The Senior Pastor of Power City International, Abel Damina, openly criticized the widely embraced Christian slogan, ‘What God cannot do doesn’t exist’, labeling it as false.
Despite his comments in recent discussion, Damina clarified that his stance has nothing to do with jealousy towards Pastor Jerry Eze, the popular preacher who coined the phrase.
Instead, Damina emphasized that his critique is rooted in a desire for truth and doctrinal accuracy rather than personal rivalry.
Speaking in a preview for the upcoming episode of the Honest Bunch Podcast, Damina shared his views on the current state of miracles and healings within the Christian community.
“What God cannot do does not exist is not the truth. People think that I am jealous of Jerry Eze. It is not about sentiments, it is about knowing what the truth is.
“I believe in miracles, I believe in healing, but not this ‘arrangee’ that we are seeing today. Most of those crutches are the same,” he remarked, expressing concern over what he perceives as staged miracles.
His comments reflect a growing skepticism among some religious leaders regarding the authenticity of miraculous claims made in certain ministries.
Damina also delved into the controversial issue of tithing, questioning the biblical basis for its practice in modern churches.
He pointed out that neither Jesus nor the early apostles collected tithes, saying, “Why are you asking for tithes? If you read the book of Acts, nobody paid tithes to anybody, Jesus didn’t pay tithes, Jesus didn’t receive tithes.”
Damina stated that he played a pivotal role in the development of the prosperity gospel, noting that many preachers today are following the model he established.
“I was a master in that gospel and most of them are using my template,” he said.
He explained that this movement began with the idea that men of God should not be poor because God isn’t poor, and it gained traction as pastors began to raise money and improve their standard of living.
“It started making sense when the men of God started raising money and living better,” the cleric added
His statements challenge the conventional teachings on tithing, suggesting that the emphasis on financial contributions in some churches might be more tradition than doctrine.
Furthermore, Damina’s critique is not just a doctrinal dispute but highlights a broader debate within Christianity about the commercialization of faith and the integrity of spiritual leaders.
As debates on these issues continue to surface, voices like Damina’s add to the ongoing conversation about the true essence of Christian teachings and the role of religious leaders in guiding their congregations.
