Adewale Giwa, the Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ’s Ministry, has called on the government to take action against religious leaders who mislead worshippers with fraudulent miracles
During an interview with journalists in Akure, Giwa shared that he has decided to fully commit himself to pastoral ministry after receiving a divine calling. The US-based cleric disclosed that he resigned from his job in August to concentrate on his spiritual vocation.
He condemned the increasing prevalence of deceptive practices in churches, stating, “Now is the appropriate time for the government to investigate those who deceive worshippers with false miracles and alarming messages, while exploiting unsuspecting congregants for money.” “Churches should serve as places of worship, not commercial enterprises. False miracles mislead people and damage the reputation of Christianity. The government needs to step in by regulating and apprehending pastors who engage in such practices.”
Giwa cited the Bible to caution against false prophets, saying, “In Matthew 7:15, Jesus Christ advised us to beware of false prophets. They aren’t just disrespecting God; they are ridiculing themselves. As a result, unbelievers now mock Christianity due to the confusion created by these preachers.”
He also spoke out against the improper use of tithes in various churches, emphasizing that scripture specifies the intended recipients, including widows, foreigners, Levites, and the poor, as stated in Deuteronomy 14:28-29. He noted that many pastors misinterpret tithes as a means of personal gain, while some are genuinely committed to changing lives and delivering the true message of God.
“It’s easy to place the blame on politicians, but the real issue often lies with the individuals themselves. During elections, many accept bribes and vote lacking integrity. True change must begin with us.” Giwa also held citizens accountable for the nation’s socio-economic challenges, highlighting the practice of vote-selling during elections.
Discussing his shift to full-time ministry, Giwa highlighted his commitment to spreading the gospel:
“I refuse to remain in my comfort zone and ignore the issues within the body of Christ. Souls are being lost to false preachers who gain attention on social media rather than in God’s presence.I made the difficult decision to leave my well-paying job in the United States to dedicate myself to spreading the gospel. Given the current economic challenges in our country, this choice was not easy, but with God by my side, I have nothing to fear.”
He recognized that his wife initially opposed his decision but insisted that responding to God’s call was not up for debate.”If my purpose were personal gain, I would have remained in the U.S., where I had no financial struggles. However, when God called me to return home and guide His people, I could not turn away. When God speaks, no one can contest His will.”