A pastor recently delivered a sermon that has sparked controversy among Netizens, asserting that those who pay their tithes will inevitably become billionaires.
Without holding back, the clergyman condemned church-goers who do not contribute their tithes, equating their actions to robbing God and labeling them as thieves.
According to the pastor, the act of not paying tithes is akin to theft from the divine, and he passionately emphasized that sowing seeds and paying tithes would combine forces, resulting in financial prosperity. He prophesied that individuals who adhere to this practice would ascend to billionaire status, with people seeking financial assistance from them. Strikingly, he mentioned that this newfound wealth wouldn't be for personal indulgence, but rather a testament to the power of tithing and sowing seeds.
Unsurprisingly, this proclamation has triggered a wave of criticism from numerous Netizens, who promptly expressed their displeasure in the comment section.
See some reactions below…
@NwaAdaIgbo1 skeptically questioned, "So, if I pay my tithe now, I will become a billionaire? Hunger don finish this pastor."
@official_adags inquired about the pastor's biblical basis for such teachings, asking, "Is that what the Bible told you to preach to your congregation?"
@Isa__bae expressed a foreboding sentiment, stating, "Judgment will truly start from the church."
@ajuba101 issued a cautionary message, advising followers to steer clear of such preachers and emphasizing the internal nature of spirituality. They asserted, "God is not in church; he’s in you! Spirituality is not a gift that can be impacted. It’s within you. Don’t let them scare you with hell; your pastors are the ones eating the tithes/offerings."
The attached video further captures the essence of the pastor's sermon, providing a firsthand look at the controversial statements made during the religious gathering.
If you don't pay your tithe, you're a — Pastor pic.twitter.com/oKZfBmghNi
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) November 9, 2023
This viral video has sparked additional discussions on social media, with individuals sharing diverse opinions on the pastor's controversial teachings.