe you should re read EVERYTHING.

[@thewab1974]

Well said, Nanyyynana_917

[@kellydriskill6639]

+Nanyyynana_ 917 you are wrong...ANY SIN will keep you out of heaven...thus the need for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for all(all become guilty before the law) but the bible clearly differentiates in the in the seriousness of sins by way of the punishment meted out under the old covenant...if you read clearly God even distinguished between murder and manslaughter...every sin is forgivable with repentance, but stomping your foot and hardening your will towards God and saying that A. His word is a lie and your sin is no sin and B. Obfuscating the truth by your actions and misleading others to eternal damnation and C. refusing to even contemplate or have a willingness to repent and marching out false ""scientific evidence"" is to compound an already serious sin with witchcraft and idolatry...not to mention all the blasphemy that goes with it... they are all becoming like an assembly of modern day pharaohs hardening their hearts toward God to the very end...the lack of understanding with which to perceive an grasp the necessity of repentance and do so is a clear indication of the severity of the sin because it is God himself who hardens their hearts this in and of itself speaks of a punishment greater than that of death that was demanded by The Law of God so yes God does deal with different sins in different ways surely a thief would be granted less chastisement and greater opportunity for repentance than say a serial murderer read your bible for yourself and stop spouting ""contemporary Christian "" dogma

[@aaronackiss3424]

He's not a Pastor or Preacher he's a motivational speaker. He "preaches" what you want to hear to get your money.

[@icared4338]

I agree with you 100%…STAY AWAY FROM THIS KIND OF PREACHER

[@misskatiescarlett6395]

Joel skirted the issue when it was his time to answer the homosexual question. That's very shady, and I was a strong supporter of this man. He's staying in his lane; couldn't give a straight answer to such an important question.

[@revealingtruth3329]

And he never will

[@back2the80s]

Miss Katie Scarlett he don’t want to lose gay community supporters

[@flop6228]

Miss Katie Scarlett Hell never answer any legitimate questions.

[@USA6160]

Derek prince and David Wilkerson

[@user-gv3ni9ju1i]

I felt the same and disappointed.

[@1farp]

His Lane??? His core message??? He is a motivational guru and not a preacher, period.

[@Dixon_Cider]

dave lewis and how are you encouraging and helping people? all I see you doing is judging & criticizing a man you don't know and have never met. that says more about your shitty character than anything you can ever say or write. Joel is actually helping & encouraging folks that have lost hope in humanity because of shitty judgemental people like you.

[@1farp]

take that up with Jesus Himself. Read Revelation 2 and 3. Read Colossians 3 and quit falling for the claims and see the deeds.

[@Infamous1503]

ConservativeAnthem ur an intelligent one aren't u? Does it make u feel good to say dumb shit like that? Does it make ur balls tingle. Pathetic.

[@Infamous1503]

dave lewis u speak for Jesus now? Of course U have to. Jesus doesn't speak for himself no matter how much u believe. I'm pretty sure this Joel guy thinks he's taken it up with Jesus too. Bible verses r just words on a page in some book. U waste ur time throwing bible verses at people and thinking that proves ur point somehow.

[@ConservativeAnthem]

Infamous 1503 -- Please launch your spiritual "defense" of being gay. The world needs to hear.

[@HOWBAZARY]

Wolf in sheep's clothing!

[@Dixon_Cider]

Clinton Baltazor and how are you encouraging and helping people? all I see you doing is judging & criticizing a man you don't know and have never met. that says more about your shitty character than anything you can ever say or write. Joel is actually helping & encouraging folks that have lost hope in humanity because of shitty judgemental people like you.

[@HOWBAZARY]

Repent you ignoramus!

[@kellybrown6988]

Wolf in $1000 suits!

[@kylefletcher7581]

GOD does not hate gays my friend, HE hates their sin (choice). If you are a Christian, then we are urged not to hate anyone and love them, don't love their sins but love the individual because they are GOD's creation as well and hopefully by this they will see GOD's love shown through us and may acknowledge their error and change.

[@EricSanchez]

+Clinton Baltazor Would you go just as hard to talk about how sex before marriage for heterosexuals is sin?

[@Anointed7]

I DEClare that he is truely a milk toast preacher. Afraid of standing up lets just love everything but remember to pay your tithes and offerings.

