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Amotolongbo:
3years is small?
Why didn’t the same church tell the new comers to wait for more than 3years before they start giving tithe and offerings?

benardtotti:
My only response to you will be from the Bible 👇

Acts of the Apostles 2:44-46 NLT
[44] And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. [45] They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. [46] They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—

https://bible.com/bible/116/act.2.44-46.NLT

doncartel:
If Oyedepo pays the nursing school fees, what about over 100k of his church members who also need such assistance? So he was only trying to discourage his church members from camping outside his house begging for alms.

Having said that, all pastors need to learn from Prophet TB Joshua’s charity system. He never bought any private jet, but rather spent the vast majority of church funds on charity. He would definitely have paid the nurse’s school fees.

Fantastic001:
Oyedepo has a foundation that has helped thousands via scholarships, with proven beneficiaries. There are ways to go about these things, Living Faith Church has a standard procedure to follow, you can't just bump into Oyedepo and ask for money because that will open the floodgate for thousands of such direct begging.
Follow the ladies down procedure and the church will most definitely assist

Zionmdde:
If you want to serve God, Serve God because you love him not because of any church or pastor

Now the nurse have graduated, I didn't see where he attributed his success to God, rather he is more interested in announcing the perceived disservice done to him.

Moreover, how will the pastor know in split seconds, the sincerity in the request and if you are his member? Do you know how many such requests come in on daily basis. Moreover most of those churches have systems put in place to address welfare issues. He was supposed to start with the cell system, then chapter pastor and co. That it's the church doesn't mean money should be dished out anyhow

Judgementa1:
Pastors don't help their members but loves receiving their tithe and offering.

Reason why most people exit the worship centres.

People are wise now.

Amotolongbo:
Serving God and attending church are different things. Going to church is just a social activity like going to school, club, amusement park etc. Serving God is making sure that your neighbours live in peace and harmony and giving to the needy

doncartel:
If Oyedepo pays the nursing school fees, what about over 100k of his church members who also need such assistance? So he was only trying to discourage his church members from camping outside his house begging for alms.

Having said that, all pastors need to learn from Prophet TB Joshua’s charity system. He never bought any private jet, but rather spent the vast majority of church funds on charity. He would definitely have paid the nurse’s school fees.

Bloodofthelambo:
do you know how much pastors give in aid and scholarships Yearly,
If they start showing the help they render daily, people would still accuse them of showing everything to gain more.

Stop believing these persons that accuse pastors up and down.
They were the ones that told people not to pay tithe, they are still those who would accuse pastors of not helping members.

alphonsojidebab:
A Nigerian nurse has recounted an emotional experience from 2016 involving renowned cleric David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, revealing how the encounter nearly shook his faith and commitment to church attendance.

The man, identified on social media platform X as @Nrs_Danie, narrated that he had struggled for years to secure admission into the Lagos State School of Nursing, succeeding only after his fourth attempt. However, his joy was short-lived as he lacked the ₦230,000 required to pay tuition, with school authorities giving him just one month before forfeiting the admission. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to his account, he and his mother, who lived in Abule Egba area of Lagos, left home as early as 5 a.m. to travel to Sango Ota, Ogun State, where the church headquarters is located, hoping to seek financial assistance from the cleric.

He explained that they had been active members of the church for about three years, participating in services, prayers, and fasting programmes, which strengthened their belief that they might receive support.

They reportedly positioned themselves along the route where the bishop would pass before his morning service, waiting for an opportunity to speak with him.

When the cleric eventually arrived, the man said he and his mother rushed forward to plead for help but were stopped by security personnel.

He claimed that the bishop responded by advising them to apply for a bursary from the Lagos State Government instead.

The response, he said, left him devastated, considering the emotional and physical effort it took to gain admission after several attempts.

The nurse admitted that the incident affected him deeply and almost caused him to question his faith in God. However, he later came to the realization that religious leaders are human and that faith should be centered on God rather than individuals.

He emphasized that leaving church because of a pastor’s action would mean one’s faith was misplaced.

Despite the disappointment, he eventually completed his nursing education without financial assistance from the cleric and now works abroad as a nurse.

Reflecting on his journey, he said the experience strengthened his belief that personal faith and determination are more important than reliance on any religious figure.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/02/21/we-went-to-beg-oyedepo-for-school-fees-nurse-shares-why-he-almost-quit-church/






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Sonnobax15:

Hehehe.

