CNN Official Interview: Joel Osteen not sorry for being rich

[airapostle1]

I think Pier is an idiot



[SisterSarahBernadet]

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Every sexual encounter does not need to produce an offspring; we are not just animals but spiritual creatures who are created to connect physically with others in meaningful ways. Sex is not a sin, but God’s gift to all his living creation. We reject the literal interpretation of the Bible and embrace compassion and equality for men and women everywhere. Marriage Equality for Gay and Bisexual people is a positive step in the evolution of Humanity.

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[SisterSarahBernadet]

Not all Christians are Bigots. Many of us support Gay Rights and Marriage Equality. We know the Bible was written by men. The early part of the Bible was meant to instill inordinate fear among early Hebrew tribes. It was written during a period wherein the true Science of Human Sexuality was nonexistent. These early Hebrew writers were imaginative and attempting to form a new national identity among scattered Hebrew tribes with fear. Many Christians are dedicated to Equal Rights.

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[Willow216p]

You know secretly Joel Osteen just wants to punch this guy in the mouth! LOL

[babipassion25]

I'm not saying to give away everything... because obviously they need money to do what they do.... but to be overly rich when people are hungry... give it away... You should have enough money to live and do your duties. Give the rest away. It's what Jesus wants... he will bless you in the end.

[babipassion25]

The only problem I have with Joel is his wealth. The scriptures says that a man went to Jesus and said how can he enter the Kingdom of God and Jesus told him to follow the commandments, the man said he follows all of them (Like Joel)BUT Jesus then said to sell everything and give it to the poor. When the man went away unhappy because he was wealthy. Jesus said "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter to Kingdom of God. Joel is way to rich.

[mjccmc82]

could you be happy and poor then ? she unhesitatingly replies, "absolutely!" Really ? I guess one should define being poor. seeing a man on the street who hasn't had a shower in 3 months, who hasn't had a meal in 3 days, who has been raped and beaten repeatedly and stared at and frightened by 99% of the public , a man with no family or friends, who tries to sleep while freezing in the night, throwing up but has no money in order to seek medical attention..... ask him if he is happy ?

[sammykidane]

Homosexuality is a SIN

&

God Hates Sin

[SisterSarahBernadet]

@sammykidane Sin ia a man-made concept. Nothing more and nothing less.

[nayrod64]

@sammykidane so is murder, adultery and the last time I looked, the ten commandments didn't indicate,, thou shalt not be gay!!!!!! Who are we to throw the first stone...

[xtrademolition]

We are all looking for money everyone but we must remember what our Lord said

you can not follow God and the money is very clear!

[kevp951]

my 2 cents: if God wanted good people to experience "Riches" then Joseph & Mary would've had Jesus in their mansion, and that didn't happen. Ask yourself if you were God's chosen speaker if you'd feel right living in a million dollar mansion and a millionaire lifestyle while poor people in Africa need safe drinking water ??? not saying I'm right or better than anyone else, just my thoughts....

[rencis04]

it's ridiculous how you can judge him like that. Just because he and his family are rich doesn't mean they're fake. they help people in many ways, and the only way to help others is not only by giving money. money gives you luxury but doesn't make the person you are. it's sad how some people's mentality is so small that don't see how many blessings God has for us. God created us, and he knows our needs, and if you only believe and trust him you, you could have so much, more than what you need.

[jbeatles99]

WOW MILLIONS OF PEOPLE SUFFER AROUND THE WORLD AND JOEL TAKES OUR OFFERINGS JESUS WAS A MAN OF GOD AND HE DIDN'T HAVE A SINGLE GOLD COIN!!! LOOK INTO JOEL'S EYES DOESN'T THEY SEEM SUSPICIOUS?

[Jacobsdaballer]

they'ree bothh FAKE, no way youll be happy if all your funds was gone, its soo easy to say that when you have a lot money.

[ykserene]

He is amazing and uplifter in spirit!! God bless them with abundance for all of their loving work and dedication... They give so much love and inspiration to so many people and inspire people to be the best they can be. They deserve all the wealth and happiness. I am not even a christian. We are blessed to have people like them.

