Pastor Keion Henderson Faces Backlash after Controversial Comments on Giving to the Poor

Should There Be Limits on Giving to the Poor?


Pastor Keion Henderson’s comments suggesting that giving to the poor lacks the same spiritual rewards as tithing sparked backlash, with critics arguing that his message contradicts biblical teachings on generosity. The discussion raises deeper questions about the relationship between tithing, charity, and spiritual blessings in the church.
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A recent controversy has erupted around a sermon by Pastor Keion Henderson, where he claimed that while giving to the poor provides help, it does not bring the spiritual multiplication associated with tithing. Henderson’s comments sparked backlash, with critics arguing his message is inconsistent with biblical teachings and might manipulate congregants to prioritize church donations over helping those in need.

Henderson clarified that his point was not to discourage generosity but to emphasize that tithing to God, as required by Scripture, brings divine multiplication. Nevertheless, many pastors and Christian leaders, including John Wesley of Truth Unveiling Ministries, have expressed concern, noting that Scripture highlights the blessing of giving selflessly, such as in Acts 20:35, which states, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

This conversation raises important questions: Should churches teach that giving to the poor has a different spiritual value than tithing to the church? And how do we reconcile messages of generosity with financial appeals from spiritual leaders? What are your thoughts on this debate surrounding giving, tithing, and the church’s role in balancing both?

Disgustingly self-serving. The prototypical middle-man… God says- ‘You gotta grease my palms to please Him.’

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Scammers gonna scam.

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First of all, there is nothing in the new covenant about tithing. It was commanded by God for the Israelites and was part of the law.
We are not under the law as Jesus fulfilled the law and as a pastor Henderson should know this. As far as giving, our motivation should be love, love of God and love your neighbor as yourself.
Now, with that said, when I contemplate what God has done for me, in Jesus, my Savior, what do I “owe” Him. Not just 10% but everything I have. When I think of not only my own salvation, but that of my children and my grandchildren, I am brought to knees with thankfulness.
By the way, God loves a cheerful giver and not under compulsion.