Pastor Ibiyeomie Links Rolls-Royce Tyre Bursts To Driver’s Alleged Failure To Pay Tithe

The founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has cautioned Christians against prioritising Christmas clothing and other personal expenses over the payment of tithes, warning that neglecting the religious practice could have serious consequences.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the clergyman made the remarks in a video circulating on social media, where he urged believers to treat tithing seriously and pay what he considers the appropriate amount rather than contributing irregularly.

“Don’t buy a Christmas cloth when you have not paid tithe. It’s dangerous. It’s very dangerous,” Ibiyeomie said, stressing that Christians should fulfil their tithing obligations before spending on festive celebrations.

To support his position, the pastor recounted incidents involving vehicle tyre bursts, which he attributed to drivers who allegedly failed to pay tithes. He claimed that two tyres on a vehicle conveying him burst during a journey, prompting him to question whether the driver was paying tithes.

Ibiyeomie also alleged that two tyres on his Rolls-Royce burst while a driver who, according to him, did not pay tithes was behind the wheel. He said he subsequently asked for the driver’s records to be checked and maintained that the incident reinforced his belief about the importance of tithing.

The pastor further claimed that he had witnessed similar situations involving other drivers whom he described as Christians who did not consistently pay their tithes. However, the connection he drew between the incidents and unpaid tithes was his personal religious interpretation.

“Not everything is the devil,” he said, urging believers not to attribute every difficulty or misfortune to spiritual attacks without examining other factors, including their religious commitments.

He also issued a warning concerning the festive season, advising Christians against neglecting their tithes and making a statement suggesting that their families could face consequences if they failed to comply.

Ibiyeomie criticised what he described as inconsistent tithing among some Christians, insisting that believers should calculate and pay the amount he considers correct rather than deciding arbitrarily how much to contribute.

His comments have drawn attention to the role of tithing in Christian practice, particularly during the Christmas period when many households increase spending on clothing, food and celebrations. The claims linking vehicle tyre bursts and other misfortunes to unpaid tithes remain the pastor’s religious assertions rather than an established causal explanation.