Video: Adeboye Apologizes for Tithe to Heaven Comment: Here is What You Need to Know
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has publicly apologized for a statement he made previously regarding tithing and its connection to salvation. In his apology, delivered during the annual national youth convention of RCCG at Redemption City, Adeboye retracted his earlier claim that those who do not pay tithes would not enter heaven, admitting that this assertion was not supported by the Bible. He emphasized that what truly matters for salvation, according to scripture, is following peace with all men and pursuing holiness.
I’m apologizing for saying,'If you don’t pay tithe, you won’t make it to heaven.' I’m sorry, that’s wrong, and it’s not in the Bible. What the Bible says is, 'Follow peace with all men, and holiness,without which no man shall see God.
— RCCG Young Adults & Youths Affairs (@rccgyayaglobal) October 4, 2024
– Pastor Adeboye#RCCGIYC2024 #DOMINION #RCCG pic.twitter.com/jprOkJYPf9
This apology comes in the wake of significant discourse on the doctrine of tithing, particularly its perceived necessity for salvation. Adeboye’s initial stance had sparked debate, with many questioning the scriptural basis for linking tithing directly to entry into heaven. His recent clarification serves not only to rectify his previous statement but also to highlight other aspects of faith like peace and holiness, which he now underlines as crucial for spiritual fulfillment and salvation, rather than strictly financial contributions. This incident reflects a broader conversation within religious communities about the interpretation of doctrines and the expectations placed on believers in terms of financial contributions.
