Demario Davis, a New Orleans Saints linebacker, has used his platform to bring glory to God and help those in need. He is a football player, Christian, and entrepreneur. It all started when he was fined for wearing a headband that said “Man of God.” He has been wearing this headband for a few games and then one game he gave a speech that went viral. The NFL realized that he had been wearing a headband with a personal message on it which is a uniform violation. This violation just happened to state “Man of God.” In this sense, the NFL may seem anti religion but the same would happen for any player wearing any personal message. In fact, Davis was able to appeal the fine and he won the appeal. His $7,000 fine was waved and this money was donated to Saint Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi near Davis’ hometown. In addition to this $7,000 donation, Davis started selling these headbands with a company called sleefs. These sales and donations had quickly totaled to $120,000, and have since grown another $10,000. All the proceeds from the headband are donated directly to Saint Dominic Hospital for a new emergency room. Davis has used his platform to help those that are less fortunate. In 2018, Davis founded the Devoted Dreamers Foundation with his wife, Tamela. The goal is to the equip the next generation of leaders with the tools to be successful spiritually, mentally, and physically. He is able to bring a true gospel experience to youth and young adults in his hometown. This is designed to usher young men and women into the presence of the lord. So in all, Demario Davis is just one man that uses his platform to have a lasting kingdom impact and he is one of very few athletes to do this so he is a entrepreneur in his field.
“I will always use my platform to glorify God”- Demario Davis
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This is such a great story of turning an unfortunate situation into a better one and glorifying God in the process. The impact that this player could have in the entrepreneurship business, and as a role model for little kids everywhere.
I always love seeing an athlete sport God Gear! The story alone of adversity against Davis' faith is impressive, but to turn that adversity into innovation and tenfold blessing is truly a modern telling of the story of the servants with talents. (Matthew 25:14-30)
Powerful stance! Shows his strong faith that even when you have a high paying job and it might be on the line he was willing to stand up to what he believes is right! And what a way to capitalize on the publicity for the kingdom!
We need more guys like this in the spotlight of our culture. He truly does represent a man of God by not bending his knee to anything but his King and using the platform he has to truly minister to a lot of individuals. He is not just talking the talk, he backs it up in this situation.