I know what you're thinking. why shouldn't I hate on someone who takes people's money and doesn't give back to the community? why should I give someone the benefit of the doubt when he doesn't give back to the city that gives him so much? I'll explain, and hopefully, I can somewhat sway your thoughts on his actions (or lack thereof).
1. Your anger is justified.
Let us cast aside any doubt that anger is NOT justified because it is. Joel's inability to even show the slightest bit of human compassion to a congregation of that size is impossible to comprehend, especially since he preaches "Christianity", and is essentially the richest "Man of God" in the country. In all reality, with a building that used to house the Houston Rockets not being used as a shelter when Gallary Furniture is spending roundabout $30000 a day housing people is extremely unimaginable. You are justified in your displeasure and disgust
2. This isn't about Osteen, this is about YOU.
Truth be told, what Joel didn't do this weekend is atrocious. What is even more of an atrocity, is that in his interview he stated that he didn't open Lakewood because the city didn't ask him to. Is this the most disgusting thing I've ever heard from a man who preaches the gospel every Sunday? Yes. But what if I asked, why are YOU so concerned about it? What are YOU doing? Are you volunteering? Are you donating old clothes and shoes? If you are not because no one asked you to, are you not using Osteen's argument in a similar fashion?
3. Joel is NOT a real Pastor
Contrary to popular belief, Joel Osteen does NOT have a divinity degree. He inherited Lakewood from his father who encouraged him to preach for years but declined until 1999. Osteen is a motivational speaker who happens to base his "sermons" on "the Word of God." Moreover Lakewood is a business first and a church second. Joel is NOT a real Pastor, so why treat him like one?
4. “Judge not, that you be not judged." Matthew 7:1-3 NJKV
We should refrain from judging those who we don't know. It doesn't matter how in the spotlight anyone is. First and foremost we should be concerned with personal things. Attacking another is never good for the soul.