Tithing is covenant foundation, I give $12,000 every Sunday — Ibiyeomie

The presiding pastor of Salvation Ministries in Rivers State, David Ibiyeomie, has said that tithing is a “foundation covenant” every Christian must observe, warning that those who fail to do so will experience hardship in life.

The cleric made the remarks during a sermon that has since gone viral, where he compared tithing to the foundation of a building, insisting that no meaningful spiritual or financial growth can occur without it.

“You cannot say that you are walking in a covenant if your foundation is not in place. Your foundation covenant is your tithe,” he said.

Ibiyeomie argued that attempts to attain prosperity without tithing were futile, adding that such efforts were like building a house without a foundation.

He also revealed details of his personal giving, stating that he consistently donates significant sums in church offerings.

“The minimum I give on Sundays is $12,000. That is the minimum. Every Sunday. And the minimum I give on weekdays is $2,000. Even when I am not in church, even when I travel, my offering will be there,” he said.

The pastor insisted that his wealth is not dependent on members’ contributions, adding that he would remain financially successful regardless of offerings or tithes. “If you don’t give your offering, I will be rich, stinkingly rich. I am not depending on your money,” he said.

He added that his financial standing is based on what he described as his covenant relationship with God, not donations from congregants.