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Tithing and the Quest for Material Prosperity: A Critical Evaluation of Contemporary Trends in Niger

Authors: EHIOGHAE Efe

Publication Type: Journal article

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Pentecostalism in Nigeria is a phenomenon that has elicited much debate. Even though its roots (in its modern expression) may be traced to the 1960s, it has become a powerful force to reckon with. Many observers, however, see its emergence on the Nigerian religious terrain as a major factor that has undermined the gospel, divesting it of its power to positively transform individuals and communities. Pentecostalism emphasizes deliverance from demonic oppression and poverty. It is a great lure in Nigeria where poverty is endemic because of self-serving governments. Pentecostal pastors urge their followers to give in order to experience material prosperity. The scriptural injunction to tithe is used as a basis for the gospel of prosperity. In a bid to promote tithing Pentecostal pastors do not see anything wrong in building their theology on the Old Testament strictures which they generally repudiate as obsolete. Despite the emphasis on prosperity the poverty level is still scandalous. Only the Pentecostal leaders seem to wallow in affluence. The gospel of material prosperity is warped because of its failure to equally emphasize soul prosperity which can only be experienced through a right relationship with God.

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