With a congregation of 22 million viewers, Oprah Winfrey has become one of the most influential spiritual leaders in America.

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Overview

Christianity Today editorial resident LaTonya Taylor writes that for those in attendance at the Yankee Stadium memorial service for victims of the terrorist attacks, Oprah's spiritual comments offered comfort and hope. Her sincerity rang true, her affirmation felt good. In her search to find the deeper meaning in life, Oprah seeks insight from a variety of spiritual sources, offering her viewers what seems good to her from each. But her role as one of the most influential spiritual leaders in America concerns many whose first loyalty is to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Table of Contents

LEADER'S GUIDE

    • Identify the Current Issue

    • Discover the Eternal Principles

—Teaching point one: The fear of the Lord is the source of true wisdom.

—Teaching point two: Knowledge of the Lord brings discernment and understanding.

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