Posted Mar 31, 2008, 3:54 AM
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Originally Posted by oldmanshirt
When it comes to "mega-churches", it generally seems that in addition to the size of the congregation, "mega" is also an apt descriptor for the ego of the pastor. Last Sunday I happened upon a broadcast of a Joel Olsteen sermon on TV (those of you from TX probably know he preaches out of Houston), and while he was preaching/giving his motivational speech, the screen was littered with advertisements for his book. Last time I checked, churches were charged with the business of teaching the Bible, and not promoting one man's book as a substitute.
This cross, while aesthetically pleasing, runs counter to teachings found all over the New Testament regarding humility and showing God in one's self, and not in earthly displays or symbols (1 Pet. 5:5,6; Acts 17:24,25,29).
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I go to Lakewood, and I don't see anything wrong with them advertising his book on TV telecasts. They also give out the address to Lakewood and dates where Pastor Joel will be speaking over the next several weeks.
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