Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson is known on the field as a short but tenacious player who has already broken multiple NFL records. Off the field, he’s known for his love of others, devout faith, and now, his decision to abstain from sex until marriage.

Wilson has been a weekly visitor to the Seattle Children’s Hospital, visiting so frequently that the hospital has designated “Blue Tuesdays”  for Wilson’s scheduled appearances. Even when travelling, he manages to drop in and brighten up a few children’s days.

  The starting quarterback is also a Christian, and continues to be outspoken about his faith.  

Wilson has gained national attention recently after speaking at a church service and sharing with the congregation that he and his popstar girlfriend, Ciara, are staying abstinent until marriage.

“I knew that God had brought me into her life to bless her and for her to bless me, and to bless so many people with the impact that she has, that I have,” Wilson told the The Rock Church in San Diego. “Nobody’s perfect, but He’s anointed us to do something miraculous, something special.”

“I ain’t gonna lie to y’all now,” Wilson continued, “I need y’all to pray for us. ‘Cause I know y’all seen her on the screen now. If there’s a 10, she’s a 15.”

Many people took to Twitter to show their support, voice their disgust and throw a few football puns in the mix as well. Some fans praised Wilson for not only speaking about his faith, but showing his efforts to practice it as well.

Others touted Wilson as a much-needed deserving role model in the NFL.

A few took the information in a lighthearted manner to taunt Wilson on his infamous picked off pass in last year’s Super Bowl.

A more serious approach was taken by some fans who wanted to comment in light of current events.

The debate even permeated ESPN as two of their commentators clashed over social media regarding the issue.

  While Wilson hasn’t commented on the array of responses directly, he did continue to share the message he holds dear.