Taking Care Of Women As A Man Is Not In The Bible, It’s A Cultural Idea – Pastor Claims
Taking Care Of Women As A Man Is Not In The Bible, It’s A Cultural Idea – Pastor Claims
Nigerian pastor and relationship coach, Kingsley Okonkwo, has stirred conversations online after a viral video captured him challenging a long-held belief about gender roles in relationships.
Speaking during a service at his church, David Christian Centre, Pastor Okonkwo argued that the idea that men are mandated to “take care of women” is not rooted in scripture but rather a product of cultural expectations.
“Taking care of women as a man is not in the Bible, it’s a cultural idea,” he said in the clip, which has since been widely shared across social media platforms.
Pastor Okonkwo, known for his relationship teachings and coaching, emphasized that many societal norms people mistake for biblical principles are actually cultural practices passed down through generations. He urged couples to draw a distinction between what is scriptural and what is shaped by tradition.
His remarks have sparked a flurry of reactions online, with some viewers applauding his perspective as thought-provoking and liberating, while others criticized it as controversial and contrary to their interpretation of Christian teachings on family and responsibility.
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The debate adds to ongoing discussions about gender roles, cultural influence, and biblical interpretation in modern-day relationships, especially within faith-based communities.
Pastor Okonkwo is a widely followed preacher, author, and speaker whose messages often center on marriage, love, and building healthy relationships.
It is not biblical that a man should take care of a woman. What the bible says is that he that does not work, should not eat.
— Pastor Kingsley pic.twitter.com/RzmFn5ZoIp— Naija (@Naija_PR) September 8, 2025
Source: Ghanaweb
