Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries has reiterated his stance that Jesus avoided associating with poor people because He “detested poverty.”
Ibiyeomie earned backlash after advocating for the rich and belittling the poor.
In a follow-up statement, Ibiyeomie advised believers to help the poor but not associate with them, likening it to avoiding sinners.
He claimed the Holy Spirit confirmed his statement, citing scriptures to support his view that poverty is a mentality. Ibiyeomie urged followers to reject poverty, promising that those who do will not be identified with sin, poverty, or sickness. (TheNation)
