Dr. Becky Enenche, the wife of Pastor Paul Enenche and co-founder of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre, has sparked a wave of online conversations following her recent comments on the importance of consistently paying tithes.
In a statement that quickly went viral, Dr. Enenche stressed the significance of regular tithe payments, asserting that only consistent contributions to God’s house hold true value in the eyes of the Lord.
In the video circulating widely, Dr. Enenche explained that when individuals fail to tithe regularly, they risk spiritual setbacks in their lives. “Tithing must be done consistently,” she said. “Whenever you miss your tithe, you essentially start over. All the previous tithes you’ve paid are nullified and erased, which means you return to square one.”
Her remarks have led to widespread debate among Nigerians and members of the broader Christian community. Some individuals within her congregation, along with her supporters, have expressed agreement with her perspective, reinforcing the importance of faithful tithe payment. On the other hand, others have voiced skepticism, questioning whether the idea of “nullifying” previous tithes is truly supported by scripture.
While it remains unclear whether the video was a recent recording or an older one, Dunamis International Gospel Centre has yet to issue an official statement addressing Dr. Enenche’s comments or clarifying their position on the matter.
The discourse surrounding Dr. Enenche’s comments has generated diverse reactions. A social media user, DaNn_Snr, expressed concern over the interpretation of scripture, stating, “These modern-day pastors have misinterpreted the true readings. Most of them preach based on their own inspiration and intuition, not according to what is actually written in the Bible.”
Another user, Tooshugary4U, added, “The church members will learn, but they’ll learn the hardest way if they continue to listen to pastors who teach in this way.”
Meanwhile, a user named ema4yo voiced their growing doubts about attending church altogether: “Every day, I keep seeing more reasons not to go to church.”
In contrast, IEmmanWilson offered a different perspective, referencing Matthew 26:34-45, which speaks to the importance of kindness and deeds toward one another, rather than an emphasis on tithe payment. “Then the King will say, ‘Come, O blessed of my Father, for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.’ Jesus never mentioned paying tithes but emphasized the importance of kindness and good deeds toward others,” they remarked.
The ongoing conversation reflects differing views on the role of tithing in the Christian faith, with some highlighting the spiritual significance of generosity and others calling for a deeper understanding of biblical teachings on the matter.
