Delta State Governor Ossai Ovie Success has slammed the cleric and coach, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, over his arm tattoo.
Kemi Filani reported a day ago that the lead pastor of David Christian Centre (DCC) had sparked a debate on social media after revealing a new tattoo on his arm with the inscription, ‘John 3:16.
Defending himself, Kingsley noted how people were judging him for the tattoo, while they didn’t notice that the gospel was preached to millions in 24 hours by almost all blogs.
Slamming him in his comment section, Ossai Success made it clear there is no justification for that tattoo, no matter how he tries to twist it. He expressed how disappointed he is with him.
“There is no justification for that tattoo, no matter how you try to twist it. I am disappointed”.
Not done, he took to his Instagram page to further slam the clergyman, describing his action as irresponsible. He noted that he is a role model for many, especially young people in the congregation, and that he can influence them with his actions to do the same.
“Pastor Kingsley has sinned with his tattoo, and I am disappointed
The Tattoo Is Misleading To Christians Community
A pastor having a tattoo is an act of irresponsibility.
I’m still trying to process the fact that Pastor Kingsley of DCC has gotten a tattoo! I just saw a video of him showcasing his new ink, and I’m honestly shocked.
As a pastor, he’s a role model to many, especially young people in the congregation.
If he can have a tattoo, they’ll likely think it’s okay for them to get one too.
I know some people might say, “Leviticus 19:28 is Old Testament, so it doesn’t apply to us today.”
But wait, don’t we claim Abraham’s covenant and say we’re children of Abraham through Christ Jesus?
If so, shouldn’t we obey God’s commands, including those in the Old Testament? I think it’s a bit inconsistent to pick and choose which parts of scripture to follow.
And then there’s 1 Corinthians 10:23, which says, “You say, ‘I am allowed to do anything’—but not everything is good for you.” Is getting a tattoo really beneficial for a pastor? Does it align with biblical values?
If he had the tattoo before becoming a pastor, that would have been a different case.