In the Church Long before now there’s and there’ll ever be continues discuss and debate on the issue of tithing in the Church, former super equal striker Odion Ighalo as revealed; Why he will always dedicate 10% of his earnings to God regardless of how much he is earning. Speaking of the ‘Rush for Christ Podcast’ Ighalo who shared that he has been tithing since his early football days at Julius Berger 2005 when he heard 15,000 Naira as a 16-year-old.
The former Granada (professional Spanish football club) player that is pastor briefed him thoroughly about the importance of paying tithe as a Christian and how it’s contributes to one’s growth in life. He explained his strong connection to God emphasizing that he’s a devoted Christian. However, the former Manchester United Award admitted that he struggled with the practice when he moved to China, where his salary increased significantly.
In his words, he said, “my first salary when I was playing for Julius Berger in 2005 was N15,000 – I was 16 years old. Then my pastor taught me about tithing, and since then I have never missed paying my tithes. They never tried to play with my mind. When I saw the amount I had to tithe it, once month end came, I before sending the money, speaking for that;
He revealed that true prayers. He overcame his doubt saying God reminded him to stay faithful to the principles that had always worked for him. He said, “but I prayed one day and God told me, don’t change the winning formula. If you can be faithful with little, you will be faithful with any amount. Now, no matter how much I earn, 10% belongs to God”.
Addresses skeptics who criticize tithing. He said that “he follows the practice based on faith, not public opinion in his words. I know some people say you are just giving money to the pastor, but that’s not my problem. I do it according to the word of God”.
