Inspiring Hope

One of the greatest concerns today is that of finances. Many worry about the direction of the economy and personal challenges to balance the budget of the home. There is one unique minister who addresses this situation on a regular basis. Mr. Joel Osteen regularly preaches on prosperity and how God wants believers to be successful. This helps people to get out of their economical slumps, while praising God and doing His will.

Osteen often uses the concept of blooming where planted as encouragement. He has admitted often that his view is not the same as more traditional teachings. He easily admits that it is not his gift to discuss God, Jesus Christ, sin, or what you need to do to go to Heaven. Instead of repenting one?s sins, he preaches about God desiring prosperity in health, relationships and family. According to Osteen's teachings, all that one has to do to reap the benefits is to have faith.

His emphasis is teaching people how to live their everyday life while utilizing the goodness of God. In every sermon, his core message is that God is a loving, forgiving God. Believers are rewarded with health, wealth and happiness. With faith in God, a person can ?live an overcoming life of victory.? He admits that he teaches simple things that build people up. Having the right thoughts and helping people learn how to forgive are two basic principles. Osteen proclaims that God believes in each person and wants to help them, but only can if they accept him.