[@fewblack1572]

Anointed7 he is a false prophet.. simple as that

[@GillAgainsIsland12]

Ok, so then he's really a motivational speaker.

[@PRINCESS2527]

Yup 😑 and SOOOOO many are fooled by this liar

[@twilightsparkle5015]

@@PRINCESS2527 It's ok to be a motivational speaker, but if you are one don't call yourself a pastor, call yourself a motivational speaker and then we're all good.

[@gaberivera3223]

That’s it!!

[@sword-and-shield]

This makes sense, he is a self help preacher. He preaches building you up in YOU, or the flesh. This is mainly because he preaches from the flesh and not the Spirit. When a man is truly called of the Spirit to preach, he will preach from the Spirit. The Spirit will not build you up in the flesh, but in the Spirit of Christ. Without the anointing, the preaching will always be from the flesh, doing nothing for the Spirit, only the flesh.

[@frehiwotteshome1333]

I don't understand When I hear Word concentrated preaching.

[@sword-and-shield]

@@frehiwotteshome1333 Hard to say, I can guess for you. Perhaps it is a ministry focused on preaching through the Bible verse by verse, much like the late great J Vernon McGee and his Thru The Bible series. As posted the most important thing is for you to confirm your Pastor Teacher Preacher is called of God and is teaching through the Spirit of God..more than the specific procedure used...God Bless

[@AlanaJoyPage]

Well said

[@wayloncjennings5448]

Motivational speaker, a true preacher preaches GOD'S word to save you from hell no pacify sin

[@visionarylifeministries4055]

Right!!!

[@frehiwotteshome1333]

Right!!!!

[@kennethward4985]

Osteen is the best, he uses love and not fear and scare tactics. I think we all know homosex is wrong with barely a thought.

[@MsOliveLeaf]

@@kennethward4985 The devil also tells people what they want to hear; those with "itching ears."

[@stevebrown901]

he's afraid to talk against homosexual

[@leonardharris3192]

Because he will lose most of his congregation if he preached on homosexuality. People don't want to hear the truth. They want to continue living in sin.

[@leonardharris3192]

Because he is not a pastor. What does the word says? Matthew 24:11 many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. This is another foundational truth that we are losing the battle on. Satan is using religion to deceive many.

[@genericign]

Senpai Gaming Try attending a local church. A good church and it's minister(s) focus on the bible and retain it's core principles. Ministries that waver on the bible and aren't focused on God are not stable Churches.

[@bdsbckjdskl]

Steve Brown Yea, he "gets" their money,So Why Change?

[@TheZephyrsWind]

I'm not. I pray FOR homosexuals to find Christ. I know some people that were once completely homosexual, and turned to Christ, now they actually go and speak with homosexual people to help them realize what's truly happening. Many people claim "I was born this way" or "I'm a woman in a man's body," no, you're being TEMPTED by satan! satan is tempting you, and you're going along with it, rationalizing it!

[@johnhenderson2977]

This guy preached a whole sermon on the law of attraction... people need to wake up! He’s leading people away from the God of the Holy Bible!

[@MsOliveLeaf]

Sounds like a he's a new-ager.

[@ezzee9605]

Amen!!

[@handbagjones]

I saw the good and wealthy “Preacher” Osteen in an interview where he was ask 3 times if homosexuality was wrong , finally his response was , “I don’t know. “...😂.. brother your in the wrong line of work.

[@girlblessed4613]

Rlly when?

[@loki-of-asgard7877]

Can you link us?

[@ChowFun1979]

the eyes are the lamp of the soul.....just saying

[@fastingislife3766]

Chow Fun 🤣🤣😂🤣 he’s a great deceiver #MagBitterTruth #MagWickedTruth #MagBamAttack #Ahayah #Yashaya #Christ #TransGender #Transformers #MagUglyTruth #MagFightingTruth #lgbtqp #NWO #FastingIsLife

[@roxyrokyoumiccheck313]

His eyes are evil

[@ajacobs100]

I bet you're talking about his wife's eyes

[@charismaedwards5295]

U better snap out of that white mans con

[@NorowaretaShojo]

@@ajacobs100 oh yes. She's got the look that makes a child cry

[@JudithTheROSE]

False Prophets

[@marcusfigueroa8681]

Summer Breeze I think the hurricane proved this guy is full of shit. This guy is it in for the money. And if you don't believe that, it's not because you can't believe it ,it's because you don't want to believe it.

