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04/12/21 • 30 min
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Joel Osteen Podcast - Bless Your Enemies | Joel Osteen
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In this episode, titled "Bless Your Enemies," Joel Osteen and Victoria express their gratitude to listeners and encourage them to share the podcast with others. The focus is on blessing enemies and showing kindness to those who have wronged you. Joel shares personal stories, including one about a positive outcome from choosing to bless an enemy. The biblical example of Joseph is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of trusting God's plan and allowing Him to handle those who have hurt you. It is better to let God fight your battles and be your vindicator. Another example from the Bible is David showing kindness to Saul, despite Saul's attempts to kill him. Blessing your enemies demonstrates strength of character and allows God to work in your life. The episode also touches on a powerful story of forgiveness, where a father took in the person who had murdered his son. Joel concludes by emphasizing the need to let go of bitterness and resentment, and to allow God to make things right. This episode offers valuable insights into the power of forgiveness and demonstrates the transformative effect it can have on one's life.
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Bless Your Enemies | Joel Osteen Top Questions Answered
Why is it important to bless those who have done us wrong?
Blessing those who have done us wrong is important because it shows character and demonstrates readiness for promotion in the eyes of God.
Can you give examples of people from the Bible who forgave their enemies?
Yes, Joseph forgave his brothers who had betrayed him, and David showed kindness to King Saul despite Saul's attempts to harm him.
How can we overcome evil with good?
We can overcome evil with good by choosing to show mercy and forgiveness to others, rather than seeking revenge.
Tell me a story about someone showing mercy to an enemy.
One story shared is about a father who took in the young Communist leader who killed his son, demonstrating mercy and forgiveness.
How does blessing our enemies lead to fulfillment of our own destinies?
Blessing our enemies can lead to fulfillment of our own destinies because it aligns us with God's principles and opens doors for His blessings.
What is the significance of Philemon forgiving his runaway slave, Anissimus?
The significance of Philemon forgiving his runaway slave, Anissimus, is an example of showing mercy and forgiveness to someone who has wronged us.
Is blessing your enemies the same as excusing their actions?
No, blessing your enemies doesn't mean excusing their actions, but rather it is about freeing yourself to rise to a higher level.
Can you share a personal story about blessing someone who mistreated you?
The speaker shares a personal story about being mistreated by an organization and choosing to bless them instead of seeking revenge.
How does showing love and kindness to those who have harmed you make an impact?
Showing love and kindness to those who have harmed you can make an impact by fostering healing and reconciliation. This is illustrated through a story about a surgeon operating on enemy soldiers in a war zone.
What did the speaker urge listeners to do in regards to those who caused them pain?
The speaker urged listeners to be like Joseph and be good to those who have caused them pain, leaving judgment to God.
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