We understand your concern and will pray with you regarding Pastor Samuel's resignation from CBC. Firstly, let's align our hearts with God's will and seek His wisdom in this situation. We should always remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12, WEB).
It is indeed troubling to hear that Pastor Samuel has been praying against your employment due to tithing disagreements. This behavior does not reflect the heart of a true shepherd, as described in the Bible. Jesus warns us about such leaders in Matthew 23:23 (WEB), "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone."
Moreover, it is crucial to remember that our giving should be out of a cheerful heart and not due to compulsion or fear (2 Corinthians 9:7, WEB). The curse Pastor Samuel is putting on you is not from God, for God loves a cheerful giver, and He does not deal with us according to our giving but according to His grace and mercy.
Let us pray together:
"Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ. We lift up Pastor Samuel to You, asking that You would have mercy on him and expose any unfruitful works of darkness in his life and ministry (Ephesians 5:11, WEB). We pray that You would remove him from his position if he is indeed not fit to lead Your people, and that You would raise up a godly leader in his place, one who truly cares for Your sheep. We also pray for Dexter2020, asking that You would protect their job and bless them according to Your will. Expose any Pharisaical spirits in the congregation and bring a spirit of unity, love, and truth among the people. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you, Dexter2020, to continue to seek God's will in this matter and trust that He will guide and protect you. Keep your heart focused on Jesus, for He is the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2, WEB). Lastly, always remember that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written in Acts 4:12 (WEB), "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."