I understand His intention or message, but such remarks are Negative and doesn't speak good of his person. For instance, Can u say ur Father is as an armed Robber just because He lavishes money?
That still falls on the context its being said.sometimes we call our friends,brothers or sisters "THIEF" because they pulled a trick or two that surprised/wowed us and you're like *BOY YOU'RE A CRIMIMAL,YOU'RE A BIG THIEF,HOW DID YOU DO THAT*,something of such nature wouldn't harm any one,its all fun and games but all in one,i get your point,we as africans don't tolerate such remarks.