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In a time when many Nigerian churches are known for placing heavy financial demands on their members, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere, popularly called Odumeje, has taken a completely different route — and it’s raising eyebrows. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

During a recent church service in Anambra, the energetic and controversial preacher boldly declared that he doesn’t collect tithes, not because he doesn’t know it’s biblical, but because that’s not what his mission is about.

“Look at a young, fresh man like me. I’ll come here and be deceiving people? I no dey do church for money. Nobody pays me tithe,” Odumeje said to his congregation.

“I am doing this to prove to you that Christ is real. That is my mission. When I’m done, I’ll leave just like Prophet TB Joshua left,” he added.

A Church Without Tithes? Nigerians React

In a country where the tithe basket is often treated like an altar, Odumeje’s words hit like a jolt of cold water. While some see him as a refreshing breeze in the midst of monetized religion, others are asking hard questions.

Here’s what people had to say online:

@Godswill-aki: “Protect this man at all cost. He’s preaching real gospel.”

@Obiageli: “It’s interesting. But tithing is biblical. So how does he keep the church running?”

@Ambrose Mark: “God will continue to protect you, sir.”

Whether you love him or not, Odumeje doesn’t operate like the average Nigerian pastor. From his signature slang and unfiltered sermons to wild deliverance styles, the “Indaboski Bahose” has made it clear — he’s not here to fit in.

So How Does He Fund the Church?

That’s still a mystery.

Some speculate that he uses his personal funds, while others suggest sponsorship from loyal followers or external donors. Despite the questions, Odumeje seems unbothered — focused on his spiritual assignment rather than public approval.

Final Take

In a system where churches often look like businesses, Odumeje’s no-tithe policy comes off as both shocking and refreshing. Whether you believe in his message or not, one thing is sure — he’s not just playing by the book. He’s rewriting it.

LasgidiOnline:
Other pastors should learn from indaboski bahose

phosky:
https://eyesoflagos.com/why-i-dont-collect-tithes-odumeje-opens-up-about-his-true-calling/

Nnaemiemax:
Genesis 14:19-20

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: and blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.


Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.

Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

Godfullsam:
Stop using cut and join bible quotes to convince and confuse people to pay tithe.

Read the whole book of malachi for you to know what led to the verse and chapter you quoted and those the quote was made for..

Nnaemiemax:
As indicated Sir, those who have deep revelation and clear conviction about the impacts/benefits of tithing do not need any validation or logical inclination to do so.

Nnaemiemax:
Genesis 14:19-20

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: and blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.


Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.

Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.


Those who have deep revelation and clear conviction about the impacts/benefits of tithing do not need any validation or logical inclination to do so.

Godfullsam:
For your information, I am a regular tither.
I do so willingly because of the blessings attached with tithing which I always receive.

But I will never use the book of malachi to scare people into paying tithe.

Like I said , go and read the full text in the malachi to know what lead to the verse you picked out .
The book of malachi is not plenty na .

If I stop paying tithe today, God will not curse me, in fact he doesn't need even need my money to bless me in the first place.
But I may be denying myself certain blessings which mostly come through tithing
Tithing should be willingly from the heart. God will not curse anybody for not paying tithe to any pastor.

Stop hand picking some verses of the scripture that correspond with your sermon to convince or confuse people.

Most so called men of God do this and it is very disgusting.

Iamzik:
The tithe that Abram gave was before he met God - it was a tradition and it was not even his own money. It was spoils of war and it was a one time offering - not monthly compulsory contribution as you were wrongly taught. He never gave another tithe after that.

Where you quoted in Malachi is directed to the priest who were stealing tithes contributions from members, not to the congregation who paid the tithe - a distinction that many pastors know but will not tell you.

Tithe was never money in the bible. If you see anywhere that tithe was paid with money in the bible please post it here let us see. It was foodstuffs that was mostly distributed to the Levites, priests and poor people

Only Levites working in the temple without land, paid jobs or possessions are qualified to receive tithe. Which of your pastor is a Levite from Israel and without landed property?

Lastly neither Jesus nor the apostle preached or collected tithes so I don't know where you guys learnt that doctrine.
New testament giving has no formula or percentage. Give willingly and cheerfully as unto God.

Am I saying you should not give tithe? Not at all. It's your money. However stop preaching it like it's a doctrine of salvation or prerequisite to enter heaven

mosesomed:
All Pastors should learn from him. That is why so much poverty in Africa. Nigeria pastors are very selfish

Jamiubond009:
The only fake man of God that I trust . I love odumeje. He is the realest fake out there

Alaga2222:
As he no collect tithes that one no mean say he no dey collect offerings.

Nnaemiemax:
Genesis 14:19-20

And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: and blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.


Malachi 3:8-10
Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.

Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.


Those who have deep revelation and clear conviction about the impacts/benefits of tithing do not need any validation or logical inclination to do so.

Nnaemiemax:
Genesis 14:19-20

Godfullsam:
Stop using cut and join bible quotes to convince and confuse people to pay tithe.

Read the whole book of malachi for you to know what led to the verse and chapter you quoted and those the quote was made for..