Founder and lead pastor of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has sparked discussions with his latest sermon in which he claimed that Adam, the first man created by God, did not eat an apple as many have believed.
Instead, Pastor Ibiyeomie stated that Adam touched what he referred to as “God’s tithe,” which led to his expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
During his sermon, Pastor Ibiyeomie explained that the biblical account of Adam’s fall from grace is not about consuming forbidden fruit, but rather about violating God’s command by taking what was reserved for the Creator.
“The tithe was the only thing God told him not to touch,” Ibiyeomie said, emphasizing that disobedience to this instruction brought consequences, including poverty and expulsion from Eden.
The pastor went on to address the importance of tithing in modern Christianity, pointing out that many believers are not honest in their tithing practices.
“Every time you touch your tithe, you are living in dishonesty,” he stated, warning that disregarding the principle of tithing has consequences, just as Adam’s disobedience did.
His sermon quickly spread across social media platforms, igniting debates among Christians, with some questioning his interpretation of the scripture, while others voiced support for the teaching.
According to Pastor Ibiyeomie, touching the tithe is equivalent to disobeying God’s direct command, leading to spiritual and material setbacks.
He further cautioned his congregation that although God may offer forgiveness for such disobedience, the repercussions, including financial struggles, may persist.
“He may forgive you, but it may lead you to poverty,” he said, concluding his sermon with a strong reminder of the seriousness of adhering to tithing principles.
This provocative message has continued to fuel discussions on the theological understanding of Adam’s sin and the relevance of tithing in modern Christian practice.