During a sermon that has since gone viral, Pastor Adeboye admitted his mistake, saying, "I’m apologizing for saying, 'If you don’t pay tithe, you won’t make it to heaven.' I’m sorry, that’s wrong, and it’s not in the Bible." He went on to clarify that the Bible's message is about living in peace and holiness, quoting Hebrews 12:14: "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see God."

This bold admission has sparked conversations across social media, with many followers and critics alike weighing in on the significance of his statement and its impact on how tithing is viewed in the Christian faith.