London-based Nigerian cleric, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has made headlines after declaring that poverty remains one of the biggest triggers of sin, even among those who claim to have salvation.
Speaking during a church service that was livestreamed on social media, the controversial preacher said that while faith is important, a lack of basic necessities often pushes people into compromises they never imagined. “You can have salvation and still fall into sin if poverty is your reality,” Adegboyega said, sparking mixed reactions from his followers.
Supporters of the pastor agreed with his message, saying that it highlights the link between economic hardship and moral struggles, while critics accused him of downplaying the sufficiency of faith and focusing too heavily on material wealth. The sermon has since gone viral, with debates raging on whether poverty can indeed override spiritual conviction.
