- Former RCCG Pastor Iluyomade emphasised the significance of tithing in supporting God's house, urging Christians to give proportionally to their prosperity
- Iluyomade stressed that giving is a sacrificial act that unlocks blessings, warning against erroneous teachings on tithing and encouraging generosity in all forms
- Iluyomade announced his new ministry, The Family Fellowship, which has secured a permanent site at Eko Atlantic, donated by a church member
Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, a former pastor of the City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has emphasised the capital-intensive nature of running a ministry, explaining that tithes are essential to meeting the financial needs of God's house.
Speaking during the church's second service at Civic Centre on Sunday, Janauary 26, Pastor Iluyomade shared his thoughts on the importance of tithing and offerings, stating: "Ministry costs money—that's why God said we should bring tithes to ensure the needs of His house are met."
He also noted that offerings should be given in accordance with how God has blessed individuals, with the wealthy expected to contribute more than those with lesser means.
“Giving should be proportional to our prosperity,” Iluyomade remarked.
“God said everyone should give according to how He has blessed them, and that’s what we should do.”
During his sermon, titled “Giving,” the former pastor urged Christians to live holy and righteous lives, stressing the importance of these principles as the foundation of faith. He also warned against neglecting them, encouraging believers to stay steadfast in their spiritual journey.
In addition to his teachings on generosity, Iluyomade made a special announcement about his newly established ministry, The Family Fellowship.
He revealed that the ministry had acquired a permanent site at Eko Atlantic, with the land being donated by a member of the church.
Throughout the service, Iluyomade continued to encourage the congregation to embrace giving, both to one another and in support of God's work.
He acknowledged that many believers struggle with the act of giving, which he described as a sacrificial act that unlocks God's blessings.
“The principle of giving is a sacrificial one, and it brings God’s blessings,” he explained, before warning worshippers to be cautious of erroneous teachings circulating today.
“We must be very careful, as there are many doctrines flying around. If we’re not careful, we may miss the truth about giving.”
Nigerians descend heavily on Pastor Adeboye and son over alleged N8b fraud case
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that many Nigerians expressed anger at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, especially at the general overseer who recently said the country's problems are spiritual and not political.
The son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Adeolu Adeboye, and his wife were reportedly involved in an alleged fraud case. They had allegedly received N8 billion for a road construction project but only completed 30 per cent of the project.
