Pastor Emmanuel Iren has addressed the subject of tithing and the belief that failing to tithe automatically gives the devil legal access to a Christian’s life.
Speaking during a recent teaching, Pastor Emmanuel Iren stated, “Christians should tithe, but if you don’t tithe, it doesn’t give the devil legal ground to devour you.”
He emphasized that while he believes Christians should practise tithing, believers should not approach the practice from a place of fear or the belief that failing to give a specific percentage automatically gives Satan permission to destroy their lives.
His remarks have sparked conversations among Christians about tithing, giving, and the interpretation of biblical teachings concerning financial stewardship. The subject remains a point of theological discussion across different Christian traditions.
The statement has also renewed conversations about the motivation behind Christian giving. While some believers practise tithing as an act of obedience and worship, others emphasize generosity, cheerful giving, and the broader biblical principles surrounding financial stewardship.
Pastor Iren’s message ultimately encourages Christians to understand giving through faith and biblical conviction rather than fear, while maintaining that tithing remains an important practice for believers.