[@marcusfigueroa8681]

Summer Breeze it's not just me you babboon. It's alot of people and you can look it up on the web that this man did not open his doors to people when it was needed. And then he has the audacity to ask for donation after the hurricane. Or you can simply follow your leader blindly like the people of Nazi Germany. I'm no leader and I don't want people following me, what I do want them to do is find the truth by doing research, but like I said, You DON'T want to believe this man is full of shit.

[@marcusfigueroa8681]

Summer Breeze I don't care if they agree or not. It's not going to affect me.

[@nickdantzlerward8567]

Preach, sister.

[@tottenhamhotspurish]

Marcus Figueroa - And his riches and the way he preaches to people’s greed. It’s easier for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven - JESUS CHRIST!

[@aubreyv1389]

I try not to talk about things that might lose me money, I mean- I stay in the lane God is calling me from.

[@TheFirstAmendment]

YOUR CALLED TO PREACH THE WHOLE GOSPEL !!!!

[@Happy23913]

“Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭18:22‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@conductenor]

Are you Jewish or Christian?

[@leomartin1603]

Joel isnt gonna judge. Gays. He is a minister that embraces all type of folks. I think he just wants people to live a positive LIFE no matter who one goes to bed with.

[@rbattle2u]

Joel Osteen is more concern about his cash coming in and not saying anything that may stand in the way of that. I'm sure John The Baptist would had shy away from standing what he believe in like Joel Osteen does. If you claim to be a messenger of God, stand for what he is. John The Baptist stood for what he believes was right to the point of being killed.

[@rbattle2u]

***** There's is no middle ground or being politically correct when it comes to the Word of God. God does not compromise when it comes to what He stands for. So from your comments you're saying John the Baptist because of his beliefs and stance in obeying and proclaiming his belief in God acted like he's God? I don't know how familiar you are with The Holy Bible but if you are, you should know what Christianity is about. Man can try to tweak and change things to please themselves, but that does not change God's expectations in any way.

[@winnsutanto3133]

+Samuel Sharper . Amen, brother Sam, Amen.

[@Demetriusdionne]

+anon cat. 😁

[@WISHBONEL7]

AMEN , if Joel's father was still alive , he might beat the hell out of him .

[@sword-and-shield]

Very disheartening to me was seeing those buckets passed down the rows from the ushers.

[@hstlehard9684]

Fame has caught up on him. You know the devil tests you in many ways. And for Joel it is fame and sadly he won't ever come out.

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

here's a scenario, if Jesus himself was being interviewed Like Olsteen, would he say the same exact thing?.....I thought a Preacher was suppose to Represent and Stand for the word of God?....telling people "I try to stay in my lane" ...really?.....Show some Guts, Preacher and stand up for the right thing for Once.....

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

+Ramas Wallflower you miss the whole point dude......the point here is not about judging someone else, but standing up for what the Bible says.....and as a preacher, Olsteen keeps his mouth shut and refuse to say if it's right or wrong.....that's the issue here...he's afraid of the backlash he'd get if he show the balls to say the right thing on this subject (according to the bible).....if you take offense to this, oh well......

[@matthewl1187]

He avoided because this man is not of God. His preaching is satanic and he does not preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Steer clear of this false teacher.

[@lautarogonzalez9844]

I know right? He should have said that God loves everyone no matter your race, sexuality or religion is

[@tinicoleofficial]

He sounds more like a motivational speaker. I’ve never heard him mention sin or hell. Only the “God loves you” madness and prosperity messages. Yea, God loves us and wants us to be prosperous, but we have to live sinless as well💯

[@SaintPhilis37]

He preaches the joel osteen doctrine and vic is just a silly woman. How is lakewood tax exempt in the name of jesus?

[@southwestgal7]

@@SaintPhilis37 I totally agree. Vic comes across as a silly ignorant woman... & Not spiritual at all.

[@icared4338]

I noticed this one too…all prosperity and not about salvation at all

[@mayamells3709]

He never really answered the question. How can you preach the Word of God when you don't believe what God has written??? Concerning homosexuality?

[@AdaValerie]

He did! He said he is against it but he doesn't want his interview to be about it

[@calvinbrady9944]

Judge. Jury. Executioner. Do you feel good about yourself now?

