A "pointed" mural of embattled former rugby star Israel Folau plastered across the side of a Newtown pub is a chance to bring the sentiment of the Christian community to a head, a local minister says.

The mural depicts Folau sitting in front of a yellow Lamborghini begging for money, proffering a sign that reads: "The righteous shall taketh from the punters for the divinity of ones [sic] property portfolio."

The mural of Israel Folau by artist Scott Marsh appeared on the side of the Botany View Hotel this week. Credit:Yianni Aspradakis

The Reverend Andrew Bruce of St Peters Anglican Church, just five minutes down the road from the Botany View Hotel where artist Scott Marsh's latest mural appeared, all but welcomed the artwork to the community, insisting the tongue-in-cheek piece perfectly captured the zeitgeist.

"The sentiments there are not out of touch with a lot of what our community would agree with," Mr Bruce said.