Pastor Ibiyeomie has sparked controversy after claiming that helping Christians who do not pay tithes can lead to financial hardship.
The cleric recalled giving N40,000 to a struggling pastor with a newborn baby and later experiencing what he described as closed heavens.
His remarks, shared in a broadcast clip, have attracted criticism from social media users who questioned his emphasis on tithing and the message’s impact on Christianity.
Nigerian pastor David Ibiyeomie has triggered heated reactions online after warning Christians against giving financial assistance to believers who do not pay tithes. The founder of Salvation Ministries made the statement while sharing a personal experience involving a pastor who reportedly needed help after being sent out of his home.
His comments have reopened conversations about tithing, financial blessings and the responsibility of Christians to help people in need.
Pastor Ibiyeomie recounts experience with struggling pastor
In the broadcast, pastor Ibiyeomie explained that he once encountered a fellow pastor who approached him for financial assistance while carrying a baby who was less than two weeks old.
According to him, the man said another pastor had sent him out of his house, leaving him with nowhere to turn for help.
Ibiyeomie said he was not financially comfortable at the time but decided to give the man N40,000 after hearing his situation.
He recalled that his bank account had about N200,000, making the amount a significant part of his available money.
However, the cleric claimed that his financial situation became difficult shortly after he assisted the man.
‘My heavens were closed’, pastor Ibiyeomie claims
Pastor Ibiyeomie said he later discovered that the man he helped was not a regular tither. He claimed that this was responsible for the financial difficulties he experienced after giving the money.
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He further explained that he sought God’s mercy and eventually used his personal funds to pay tithes on behalf of the pastor.
He claimed that his situation improved afterwards.
In his words:
“The moment I gave the 40,000, my heavens were closed. No breakthrough. Every door shut down.”
He also warned that helping a Christian who does not pay tithes could bring financial difficulties to the person offering assistance.
The pastor added that he had personally experienced such a situation and that his wife was aware of the incident.
Social media users criticise Ibiyeomie’s statement
The pastor’s comments have generated criticism, with several social media users questioning the message and its emphasis on tithing.
Some accused him of placing too much importance on tithes, while others questioned whether helping people in difficult situations should be linked to their payment of tithes.
Here are some comments from social media users who reacted to the pastor’s statement:
@Despapi wrote:
“Critical-thinking abstinence club — proudly avoiding independent examination since further notice.”
@AnayochukwuJud3 wrote:
“You took your money to pay tithe on his own money…. How did you know the correct tithe to pay for him since you don’t know his actual income? Make algorithm no Dey bring all these kind thing dey come my side oooo… I no wan talk”
@GeorgeloveGod wrote:
“Na only tithe this man dey preach? Where is the preaching of repentance?”
@donald_segun wrote:
“This guy just Dey double down on exploiting his church people.”
@hakluv1 wrote:
“This pastor can kpai anybody bcos of tithe
He no de joke with tithe
85% of his preaching dwells around tithe and punishment on defaulters
This is his own scare tactics
Give them the consequences for not paying tithe
This is of God?”
@Wale_A3 wrote:
“Is there no one who could call this man to order? He trained under Pa Oyedepo, couldn’t he call him to advise him against this disgraceful choice of his? No one sent him to build that cathedral na. Dude is becoming menace to Christianity in Nigeria.”
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