The former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed strong views regarding financial prosperity linked to prayer, stating that individuals claiming to receive credit alerts solely through prayer should be investigated for potential theft.
In an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, a clip of which was released on Sunday, Mr Obi underscored the importance of diligence and productivity, emphasising that divine blessings are reserved for those who actively work.
“God can bless hard work; God can bless productivity; God can bless an industry, but God cannot bless someone who is sleeping,” he asserted.
Mr Obi continued, “Anyone who tells you that he got an alert from praying should be arrested. He has stolen someone’s money. Simple!”
Touching on the issue of tithing, he suggested that acts of charity could serve as an alternative form of tithing, indicating that supporting the needy holds spiritual value.
“If you go to the hospital, it’s tithing. If you help poor people, it’s tithing,” he stated.
Furthermore, Mr Obi criticised politicians who treat public office as an avenue for personal wealth, urging them to prioritise service to the populace.
“Being a leader is not a money-making venture. You’re not competing with Dangote. Dangote is a businessman. You should focus on what you were elected for,” he said.
Mr Obi added, “You must choose your lane; if you want to be in government, be in government and serve the people. If you want to be a businessman, go and trade.”
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