Donвђ™t Give Your Tithe To The Poor, Poor People Canвђ™t Save You - Pastor Preaches With Christian Atsu's Name - Legitvibes -

: He stated that "poor people can't save you" and suggested that if Atsu had donated his money to the church instead of "wasting" it on the needy, God might have intervened to save him during the 2023 earthquake in Turkey.

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

: Many social media users defended Atsu's legacy, noting that his philanthropy helped free innocent prisoners and supported many families, which they argued is the true essence of religious service.