TOKE MAKINWA: WHY I STOPPED PAYING TITHE

Media personality Toke Makinwa has said she no longer pays tithe to the church, explaining that she would rather channel her money directly to people in need.

Speaking on a recent episode of her podcast, Toke Moments, the broadcaster questioned the financial structure of many churches and said her understanding of giving has changed over time.

“I stopped paying tithe to the church,” she said. “All the churches I know are rich. I would rather go to hospitals and widows’ homes. The church has so much money. It’s a business. And it’s not taxed.”

According to her, she still gives offerings and supports church activities, but no longer believes in paying a fixed monthly tithe. Instead, she prefers to provide help directly to individuals facing urgent needs.

“I give offering in church. I support the house of God. But that monthly tithe? I started something else, and I think that’s what God has called me to do.

Source: The Guardian