[@kell7634]

God didn't write that

[@rosscrosby8917]

This seems to be the interviewer’s favorite question to corner in these cowardly megachurch pastors, “What is your stance of gay marriage?”

[@kelvinbarber1765]

They are truly cowards.

[@icared4338]

Joel he don’t want to lose money on his books and attendance every week

[@lanatorim4068]

Jesus went to the market sure, but he also told people to turn from their sin

[@visionarylifeministries4055]

Yesssss

[@ferchinc]

3:23 your core message? What about God's message? Joel's message is far from the Jesus message.

[@BoobyBear77]

Holy botox.

[@sarahryan8224]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@thedude-jb7wx]

right thats what i thought was wrong at some point i feel like money spent on that and it seems like it wasnt a few times. I had to stop body building and doing things because i knew i was focusing on making myself sexy and self worship. Not good to be unhealthy but you reach a certain it doesnt look good you dont look young you just look weird.

[@gsimplyme]

No you can't pick... You teach the word. You have no lane... Teach the truth. Period!

[@MrMoses28]

He said " I don't focus on those thing". He needs to know love demands truth. He has no Love for the lost.

[@sibonelomthunzi7089]

Quotable

[@busybody1474]

Joel vs Jesus, not even close !!! I'll stick with Jesus, thank you very much

[@rschlessel6133]

The wife has been known to randomly scream "HERES JOHHHNNY" while bursting through the door

[@gracestorm1167]

R Schlessel HAHAHAHAHA

[@danielberglund6611]

HHHHHEEEEERRRREEEESSS JOHNNY!

[@roldon9574]

No you didn't! LOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@makikuzu6635]

Fun fact they are basically making a part 2 named different of course

[@adamgoodword7888]

Is she a transvestite like Katilyn Jenner?

[@stephenclayden21]

He's not a Pastor, he's not a Bible scholar, he is a motivational speaker. 2 Timothy 4:3, "For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear."

[@hintixmotivation5852]

I was appalled when I discovered that Joel Osteen is just a secular pastor, those who preach worldliness against Holiness!

[@frajoelyouvid]

He is a good speaker, no doubt. But he is a pastor who says only what people want to hear. Tried so hard to avoid answering the question.

[@hintixmotivation5852]

That woman looks creepy big time!

[@paulpolner]

So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Rev 3:16

[@julienelson8827]

All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness .Preach the word be ready in season and out of season; Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. It is a balance of the word, not just fluff.

[@louieaddison796]

Agreed sister. We all fall short but as believers we love what The most High God loves preach against what he hates

[@dejavuvitauntz5489]

depart from me i never knew you workers of iniquity

[@AubernsRevolution]

If he was truly called by God he would be called to speak the truth! You don't go to church to be convicted of sin like he says.. As if it's a bad thing. you go to church to be set free! We are all sinners. Why bury it under the carpet as if it doesn't exist. There is no condemnation in Christ Jesus! He paid the price. It's up to us to accept that free Gift. Osteen is veiling the truth. Leaving out the most critical part. Redemption! We all struggle because there is a struggle. The enemy is against us. ( sin, bondage and chains) God is for us. ( freedom, love and life) Once we realize that we can embrace the cross. He said "it is finished" when we walk in the spirit of Christ, the flesh is naturally convicted by him who is Us. Ie born again. A believer. We no longer want to sin or grieve the spirit. The word says do not take away or add to scripture. Osteen clearly takes away ( avoids) as if it doesn't exist. Picking and choosing his own truth and doctrine. Not the one true God's.

[@thevoiceofreason6712]

Now that will preach! In Jesus name!

[@thevoiceofreason6712]

***** I know these scriptures Sir maybe you need to read the whole book again. Serving Christ is a life time process not a one time event. We are BORN again not to continue in sin but to turn (repent Luke 13:3-5, John 3:-5) Jesus didn't come so you could "live like you want" (Romans 6:1-8) but those of you who live the illusion of Jesus can so we can sin all we want will one day stand before Jesus.Matthew 7:22-23.... God loves you and so do I but these ministers that say what you want to hear are full for a reason.... he is preaching what you want to hear not what we need to hear... I could go on but I shan't.... I do not need you quoting scripture to me I know my bible (not that I don't have more to learn but obviously not from the VERY misdirected. I will not reply because I won't change your mind I will pray for you. You are either a troll or very misdirected. May God direct us both in the proper path

[@thevoiceofreason6712]

***** Wow praise God! Awesome thank you. Jesus is UNDERSTAND and truth so praise God for your heart and Jesus in you. God bless keep me in your prayers. Thanks and God bless

[@God365nonstop]

for whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 1 Timothy 1:10 KJV

[@jjaammee11]

Anyone catch this? 2:46 “ It’s not temporary, it’s just a moment”

[@ayumiallouch70]

Jesus have mercy on them.

