Cleric urges Christians to prioritise family over forced offerings
Prophet Israel Ogundipe, the Presiding Pastor of Genesis Global Church, has advised Christians not to pay the “first fruit” offering if it would jeopardise their personal or family welfare. He highlighted concerns about financial strain caused by such contributions, especially at the start of the year. Ogundipe shared an example of a church member who faced a dilemma between paying the offering and helping his mother with rent. He emphasised that God does not want His followers to experience discomfort or hardship due to religious obligations.
What we know
- Prophet Israel Ogundipe addressed the issue of financial pressure related to the “first fruit” offering.
- He recounted a case where a church member considered using N500,000 for the offering instead of helping his mother pay rent.
- Ogundipe clarified that God does not wish for people to suffer or for their families to be in distress because of religious giving.
- Genesis Global Church holds a Monthly Cross Over Service at the start of each new month to address such concerns.
- The church will host a session titled “Podcast Sunday” this Sunday, January 18, to discuss first fruit offerings and related topics.
