Pastor Korede Komaiya has said Christians should not claim to be grateful to God while refusing to give from their material substance as part of their thanksgiving.
Speaking to his congregation, Komaiya described giving as a biblical ordinance, arguing that genuine thanksgiving to God should not be expressed empty-handed.
“It’s important for you to note this reality. Note this reality and note it very well. God is the King of the whole earth,” he said.
The pastor maintained that gratitude to God should involve a person’s substance, insisting that it is dishonouring to claim to be grateful while giving nothing.
“It is dishonouring to say you are grateful and your substance is not involved,” he said.
“You can’t thank God empty handed. It’s a biblical ordinance. You cannot thank God without your substance,” he added.
Komaiya also argued that people should not determine their thanksgiving offering solely based on what they personally feel comfortable giving, saying the amount should correspond with their financial standing.
“You can’t just give what you like. You can’t just give anything you want,” he stated.
Using an example, the pastor said someone who owns two cars and a house, has a good job and earns millions should not give the same amount as someone who is a tenant.
“Everybody note this. If you are grateful, your thanksgiving offering should reflect your status,” he said.
Komaiya further revealed that he had begun giving his own thanksgiving offering in millions, describing it as a reflection of his gratitude for how far he had come.
“I started giving my thanksgiving offering in millions since yesterday,” he said.
Reflecting on his journey, the pastor asked, “How did I get to this place, O Lord? Who born me. How did I get to this global realm?”
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