Olumide Olugbemi-Gabriel
Tithing or payment of tithe by Christians is one of the greatest scams contrived by pentecostal denominations. Tithing as being espoused and implemented by these denominations is not biblical.
Don’t get me wrong. I didn’t say that tithing is wrong in its entirety. It isn’t a problem if you’re paying tithe on the back of freewill and you’re freed of coercion, manipulation and blackmail couched in biblical verses and relayed on fiery tongue.
Any pastor who believes in the gospel that Jesus gave His life for, and s/he is involved in manipulating and blackmailing congregants to pay tithe through the instrumentality of Malachi is an AK 47 pastor.
An AK 47 Pastor forces and threatens you to pay tithe. He practically puts a gun to your head like an armed robber and robs you of possessions you’re unwilling to give him/her.
There’s a reason why there’s no record that the disciples of Christ paid tithe. Apostle Paul would have mentioned the payment of tithe if it’s that important to the church founded by Christ.
Rather Christ and his disciples during and after His ascension paid tax. Thus the payment of tax to government/authorities is more important than payment of tithe.
In simple English, payment of tax is sacrosanct for every working Christian; the charge is to give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s. Payment of tithe is optional.
Every act of giving under the testament sealed by the blood of Jesus must be from a generous heart, which understands why s/he should give. The new testament church is founded on giving without compulsion.
“You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:7.
Don’t pay tithe only because a pastor puts a gun to your head through Malachi and the threat of a curse. A Christian does not need to pay tithe to be prosperous or to make heaven.
Hear me, you’re not under any curse because you do not pay tithe. That’s why Christ came and died. He nailed everything to the cross for that purpose.
Shalom.
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