Former Heavyweight boxing champion has been in the news much lately, but not for knocking out his opponent. Holyfield has been the topic of much discussion over his inability to pay child support and the fact that his $10 million home is in foreclosure. But with all of his financial troubles, Holyfield claims in an interview with ESPN that he will tithe before any other obligations such as paying his mortgage. The interview is from a show ESPN produced about the relationships between stars and televangelists that will air this Sunday. Many televangelists preach variations of the “prosperity gospel,” which teaches its followers that through tithing, they’ll be rewarded not just spiritually but also financially. Holyfield has given millions of dollars( over $20 Million to date) to Creflo Dollar’s World Changers Church in Atlanta, ESPN’s John Barr reports.

Check out an excerpt from Sunday’s piece:

John Barr: “You would pay your tithe before you would pay your own house payment?”

Evander Holyfield: “(nodding head) Because I know that tithe, me paying that tithe, it’s going to better me off in the long run.”

“I can’t sit here and tell you I know all the goings on of that whole ministry, and all the money that they make and where it all goes. I have no idea. But I feel good about being involved with them as individuals and what they’re trying to do. And as of right now I’m very comfortable with that.” – Kurt Warner, on being on the board of a ministry essentially under Senate investigation.

This fool will tithe to Creflo Dollar, of all people, before he’ll pay his mortgage. I was raised to tithe but not when it can be a detriment to one being able to provide for oneself or his dependents. And who the hell would trust a Preacher who changes his name to DOLLAR ? And another thing, why does a preacher need a mansion with a pool inside of the home and a Rolls Royce SMH !!! Check out Creflo “Pimpin” Dollar and his mansion below.

debosky:

What is the import of this post?

Did he forget to pay his mortgage or couldn't afford to pay it? What happened to the rest of his income (after all, tithe is just 10%) ?

It is up to every individual to decide what to do with his/her funds - does the government say don't pay tax till you've paid your mortgage bill?

debosky:

What is the import of this post?

Did he forget to pay his mortgage or couldn't afford to pay it? What happened to the rest of his income (after all, tithe is just 10%) ? 

It is up to every individual to decide what to do with his/her funds - does the government say don't pay tax till you've paid your mortgage bill? 

SeanT21:

I hope Creflo Dollar give him some money to help his financial situation.

Uche2nna:

Am I missing the essence of this thread?  

R u saying that he went broke because he paid his tithes?  

(Gen.22:16-17-* And said, I have sworn by Myself, says the Lord, that since you have done this and have not withheld [from Me] or begrudged [giving Me] your son, your only son,

17 In blessing I will bless you and in multiplying I will multiply your descendants like the stars of the heavens and like the sand on the seashore. And your Seed (Heir) will possess the gate of His enemies,AMP )

(1Kgs.17:16 - The jar of meal was not spent nor did the bottle of oil fail, according to the word which the Lord spoke through Elijah AMP)

(1kgs.3:5- God said "solomon what shall i givce you?"

1 Corinthians 2:14

14 The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
NIV

KunleOshob:

This is evidence that tithing really works

$osisi:

Ara ga agba ndi ara

bawomolo:

Nope he continues to pay his tithes while in debt.

His so called pastor basically refuses to be part of his divorce case or getting the man to work on his financial situation.

This is a pastor who emphasizes tithes rather than the well being of his congregation.

mactao:

Not everyone that calls "Lord, Lord" will get into the kingdom of God. The fact that Evander Holyfield tithes and makes it public that he tithes does not mean that his tithe is acceptable to God. Check out the story of Cain and Abel. There are unacceptable sacrifices.

bawomolo mentioned divorce in that quote. Does anyone or even Holyfield know what Jesus said about divorce? We cannot continue in sin and expect grace to increase, so the Bible says.

I'm not judging him, because I know next to nothing about him, or even wrestling for that matter. I'm just saying people should stop running their mouths about tithing and stuff like that, because this guy's a celebrity, and the public only knows as much as the celebrity wants them to know. Only God knows what His relationship with any man is like, and only Him knows why Holyfield's "tithing" "isn't working."

bawomolo:


Check out an excerpt from Sunday’s piece:

    John Barr: “You would pay your tithe before you would pay your own house payment?”

    Evander Holyfield: “(nodding head) Because I know that tithe, me paying that tithe, it’s going to better me off in the long run.”

that's the point of the post.

i know you didn't just compare a government tax to tithing.

members of the early church sold their properties to support one another. members of modern prosperity churches love-vendor themselves out to bless the likes of creflo dollar.

tonye-t:

@KunleOshod,

Brother wat makes you really think that does who pay tithe aint blessed as it is portrayed

i pay my tithe, and if i start here by explaining God's blessings you will be amazed

to me titheing aint for everyone, so if i pay and another doesnt feel like paying. . hmmm fine!

KunleOshob:

The truth is that God/christ requires NO tithes from us and it was smuggled into christianity as a result of twisted scripture. and that is why God would NEVER ascribe any special blessings to tithers becos God did not send them message. If you are doing well in life it is not beocs you are tithing there are billions of us all over the world who don't tithe and we are still being blessed.

tonye-t:

getting blessed is not the issue here, but is God really behind the blessing? is the question, to me titheing is a act to honor God who gave you and not an occasion to be blessed even though he (God) still ascribed blessing to it

let me ask you my brother some few questions:

1. what do you understand is the difference btw a govt.tax and a tithe?

2. what is the purpose for taxing people?

3. if some thieves (politicians or those in the elm of affairs) steal this govt.tax  and enrich their empires and pockets ,does it mean govt. taxes should not still be paid?

4. why do they punish deaulter of tax pyments

answer these few questions and we can both start from here - God bless you bro

KunleOshob:

Whilst i agree with you that it is good to honour God with our money Jesus never taught us to do this through tithing or giving to the church the passage below descibes how Jesus instructed we give to him/God. I would rather follw the teachings of christ than twisted doctrine being preached from the pulpit by mere men.

Matthew 25:31-40:

The Final Judgment
   

   31 “But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left.

   34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. 36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’

   37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’

   40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me

And you have evidence that all of the money goes to Creflo right? You know everything creflo does for less privileged members of society? Talk is cheap.

So what if he chooses to do that? The pertinent question would be how much is the house payment and how much is the tithes he is paying?

Would it make a material difference if he didn't pay tithes??

including those pastors who ask you to "give" by credit card. Grin

I always wondered why pple could be so wicked . . . asking someone to "give" on credit?