[rocanrolero85]

What ever happened to the teaching of Jesus about giving all your possesions to the poor and then following him Joel Osteen? We all interpret the Bible to our own interest.

[xn117]

what a scam artist

[MultiNatester]

I hate them both so fucking much. Pierce Morgan is a beast!

[MRJOKERZ]

Amazing pastor ! i don't care wht people thinks or say he is a AMAZING PASTOR!

[HardClay1]

It is utterly unconscionable telling a child he will “BURN IN HELL” if he doesn’t love a an Imaginary god and pay the Preacher Con-Man. A Preacher who cons others out of their money.

Emotionally abusing children with disturbing religious dogma is WRONG. Brainwashing children into believing such nonsense must be made a punishable offence. Seriously!

Stay out of our schools and away from our children, you religious psychopaths.

Being Gay is completely NATURAL.

[jebeja]

@HardClay1, First of all who ever said anything about telling a "child" they'd end up in hell (Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 33:11, PLEASE find that for me anywhere in the scriptures? Just because 'you' think He's an imaginary God DOES NOT make it so. 'You' make your own wrong choices don't blame God.

[numberourdays]

@HardClay1 Psychopaths? I call a man who wants to stick his penis inside another man psychopathic. Natural? Then try giving birth that way. Correct word is depraved. I would never trust a perverted homosexual around my kids. YOU KEEP YOUR FILTH OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS AND AWAY FROM OUR KIDS! I read the Homosexual Creed. You freaks are a bunch of intolerant fools that want to take our children away from us. REPENT OR BURN.  You were turned over because you knew the truth but chose a lie.

[Rylucero]

O spiritually dead ones, scripture speaks to you who have chosen to fall before your gods of carnality and idolatry, to you who stand before your altar of deceit, to you who pay homage to these fools who teach these doctrines of devils, for to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:6, But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition, Timothy 6:9

[Rylucero]

O spiritually dead ones, pay homage to these fools who teach these despicable doctrines because you have chosen to venerate them for they have become your idols, submit and adore them for you walk among the dead, Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked. Revelation 3:17

[Rylucero]

O spiritually dead ones, stand before your altar of materialism, for it is the lot of the natural man who is an enemy of God, who is not submissive, nor meek, nor humble, nor patient, nor full of love, nor willing to submit to the father but only to the lusts of the flesh and the wisdom of men. You who seek fleshy wisdom for you are carnal, rebellious, disobedient and haughty. You who are helpless and lost regarding the things of God because you have placed your faith in the wisdom of men.

[Rylucero]

O spiritually dead ones, fall quickly before the altar of prosperity and wretchedness, sit with much anticipation awaiting your riches, for the foolish man seeks after temporal things for he has no heart for God because he is spiritually dead. Quickly, defend these fools for you have no desire for godly wisdom nor to glorify Him, for you have only contempt for spiritual knowledge and wisdom. Fall quickly before this altar, you who loathe His children, detest His attributes and despise His word.

[Rylucero]

True prophets of God unlike Joel Osteen who have been called by God to speak for Him and to be His messenger are commanded by God to reveal to mankind His plan of salvation, His will, His character, and His truth. True Prophets speak of the consequences of denying the Savior that leads to eternal separation in Hell. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Romans 8:30 (KJV)

[Rylucero]

False Teacher and false prophet Joel Osteen writes, God wants to increase you financially, by giving you promotions, fresh ideas, and creativity. The Scripture says that God wants to pour out "His far and beyond favor." Many times, we pray almost as though we are inconveniencing God. We say, "God, would You please give me a bit bigger apartment? I don't want to bother you too much. “No, God wants to give you your own house. God has a big dream for your life. “

[Rylucero]

False teacher Joel Osteen writes, “The Bible clearly states, God has crowned us with glory and honor. The word honor could also be translated as "favor," and favor means "to assist, to provide with special advantages and to receive preferential treatment." In other words, God wants to make your life easier. He wants to assist you, to promote you, to give you advantages. He wants you to have preferential treatment.” This is a lie, for we receive good and evil from the hand of God. Job 2:10

[Rylucero]

Scripture speaks to the proud of heart and the haughty, “To fear the LORD is to hate evil, I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech Proverbs 8:13, Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling. Proverbs 16:18, Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. Proverbs 16:5, When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom Proverbs 11:2

[Rylucero]

Scripture speaks to those who are proud and yet fools, For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak, .Psalm 59:12, For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low. Isaiah 2:12 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 1 Corinthians 13:4

[MegaLucy1963]

I am not going to debate an issue that is crucial to our world today, ministers of the Gospel must preach the Cross at all cost.

