Popular relationship coach and lead pastor of David Christian Centre (DCC), Kingsley Okonkwo, has ignited a fierce online debate after revealing a new tattoo on his arm. The pastor shared an image of the tattoo on his Instagram page with the caption ‘3:16’, leaving his followers deeply divided.
While some supporters defended his personal expression, arguing that faith is about inner conviction rather than outward symbols, many others questioned the appropriateness of a pastor marking his skin, citing biblical scripture.
User @iamqneth commented, “The Bible says we should not make a mark on our skin. Well I know that the Bible hasn’t changed and God’s word hasn’t change too so all I can say is hmmmmm.” Another, @lailarosabel, wrote, “For those of us that have something to say but decided not to say it, may the peace of the Lord be with us amen.”
The controversy centers on interpretations of Leviticus 19:28, which warns against body markings. User @sailorojay stated, “It baffles me like does this pastor not know it’s a sin to tattoo his skin?? Like I have nothing against tattoos but as a pastor you should be the one person leading your members in the right path with what the Bible teaches.”
User @papcy_valery directly quoted the scripture: “Leviticus 19:28 Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.”
Pastor Okonkwo, widely known for his teachings on marriage and relationships, has not publicly addressed the brewing controversy. The debate highlights the ongoing tension between modern personal expression and traditional religious expectations within contemporary Nigerian Christianity.
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