Pastor Adeboye Apologises For Wrongly Preaching About Tithe As Prerequisite For Making Heaven
by by Israel Usulor · Legit.ng News · Join- The pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A. Adeboye is trending online after he issued an apology
- The revered man of God said he was apologising for preaching that one would not make heaven if one does not pay tithe
- He noted that the statement was not in the Bible, but rather, the Holy Book said one should follow peace with all men with holiness without which no man shall see God
Pastor E.A. Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has issued a public apology over an aspect of his teaching about tithe.
The man of God, known for his humility admitted he was wrong to have said payment of tithe was a prerequisite for making heaven.
In the teaching referenced, the pastor had said that one who does not pay tithe would not go to heaven.
According to Adeboye, he was wrong to have made the statement, and he admitted that it was not in the Bible.
Instead, he noted that what the Holy Book said was 'be at peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God.'
His apology was contained in a short video posted on X by the RCCG Young Adults and Youth Affairs.
Apparently, the man of God was preaching during the 2024 RCCG International Youth Convention.
He said in the now-viral clip:
"I’m apologizing for making a mistake. For saying that If you don’t pay tithe, you might not make it to heaven.' I’m sorry, that’s wrong, and it’s not in the Bible. What the Bible says is, 'be at peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God.
Watch the video below:
Reactions as Adeboye issues public apology
@Dprince_charmin said:
"This is why it's good to study your Bible.. All these men of God most of them are just business oriented using "in the name is Jesus" to keep increasing thier bank accounts."
@tegafej said:
"Maybe I heard something different. He is saying we should not be limited to paying 10%, we can pay more which has been said before. Giving should be done violently."
@flakkyBanky said:
"This is a good start, I hope more of those pastors that preach things outside the Bible follow suit."
Oyedepo embraces Adeboye
Meanwhile, a video showed the moment Pastor E.A. Adeboye arrived at Bishop David Oyedepo's 70th birthday celebrations.
The two top clerics embraced each other and exchanged pleasantries as the people around watched them.
A lot of social media users are wishing Bishop Oyedepo who is the founder of Winners Chappel a happy birthday.
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