Joel Osteen Quotes on Heaven: 6 Memorable Statements From Evangelical Leader

Each week, Joel Osteen speaks to over 40,000 people live at his Lakewood Church in Houston, along with millions more on TV and online. Osteen speaks often about heaven and has many invaluable insights on how to get there.

Here are some of Osteen's memorable quotes on heaven:

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1. Osteen on the blessings of heaven and how we receive them in Christ. "When you become a follower of Christ not only do you receive eternal life but you are blessed with spiritual blessings. Scripture tells us that we are blessed with every blessing in heaven. What are the spiritual blessings of heaven? Peace, joy, favor, abundance, grace, and so much more."

2. "What are you looking at today? Are there challenges in your life to overcome? Don't just look at your problems day in and day out; lift up your eyes and look toward heaven. You will naturally move in the direction that your eyes are looking."

3. "My belief as a Christian is when we receive Christ as salvation, that that gives us a guarantee for heaven."

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4. "I believe God, Jesus, died that we not just go to Heaven but that we excel in this life. I never think you make money your goal ... God wants you to excel. Just keep Him in first place, and God will open up doors you never dreamed of."

5. "Remember, faith is Heaven's currency. So invest your faith by investing time in His Word."

6. "I'm going to let God be the judge of who goes to heaven and hell."

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