Pastor John Anosike of the New World Faith Ministry has told his members to surrender their January salary, or โfirst fruit of the yearโ, to him.
According to the pastor, his church membersโ first earnings of the year belongs to him.
In a video, which was recorded during one of the churchโs programs, Anosike told members of his church that they will testify before the middle of the year if they give him their first fruit.
โYour first-month salary is your first fruit of the year. It is for me and not for the church. I want to challenge you by the spirit of God, I fear nobody and I fear no criticism.
โIf you call me your spiritual father, or mentor, this first monthโs salary, which is your first fruit of the year, is for me and not for the church.
โIt is for this altar. It is for this oracle, which is me. Are you hearing me? It is for this vessel. It is meant for my welfare.
โIf you honor me with the first fruit of your first year, in the middle of this year, if you donโt testify, come back, I will give it back to you. You will see wonders. Covenant with my spirit.โ
Video:
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