A Nigerian pastor name with held has placed a ban on the payment of tithes and offerings
He said the Holy Spirit directed him to do so and advised his church members to manage the resources they have
The cleric’s gesture has sparked a debate on social media, with some internet users commending him
Church members rejoiced as their pastor announced a ban on tithes and offerings.
A video from the church service where the pastor made the declaration was shared on Facebook
He said the Holy Spirit directed him to do so.
In the clip (https://web.facebook.com/watch/?v=389458607135426&_rdc=10&_rdr), the pastor first challenged people who can give N5k or N2k to come forward and afterwards directed them to give the money to their family members or neighbours going through hardship
Next, he spoke on the issue of tithes and offerings and put a ban on it, citing the Holy Spirit’s directive and the economic situation in the country. He said:
“And Holy Spirit asked me to tell you this is not the time for us. Until this trouble of money, money money, not seeing money, not seeing money is over, forget about offering and tithes in this church.
“Go and manage the little you have.”
