Pastor Adeboye Admits Mistake and Apologizes for Teachings on Tithing
Pastor Adeboye Admits Mistake and Apologizes for Teachings on Tithing: Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),
has issued an apology for his previous statement suggesting that believers
who do not pay tithes would not enter heaven. While speaking at the
church’s annual national youth convention held at RCCG Redemption City, Adeboye clarified, “I will soon address everyone and apologize for my mistake in saying that those who do not pay
tithes will not make it to heaven. That is incorrect and not supported by the Bible.
The scripture teaches us to live in peace with others and emphasizes holiness as essential for seeing God.”
He elaborated on the complexity of being both right and wrong simultaneously,
using the example of scientific understanding where light was once thought to travel
only in a straight line before being understood as traveling in waves. This analogy
underscored his acknowledgment of the nuances in biblical interpretation.
the recount
During his address, Adeboye recounted an experience from a convention organized by Kenneth E. Hagin in Tulsa, where one attendee promised to donate more than the combined contributions of all participants—approximately 3.5 million dollars—towards the construction of Rhema Bible College. The individual
shared that he had started his business with just $500 and promised God he wouldn’t insult Him by giving a mere 10% if blessed. Five years later, his business boasted a turnover of $50 million, inspiring Adeboye to give generously to God’s work.
The pastor emphasized the importance of passionate praise in worship. He referred to King David, who, despite not being the eldest in his family, became king through his vigorous devotion and worship. Adeboye noted that as believers mature in their faith, their expressions of praise often become more subdued and polite, contrasting with David’s fervent worship, which drew mockery even from his wife. He concluded by stressing that impactful giving should reflect a fervent spirit, citing King Solomon’s numerous offerings to God, which resulted in peace and prosperity throughout his reign.