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Nigerians drag Chris Oyakhilome for saying “Christians should not be afraid of touching people with COVID-19”

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Nigerians have reacted after Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy preached about Christians not being afraid of touching coronavirus victims.

The President of the Believers’ Love world Inc preached and used Jesus as an example, saying; Christians are not supposed to be scared of the virus.

“Jesus touched the lepers and healed them. The bible is there, you can not be a Christian and be scared of touching people with virus” The Edo born preacher said.

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Reacting to his preaching, Daddy Freeze, Brodashaggi, Slim Case and others took to social media and wrote:

Brodashaggi: “Ejo shey mo jo JESUS? Abi mo jo disciple? God no go shame us o….let’s be guided o”

Daddy Freeze; “This is now fast becoming a showcase of benightedness”

Slimcase: “🤔 Deep phronesis that carries Dunamis Many are nepios few are matured in Christ But they knew not neither do they understand they walk In Darkness”

Nigerians drag Chris Oyakhilome for saying "Christians should not be afraid of touching people with COVID-19"

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“When you have mastered the art of displaying your foolishness in a classic way.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️”

“The Book of 1st Covid Chapter 1 vs 1, I read.. .. And the Lord said, Christopher, go and sit down, you don’t know what you are saying! 🙄😒😏”

“Honestly i expected more from you sir but as a Christian and someone who respects his elders i will watch my words 🙏. You can kindly go to Yaba and heal the infected 🙏”

“Pastor Chris please stop misleading people. Those that have died of the virus aren’t Pagans. They believed in Jesus too !!!!”

 

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