That's about it!

[MegaLucy1963]

What about SIN?? Why do you not teach about SIN???

[k0smon]

@MegaLucy1963 ::: The reason he does not teach about sin is that he has chosen to address his sermons to Christians who have already taken care of the 'sin' question. Can't you advance beyond 'step-one' in the Christian religion?

[rentintin2000]

@k0smon Step one my dear friend is all about sin, it is understanding sin is in our inherent nature, that is why Jesus died for all of us! You see the world (with) your eyes not (through) them.

[k0smon]

@rentintin2000 :: It's all about sin? I thought it was all about redemption. You are stuck at step one. It is time for you to grow out of that. There is much more to spirituality than what you have experienced.

[hyney99]

The Word says jesus on the cross became our poverty so we could become rich. As well as he became our sickness, by his stripes we are healed. He became sin, so we are the righteousness of god in christ jesus. The biblical definition or prosperity is that all your needs are met and is able to give to every good work. He wants you blessed to be a blessing. HIs Word is above his Name. God loves you and has a great plan for your life. Jesus Came for you. Through Him, is only way to the Father.

[reyguel]

I agree with "icthus" . Satan IS the green-imitator and he does it really well. But God did say that He wanted us to live more abundantly too. There's nothing wrong with having a lot of money . It is the LOVE of money that's the root of all evil. If his riches are from the doing of Satan, it will come out somehow. If it's from God, then it too will show up. We need not judge anyone and their money. God WILL bring ALL things to light. I guarantee it!

[limonbadgerfan]

23 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God

[limonbadgerfan]

22 And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.

[limonbadgerfan]

19 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. 20 And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.

[limonbadgerfan]

17 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 18 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

[Rebekah7713]

If there is anyone for people to attack and judge it boogles my mind that these two would be hated!! that's a hater

[AyeSkyeTech]

Money can be prosperous but only when handled responsibly. You can either treat it as a valuable resource or treat it like alcohol. You can use it as a token to put gas in your car, pay for the sustainable models that matter to you fill in all the blanks of things that you need, ball's completely in your court, but On the other hand, you can also treat it like alochol And that maltreatment of currency is the culprit for the bad reputation that Money seems to have.

[AyeSkyeTech]

@AyeSkyeTech (cont.d) It's not really Money's fault, in a way we can place the BLAME on it, but our TREATMENT of money and the way we handle our currency.

To each his own.

[AyeSkyeTech]

Money is IN everything! Its easy to say that you wouldn't mind being poor if you're loaded, when you take for granted the very running water that cascades into your palms. Some people out there probably have to use bowls and live off of it.

All these half-truths make me question the SYSTEM of religion. Sure it can be a rather mollifying and SOOTHing yoga-like experience, but does it really get down to the ROOT ISSUE?! The ones we're trying to avoid. Truly.

[AyeSkyeTech]

To an extent, money IS prosperity.

"Money doesn't buy health"

bs. If you cannot afford a surgical procedure, guess what? You're screwed! Unless you have money.

[realfunnybunny]

could someone please tell piers morgan to stfu n let his guest speak

[TheRemedy2012]

Do not be decieved its the illuminati

[AyeSkyeTech]

@TheRemedy2012 lol, so many Theories!

[johnplatt1]

from the lyrics of mike murr, look at the man hiding behind the collar, his only god is the all mighty dollar, he ain't no profit, he ain't no healer, he's just a two bit g.d. money stealer

[iwanttobeajesusfreak]

Everone listen...shhh... coming up next it's John Hagee then Benny Hinn. ROFL!!!

