Ethics of Christian Giving and Its Inference in Selected Pentecostal Churches

Abstract

When it comes to the issue of giving, some Christians tend to find their comfort zone in the New Testament because of tithing. Perhaps, we turn to Psalms or proverbs for protection and wisdom, forgetting that the scripture (the Old and New Testaments) was written through the inspiration of God. This research work aims to discover if Christians give to God in accordance with biblical injunctions, to change the motives and to orient Christians on how to give to God, the poor and the needy. Scholars have not done much on this discourse. The researcher adopted a qualitative research method, which involves a careful, diligent, objective and exhaustive research for solid information to develop a valid knowledge of the subject matter. Quantitative method was also used. The findings from the research reveal that giving to God and the needy is what is expected from a Christian to imbibe. The researcher therefore recommends that the ministers of God in all churches should make use of the money contributed by the members judiciously, and also, they should be accountable, they should use the money for the growth and advancement of the kingdom and not for their selfish motives. More so, the church should encourage the use of various media of giving, such as online payment, apps order than only the use of basket offerings during church services. Church founders should treat their resident pastors well by placing them on a good salary structure.