Nigeria clergyman Pastor E. A Adeboye has won the praises of many as he apologizes over his comment on Tithe.
In a video captured online, the Redeemed Christian Church of God founder admitted that his statement saying those who don’t pay tithe wouldn’t make heaven is wrong as it isn’t stated in the Bible. He noted how what the Bible talks about is following peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see God.
“I’m going to be apologizing for saying, “If you don’t pay tithe, you won’t make it to heaven.
I’m sorry, that’s wrong, and it’s not in the Bible. What the Bible says is, ‘Follow peace with all men and holiness which no man shall see God’.
In May, a Nigerian clergyman had won the hearts of many after he suspended the collection of offerings in his church over economic hardship. The clergyman declared that there would be no more collections of offerings until the economy was better, as he urged other men of God to follow in his footsteps.
The clergyman wasn’t the first pastor to stop the collection of tithes. Recall that popular clergyman and founder of Deeper Life, Pastor Kumuyi, had shared an important sermon to Christians, advising Christians to give their offerings to the pøor and unemployed in the community.
Kumuyi advised Christians not to spend money on building churches but also help their poor neighbours who cannot afford basic life needs.
In December, Charly Boy posed an important question to Nigerians on the essence of religion as he reacted to a viral video of Pastor Adeboye demanding offerings ranging from N100 million to N1 billion.
Calling religion a business, he stated that most clergymen, whom he considers as God of men, are into Jesus’ enterprise.
