Kefilwe Mabote sets her Christian Dior tote on fire to ‘break soul tie’

Kefilwe Mabote has shot up trends lists again for burning another luxurious item. 

In January, the influencer, author and reality TV star went on social media while burning several Versace items, particularly those adorned with the iconic Medusa logo. She said the act symbolised her shedding idols that had unknowingly taken root in her heart.

Now Kefilwe has taken to her Instagram stories to share a video of her setting fire to her Christian Dior tote bag.

“That moment you realise the 'gift' was a gateway, a soul tie sitting pretty in your wardrobe. Burnt it like the altar of Baal. I refuse to carry spiritual baggage dressed as sentiment. If it wasn't sealed in covenant it has no place in my life.”

After showcasing her luxurious experience in Cape Town on YouTube, Kefilwe, who has a reputation for sharing high-end content, clapped back at critics questioning why she is showcasing a high-end and lavish lifestyle.

However, not everyone was impressed. Some trolls took to the comments section to question why she was portraying such a lifestyle given her past statements about denouncing idolisation. 

“When I said I would no longer idolise material things I meant that. Idolatry begins in the heart, it is when possessions possess you, when you find your identity, security, or worth in them. What I do is work, it's a craft and calling, and I happen to operate in the luxury space. That does not mean I worship luxury. It means I know how to steward influence without being enslaved by it. Let's be clear: scripture does not condemn wealth or beautiful things. It condemns the love of money, not money itself,” she said in her defence.

“I've repented from idolising things, not from excellence, not from abundance, not from taste and not from living in the fullness of what God has graced me with. There's a difference between being rich in things and being poor in spirit. I strive for the former every day, meaning embracing humility, being teachable and dependent on God. You may be 'confused', but let that confusion drive you to seek truth, not to throw stones. Study the word. Ask the Holy Spirit for revelation. And remember, judging a believer's heart based on their handbag is a surface level theology that says more about you than it does about Christ.”