

Defining Moments | Joel Osteen
Jul 16, 2025
Life is full of defining moments that test our character and choices. The discussion highlights the importance of making wise decisions and staying disciplined during tough times. Listeners are encouraged to recognize their inherent worth and embrace their role in the world. Biblical stories illustrate the contrast between integrity and compromise, and personal anecdotes reveal how to respond positively to adversity. With God’s help, everyone can overcome temptation and claim their destined greatness.
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Embrace Discipline Over Feelings
- In defining moments, dig your heels in and choose discipline over feelings.
- Avoid compromise despite temporary pleasure; pain of regret lasts longer.
Joseph Runs From Temptation
- Joseph chose to run away when Potiphar's wife attempted to seduce him.
- His decisive action in that defining moment ultimately led him to a position of great authority.
Run From Temptation
- Run from temptation immediately and decisively; don't entertain it.
- Leaving compromising situations quickly helps protect your destiny and character.