[@takethattopic2118]

And I used to love this man, when you know better you do better!

[@adwoaisrael3259]

I never knew God could call someone into ministry and tell them not to confront evil. He's just a coward

[@goldie0077]

Y’all giving Joel a whole issue when he said CLEARY out his mouth “IT WOULD BE” It would be an issue. That’s what that man said right away Then he went on to say how he wants to stay in his own lane and do what he been called to do

[@eddingtonj9909]

Wife's sunken vampire eyes. Liars.

[@CatholicK5357]

I am honestly so sick of hearing the tagline of Christians saying they aren't Christian or religious. Here's a newsflash. Changing the words and titles does not solve the actual issues. Rather than engaging with people by talking about connotations people have with words, they want to sidestep by simply changing the word. It makes my ears bleed when people say "I'm not a Christian but a follower of Christ." What does that even mean? The saddest thing about statements like that is that it throws their brethren under the bus. Basically people don't want to deal with hard issues, so they just pretend they don't exist. It's disturbing.

[@penetrationxpole]

Marc's reaction to Mrs. Osteen's response was priceless.

[@Shaolin-Jesus]

i didn't see no reaction ?

[@kennethward4985]

Because Mark is a homsexual and a racist.

[@ferdinandheadecker4385]

Joel Osteen is not a preacher he's a motivational speaker that's ALL

[@MissEnna48]

Oh wow! I pray for those who watch this man to have discernment. Lukewarm. Heck, it feels cold.

[@adamgoodword7888]

Itching ears heap unto themselves preacher after preacher who will tickle their ears with worldly messages that make them feel good.

[@m.gaxiola7462]

🤔 I juts can’t picture Jesus answering to someone “ you know , that’s specific sin ( homosexuality) isn’t really my thing , I’m focused on like Healing people, resurrecting the dead, etc. “ Just like Joel deviated from the question.

[@visionarylifeministries4055]

Right!!!

[@KevinHernandez-hy9kp]

Either your with God or against Him

[@SamuelLovesJesus]

Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

[@MrJbee73]

Lukewarm!

[@MrJbee73]

yep great comment

[@MrJbee73]

yes sir

[@phillipleal6358]

and

[@SirwLove]

the Bible doesn't mention Mr Osteen ... in a good or bad way. It does say to take the plank from your own eye . it does say to love others first before judging.

[@EricSanchez]

Would you go just as hard to talk about how sex before marriage for heterosexuals is sin? Do you comment on music videos about that?

[@jonanthony979]

false "Profit"

[@crollinsphoto]

He said he will not ever talk or preach against sin. So much for being born again.

[@UndisclosedGamer1]

So he's admitted yet again he doesn't preach the word of God but how people can get the material and temporal things out of life. Disgraceful!!! Don't be fooled by Joel and Victoria people. You need a preacher who stands up for the word of God and says it exactly as it is and unfortunately Joel and Victoria are not those people. Please pray for them

[@mattverville9227]

His dad was the best preacher I've ever seen. Hard to see his kid scared to speak against gay marriage. It's like a politician not wanting to lose his vote. Scared that he wouldn't be able to fill that Stadium of people every week

[@internalscreaming22]

To everyone in the comments trying to tell everyone else how they should live or worship you do realize that religious freedom is a thing right? Just because you believe something it doesn’t mean everyone else has to let everyone live their own lives

[@jasonmcgill3354]

Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you”(Psalm 25:4-5). These verses reveal David’s humble and teachable heart. He wanted to be guided by God and led by His truth. David knew God was his Savior and placed all his hope in the One who created the right path for him.

[@kaykay2225]

Here after Ravi passed, to remind myself that Ravi preached Jesus and the cross, sin and hell. He even quietly called out Joel, who I am absolutely scared for on judgement day, to stand before God with all the souls he's willingly led astray, for money. Have mercy....

