by Jennifer Corrow

Created on: October 21, 2009   Last Updated: October 24, 2009

Unfortunately, you have to realize that Mr. Osteen is in the "business" of making people feel good. I find it hard to believe that he is pushing gospel first. I'm not trying to cast any stones here, I'm looking at the obvious. It is plain to see that Mr. Osteen enjoys the spotlight and who wouldn't? Its nice to be recognized for something, anything....most of us would like that for ourselves, right? Does anybody remember what happened to the TV evangelists who went before him? Jimmy Swaggert, Jim Baker, Jerry Falwell are a few that I can think of right off the bat. These men were placed on a very high pedestal and had many temptations thrown at them because of their popularity. And wouldn't you know, one by one they all fell from that high position because of their failure to place God first instead of themselves. No man is persecuted more than a man of God. Once you have proved that you are just as hypocritical as any other man, you're done, no one will ever believe a word that comes out of your mouth again....no matter how much you repent and plead for forgiveness. That's how I see it. That's why I think Mr. Osteen needs to do some personal reflection on his walk and talk. Maybe stop writing touchy feely books and doing helpful hints promotions on talk shows. Maybe just maybe be the one who actually is known for getting down on his knees and asking God for mercy and grace. WE don't need another religious figure to fail us.

I tend to view any religious figure who has popular public notoriety with skepticism. You see, my dad was a minister....a preacher and real pastor. I remember many days and nights that I would see him cry and pray and ask God for guidance in his own life as he tries to help the congregation with their own personal conflicts. This is what people need. They are desperately looking for men of God to truly guide them not "fluff" them up with fancy words. Someone who can point them to God. Someone who will pray for them whole heartedly. Someone who will come to your house when you're sick or if a family member passes away. Someone who gives you his last dollar because he knows you can't buy groceries for your family this week. And the list goes on. That is what a real man of God should do. A real minster would not only grip your soul from the pulpit with divine words from God but also be there for you week to week, day in, day out. No frills, no book signings, no "heart to hearts" on a couch with a TV audience....jut a true man with a true belief in God who will truly be there for his church family.

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