Founder of Salvation Ministries David Ibiyeomie has stirred reactions online after a video of his sermon surfaced.
While preaching in church on Sunday, Pastor Ibiyeomie spoke about his offerings and his views on wealth. He said he gives large amounts as offerings and believes he cannot be poor.
“The minimum I give on a Sunday is $12,000. That is the minimum. Every Sunday. And the minimum I give on weekdays is $2,000. Even when I am not in church, even when I travel, my offering will be there,” he said.
He added that his financial position is not dependent on members of his congregation.
“If you don’t give your offering, I will be rich, stinkingly rich. I am not depending on your money. If my birthday is coming, get angry and don’t give me any money. This guy will be rich because it is not coming from you. It is coming from my covenant work with God,” he said.
David Ibiyeomie also linked poverty to a lack of giving.
“You know why you are poor? Stinginess is the gateway to poverty and giving is the gateway to prosperity. Make your choice. Every poor man is stingy,” he said.
The video has since generated mixed reactions on social media, with users sharing different views on his comments.
