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The quote says people are given free will, but they are responsible for how they use it. It suggests that evil actions come from the choices people make, not from a lack of choice. The second part adds a moral judgment about those choices.
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Originally said in English.
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About Joel Osteen
American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author
Joel Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author based in Houston, Texas. He is known for his weekly televised services and for several best-selling books. Osteen is closely associated with prosperity theology and the Word of Faith movement. His public message has made him a familiar figure in American religious broadcasting and popular Christian publishing.
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