Relationship coach Solomon Buchi has expressed strong disagreement with Jimmy Odukoya, senior pastor of Fountain of Life Church, over his recent statement that outward appearance doesn’t matter.
Odukoya had urged his congregation to refrain from judging others based on their physical appearance, citing Instagram influencer Richie the Barber as an example.
Richie, despite having multiple tattoos, preaches about Jesus, Odukoya noted.
However, Solomon Buchi via his verified X handle, denounced Odukoya’s statement as “bad and sad,” sparking a heated debate on social media.
Netizens have also shared their own opinion as regarding the preaching.
Here are some of the reactions:
@isleofskincare “If Richie the Barber had those transformations before he met Christ, I’d understand. Now as much as he preaches Jesus, the evidence of Christ Jesus in us, in our heart is lives changed and it will show in our conducts and behaviors even in our outward appearance.
@Paul_bem reacted: “I was in a public bus many years ago as an undergrad. A lady with a cropped top stood up to “share the word,” and an elderly man in the bus shut her down. That which Jesus does she want to preach? A Jesus who would not teach her how to dress decently is not worth listening to.”
@mberambo17 wrote: “The transformation must show outside for only then will people know you have been with JESUS. You can come to Jesus as you are but you cannot stay in Him or with Him as you are, you must be transformed and it will show outside.”
@GImokhuede commented: “It’s disgusting to watch, when you see a person who did not pass through the process of discipleship it’s easy to know.”
@Iamrich1256 stated: “We can wear pant and bra and preach Jesus on the street, no problem. At the end, God will separate goats and sheep. This is bad, and sad.”
@DaveOnchar84302 noted: “Matthew 7:21. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”