Quotes By Joel Osteen

You may never get to that perfect world that you're waiting for where everything's going to be perfect and you got that much money and your house paid off.

I believe the scripture says that being gay is a sin.

When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance.

I believe God gives you the grace to do what you need to do.

If Jesus were here today, he wouldn't be riding around on a donkey. He'd be taking a plane, he'd be using the media.

I don't dislike anybody.

I don't like to beat people down. They need to be lifted up.

I made a decision when my father passed away that I was going to be who God made me to be and not try to preach like my father.

Keep a good attitude and do the right thing even when it's hard. When you do that you are passing the test. And God promises you your marked moments are on their way.

On Sundays when I speak, I hopefully give somebody something that they can use the next day at work or at home.

I think Bible principles are principles for life.

I've never preached one sermon on money, on just finances. I want to stay away from it.

Sometimes, I think if you get away from what you're called to do, it's more of a distraction.

A good thing to remember is somebody's got it a lot worse than we do.

If we say it long enough eventually we're going to reap a harvest. We're going to get exactly what we're saying.

I'm going to let God be the judge of who goes to heaven and hell.

Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you're going to live your life.

Life's a fight. It's a good fight of faith.

I'm not looking to exclude people, I'm looking to include them.

If you want to rear financial blessings, you have to sow financially.

I try to speak in everyday language. I feel like God has gifted me to take Bible principles and make them practical.

I didn't try to copy my dad or fit into the pressure or the mold that everybody tried to make me fit into.

Let go of yesterday.

You can change your world by changing your words... Remember, death and life are in the power of the tongue.

It's amazing how people will give when you don't ask. Many of them send money because they believe in the message.

The Hindus are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

Faith activates God - Fear activates the Enemy.

I've always been - you know, my personality is motivating and encouraging. And so I'm just being who God made me to be.

You know, there is always times where you feel discouraged and things coming against you, but I don't know if I ever wanted to throw in the towel.

God's desire is that we excel.