I recently came across an article that sarcastically praised Joel Osteen for his modern gospel message. The author pointed out many scriptures that differed from Osteen’s preaching. He sarcastically stated that if there were differences, it is the apostles that must be wrong, for their message is not applicable to the times. For that reason, we need to rebuke the apostles, and pray for Joel Osteen to have the needed courage to continue his ministry. I thought this was an interesting way to drive home an important point. It is not the apostles that are wrong, but men like Joel Osteen.

Why then do so many follow false teachers like Osteen? They assume the truth changes with times, and cultures. However, we see in scripture that truth is unchangeable.

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6) “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. DO NOT be carried about with various and strange doctrines.” (Hebrews 13:8-9)

“As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.” (Galatians 1:9)

“The grass withers, the flower fades, because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” (Isaiah 40:7-8)

Therefore, the apostle Paul, by inspiration, gives us instruction – “do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2). Are you conforming to the world’s standards? Or are you transforming yourself by God’s standard?

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