Thanx for posting this, Shain!

Let Us Reason Ministries is an excellent site chock-fulla info about various lesser-known cults & quiet, sneaky doctrines that have "crept in unawares" as the devil has planned. Now, while I don't agree with every article, doctrine, or interp of Scripture they publish, they're generally pretty accurate.

Yes, Osteen is parta the heretical "word/faith/prosperity" movement.

We must remember that the devil NEVER RESTS. He deceives 24/7, in countless ways, from employing brute force to quietly lying. His MOST-DANGEROUS deceptions & trix are to be found in the PSEUDO/QUASI-CHRISTIAN CULTS which "have a form of godliness while denying the power thereof". These cults, including the Roamin' Calf-Licks, have taken in over 1/6 of the world's population, more than ANY other religious movement, and, as we know, members of these cults are almost-impossible to win over to CHRIST, as they think they're already saved, despite their having NO SCRIPTURAL BASIS for their way of salvation!

That's why it's SO IMPORTANT that we FIGHT these false religions, beliefs, & doctrines with every tool GOD supplies us with, and to *PRAY* for the HOLY SPIRIT'S guidance in preaching to these cult members. It takes HIS power to open their eyes, as they are under the influence of a far-greater power than our own-that of SATAN. ONLY GOD can overcome him, & we're foolish to try it on our own!

Our BEST tool is a thorough knowledge of GOD'S WORD, which is both the armor of God and the sword He provides for us. (And, sorry, but the KJVO myth is just another tool of Satan's with which he seexta undermine the spread & understanding of Scripture.) If we read-n-heed the Scriptures at face value, we will be "2 Timothy 2:15 workmen". There is NO OTHER SOURCE at the present of the KNOWLEDGE OF GOD but His word, which should be our final written authority. When we hear a preacher or see a church which is not fully in line with God's word, we should speak out at once, pointing out just WHY the person/church is outta line.

While our work will be mostly unsuccessful, if it brings just one person to CHRIST, it will have been worth it. meanwhile, let us not forget that all these pseudo/quasi-"Christian" cults are Ferraris & their teachings are hi-octane fuel on the AUTOBAHN TO HELL!

"robycop3 - The avowed enemy of ALL man-made doctrines of worship!"