[MoralDecay]

Piers Morgan loves penis

[iwanttobeajesusfreak]

Joel Osteen, I have a word for you. Get off of television right now and get on your knees in your closet and REPENT for your wickedness and evil ways and pray and seek the Lord what you should do for God. Right now, your heart is so evil and so stubborn just like filthy rags. Please get off of television and if you are that hungry for money, get a full time job just like everyone else does in this country. You, sir, are a false teacher.

[Ch33s3r]

@iwanttobeajesusfreak And you are a pharisee

[iwanttobeajesusfreak]

@Ch33s3r

How am I a pharisee??? Joel Osteen is a false teacher. Apparently you are so blinded and you are deceived by him.

[AyeSkyeTech]

@iwanttobeajesusfreak lol, "I never dwell on it, I never EVEN dwell on it."  Oh wow, you're SO hohlee!

[k0smon]

@iwanttobeajesusfreak ::: Oh my God, you sound like the reincarnation of Jesus Himself. How else would you know these things? Just heap some more hell, fire, and brimstone on him, and we will be even more impressed with your Godliness.

[johnplatt1]

i bet they have a liquor cabinet in their house with the finest wines and spirits

[rentintin2000]

Joel Osteen is nothing more than a glorified motivational speaker.He is NOT a Christian. Sure he's very likable and good looking and draws people in through this. He is a flase teacher and it is sad people are tricked by him.

[k0smon]

@rentintin2000 ::: You are a "flase" teacher too, and are trying to slam one of the best ministers in the US. You are God who has looked on his heart and can say for sure he is not a Christian? You are a false judge.

[rentintin2000]

@k0smon I understand why you feel this way about Joel, i use to think he was genuine to!

If we are talking about what a true Christian is, he does not fit the bill, you would know this if you knew your scriptures. It is heartbreaking when you discover that what you believed was true is false. He teaches false doctrine,he is self serving and a coward. I believe he is part of the hidden lucifarian agenda to destroy true Christians! It is very complacated. Please study up! Peace

[k0smon]

@rentintin2000 If it is that complicated, I don't think you understand it. It is not complicated at all. He teaches Christian living, he is not an evangelist. I do not idolize the bible as you seem to do. What is a 'true' Christian? He is one who agrees with what you think a true Christian should be. It is that simple. Everyone likes to think he possesses the 'real truth'.

[iwanttobeajesusfreak]

Joel Osteen is a false teacher. He is too greedy. He is ashamed of telling millions of people about Jesus. He is ashamed of the fact that homosexuality is an abomination unto the Lord. God please heal america.

[rentintin2000]

@iwanttobeajesusfreak Well said! Amen

[k0smon]

@iwanttobeajesusfreak ::: Joel is a true teacher. He is not greedy at all, he has quite sufficient. He is not ashamed of Jesus as he gives an invitation after every sermon. 3 strikes and you are out.

[chinojosue]

no clue what he is saying....of course he doesn't read the bible

[k0smon]

@chinojosue :: If you would listen to him a while, instead of jumping to judgement, you would get a clue.

[chinojosue]

@k0smon i have listen to him many times and i will keep listen to him,..to see de diferrence between good and evil

[chinojosue]

@k0smon jaja

[chinojosue]

no clue what he is saying....of course he doesnt read the bible

[joyfulCaroline]

I don't believe for one minute that he doesn't dwell on his wealth and how much money he has. His wife definitely seems to love money.

[k0smon]

@joyfulCaroline ::: Did you just dream this up? He dwells on teaching Christian living, not on wealth.

[roseofsharon143]

ALL NEGATIVE PEOPLE OUT HERE SAYING NEGATIVE WORDS TO THIS PEOPLE!!! YOU ARE MORE EVIL BY JUDGING THIS MIGHTY COUPLE OF GOD! SHAME ON YOU! THEY ARE JUST WALKING BY FAITH. STOP ENVYING THEM, YOU MIGHT GO TO HELL. WATCH OUT!

