"Paying Tithe With Winnings From Sports Betting is Bribe Before God", Popular Cleric Declares, Gets Reactions
- Mike Bamiloye, a well-respected Nigerian televangelist, has said that paying tithe from sports betting winnings is bribery
- Via Instagram on Thursday, January 12, Bamiloye stated that those who engage in such are trying to bribe God
- The cleric noted that such persons actually think they can appease God, buy him to their side and blindfold him
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respectedBamiloye made this claim via Instagram on Thursday, January 12, where he wondered why some Christians think they can appease God with gains of betting.
Source: Instagram
He said on the social media platform:
“Bros, You played sport Betting and won and brought the Tithe and Offering to the Lord’s House, to win the Lord to your side. You think you would Blindfold Him and appease Him with a Bribe?”
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Nigerians react
The respected cleric's stance did not go without the notice and reaction of Nigerians on social media.
See how netizens reacted below:
lorlahdey_:
"Evangelist Sir, do you say the same thing to the politicians and civil servants who loot the treasury of millions of naira?
"Yet you are comfortable not only receiving their tithes but also praying for them when they donate these stolen funds as seed offerings and sponsorship for church activities!"
peterunenman:
"hmmmmm children of God ... Abuses everywhere, may God show us mercy and revelation..."
justice_ela:
"God cannot be mocked "
benfrancis190:
"Is gamblin a sin??"
opeyemmy_akintunde:
"Is anything wrong in winning a lottery and bring the tithe to God?"
Pastor speaks on tithing, says people should pay more than 10% because economy is bad
A Nigerian pastor, Gosple Agochukwu, has penned down a controversial message to people about tithing.
The pastor stated that the economy has become so bad, and people need to learn to increase their tithes as the prices of items are also increasing.
He sternly warned people against giving God only 10% while lamenting over the situation of things in the country.
Pastor Agochukwu claims he gives God 70%
Speaking further, the pastor alleged to everyone who cared to listen that he gives God 70% of his earnings.
In his words:
"Economy is bad. Everything has gone up. Stop giving God 10%. I give 70% you can take your own decisions pls. But just increase in your kingdom investment things are on the high side."
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