OPM Pastor Chibuzor Warns Beneficiaries Over Unpaid Tithes, Says ‘Satan Will Soon Visit You’
Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, founder of Omega Power Ministries (OPM), has warned people who allegedly stopped paying tithes after benefiting from the church’s support, saying that “Satan will soon visit” them.
The pastor made the statement in a Facebook post in which he questioned why people who had received assistance through OPM would refuse to contribute towards helping others.
“If tithe from OPM was used to lift u up and now u have refused to pay tithe in OPM so others can be lifted, SATAN WIL SOON VISIT U,” the post read.
The statement links the payment of tithes to the ministry’s ability to continue providing assistance to other people. However, the post does not name the beneficiaries being addressed or provide details of any specific agreement concerning their support.
OPM founder speaks on helping others
Apostle Chinyere leads Omega Power Ministries, a church that has attracted public attention for its charitable initiatives, including support for vulnerable people and programmes intended to provide educational and employment opportunities.
In October 2022, Blueprint reported that OPM provided international passports to 37 young people who were expected to travel abroad for work or study.
The ministry has also publicised other charitable activities involving education, healthcare and support for disadvantaged people.
Against this background, the pastor’s latest statement appears to raise concerns about whether some people who benefited from the ministry’s assistance are continuing to contribute towards its efforts to help others.
The Facebook post, however, does not establish how many people may be involved, whether the beneficiaries had agreed to pay tithes or the circumstances surrounding the alleged refusal to contribute.
Tithes and the responsibility of beneficiaries
Tithes and offerings are important sources of funding for many churches, supporting religious activities and, in some cases, charitable programmes.
Some religious leaders encourage beneficiaries of church-sponsored assistance to contribute financially so that other people can receive similar support. Others may distinguish voluntary religious giving from obligations that have been expressly agreed upon.
Whether a beneficiary has a specific obligation depends on the circumstances and any terms agreed upon when the assistance was provided.
In this case, Apostle Chinyere’s Facebook statement expresses his position on the issue, but the post alone does not establish that any named individual violated an agreement.
Pastor’s warning attracts attention
The phrase “Satan will soon visit you” formed the strongest part of the pastor’s message, presenting a stern religious warning to those he believes have stopped paying tithes after benefiting from the ministry.
The statement is likely to prompt further discussion about religious giving, charitable support and the expectations churches place on people who receive assistance.
While churches often depend on donations to sustain their outreach programmes, transparency about the conditions attached to financial assistance can help both organisations and beneficiaries understand their respective responsibilities.
The specific circumstances behind Apostle Chinyere’s warning were not established by the Facebook post alone.
Source: Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere’s Facebook post. Background on OPM’s overseas sponsorship initiative was previously reported by Blueprint.
