Q&A: Mark 9:42 "little ones" = any Christian of any status, not just children or Jews. Joel Osteen: Mike hasn't studied him enough to categorize fully, but what he's heard is "sub-Christian, sub-biblical" teaching. Being "for us" doesn't mean everything someone does is approved — there's still room for church discipline and correction.

The "little ones who believe" aren't literally children — it's any believer regardless of perceived importance. On Joel Osteen: Mike is cautious, hasn't done full research, but notes what he's heard is below biblical standard. Being in the "for us" camp doesn't immunize someone from correction or mean they should be followed as a teacher.