A Pastor Wants to Review His Church Members’ Tax Returns Because Some of Them Are “Playing in My Face During Tithes and Offerings”

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By Jerome London

Updated 4 hours ago, August 14, 2026

A pastor has reportedly asked his congregation to hand over their tax returns so he can see who’s giving less than they can afford — and, remarkably, the room seemed to be on board.

The pastor told his congregation to bring copies of their tax returns next Sunday so he can check who’s giving less than they can afford.

The wildest part: the room answered him back with a chorus of “Amen.”

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