Nigerian preacher and founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has cautioned Christians against spending money on Christmas clothes before paying their tithes.

He described the practice as dangerous, warning that believers who fail to pay their tithes could face unfortunate situations.

The pastor made the remarks during a church service in a sermon video that has since attracted attention on social media.

“Year is ending, don’t buy Christmas clothes when you have not paid tithe. It’s dangerous. It’s very dangerous,” he said.

Pastor Ibiyeomie further advised Christians against using their tithe money to cover other expenses during the Christmas season.

He suggested that neglecting this religious obligation could expose believers to unexpected problems.

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To support his warning, the cleric recounted an experience involving vehicles he was travelling in that suffered tyre bursts while being driven by people who did not pay tithes.

He recalled an incident in Ibadan in which two tyres burst during a journey. According to him, he questioned the driver after learning that he was not paying tithes.

The preacher maintained that Christians should not blame every difficult situation on the devil, arguing that some problems could be linked to their failure to honour their tithing commitments.

He urged believers to pay their full tithes, particularly as the year draws to a close, rather than diverting the money to festive activities.

“All of them were born again for years. All this attack is not the devil. Not everything, you go to the devil. I’m telling you this December, don’t tamper with your tithe. Otherwise, they may rush your children. Pay correct tithe, so that you don’t be blaming the devil for what the devil is not responsible for,” he added.

"Don't buy Christmas clothes when you haven't paid your tithes; it's very dangerous" — Pastor David Ibiyeomie https://t.co/lkahVcn3v8

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) October 25, 2026