‎"Tithes Aren’t for Grandma: Pastor Chris Sparks Online Buzz Over Church Giving" ‎ ‎

 

                    Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

‎Christ Embassy founder reaffirms that tithes belong solely to God’s house, stirring mixed reactions across social media
‎

‎A recent sermon clip of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, President of Christ Embassy, has set social media abuzz, after the popular preacher emphatically stated that tithes are meant for the church, not for helping the poor or supporting struggling family members.

‎

‎In the now-viral video, Pastor Chris explained that while giving to those in need is commendable, it should not be done with tithing money. “God has His ways of doing things,” he said. “He told you to take your tithe to the house of God; He didn’t say you should give it to your grandmother.”

‎

‎The preacher doubled down on this message, stressing that tithes are sacred — “first fruits” that belong to God and are not to be repurposed, even with good intentions. “You cannot use your tithe to do good… That tithe belongs to God. It’s not yours to redirect,” he insisted.

‎

‎His comments come amid growing debates within Nigerian Christianity about the relevance and interpretation of tithing. Critics such as media personality Daddy Freeze have long dismissed the practice as outdated and misused, with some even likening tithe collection to “Yahoo Yahoo” scams in a satirical jab at certain pastors.

‎

‎Despite the controversy, many applauded Pastor Chris and his unwavering adherence to scriptural doctrine, viewing it as a call for order and discipline in Christian giving. A handful, however, labeled the statement as overly strict and disconnected from real-world compassion.

‎Regardless of where one stands on the tithing debate, one thing is clear, Pastor Chris has reignited a conversation that shows no signs of dying down anytime