A powerful sermon by Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of Salvation Ministries, has resurfaced online, igniting widespread theological debate across Nigeria and beyond. The pastor’s unconventional take on the story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden challenges traditional Sunday School teachings and raises critical questions about tithing and biblical interpretation.
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In the viral flashback clip, Pastor Ibiyeomie boldly claims that the reason Adam was cast out of Eden was not because he ate an apple, but because he unlawfully touched God’s tithe.
“The sin Adam committed that made God so angry to expel him from the Garden of Eden was not eating an apple,” Pastor Ibiyeomie said.
“It was because he touched God’s tithe. If it were the apple, we wouldn’t be eating apples today.”
This provocative statement, delivered metaphorically, has triggered heated reactions among Christians. Critics accuse the pastor of dangerously reframing a foundational biblical narrative to emphasize the importance of tithing. Meanwhile, supporters hail his message as a profound prophetic insight, underscoring the sacredness of what belongs to God.
The backlash was swift, with some calling the message a case of prosperity gospel overreach. Others defend it as a symbolic warning about respecting God’s provisions and obedience to divine principles.
Does Pastor Ibiyeomie’s “tithe theory” hold theological merit, or does it oversimplify a complex biblical truth? This flashback reignites a long-standing debate within Nigerian Christianity about the boundaries of scriptural interpretation, especially concerning money, faith, and obedience.
One thing is certain: this sermon wasn’t just a message; it was a bold challenge to traditional beliefs and continues to spark intense conversation about faith and doctrine in modern times.
