Liberian humanitarian Dr. Vicky Gray has publicly responded to Pastor Daniel B. Wilson Jr. of Power House Ministries International following remarks he made during a recent church sermon that sparked widespread debate on social media.
Speaking during a live video, Dr. Gray addressed the pastor directly over comments many people believed were aimed at her, despite the fact that he never mentioned her by name in the sermon.
During the conversation, Pastor Wilson maintained that he was not judging Dr. Gray. She disagreed, telling him that his remarks amounted to judgment and could have been handled differently.
“If you wanted to help me, you should have called me to your church and taught me how to dress as a decent lady,” she said.
Dr. Gray added that she would be willing to attend his church, where she would donate 300 bags of rice while allowing him to teach her what he believes is biblical decency.
The pastor then asked Dr. Gray to follow him on social media, but she declined, saying she was deeply hurt by the language he used in his sermon, which later went viral.
“If you wanted to help me, you should have invited me to your church, taken me shopping, and bought me some decent clothes,” she remarked.
She also questioned why the pastor focused on her physical appearance, saying he had no reason to comment on her body or the clothing she wore.
“You should have been looking at my heart, not my body,” she said, referencing the biblical teaching that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearance. She argued that churches should embrace people as they are while guiding them in love instead of publicly criticizing them.
Dr. Gray also expressed disappointment that the pastor chose to speak about her appearance instead of addressing pressing national issues. She pointed to the country’s ongoing fight against drug trafficking, including the widely discussed US$19 million drug case, saying such matters deserved greater attention because of their impact on Liberia’s young people.
According to her, she has long dressed modestly while living in the United States but adjusted her style after returning to Liberia because of the country’s hot climate.
During the live discussion, Dr. Gray further pledged to support the pastor’s church by donating zinc roofing sheets, cooking oil, a trampoline, and bags of rice during a planned visit on Sunday.
Pastor Wilson responded that material donations would not influence his position.
Dr. Gray replied, “So my donations can’t move you, but my clothes can? You were even looking at my breasts.”
Throughout the exchange, the pastor repeatedly appealed to Dr. Gray to follow him on social media, but she refused, insisting that the issue was not about social media but about the public remarks that had caused her emotional pain.
Before the conversation ended, Dr. Gray urged the pastor to be more mindful of the language he uses when speaking about people, particularly those making positive contributions to their communities.
In response, Pastor Wilson acknowledged her concerns, saying, “Okay, I understand.”
The exchange has continued to fuel discussions across social media, with many Liberians debating the balance between biblical teachings on modesty, the role of church leaders in correcting members, and the importance of showing compassion when addressing sensitive issues.
