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Pastor Adeboye Sets the Record Straight on Tithing Controversy


In a world where misinformation spreads like wildfire, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has come forward to clear the air on a widely misinterpreted message regarding tithing. During the October Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption City, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, the renowned preacher addressed the controversy that erupted following his recent remarks on the practice of tithing.

The confusion began when social media platforms buzzed with claims that Adeboye had urged Christians to cease paying tithes—a central part of Christian stewardship for many. However, Adeboye refuted these claims, emphasizing that his original message was grossly distorted.

“The issue of tithing became contentious, and I decided to apologize for anything I might have said wrong,” Adeboye explained to a large congregation. “Yet, within an hour, it was being circulated online that I said Christians should stop paying tithes.”

Adeboye expressed astonishment at how quickly his words were twisted, but he remained resolute in reiterating his stance on tithing. He clarified that rather than discouraging tithe payment, he was encouraging believers to go beyond the traditional 10%, citing an inspiring story from a man at Kenneth Hagin’s church, who gave 90% of his income and witnessed an extraordinary financial transformation.

“Today, I’m close to giving 90%, but I am far from 10%,” Adeboye shared. “I said it is wrong to limit yourself to 10% when God can take you to a higher percentage.”

He urged Christians to grow in their faith and giving as they mature spiritually, making it clear that 10% is merely the minimum for beginners, not a cap. “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.”

In his closing remarks, Pastor Adeboye encouraged believers not to be swayed by misinformation but to continue in their faith, knowing that true spiritual growth involves exceeding expectations—not just in their walk with God but in their giving as well.

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