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- Title
A critical analysis of tithe and seed sowing on contemporary Christianity in Nigeria.
- Authors
Akabike, Gladys N.; Ngwoke, Peace N.; Chukwuma, Onyekachi G.
- Abstract
The issues of tithes and seed sowing have taken a centre stage in contemporary Christianity in Nigeria amongst the preachers. Many a times, it is assumed that tithes and seed sowing are requirements for salvation, prosperity and total well-being of the members. Making many to believe that Christianity is a money-venture business, one can succeed if he knows how to hoodwink the gullible. Many have been deceived that by parting with a substantial amount of money in the name of sowing seed, their problems would be solved. Unfortunately, the person's problem may remain the same or even be compounded. This research study evaluates the activities, attitudes and their inordinate ambitions. It examines the impact of tithe and seed sowing on Christianity in Nigeria. The research method adopted for this work is the qualitative, phenomenological method. The study observed that the value of tithe and seed sowing has changed from what is prescribed in the Bible to what is preached on the pulpits. The research study recommends amongst other things, that these preachers should preach the gospel with decorum as it were in the Bible so that its influence on Nigerians will bring about a reduction in crime, corruption and other immoral activities in Nigeria.
- Subjects
NIGERIA; TITHES; CHURCH finance; ECCLESIASTICAL fees; CHRISTIANITY; RELIGION
- Publication
Hervormde Teologiese Studies, 2021, Vol 77, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0259-9422
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4102/hts.v77i1.6485