In my final sermon on Romans, we talked about those who would lead us away from being established in the gospel by smooth talk and flattery. We all tend to be suspicious of the cults and radical groups that have clearly distorted the gospel, yet we may not be quite as discerning with spiritual leaders and pastors closer to home.
For example, many people trust Oprah more than their pastor. Her gospel of self-fulfillment is the religion for many Americans. See this USA Today article for more on her "ministry."
Popular t.v. preacher Joel Osteen has rightly come under criticism for failing to articulate the gospel (as Paul presented it in Romans) clearly. Click here for a review of one aspect of his book. And click here for a bit of satire on Osteen's philosophy of Christianity.
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