Tithing Controversy: your tithes barely cover electricity bills -Duncan-Williams to congregation
Accra, Ghana - Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, leader of Action Chapel International Ministry, addressed his congregation, shedding light on the church's financial realities and his personal approach to tithing.
The prominent cleric revealed that tithes and offerings barely cover church expenses, including electricity bills, and emphasized that his personal financial stability stems from diverse business ventures, locally and internationally.
Duncan-Williams also disclosed that he prioritizes tithing, contributing more than his congregation.
He criticized some clergy for neglecting tithing due to perceived superiority, stating that they lose sight of scripture in pursuit of power, wealth, and influence.
"I do so many things outside of preaching; when you look at me, don't think it is your tithing. Because when we talk about the tithing and offering, it doesn't even pay the electricity bill. It is just that I don't like talking about these things. I don't. So there are other means; I have investments, businesses here and there, home and abroad, by which I make money in my own way."
"And I am a serious tithe payer. I pay tithe more than you all, I am telling you, and I am very consistent. Sometimes I fight my office; I tell them have you removed the tithe, then I say don't go there with me. Make sure the tithe is set aside, and paid to the account, and immediately send me a picture that you have paid it before I touch the money. I am a very serious person when it comes to the things of God.''
"And there are preachers who don't tithe, because they are too big to tithe. They don't tithe to anything, anybody. They become self-appointed fathers and men of God because they have come into success, power, wealth, and influence. They don't have the grace to honour the scriptures anymore," he added.
His comments follow Nigerian Pastor Enoch Adeboye's recent apology for stating that those who forfeit tithe payment won't make it to heaven, reigniting the tithing debate in Christendom.
Source: Lead News Online
