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‘Man of God’ Eyes Lotto ‘Booty’
THE K240,000 lotto winner Elizabeth Mubanga says she will pay in tithe from her ‘booty’ to a very special priest—her father, who runs the Church of God Is Love, a Pentecostal church.
Her father, Pastor Mwape Mubanga, has since said he will be more than glad to receive the K240,000 tithe despite being fully aware that the proceeds are from gambling, which is frowned upon by sections of Christianity that regard gambling as a sin.
Pastor Mubanga said it is in order for Elizabeth to pay tithe from the K2.4 million she won.
“Yes I know that playing the lotto is gambling and I can’t tell people to gamble but when the money is used for something noble, then it is okay,” he said.
Pastor Mubanga backed his conviction by quoting a story from Genesis 20:1-18 which talks about the patriarch Abraham lying to the heathen king Abimelech that Sarah was his sister when in fact not.
The king proceeded to take her to his palace but in a dream God told him Sara was married to Abraham.
In fright, Abimelech gave her back to Abraham and compensated him with livestock and money after which the patriarch prayed to reverse the curse that had befallen the king and the women of his kingdom.
The clergyman said if a holy man like Abraham could receive money from a heathen king, there is nothing wrong with receiving money gotten through gambling to be used for church purposes.
According to him, there is nothing different in what his daughter did by receiving money gained through secular means to be used for Christ.
As far as the pastor is concerned, Elizabeth’s move to give tithe was done according to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Even if there no verse in the Bible that’s specifically mentions gambling, some religious leaders argue that lotto is a sin because it involves taking a chance.
But Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia executive director Pukuta Mwanza defined gambling (playing the lottery) as a game of chance using guess work, which is a sin to God as it is not done in faith.
He said according to Romans 14: 23, everything that does not come from faith is sin adding that faith pleases God, without which it is impossible to please Him (Hebrews 11:6)
“To some, using money gained from lottery on church purposes may sound spiritual but an act of good based on sin is just that,” Rev Mwanza said.
He said it is like someone stealing money or using money earned from prostitution to pay tithe.
Rev Mwanza said we cannot mock God by sugar-coating sin with good.
According to the Zambia Revenue Authority Advice Centre, Ms Mubanga is required to pay 15 percent withholding tax as the money she won is regarded as income.
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July 21, 2013 at 8:12 am
AKANONO KALI-LOWA. MWANDI NIFYOFINE,TAKULI UNGA KAKANA.
Sda deacon
July 21, 2013 at 8:20 am
Ba pentecostal and money awe mwe. These chaps love money more than even there lives. He is a pastor justifing gambling. Messiah bwelela anso pachalo ukwapule napufit
ROY MASE 5.
July 21, 2013 at 8:23 am
GOD 10% but Z.R.A 15%? Tithe a vry welcome move keep it up young lady EPROGRAMME.
smart
July 21, 2013 at 8:26 am
This pastor is funny and an *****…in other words he is saying its okay to use blood money for a good cause
shibobo
July 21, 2013 at 8:31 am
BA Pastor you are receiving a fair share of your temptation.
There are three things that make men of God to fall:money,women and popularity.So you are being tested on money and you have fallen already.
Mind yoou that money is demonic .It will wreck your marriege,your family and finally your ministry.
Abimelech took what belonged to Abraham but you are taking what belongs to the devil and he will squarely demand something from you for taking his share.
Think about it Pastor..
hope 4 better
July 21, 2013 at 9:21 am
If Lotto is gambling, then all these promotions created by AIRTEL, MTN and ZAMTEL are also gambling. They operate on the same principle of pooling funds from the bits of contributors and then give the same to one winner.To some extent, even insurance operates on the same principle…… then almost every one is a gambler.
chanda
July 22, 2013 at 7:37 am
so you didn t know all this time?
mulondwe muzungu
July 21, 2013 at 10:03 am
Anybody can use the bible to justify any claim including the devil.
Sin Is Sin
July 21, 2013 at 10:13 am
No sin is greater than the other. Father let your daughter enjoy her money in material ways, Ifya mupashi teti fyendelane ne fya bumubili.
Me
July 21, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Even prostitutes do tithe.
Wanyafye FC 3 Mongu Leopards 6
July 22, 2013 at 12:45 pm
Even the Mafia….
child protector
July 21, 2013 at 12:26 pm
muleta ma kwebo mu church?
bigbuttman
July 21, 2013 at 1:01 pm
A shitty Church. How can you accept money from Ganmbling. I bet this foolish Pastor spends time in casinos when he leaves Church. A complete asshole! Zambia as a Christian nation is a f*cking joke!
global ideas
July 21, 2013 at 2:23 pm
ba pastor nibantu.calo ni ndalalma pipo
Messaya
July 21, 2013 at 3:48 pm
Kuichaila fye, k 240000, overnight .we know gambling is sin but it will make a difference 4 the man who congregated in a classroom.
Higher Taller
July 21, 2013 at 5:59 pm
These religions you follow are so manipulable. In one breath they tell you not to gamble in another they can allow a priest to get the benefits of sin. Such Religious doctrine never leads you to the truth.
Pastor Enock
July 21, 2013 at 6:46 pm
Who said there is no exact scripture about gambling? The Bible says, “…And they divided up His clothes by casting lots.” Luke 23:34b. So Lottery I can’t get the tithe. It is crucifying my Lord twice.
Lion & Eagle
July 22, 2013 at 7:54 am
Why do people give tithe and from what should anybody tithe?
zambian
July 22, 2013 at 8:31 am
Remember the 30 pieces of silver judas Iscariot received for betraying Jesus?
O
July 22, 2013 at 10:26 am
sorry but christians are just ******.
Wanyafye FC 3 Mongu Leopards 6
July 22, 2013 at 12:46 pm
Ala ni Kalulu Anonka….
MUKWESU
July 22, 2013 at 1:09 pm
PLEASE PASTORS TELL US THE TRUTH FROM THE BIBLE NOT FROM YOUR OWN HEADS. YOU ARE A PASTOR AND ALLOWING YOUR DAUGHTER GAMBLING MONEY FROM ANY WHERE AS LONG AS SHE USE THAT MONEY FOR CHURCH PROGRAM. BA PASTOR SHAME!
sherkel
July 23, 2013 at 6:45 am
The father did nt tell the daughter 2 go nd gamble, so he can nt tell her how 2 spend the winnings, if she chooses 2 tithe its her decision. Mulefwaya bakapose!! Mwalipena na hypocricy… Eee imwe ba judas escariot na kalya aka bokosi ka mafuta ya nunkila, pantufye baitila yesu kumolu ati ‘ awe iyo ngatwali shitishe nokwafwilisha aba pina, nicho ali ni treasurer.,. FUSEKE hypocrity!!!