An Objective Approach to False Gospel and Heresy: Inspired by Fada Oluoma

 Let’s talk about one of the most bizarre doctrines currently circulating in some corners of Nigerian Christianity — one that tries to justify tithing with fear, guilt, and outright theological fiction.

Thanks to a recent message by Fada Oluoma, I was reminded of just how far some prosperity preachers have taken things. In their bid to force tithing down the throats of believers, they’ve gone beyond scripture, but deep into manipulation.

Recently, I saw a claim that Adam and Eve were guilty of stealing the tithe (apple) in the Garden of Eden. Yes, you read that right. Two people who had no church, no congregation, no clothes, and no clue they were even naked, somehow robbed God of tithes? That’s not just bad theology. It’s heresy.

This is the level of false teaching being pushed in the name of prosperity. Instead of pointing people to Christ, who was born in a shelter, lived humbly, fed the hungry with little, and embraced the poor, we’re told recently that He now punishes poverty and blesses only those who give money. It’s as if the gospel has been hijacked by a marketing team.

Let me be clear: I’m not against tithing. I believe in generosity, giving, and supporting ministries. What I oppose is twisting scripture to scare people into giving. That’s not the gospel; it’s spiritual extortion.

Jesus doesn’t need your tithe to bless you. And he certainly didn’t die so preachers could buy private jets while quoting Adam and Eve as failed accountants.

Faith should lead to giving. However, faith built on fear is not faith at all.

Maybe Jesus really does need to come back, just to correct all the things said in His name.