[@m.gaxiola7462]

If they ever make a movie about Joel Osteen‘s life the right person to play him it would definitely be Matthew McConaughey!

[@davidameh3830]

Why is it so difficult for modern Pastors to call a spade a spade? Does it have anything to do with fear of losing earthly treasures/relevance?

[@SaintPhilis37]

And when christ returns will they fall down and repent or follow their $$$$ and self glory?

[@555pontifex]

It's about living a ... (I'm waiting for the word 'righteous')... BLESSED life. Oh dear.

[@mirandafigueroa4113]

Dude yeah, that’s good.

[@speakrighttogod]

Glad that Jesus didn't say, "I stay in my lane and try to stay away from those issues (sin)." Jesus is Truth and only spoke Truth. For Joel and company, it's about ear tickling and the money, honey! He gives God 'honorable mention' at best, but DOES NOT preach or teach the gospel of Jesus Christ (with demonstration of the Spirit [of God] AND of power; 1Cor. 2:4). Do not be DECEIVED!!!

[@melodyjane71]

We are called as Christians to love God and love people. The goal is to walk like Christ. ♡ It important as Christians to get into the Word regularly and ask holy spirit for His correction. No need to judge or condemn others, if a person truly is in Christ theu will have convictions and will not continue to live in sin. They also won't look for people like Joel to make them feel better about living on sin. (whatever that sin may be)

[@SaintPhilis37]

GOD is the word of god is the one that is condemning.

[@stevehumphries4928]

The question was put to him and he avoids it ... If he was a true leader of God he would have said "... Or do you not know that unrighteous people will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Do not be misled. Those who are sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, men who submit to homosexual acts, men who practice homosexuality, 10 thieves, greedy people, drunkards, revilers, and extortioners will not inherit God’s Kingdom. 11 And yet that is what some of you were. But you have been washed clean; you have been sanctified; you have been declared righteous in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with the spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

[@irenekiilu954]

This one is a motivational speaker

[@kimmykimko]

But for real guys, we need to be praying for these people because there's a good chance that they are so totally spiritually blind that they have no clue that they themselves are deceived and are deceiving many.

[@tbyjb]

I like the fact that he doesn’t speak bad about people or scaring people with religion. He always says positive things. That’s y I watch him

[@sonsofgod7799]

Just be careful with wat u want to hear

[@jasonshouse1766]

I didn't hear him say christ and him crucified one time, thats the message of God

[@icared4338]

This is not a true religion of faith…Joel osteen just like any other MLM preacher for the money

[@lightbeforethetunnel]

Obsession with positive thinking, all the time, no matter what... is not positive itself. Because the negative thoughts don't go away. They get buried into your subconscious where you project them onto others without awareness.

[@kevincalderon5760]

A true christian knows, and understands the truth.

[@dyrreunshelvin]

I don't follow false prophets.. I'm not for the feel good talk a true prophet will speak the truth no matter how many people bash it.. u can tell Joel just brushed the question off to protect his image.. smh

[@Dixon_Cider]

Kingovertexas and how are you encouraging and helping people? all I see you doing is judging & criticizing a man you don't know and have never met. that says more about your shitty character than anything you can ever say or write. Joel is actually helping & encouraging folks that have lost hope in humanity because of shitty judgemental people like you.

[@dyrreunshelvin]

+BRUHSTRADAMUS yeah yeah yeah Mr profanity man

[@brandynlovett4054]

@@Dixon_Cider Wow you're doing him quite harshly don't you think.

[@Spaseebo]

HOMOSEXUALITY IS CLEARLY CONDEMNED IN NEW TESTAMENT Romans 1:26-27 I n the Epistle to the Romans 1:26-27 (English Majority Text Version, EMTV), Paul writes “For this reason [idolatry] God gave them up to passions of dishonor; for even their females exchanged the natural use for that which is contrary to nature, and likewise also the males, having left the natural use of the female, were inflamed by their lust for one another, males with males, committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the recompense which was fitting for their error." ~~~ 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Wycliffe Bible (1382): "Whether ye know not, that wicked men shall not wield the kingdom of God? Do not ye err; neither lechers, neither men that serve maumets [neither men serving to idols], neither adulterers, neither lechers against kind, neither they that do lechery with men" King James Version (1611): "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind" Amplified Version (1987): "Do you not know that the unrighteous and the wrongdoers will not inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived (misled): neither the impure and immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor those who participate in homosexuality" ~~~ 1 Timothy 1:9-10 New International Version (NIV): "9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers-and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine." #

[@delete6985]

Yawn ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@donnalynn3933]

Joe is an ear “tickler”!

