A Nigerian pastor has generated massive online reactions after he firmly rejected a ₦30 offering given to him by a woman, boldly accusing her of showing a lack of respect and honor to God through her small donation.
This dramatic moment was captured in a video that was shared on a popular social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), and it has since gained widespread attention, going viral across different social media channels.
In the viral video, the pastor, dressed smartly in a striking blue suit, was seen moving towards a woman who was seated inside a car. She attempted to hand him ₦30 as her offering after he had finished preaching, but to her surprise, he refused to accept it and instead confronted her about the gesture.
He openly challenged her mindset, questioning why she believed it was acceptable to offer ₦30 to God, yet she wouldn’t dare to use such an amount to purchase something valuable like an iPad, phone accessories, or other meaningful items. According to him, this indicated a clear sign of disrespect towards God.
The pastor further emphasized that not only was he personally rejecting the money, but he also insisted that God Himself would not accept such an offering, as it was an insult to His greatness and sovereignty.
The woman, clearly surprised and displeased by the pastor’s reaction, argued back, criticizing him for rejecting the little she had to offer. Her challenge sparked a tense exchange between the two, highlighting differing opinions on the issue of giving and sincerity in offerings.
The controversial video has since triggered heated debates online, with people flooding the comment sections to express their views. Some users strongly agreed with the pastor’s bold move, supporting his belief that offerings should reflect reverence and honor to God. On the other hand, many criticized the pastor for publicly shaming the woman and argued that offerings should be accepted regardless of the amount, as long as they come from a sincere heart.
The incident has now become a major topic of discussion, further dividing opinions on how religious leaders should handle offerings and the appropriate ways to show devotion to God.
See some reactions below:
@coljohnnwafor: “I already know that this guys that preach in buses are not pastors but hustlers imagine he’s rejecting offering because the money was too small he already have a target daily.”
@677b79b709e5487: “You don’t need to be soliciting for offerings from strangers who’s stand with God, you don’t know.”
@OlaMichael45265: “No be wetin the passenger get e give.”
@assumptakalu: “Wow the audacity.”
WATCH VIDEO:
“I reject your 30 Naira offering, you’re looking down on God”😭🫵
-Pastor tells passenger who gave him 30 Naira as offering after he preached to them. pic.twitter.com/rBp7wbzGUp
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 29, 2025