[godzlady81]

@roseofsharon143 it's clear that you, like Mr. Osteen are not reading your bible! The bible clearly says that those who will be rich will fall into temptation and foolish and hurful lusts! -1Timothy6:9 When you live like these people live they can be easily controlled by those who are really evil in order to maintain their lifestyle!!! this man won't even stand up to the questions about homosexuality!!! that's why they keep interviewing him!! no one's talking about Jesus here!

[rentintin2000]

@godzlady81 Amen!

[rentintin2000]

@roseofsharon143 Bless your heart rose, you are one of the millions of people being decieved by this man. Study and read your Bible, I mean a serious and deep study and you will plainly see he is not a man for God, he is part of the hidden Luciferian Agenda to pull people (away) from the True God. I will pray your eyes are opened. And, if you happen to be a Disinformation Agent, well God Bless you anyway. Peace from Boise Idaho

[k0smon]

@rentintin2000 ::: Yes study and read your bible as Bart Ehrman did, until you come to the realization that this book is not the word of God, only the word of man. Joel is probably the biggest attractor God has in the pulpit today. Are you a 'skin-head' from the north part of Idaho?

[afchick2448]

He talks a good talk and for those of you that are Christians pray that you are not trapped into thinking he is all that. True Christians will pray that they will be protected against these people and Satans work. You have to be strong in your faith otherwise you will be caught into the web of lies.

[k0smon]

@afchick2448 ::: What branch of Christianity's rock did you crawl out of? You don't like his Christian teaching? You must be satanic yourself to call his message lies.

[TJae1]

what if she had 2 live in a closet ~ completed rejected ~ bcoz her family & friends ~ suddenly deemd her rejection- worthy ? yes ?

[raiders747]

crackers always plotting

[58fenix]

@raiders747 Racist always plotting

[RichardE8ST]

As long as fools keep giving their money to these so called messengers of god con artist they'll keep taking it.

[rbs651]

@RichardE8ST

Hi you filthy beggar! Did you find a job yet? Hurry up and MAN-UP and pay your own way in life you loser! Filthy bum get out of my wallet!

[TJae1]

@RichardE8ST ~ intersting pnt ~ western culture ~ gotta luv it ~

[knicoal]

Sometimes I really do wish there was a hell... so that all these fucking hypocrite Christians COULD BURN IN IT.

[rentintin2000]

@knicoal I feel the same way but remember this, just because some women kill their children, that doesn't make All mothers bad! True Christians do exist! Peace

[AyeSkyeTech]

@rentintin2000 What if I said, "NO peace!"

I'm just kidding.

No not really.

[knicoal]

@rentintin2000 True dat. But I was actually only referring to the bad (hypocritical) ones. Also does not help that the bad ones get soooooooooooo much press. :P

[k0smon]

@slowep6 He is a fake what? Human? Man? Preacher? How do we know that you are not the fake here?

[slowep6]

@k0smon

A fake Preacher of the real gospel.

[zabbok]

when is Piers going to point out that Osteen is blessed w/ a nice blonde bimbo for a wife? lol

He should also ask about their sex life.

[icthus2010]

Just becasue he is rich by no means indicates that his riches are from God....Satan is the grean- imitator...and Christians are just as fooled by Satan as non christians.

[IHateStaleCrackers]

@icthus2010 Well said.

[iamspid3rman]

@icthus2010 Yeah but the difference is when God shows us what his will is, that Christians will listen and non Christians... won't lol

[k0smon]

@icthus2010 ::: And you could be Satanically driven to say what you are saying, After all, can't Satan imitate Christians too. You give Satan way more power than he has, should he even have any.

[k0smon]

@icthus2010 :::: His 'riches' are from book sales. There you go imitating Satan again. Have you not been able to shake off the shackles that Satan has put on your mind? Stop letting Satan fool you.

[jasonesapp]

@icthus2010 you really need some help.

[ElixirPolyweb]

Has anyone going to this "Church" got their money's worth yet??? Too funny! These clowns don't deserve an audience.

There's no room for these snake oil salesmen in modern society!

[CityLoch]

So easy to be rich and say youd be happy poor

[rentintin2000]

@CityLoch Amen!

[chingon711]

please tell us HOW god did it for you.