During a recent worship session with his congregation, Pastor David Ibiyeomie asserted that Jesus did not favor poor people.
The notable preacher backed up his statement with biblical references, citing instances where Jesus only interacted with the wealthy.
Pastor David Ibiyeomie emphasized that Christians should not embrace a poor mindset, as Christ’s sacrifice was meant to ensure they do not live in poverty.
Pastor Ibiyeomie said in part …
“Jesus never visited any poor person in the house, read your bible. That means he hates poverty. Check, he visited Lazarus, they were not poor, they were giving him food. He visited a sinner called Zacchaeus who was rich; Tell me the one poor man Jesus entered his house; he hates poverty that what it means, he hates people who are poor. He died for you not to be poor, so how can you now coming to church have that kind of mentality. You can come poor, but you are not permitted to remain poor….”
Jesus never visited any poor person in the house – Pastor David Ibiyeomie pic.twitter.com/usE9NqlOYq
— Naija (@Naija_PR) April 14, 2025
Check out reactions that followed …
@realeddisoneo said: “But he went to raise Lazarus his poor friend from the grave… It high time we all start listening to Dr Abel Damina”
@GodisnotaMan_ remarked: “Even for Church, Poor Man no get peace of mind🤦🏻♂️”
@Bobbydbobo wrote: “These marketers sha. Same Jesus that said “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of God.” They will want to drive home discussion of prosperity for their own gain and then twist the Bible.”
@AtarodoScotch said: “If this is true. With all due respect ‘You are Mad Sir’ cause Watin be this 😤🙄”
@VivienVivicoko wrote: “Was Lazarus his friend a rich man? Was Peter’s mother-in-law a rich woman?”