Joel Osteen Quotes
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People respond when you tell them there is a great future in front of you, you can leave your past behind.
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I don't know what can be so dangerous about giving people hope. Causing people to have better relationships. I'm not leading them to some false God or something like that.
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My biggest hobby is hanging out with my family and kids.
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You know, there is always times where you feel discouraged and things coming against you, but I don't know if I ever wanted to throw in the towel.
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When people are around us, they should leave better off than they were previously. Rather than feeling discouraged or defeated, people should feel challenged and inspired after spending any time with you and me.
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It's flattering to people who stop you and say that you've helped them and all. But, again, you know, you've got to stay humble because as quick as you came up, you can come down.
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Why don't you start believing that no matter what you have or haven't done, that your best days are still out in front of you.
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Any of us can be happy and have a good attitude when everything is going our way. But I believe it's the real test of your character and of your faith to say, 'Things are not going our way, but I'm still being good to people; I'm still attending church; I still have a good attitude.'
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I think the word rich is all relative.
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I'm trying to make God more relevant in our society. And I think talking in everyday terms and making sure people can understand it - I think that's important.
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Keep a good attitude and do the right thing even when it's hard. When you do that you are passing the test. And God promises you your marked moments are on their way.
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I'm not a big believer in trying to jam stuff down somebody's throat: 'You're going to do it my way.' I'd rather show by example and live my life and have people say, 'You know what, I want to live like Joel has. He's got peace and joy, and he seems content.'
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I always try to put a seed of hope into people's hearts. I'm not there to teach them doctrine necessarily, but to let them know that God is a good God, and has a plan for their lives. Hopefully, that will restore their faith, or draw them into faith.
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We can be civil. We can still be friends, and be Democrats and Republicans, and have different views.
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I feel like my message is to let people know that God is a good God, that He's on their side, and no matter what happens, He has a great plan for them.
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If you give, you will be blessed.
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We were old sinners - but when we came to Christ we are not sinners anymore.
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Yes, the Bible should be taught in our schools because it is necessary to understand the Bible if we are to truly understand our own culture and how it came to be. The Bible has influenced every part of western culture from our art, music, and history, to our sense of fairness, charity, and business.
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I've never preached one sermon on money, on just finances. I want to stay away from it.
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I don't argue when people say that my message is simple, but I believe Jesus' message was simple. Jesus didn't go around condemning people.
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I'm healthy as can be - not an ache or a pain. A lot of my prayer is thanking the Lord that I am healthy. I pray for long life and good health.
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I don't go down the road of condemning.
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We live in a culture that relishes tearing others down. It's ultimately more fulfilling, though, to help people reach their goals. Instead of feeling jealous, remember: If God did it for them, He can do it for you.
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I've always been - you know, my personality is motivating and encouraging. And so I'm just being who God made me to be.