The lead pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has advised Christians against worshipping via online platforms without giving their offerings.
During one of his messages shared on social media, the 62-year-old cleric said that anyone who attends online services without giving offerings should go offline instead.
Several netizens had mixed feelings about the preacher’s teaching. Some people said he loves to focus on tithes and offerings.
However, other people supported the pastor and they noted the importance of giving offerings. It would not be the first time that Ibiyeomie would trend over his preaching on giving and it does not stop him from speaking what he believes in.
Watch Ibiyeomie’s video in the link.
Reactions as David Ibiyeomie preaches on offerings
Legit has compiled some of the reactions to David Ibiyeomie’s teaching on offerings below:
@queen_kateelfrida:
“That’s Because if you are not doing offering, how will they maintain the streaming platform. It’s not everything you attack the church.”
@larrybooming:
“People who understand kingdom principles will not have a problem with this.”
@mwalimu_ugo:
“This man takes offerings and tithes too personal.”
@mr_ola__:
“If you like give, if you like don’t give it’s not going to stop God’s work.”
@tailorvictoriouss:
“Even Salvation ministry doesn’t preach salvation anymore. It’s now prosperity. Money money. Be like offering don dey scarce for church, these pastors won’t wrap it up.”
Ibiyeomie advises members to give
Earlier, Legit reported that a video of Pastor David Ibiyeomie sharing how he increased his offering despite the economic situation is trending online.
The cleric, during a ministration, advised his church members on the need to give, especially during hardship.
Pastor Ibiyeomie’s video has since stirred reactions from many, including media personality Daddy Freeze.