A Nigerian pastor has caused a social media stir after refusing a ₦30 offering from a woman, claiming the token was an insult to God. The incident, captured in a now-viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), has sparked mixed reactions across the country. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

🎥 What Happened?

In the trending clip, the pastor—dressed in a blue suit—was seen engaging a woman who attempted to give him ₦30 as an offering while seated in her car. He rejected the money outright, stating:

“You can’t use ₦30 to buy an iPad or anything of value, but you bring it as offering to God? I’m not accepting this, and neither is God.”

The woman challenged his response, questioning his authority to reject her gift and pointing out that offerings should come from the heart, not be judged by monetary value.

🗣️ Mixed Reactions Online

The video has ignited widespread debate among Nigerians, especially on issues of church conduct, materialism in ministry, and offering ethics. While some agreed with the pastor’s view on honoring God properly, others slammed him for publicly shaming the woman and acting un-Christlike.

Here’s what some users had to say:

@coljohnnwafor: “I already know these guys that preach in buses are not pastors but hustlers. Imagine rejecting an offering because it’s too small. He probably has a daily target.”

@677b79b709e5487: “You don’t need to be soliciting for offerings from strangers whose standing with God you don’t even know.”

@OlaMichael45265: “No be wetin the passenger get e give.”

@assumptakalu: “Wow, the audacity.”

🙏 Offering or Obligation?

The incident raises fresh conversations around prosperity preaching, spiritual sincerity, and the commercialization of faith. Many are asking: Should a pastor ever reject an offering based on the amount? Or is it the heart that matters most?

As the video continues to trend, it remains to be seen whether the pastor or the woman will speak further on the controversial encounter.

📌 What’s your take? Should the pastor have accepted the ₦30 or was he right to take a stand? Sound off in the comments.