Pastor Enoch Adeboye, leader of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, has publicly apologized for a statement he made years ago, claiming that those who do not pay tithe will not enter heaven. This remark caused a lot of backlash at the time, particularly on social media, where both he and his church were harshly criticized.

Pastor Adeboye recently addressed the issue during a church program, admitting that his previous statement was wrong. He clarified his position and expressed his regret, offering an apology for the misunderstanding it caused.

Apologizing during a recent church programme, he said:

“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.”

Many people on social media reacted strongly to the apology. One user, @ChikalanwaKevin, highlighted the potential harm caused by such teachings, stating that many people may have been led astray.

@_Obakoso, on the other hand, doubted the sincerity of the apology, saying it didn’t seem genuine and made little sense.

@OmahNaija added that many church leaders have preached false teachings to profit from their members, while

@xt0pher007 questioned why it took so long for Pastor Adeboye to address the issue after years of collecting tithes. Another user, @iAmThree_siXty, appreciated the apology but criticized the way tithing has been used to manipulate people in the church.

The issue of tithing continues to spark debates in Christian circles, with many questioning its role in modern-day religious practices. Pastor Adeboye’s apology is a step toward addressing the controversy, but it has opened up further conversations about the teachings of the church and the importance of transparency.

For more details, watch the video of Pastor Adeboye’s apology and read the comments from people online.