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Pastor Adeboye Retracts Tithing-for-Heaven Teaching, Apologizes to Christians

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Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has publicly apologized for his earlier teaching that suggested Christians who fail to pay tithes might not make heaven, admitting that the statement was not supported by Scripture.

The respected cleric made the clarification during a recent church programme, where he acknowledged that his previous position on the issue was wrong.

“That Is Not in the Bible”

Addressing the congregation, Adeboye openly retracted the teaching.

“I apologize for saying, ‘If you don’t pay tithe, you might not make it to heaven.’ I’m sorry, that’s wrong. That is not in the Bible,” he said.

He explained that the Bible clearly outlines what is required for salvation, quoting Hebrews 12:14.

“What the Bible says is, ‘Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God,'” he added.

Admits Teachings Can Be Corrected

The RCCG leader said it is possible for a person to be sincere yet mistaken, noting that deeper understanding can lead to correction.

Using the scientific understanding of light as an illustration, Adeboye explained that knowledge evolves over time, just as biblical understanding can become clearer through continued study of God’s Word.

Encourages Generous Giving

Although he withdrew his earlier statement linking tithing to heaven, Adeboye maintained that Christians should remain committed to giving generously.

He said believers should not see 10 per cent as the limit of their giving, arguing that those blessed with greater resources can willingly give 20, 30 per cent or even more.

According to him, the traditional 10 per cent tithe is suitable for beginners, while mature believers should be willing to give beyond that as God enables them.

He also disclosed that he would provide further teaching on biblical giving at a later time.

Reactions Trail Apology

The apology has generated widespread reactions across social media, with many Nigerians commending the cleric for publicly correcting his earlier teaching.

Others described the development as an important contribution to ongoing discussions within the Christian community on tithing, salvation and biblical doctrine.

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