Pastor T.B Joshua of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), has made some revelations.

He said; “Giving offerings is ‘Scriptural’ but people should give as ‘God prompts their conscience’.”

“They may not be many but people of conscience are giving – I mean, the right people are giving genuinely, for the salvation of their soul—and their giving is blessed of God.”

“Wrong people have to be reminded many times before they can give because it is not from their heart.”

“Such people would give to be seen, to be heard and to be praised here, if they later hit hard times, they will often write letters to the church reminding them of the money they had previously given.”

“Such people misguidedly felt their offerings are a form of ‘bargaining with God to get what they want’ or a way of manipulating God to give approval to their selfish motives.”

“Giving is like serving. Both should be done with joy – without being reminded, because you don’t need to be reminded to do that which gives you joy. Believers should ask for the Holy Spirit’s help in giving, receiving and asking.”

“The force behind the money given determines the kind of money it is. When we inherit stolen wealth, we would live under a stolen future, thereby mortgaging our future. Remember, what comes from God goes to Him.”

“I’m very careful when it comes to receiving offerings from congregants. If I receive something from you, the source and the manner you give will determine whether it’s a blessing or a curse that I receive from you.”

“If you give something from your heart, it will bless you that gives it and also bless the person or ministry that receives it.”