Pastor and author Joel Osteen discusses the power of kindness over gossip, the importance of compassion, and staying focused on your destiny. He emphasizes the message of hope and love, urging listeners to embrace their dreams and make a positive impact in the world.
Focus on positivity and refrain from gossip to bless others with your words.
Defend and cover your family, showing loyalty, honor, and grace in times of adversity.
Deep dives
Avoid Gossip and Negativity
In a world filled with gossip and negativity, it is essential to live by a higher standard. Refrain from spreading rumors, talking behind others' backs, or engaging in idle chatter. Proverbs 10 warns against slander, emphasizing the importance of being sensible and guarding your words. By focusing on positivity and refraining from participating in gossip, you can elevate yourself above negativity and bless others with your words.
Defend and Cover Your Family
One crucial lesson is to defend and cover your family, standing by them in times of adversity. Avoid criticizing your family members or sharing negative aspects of their lives with others. Show loyalty and honor by protecting their reputation and demonstrating grace and mercy. Remember the importance of being a source of support and encouragement for your family.
Avoid Judgment and Be Compassionate
Avoid being judgmental and critical towards others based on partial information or appearances. Instead, practice compassion and understanding, realizing that everyone has their own struggles and challenges. Choose to be a source of mercy and grace, refraining from spreading rumors or engaging in fault-finding. By focusing on empathy and extending grace, you can create a more positive and uplifting environment for yourself and those around you.
Use your words to bless people, not to curse them. The mercy you show others is the mercy that’s going to be shown to you. Be trustworthy, be honorable, and quiet the gossip.
Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love. To give visit JoelOsteen.com/GiveHope.
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