‘I don’t believe in tithing’ – Fatoyinbo reveals compelling story

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, has revealed a compelling story of how a respected Christian, who had long doubted the principle of tithing, eventually changed her view after a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit.

Speaking during a recent sermon streamed on YouTube, Fatoyinbo emphasized the danger of selective obedience to Scripture. Quoting James 1:22, he admonished Christians to “be doers of the word and not hearers only,” adding that many believers deceive themselves by avoiding parts of the Bible that challenge them.

“One person of great integrity told me, he said, ‘Pastor, I’ve been a Christian for a long time. I don’t believe in tithing. I don’t believe in it,’” Fatoyinbo recounted. “But I got home after you preached on Tuesday and I studied, and the Holy Ghost told me you are saying the truth.”

Fatoyinbo highlighted that many Christians, including those active in church, fail to apply God’s word in practice. “She’s been a Christian for a long time. When you look at her business, you’d say, ‘Ah, but she goes to church. She loves God.’ But she’s not doing God’s word,” he explained.

He noted that such views often stem from intellectual arguments rather than scriptural study. “Somebody told her, probably someone who never studied the Bible. That’s how some people are misled,” he said.

Fatoyinbo urged believers to act on divine principles rather than remain stuck in debate. “Don’t just get excited about new revelations. Step into deep waters. Do exploits. You’re not making way because you’re not making moves,” he stated.