“Satan Dealt With Job Because He Didn’t Pay Tithe” — Bishop Oyedepo’s Son

A son of Bishop David Oyedepo has sparked debate on social media after claiming that the biblical figure Job did not pay tithes and suggesting that this was why Satan was able to afflict him.

In a video circulating online, he argued that although Job gave to the poor, there was no record in the Bible that he paid tithes. He added that Job eventually recovered from his suffering but said he would not want to experience a similar ordeal.

“Listen, you know why Job could be touched? You know Job. Job was not a tither. Check all through Job.

“Job gave to the poor. He never gave tithe. Go and research because I know some people say, no, Job must have given tithe.

“Go and check, he didn’t give tithe. Satan dealt with him. He recovered, but I don’t want to pass through the Job…” he said.

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His remarks have generated mixed reactions online, with some users challenging his interpretation of the biblical account and questioning the connection he drew between tithing and Job’s suffering.

Social Media Users Challenge The Claim

A social media user identified as Ayo questioned the argument, pointing to other biblical figures who experienced hardship despite the absence of any stated record that they paid tithes.

“Using this same logic then: Joseph never paid tithe, that was why he ended up in the pit and the prison.

“Daniel never paid tithe, he was thrown in the lions den. Paul never paid tithe, he ended up being imprisoned and persecuted many times and killed eventually. John the apostle never paid tithe, he was banished to the island of Patmos,” Ayo wrote.

Another user, Tranquility, argued that the claim overlooked biblical passages describing Job as a righteous man.

The user referenced Job 1:1 and Job 1:8, which describe Job as “blameless and upright,” and questioned why his suffering was being linked to an alleged failure to pay tithes.

Tranquility also cited Job 1:5, which states that Job regularly offered burnt offerings for his children.

According to the user, the biblical account does not identify failure to pay tithes as the reason Job experienced suffering.

Another Commenter Cites The Biblical Account

A commenter identified as Obot also challenged the interpretation, arguing that the opening chapter of the Book of Job presents a different explanation for the events that unfolded.

“The Bible really said, ‘Job feared God and shunned what was bad.’ Somehow, the explanation became ‘he didn’t pay tithe,’” Obot wrote.

The commenter added that Job 1:8–12 describes Satan challenging Job’s integrity in the context of his prosperity and relationship with God.

According to Obot, the passage does not identify failure to pay tithes as the reason for Job’s suffering.

Debate Over Tithing Continues

The discussion also prompted questions about the emphasis placed on tithing in some religious teachings.

Another commenter, Mentor, questioned whether tithing was the central issue in interpreting Job’s experience.

“So, which Bible and Theology do you people even believe or practice? You think Tithing was the issue? If you want money, tell your congregation to give you more money directly. That brings more glory to God so we can stop this,” the user wrote.

Prince also criticised the interpretation, accusing some religious commentators of selecting and interpreting biblical passages to support their preferred positions.

“Lol, these lunatics just pick verses, twist them, to run their agendas. I pity Christians who have refused to sit and read their bibles by themselves. Y’all will become prey for these charlatans,” Prince wrote.

The remarks have continued to fuel online discussions about biblical interpretation, tithing and the account of Job’s suffering.