This is something that has been lately been causing me much consternation. I can see why people would give a "one clap" to a statement like that...but cheering makes no sense. It's good that he is honest and maybe that's where the cheering came in?
I've been listening to a fair few preachers on the radio for the past year (radio is something I take a good bit of pleasure in) and there are things that break my heart that people cheer for and things that make me angry that people laugh at. It all gets confusing to be honest. Like how motivational preachers are so different from most preachers I've heard.
I'm not saying it isn't the Lord. I won't make that judgement just yet...except that sometimes some men/women have fallen into error. Pinpointing that error is error in itself I feel. Work out your own salvation. Pray for revelation. Leave it to the Lord unless he would have you speak directly out against it.
In Thess 5 for example, these people knew what sin was, they read scripture, the The Prophets, Moses, etc. and were directed to govern themselves and each other. They called each other out when necessary. Surely they didn't say, "You're doing wrong, I can't say what it is, but you are", see what I mean?
12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake.
And be at peace among yourselves.
14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all
men.
15See that none render evil for evil unto any
man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all
men.
16Rejoice evermore.
17Pray without ceasing.
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19Quench not the Spirit.
20Despise not prophesyings.
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
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