Chebi I once I created a similar thread on this sometime ago but it never made it to the front page and I was even insulted by some irresponsible dimwits .

Make una dey believe in these so-called men of God wey dey feast on una gullibility

Your pastor can't help you in the times of need,but would rather refer you to pray to God who's busy minding his business in heaven to send help to you on earth. But when the same thief disguising as pastor needs help,he falls back to you who are his members, billing you to stupor

He even tried by continuing to go to church. Cuz in my own case,that was my instant full stop and why I will never go to church.

Zionmdde:
If you want to serve God, Serve God because you love him not because of any church or pastor

Now the nurse have graduated, I didn't see where he attributed his success to God, rather he is more interested in announcing the perceived disservice done to him.

Moreover, how will the pastor know in split seconds, the sincerity in the request and if you are his member? Do you know how many such requests come in on daily basis. Moreover most of those churches have systems put in place to address welfare issues. He was supposed to start with the cell system, then chapter pastor and co. That it's the church doesn't mean money should be dished out anyhow

Sonnobax15:

Hehehe.

Chebi I once I created a similar thread on this sometime ago but it never made it to the front page and I was even insulted by some irresponsible dimwits .

Make una dey believe in these so-called men of God wey dey feast on una gullibility

Your pastor can't help you in the times of need,but would rather refer you to pray to God who's busy minding his business in heaven to send help to you on earth. But when the same thief disguising as pastor needs help,he falls back to you who are his members, billing you to stupor

He even tried by continuing to go to church. Cuz in my own case,that was my instant full stop and why I will never go to church.

ERockson:
You attended the church for just almost 3 years and demanding financial help based on period you've been with the church, what about pastors's children that's have been there for more than 20 years. Pastos can not help everybody approaching them for helps. Now that you are nurse and earning money how many people have you have helped financially, how many school fees have you paid for the less privileges.

Zionmdde:
I am Still sounding more like someone who needs very urgent help
I Don't have someone to come to my rescue?

garykoeman:
I knew someone who had same encounter with him at raji oba church.

The most painfully was, the man actually made it part of the sermon that evening.

Insisting no elders should render help to anyone.

Religion is the opium of the poor.

Church is their business enterprise.

Amotolongbo:
That is the error on the part of the woman and the son.

What about Oyedepo angrily telling them to apply to Lagos State Bursary department?

Sonnobax15:

Hehehe.

Chebi I once I created a similar thread on this sometime ago but it never made it to the front page and I was even insulted by some irresponsible dimwits .

Make una dey believe in these so-called men of God wey dey feast on una gullibility

Your pastor can't help you in the times of need,but would rather refer you to pray to God who's busy minding his business in heaven to send help to you on earth. But when the same thief disguising as pastor needs help,he falls back to you who are his members, billing you to stupor

He even tried by continuing to go to church. Cuz in my own case,that was my instant full stop and why I will never go to church.

garykoeman:
I knew someone who had same encounter with him at raji oba church.

The most painfully was, the man actually made it part of the sermon that evening.

Insisting no elders should render help to anyone.

Religion is the opium of the poor.

Church is their business enterprise.

Sonnobax15:
listen to yourself . Na people like una dey make Dem dey see all of us finish.

So he should have attended the church for a thousand years first before he could ask for financial assistance from the scammer abi? But it didn't take the same thief time to start billing him in form of tithes and offerings.

Sometimes I begin to wonder if the brain of an average Nigerian Christian has been tampered with,and you guys keep proving me right on a daily basis

ERockson:
You attended the church for just almost 3 years and demanding financial help based on period you've been with the church, what about pastors's children that's have been there for more than 20 years. Pastos can not help everybody approaching them for helps. Now that you are nurse and earning money how many people have you have helped financially, how many school fees have you paid for the less privileges.

Zionmdde:
If you want to serve God, Serve God because you love him not because of any church or pastor

Now the nurse have graduated, I didn't see where he attributed his success to God, rather he is more interested in announcing the perceived disservice done to him.

Moreover, how will the pastor know in split seconds, the sincerity in the request and if you are his member? Do you know how many such requests come in on daily basis. Moreover most of those churches have systems put in place to address welfare issues. He was supposed to start with the cell system, then chapter pastor and co. That it's the church doesn't mean money should be dished out anyhow