The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has described the act of giving 10 percent of one’s income as tithe to God as a practice meant for beginners in faith.
During a recent sermon, Pastor Adeboye emphasised that while tithing is a biblical principle, it represents just the starting point for Christians. He explained that mature believers are expected to give even more as an expression of their devotion and gratitude to God.
He explained that tithing, which is giving 10 percent of your income, is for beginners. As you grow in your faith and understanding of God’s blessings, you realise that God deserves even more.
He urged Christians to go beyond the minimum tithe and seek to live lives of greater generosity, noting that blessings come from a heart willing to give sacrificially.
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He said, ”Now let me tell you. Listen to me. You know it is possible to be right and wrong at the same time. I will prove it to you. I may have been a scientist, I know that. For years, we thought that light travels in straight lines.’
”Now, is that correct? Atleast those of you who know a little bit of physics will say sure but light doesn’t bent at corners, it goes straight. But later on we discover that it’s not just straight at all as a rod, light travels in waves. Going one direction but in waves.
”It is wrong to limit you to 10% at a time when some of you should be paying 20%, 30% or 40%. 10% should be for beginners. Giving should be violently.”
