Pastor T.B. Joshua reveals source of funds for his ministry

He said people who have conscience willingly give for the work of God without being prompted.

According to him: "Wrong people have to be reminded many times before they can give because it is not from their heartÔÇØ, clarifying that wrong people referred to "dubiousÔÇØ or "corruptÔÇØ individuals "who got their money, their things from the wrong source.ÔÇØ

The cleric described giving offerings as "scripturalÔÇØ but emphasized that people should give as "God prompts their conscienceÔÇØ.

"There may not be many but people of conscience are giving, I mean, the right people are giving genuinely, for the salvation of their souls and their giving is blessed by God,ÔÇØ he conceded.

He remarked that some people would give in order "to be seen, to be heard and to be praised hereÔÇØ, adding that if they later hit hard times, they would often write letters to the church reminding them of the money they had previously given.

He said such people are misguided and often felt their offerings were a form of "bargaining with God to get what they wantÔÇØ or a way of manipulating Him "to give approval to their selfish motives.ÔÇØ

The cleric stressed: "Giving is like serving. Both should be done with joy, without being reminded, because you don't need to be reminded to do that which gives you joyÔÇØ adding that believers should ask for the Holy Spirit's help in giving, receiving and asking.

"The force behind the money given determines the kind of money it is,ÔÇØ Joshua thoughtfully explained, adding, "when we inherit stolen wealth, we would live under a stolen future, thereby mortgaging our future. Remember, what comes from God goes to Him.ÔÇØ

The cleric stated he was "very carefulÔÇØ when it comes to receiving offerings from congregants, saying "If I receive something from you, the source and the manner you give will determine whether it's a blessing or a curse that I receive from you.ÔÇØ

Relating to a question on the current situation leading to shut down churches worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, Joshua explained that such a period "demands conscienceÔÇØ.

"If you give something from your heart, it will bless you that gives it and also bless the person or ministry that receives it,ÔÇØ the cleric concluded in the interactive program by citing Apostle Paul's admonishment in 2 Corinthians to give as "each one proposes in his heart, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giverÔÇØ, he added.

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