[@God365nonstop]

Facts Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:9‭-‬11 KJV

[@icared4338]

By his soft accent

[@simypkl]

feeling guilty has nothing wrong with it, is another way you can describe "äware of your sin" and so repent. We are not normal people, we are all sinners and deceitful in heart and deserve to be burn in hell, unless we repent and believe in JESUS and continue to repent and believe on a daily basis as long as we are on earth. the greatest people to the Osteens are those who came up and will be coming up to them and to throw their hard earn money into building the Osteen prosperity and the Osteendom, and the Osteens fed them with gospel from hell.

[@jadejagaines3699]

I'm sorry but that lady's eyes were freaking me out

[@davidwash2878]

Super Cool if you are scared of her eyes then you really need to grow up and see the persons life, instead of there appearance.

[@God365nonstop]

If you was called to do anything that is preached the gospel as it is written and preached with fire and brimstone for the word tells us we will be persecuted we will be hated but just though it hated God first Joel Osteen

[@thealvarezshow3361]

I see a demon inside that woman

[@garren8551]

Just because you believe in God does not mean life will be easy (Hebrews 11:36-end, John 16:33) it means He will be there every step of the way to bring you home, but it won't be easy.

[@romantills9429]

his wife is very harsh looking.

[@bdsbckjdskl]

Roman Tills Heard she is mean as heck too.She threw a temper tantrum on a plane once over some minor detail.Look it up. They "talk a lot..but their "actions" "speak for themselves:)

[@ericrivers8883]

Dominatrix..

[@boobopya6143]

Monster!

[@dogsaretheworsttheyarenotm9647]

All these people in the comments are TRIGGERED. They are just angry because this guy is actually nice and decent and doesn't shove his religion down everyone else's throats and minds his own business.

[@Laurell_Silentshade]

She has the crazy eyes...

[@ryanwarren7600]

It also shows the true faith of Joel that he doesnt condemn. Joel is not here to condemn you. No preacher is. There is only 1 judge of our soul and that is God. So all u haters that say hes cherry picking, or not condemning. It is our job to love each other as Jesus loves us. It is not our job to say i will love you if... Joel has brought many more to Jesus by loving them for who they are, than all the haters in the world combined will ever bring to jesus by hating or condeming ppl for who they are. Cherry pick that!

[@t-bosszisky5458]

Bro the eye's never lie🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@fewblack1572]

This guy drives me nuts.. This is the first time am watching him but to see that he is a false prophet is clear.. He is making this too easy.. You don't wanna focus on something that affects daily life.. That affects your church members? He is simply escaping the question

[@Anointed7]

Weak as Kool-Aid with too much sugar. The truth offends!

[@Dixon_Cider]

Anointed7 and how are you encouraging and helping people? all I see you doing is judging & criticizing a man you don't know and have never met. that says more about your shitty character than anything you can ever say or write. Joel is actually helping & encouraging folks that have lost hope in humanity because of shitty judgemental people like you.

[@Anointed7]

Also when did the so called Christians start glossing over the truth. When did the church become a positive motivation seminar where people just want to feel good, and not look at their sins. Just let me feel good, lets not talk about sin. And you know dying and going to hell well you really dont believe in that any more. I DEclare! I just want to feel good tell me I am just a step away from being a millionaire, tell me I dont have to deal with injustice, racism, and oppression. Just let me feel good. I want a Disneyland Gospel, just put me on a feel good ride, that is all I want. Forget about truth, we are not electing a Pastor but a President. Let the Christians dismiss truth until they connecte to a false matrix that they will preach from their pulpits that, that Nazis Trump should be elected. It is so Sad and Dangerous that we are not looking for truth and righteousness anymore. Well I DEclare!

[@seare4806]

REPENT, REPENT IS LOVE NOT HATE.

[@nicolasrivera5310]

They could not sit further apart...get them a bigger sofa!

[@tuffgongrastafari6825]

I don’t like how he hesitates regarding this topic, his father was very clear in his beliefs and he says: quote: you did not born homosexual or lesbian. But Joel avoid the fact that this 2 states of mind aren’t right