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Odell Beckham Jr. Called Out For Not Loving God

Nathan Glover · Apr 11, 2018 · 2 min read

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Odell Beckham Jr. Called Out For Not Loving God
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Odell Beckham Jr. Called Out For Not Loving God
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It’s A War Of Words With Hall of Famer Ray Lewis

Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the most exciting players in the NFL right now. With a larger-than-life personality, he is shattering records in his first year and possibly has the greatest catch of all-time.

But recently, his career has been sidelined by injury and behavior off the field. Seen in a video possibly using drugs and being sued for assault, Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis declared the reason for his erratic behavior: godlessness.

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Ray Lewis said Beckham had “removed God from his life.” Lewis also noted that it was the responsibility for older members of his friends and family to help educate him in matters relating to God.

Beckham did not make a public statement beyond sending out an Instagram video of him at church.

The foundation was installed at birth… we will survive and prevail… ALWAYS. God willing…

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Ray Lewis has not responded. But as a reminder, Ray Lewis was involved in a murder, ostensibly while still going to church.

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