A pastor is going viral for telling his congregation to bring their tax returns to church so he can make sure they’re not playing in his face.
In a viral video, the unidentified pastor said, “Next week I am asking that all church members bring a copy of your tax return so I can review ’em. I’ma put a stop to some of y’all playing in my face during tithes and offerings on Sunday mornings!”
“Amen!” the congregation said in response.
The pastor was irate that some of his congregation didn’t tithe enough to fill the church’s coffers.
Pastor told his congregation to bring copies of their tax returns so he can review them:
"I’m gonna put a stop to some of y’all playing in my face during tithes and offerings"
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Some churches use tithes to provide food and services to those who are in need. But that’s rare.
Many churches in the Black community require members to bring their tax returns for review. But the pastor’s tone is raising eyebrows.
Churches traditionally require congregants to tithe 10% of their income to the church. Some pastors require more than 10%.
Tithes are intended to pay the church’s maintenance and utilities, as well as pay the mortgage on the pastor’s home and monthly car lease.
Last March, Pastor Marvin Sapp went viral for ordering ushers to lock the doors until 1,000 congregants gave him $20 each.
Sapp said his goal was to raise $40,000 for the church, but he didn’t specify why.
The Internet took issue with Sapp holding people against their will until they paid up.
Sapp responded to the public backlash by saying he asked his parishioners to “plant a seed” of $20.
“I also challenged leadership to lead by example by sowing $100. That evening, I personally gave much more,” he wrote.
Gospel singer and bishop #MarvinSapp is under fire for his unorthodox way of asking church members for donations … because he's on video telling ushers to close the doors until a huge goal is met. Full story in bio! pic.twitter.com/uvM3QPdFfv
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 27, 2025
