
Pastor Abel Damina, founder of Power City International, has publicly stated that there is no biblical scripture guaranteeing wealth in exchange for giving to God. He described the belief that financial prosperity is linked to donations to pastors and institutions as a dangerous and unscriptural mindset prevalent in Nigerian churches. Damina argued that giving leads to lack, not riches, and that recovery requires work and time. He recounted an instance where a man donated all three of his cars to his church, expecting divine financial reward, only to be left with nothing. The pastor, known for his unorthodox theological views, asserted that wealth is a result of education, labor, and enterprise, not religious offerings like tithing. He stated that he has never witnessed anyone become a billionaire solely due to tithing, attributing the success of those who claim otherwise to their jobs and businesses. Damina concluded that God's blessings are inherent in the earth, and individuals must use knowledge and hard work to access these resources and convert them into commercial property.
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