A Nigerian pastor, Abel Damina of Abel Damina Ministries International, has said the offerings and tithes collected in churches don’t belong to God, but men.

The controversial man of God stirred discussion with his recent statements regarding the destination of offerings and tithes collected by churches.

In a viral video clip from a Sunday service sermon, Damina asserted that these contributions do not go to heaven.

“No offering goes to heaven. Every offering we collect is used by men.

“All the offerings we give to God go to men,” he explained, claiming that the funds are, in fact, spent.

He also challenged common pastoral rhetoric, specifically those statements used to encourage tithe payments.

According to Damina, preachers propagate the idea that God utilises offerings and tithes exclusively to affect people’s thoughts. 

He further alleged that many preachers who require their congregations to tithe do not tithe themselves.

“Those tithe mongers who say the windows of heaven will open when you pay tithes are lying.

“The doors have been open since Jesus rose from the dead.

“They collect from everyone but don’t give to anyone.

“I was there; I know how it works,” Damina stated.