Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of RCCG, apologized for his previous statement that non-tithers won't make heaven. During the church's youth convention, Adeboye admitted the claim is not biblically supported, urging believers to focus on holiness and peace while encouraging "violent" giving beyond the traditional 10%.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has publicly apologized for a controversial statement he made regarding tithing. Previously, he had asserted that those who do not pay tithes would not enter heaven, a claim that sparked significant debate. During the church's ongoing youth convention, Adeboye, while delivering his message, paused to issue an apology, admitting that the statement was incorrect and not biblically supported.
He acknowledged that the Bible emphasizes peace and holiness as prerequisites for entering heaven, not tithing. He further explained that giving should not be limited to just 10%, urging the youth to go beyond and give "violently" if they seek to succeed financially. Adeboye shared an anecdote about a man who prospered by giving sacrificially, encouraging others to follow suit.
The pastor also reflected on his early years in evangelism, highlighting his commitment to spreading the gospel. He concluded by reiterating his apology and emphasized the importance of soul-winning and generous giving for true Christian domination.
The apology sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some applauding Adeboye's humility, while others criticized the earlier teaching, accusing religious leaders of manipulating scripture for financial gain.
