The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has refuted claims that he advised Christians to stop paying tithes.
He made this clarification during the church’s October Holy Ghost Service on Saturday at Redemption City, located along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.
Adeboye addressed the misunderstandings that arose from his recent comments on the topic, which have sparked controversy among social media users.
He acknowledged that he had previously apologized for any statements about tithing that might have been misinterpreted. However, he expressed surprise at how quickly false reports circulated online, claiming that he had discouraged the practice of paying tithes.
“The issue of tithing became contentious, and I decided to apologise for anything I might have said wrong.
“Yet, within an hour, it was being circulated online that I said Christians should stop paying tithes,” Adeboye said.
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He further elaborated that he encourages believers to give more than the traditional 10%. He referenced an experience at Kenneth Hagin’s church, where a man shared how his financial situation improved after he committed to tithing 90% of his income.
He said, “Today, I’m close to giving 90%, but I am far from 10%. So, I said it is wrong to limit yourself to 10% when God can take you to a higher percentage.
“As you grow in the Lord, you should grow in praising Him, winning souls, and in giving. I said that for beginners, the minimum is what God calls 10%. I said, from now on, begin to increase what you give.”
He added, “Of all I said, the only thing they put on the internet is that Adeboye apologised, and therefore, people should no longer pay their tithes. I said 10% should be the minimum.”
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