tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17279588.post414366100834370215..comments2023-10-27T08:44:56.668-05:00Comments on Oversight of Souls: Burk on OsteenRay Van Nestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05871695572227993190noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17279588.post-75692772404891238232007-10-19T22:43:00.000-05:002007-10-19T22:43:00.000-05:00Ray,What may be most interesting, or distressing, ...Ray,<BR/><BR/>What may be most interesting, or distressing, about Denny's post is the number of comments defending Osteen's ministry. The thing that bothered me the most was not that his defenders were quick to agree with him. Rather, they just seemed to find it unseemly that a Christian would "call out" another Christian for doctrinal error. It seems that the attitude was, "Well, Joel Osteen is not my cup of tea and, yeah, it seems he preaches a prosperity gospel, but who are we to judge."<BR/><BR/>Much of American evangelicalism seems to have no stomach for confronting false teachers. As long as the fella seems nice and is well intentioned then let's not be too critical.<BR/><BR/>All of this is in stark contrast to the apostle Paul who, in Philippian 1 indicates that he would prefer a scoundrel who preaches the gospel right than a nice guy who doesn't.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work. I enjoy your stuff!Todd Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614293087144493430noreply@blogger.com