A Nigerian man has stirred social media buzz after sharing a surprising incident involving his mother’s tithe being returned by church officials for being “too small.”
According to the man, who posted on X (formerly Twitter), he accompanied his mother to church for morning mass. When she contributed ₦4,000 as tithe, it was returned with a message that only ₦10,000 and above would be accepted.
“My mum gave ₦4k for tithe yesterday during morning mass. They returned it to her and told her it was too small, that she should give ₦10k and above. Lmao, I didn’t even say a word. I just de laugh one side,” he wrote.
The tweet quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from users—some expressing disbelief, others questioning the authenticity of the story.
@lumen5000 commented, “This can never ever happen in Catholic Church. The poster is catching cruise. Don’t mind her.”
@iamjamesudom added, “Tithe is not even a teaching in the Catholic Church. How is your mum giving tithe and it’s also being returned. What nonsense are you guys doing in your parish?”
Others raised questions about church leadership and integrity.
@Loadedbrodah tweeted, “They rejected her tithe but claim it’s for God? So they’re not men of God but gods of men and you’re not telling your mom?”
Despite claims of exaggeration or fabrication, the story has reignited debates around the practice of tithing in Nigerian churches—especially questions around fixed amounts, sincerity of offerings, and the commercialization of religious giving.
As reactions pour in, some users have used the incident to reflect on how far modern religious practices may have drifted from their spiritual roots.
