Popular actor Jimmy Odukoya, the senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church, has continued to trend online over his recent statement that physical appearance doesnโt matter when it comes to being used by God.
Odukoya’s comment stirred reactions from many, including Christian writer Solomon Buchi, who criticised the cleric.
Recall that Odukoya had urged his congregation to refrain from judging others based on their outward appearance, citing Instagram influencer and pastor, Richie the Barber, as an example.
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In his sermon, Odukoya stated that Richie, despite having multiple tattoos and dressing like a clown, preaches about Jesus.
How Richie The Barber came about his look
According to Daily Mail, as Richie The Barber’s career flourished, he ‘hid’ his love of clowns for ‘many years,’ but eventually, he decided to embrace it and become one ‘forever.’
He got his first face tattoo when he was 23 – and it was soon after that he started transforming himself into a circus character.
Below is a video of Pastor Richie The Barber:
Jimmy Odukoya addresses critics
The clergy shared another clip from his sermon, in which he discussed John the Baptist’s appearance and how he became the forerunner of Jesus Christ.
Odukoya stated that many would have found it difficult to accept John The Baptist today because the Bible describes him as a wild man.
In a caption of the video, Jimmy Odukoya wrote:
“Our problem is that we know too much.”
Reactions as Jimmy Odukoya replies critics
OSG compiled some of the comments that trailed Jimmy Odukoya’s new video and caption as some netizens defended him.
@myfitishforties:
“The Son Of God Himself was called a demon and accused of being possessed and working with the devil. And He was quite different to John the Baptist in appearance. Yet they found something to vex them.”
@morenikeadams:
“The mouthpiece of God must have clean rows, must walk circumspectly and must carry big bible.” God, help us to see beyond the physical at all times.”
@mona_blcvk:
“I need to watch this sermon ASAP.”
@ruthgab56:
“This Message speaks a lot about us. God is indeed Merciful towards us.”
@sweetglam155:
“We know too much but know nothing. We work by sight and are easily deceived by “packaging.”
@solaoyegbade:
“This struck a chord, deeply and profoundly!.. I’m still meditating on a lot of revs in this message! God help me.”
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