Ako Abanda Bonaventure Nyenty

Are you giving out of love and gratitude-or out of fear, guilt, and obligation?In many contemporary churches, teaching on money has become a minefield of anxiety. Believers are routinely told that withholding a tithe brings a spiritual curse, that financial breakthroughs require "seed offerings, " or that God only receives gifts passed through an anointed minister. The result? Millions of sincere Christians give until their purses are empty, driven not by the joy of the Spirit, but by a quiet dread of divine punishment.
In Giving to God: Truth, Tithe, and the Heart of Worship, author Ako Abanda Bonaventure Nyenty brings a clear, compassionate, and deeply biblical voice to one of the most misunderstood topics in the modern Church. Drawing from over two decades of ministry experience across Central and West Africa, Nyenty cuts through decades of theological distortion to expose what Scripture actually says about money, stewardship, and grace.
Inside this groundbreaking book, you will discover: The Real History of Tithing: How the Old Testament Levitical and storehouse systems actually functioned-and why they look nothing like modern financial campaigns. What Jesus Taught About Money: Why Christ never commanded mandatory tithing, and why He valued secret, sacrificial giving over public display. The New Testament Model: How the early church created a culture of radical, Spirit-prompted generosity that eliminated poverty in their community without legalistic rules.
Unmasking Spiritual Manipulation: Clear scriptural evidence that dismantles curse threats, "anointed channel" theology, and transactional prosperity formulas. The Truth About Supporting Ministers: A balanced, biblical defense of honoring spiritual leaders without surrendering transparency, dignity, or financial integrity. Where God Truly Receives Your Giving: How acts of mercy toward the poor, the sick, and the vulnerable are received by Christ Himself (Matthew 25).
Written for the everyday believer-the market trader, the professional, the university student, and the seasoned churchgoer-Giving to God is neither a defense of stinginess nor a bitter attack on the Church. It is a liberating roadmap back to the heart of true worship. God is not after your bank account; He is after your heart. Step out of financial fear and into the hilarious, unforced joy of a truly free giver.
Includes: Reflection & Discussion Questions for personal study or group meetings. A Final Prayer for Healing & Freedom from financial guilt.