A man has taken to social media to lament and recount how he was banned from officiating in church because he didn’t send money for their pastor’s birthday. In a surprising turn of events, the individual, identified as @Ayibatonye01 on X, shared his frustrating encounter on the microblogging platform, shedding light on the growing concern regarding financial expectations within religious institutions.
According to the man, their pastor had a birthday celebration, and all congregants were asked to contribute cash for the occasion. However, he decided against sending any money, leading to his ban from officiating during the upcoming Sunday service.
The situation escalated further as he expressed his discontent, explaining that he was informed of additional punishments that might follow due to his non-contribution. He pointed out the hypocrisy of being told that the contributions were meant to be voluntary while facing repercussions for not participating. His words captured his disbelief and frustration: “Because I didn’t send money for papa’s birthday I am banned from officiating this Sunday & more punishment might be meted, after you have said it’s a voluntary contribution. You aren’t even minding the financial capacity of some; others have sent, but me I will not send.”
[h2]Check out reactions that followed …[/h2>@AjeboDanny remarked: “Nigerian Pastors will not rest till they render all of you useless. You never see anything 😂” This comment highlights the ongoing sentiment among many individuals regarding the practices of some religious leaders in Nigeria, emphasizing their perceived exploitation of congregants.
@Austeiin asked: “You can’t be serious with this tweet. This is a joke right? Tell me it’s a joke abeg.” This response showcases disbelief and highlights how some may find the situation hard to accept as a genuine occurrence within a church community.
@Aynoniii wrote: “Church owners ain’t concerned about the problem of the masses, as long as your problems aren’t affecting your Tithe & offering, you okay.” This critique underscores a larger societal issue, where the financial focus of churches may overshadow their responsibility to address the needs of their congregants.
poshest_hope commented: “I won’t even lie, this attitude is becoming a norm in the church. They don’t even care how members are surviving and feeding in this Tpain era.” This sentiment resonates with many who feel that churches should be more attuned to the struggles faced by their members, especially during challenging economic times.
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