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Don’t Use Bank Loans to Pay Tithes, Pastor Tells Christians

The Presiding Bishop also urged churches and pastors to schedule services outside of weekday working hours, to allow members to fulfill their job commitments.

Dr. Dominic Allotey, General Overseer of Living Faith Ministries International Church in Accra, has admonished Ghanaians to refrain from using bank loans to pay tithes citing the potential legal consequences of such unwise decisions, during a series of economic empowerment messages at Rhema House.

“You give your tithes out of an income. A loan is not an income, a loan is a borrowed money, God forbid, if you lose that money you will land in jail in certain places.” He said.

The Presiding Bishop also urged churches and pastors to schedule services outside of weekday working hours, to allow members to fulfill their job commitments.

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“Success does not come from praying for hours. It comes from abiding with principles like hard work, diligence, accountability, obedience, and productivity,” Dr Allottey said.

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Bishop Allotey stressed that these principles have been key to the success of developed countries, including those that gained independence alongside Ghana. He further encouraged young people to apply these principles in practical ways, such as through skills acquisition and entrepreneurship to achieve success.

He revealed this while addressing his congregation during Covenant of Increase, an initiative the church has designed to empower young business leaders, students, and entrepreneurs in Africa.

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“What sets Covenant of Increase apart from other programs is its focus on providing financial empowerment to young individuals seeking economic growth, making it a unique empowerment summit for idea development, business growth, and leadership development,” said investment Banker and a member of the planning committee of the summitAlbert Kusi.

The week-long event, which commenced on August 4 and continues until August 11 features notable guests from the political landscape, corporate community, diaspora, and Africa.

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