A church member has publicly accused his pastor of refusing to pay him for a painting job, sparking debate online about fairness and accountability.
In a video shared on social media, the man recounted how he used his own money to purchase paint and complete a full house painting project at the pastor’s residence.
According to him, when he requested payment, the pastor reportedly told him that his reward was in heaven.
The church member expressed frustration at being denied compensation for work completed on the pastor’s home, questioning the logic of being promised spiritual reward while still handling real-world expenses himself.
He also pointed out an apparent contradiction, alleging that the pastor, who emphasizes heavenly rewards to his congregation, had recently purchased 30 hectares of land.
He said;
“Pastor says make me come paint his house, I use my money go paint the pastor’s house. After I finished painting his house, I came and met the pastor so he could pay me my money. The pastor said my reward is in heaven. I called pastor Emma, na heaven I paint or your own house? Upon say na my money I use buy paint. The pastor wey talk say our reward dey heaven stand for earth, but he buy 30 hectares of land.”
The video has since sparked widespread discussion online, with many questioning the ethics of church leaders asking for voluntary labor while living comfortably.
Watch the video below,
“Pastor asked me to come paint his house, I used my money to buy the paints and painted the house. I went to him for my payment after I was done painting and he told me my reward is in heaven”👀👀
—Church member cries out pic.twitter.com/9C8uQmsA6k
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) December 4, 2025
