The social media post refers to a controversial sermon by , the leader of Shiloh Prayer Service in Ghana. In a viral video from February 2023, the pastor claimed that the late Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu should have given his tithes to the church rather than spending them on philanthropy for the poor. Key Points of the Sermon

The sermon sparked significant backlash across social media. Critics pointed to various biblical passages that emphasize caring for the poor:

: Cites giving tithes to "the stranger, the orphan, and the widow" so they may eat and be satisfied.