The Founder of The Maker’s House International Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye says commercial activities of churches must be taxed.
“The church is a not for profit organization and so the church cannot, as long as the company’s code says that companies limited by guarantee, not for profit organizations are non-taxable; there’s that indemnity to any company, anything registered as a not for profit organization.
“But if the church or any instrument of the church is used for merchandise then there should be the tax component or element that affects it. For instance if you buy oil and you sell the oil; if the oil is being sold in the pharmacy for GHC50 and it’s being sold in the church for GHC100, and the church says they have prayed over it and so they have added value to the oil, then the value-added component in there must be paid. I write books and I pay taxes on the books I write,” the UPSA lecturer told Bola Ray on Starr Chat.
The pilot turned pastor also said paying tithe is not a guarantee for heaven.
“Tithe has nothing to do with your eternal rest, you can tithe and go to hell, and you can tithe and make heaven. Tithing is not the visa or the entry permit to heaven or to paradise.
“So to me anything that does not carry the weight to land me in heaven I call them light matters and because they are too light they become very ethereal, they are things that will help whiles you are here.”
Dr. Nyamekye added that “when you read the Book of Revelations what gives people the license to get to heaven is that their clothes are sparkling, there are no dents and there are no sins in their garments and that is what will land you in Heaven.
“That is why Lazarus was poor and made heaven, Abraham was also rich and made heaven…it is your knowledge and how well you live.”
Source: Starrfmonline.com
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Tithe is supposed to be paid to the tribe of Levi. God specifically requested the other 11 tribes to do this. If you are not from this tribe and you take tithe, you have violated God’s laws. Both giver and taker will be punished. God also gave specific instructions on the use of such money. Not to be used to acquire any landed property.
the most interesting thing about tithing is that it had no place in the new testament. Jesus was emphatic about weightier things: faithfulness, mercy and justice, tithing was relegated to the background. Apostle, the most prolific writer of the new testament never, i mean never spoke about tithing; Paul spoke about freewill giving to God and kindness to our fellow men. this tithing issue has been orchestrated by some modern day pastors to force church members to contribute to the church coffers; but that is wrong, it almost amounts to extortion. it is a good thing to contribute towards the upkeep of God's house and evangelism, but that should not be mandatory, as it is being preached around by some greedy pastors. God loves a cheerful giver
Pastor i can assure you that if you fail to pay tithes it can lead you to hell, because stealing is a sin.
THAT IS HOW THE CHURCH MAKES MONEY. THE CHURCH IS ALL ABOUT MONEY. JESUS SAID HIS FATHER'S HOUSE WAS MEANT TO BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL NATIONS, BUT THE PRIESTS, PASTORS, REVERENDS, BISHOPS, POPES, AND ALL KINDS OF "MEN AND WOMEN OF GOD" HAVE MADE IT A HOUSE OF ***barred word***. JUDAS SOLD JESUS FOR THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER. WHERE DOES THE MONEY END UP? WHO USES THE MONEY AND FOR WHAT? IT IS THE MARKETING OF THE WORD OF GOD FOR PROFIT. THE SINS OF THE WORLD HAS BEEN PAID FOR BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER 2,000 YEARS AGO. THERE IS NO MORE SIN IN THE WORLD.
That is because Christ never worked for salary or pay. If you are blessed why paying 10% of your blessing to promote the work of Christ be a debate among christians.
This is sound doctrine. Thanks, Dr. Nyamakye
Why do churches burden people with tithing?? Why don’t you insist on burnt offerings and others as archaic as tithing???!! Christ’s Blood is sacrifice enough!!! Christ NEVER paid tithe!!