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In a candid sermon, the charismatic leader clarified that he does not rely on the church's financial support for his livelihood. He revealed that he is involved in multiple business ventures, both locally and internationally, which provide for his personal needs.
“I do a lot more than just preach,” Duncan-Williams said. “Don’t think it’s your tithes that sustain me. In fact, the tithes and offerings aren’t even enough to cover the electricity costs. I don’t usually talk about these things, but I have investments and businesses, both here and abroad, that generate my income."
He also emphasised his personal commitment to tithing. “And I am a serious tithe payer. I pay tithe more than you all, I am telling you, and I am very consistent. Sometimes I fight my office; I tell them, have you removed the tithe? Then I say, don’t go there with me. Make sure the tithe is set aside, paid to the account, and immediately send me a picture that you have paid it before I touch the money. I am a very serious person when it comes to the things of God.”
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams went on to criticise certain pastors who view themselves as too important to tithe. According to him, such pastors have fallen out of the grace of God to uphold the scriptures.
“And there are preachers who don’t tithe because they are too big to tithe. They don’t tithe to anything, anybody. They become self-appointed fathers and men of God because they have come into success, power, wealth, and influence. They don’t have the grace to honour the scriptures anymore.”
Tithing remains a debated issue among some Christians. Traditionally, Christians are expected to give 10% of their income as tithe. However, the practice has sparked debate among believers. Some argue that the Old Testament law of tithing still applies to Christians, while others maintain that the New Testament does not support this perspective.