Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has openly shared her perspective on religion and giving, revealing that she neither attends church nor pays tithe. Instead, she chooses to direct her generosity toward charitable causes and the less privileged. The actress explained that she finds deeper fulfillment in helping people directly rather than donating her money to religious institutions or pastors.
According to Sarah Martins, she has made it a personal commitment to dedicate a portion of her income every month to feeding and caring for those in need. She revealed that she spends no less than ₦1.5 million monthly cooking and distributing food to the poor and homeless, describing this act as her own version of paying tithe. For her, this is not just charity—it is a way of worship and gratitude to God for His blessings in her life.
The actress emphasized that her giving habit has continually attracted divine blessings, saying she believes more in practical acts of kindness than in following traditional religious practices. She pointed out that many people prioritize church donations while neglecting those suffering around them, but she prefers to directly touch lives and see the impact of her giving firsthand.
Sarah Martins speaks on being blessed due to her charity
Speaking further, Sarah Martins stated that her decision to focus on charity work has brought her unexplainable peace and progress. She said she feels God’s presence and favor each time she helps the needy, insisting that love, empathy, and compassion are the true reflections of faith and spirituality. In her words, she believes her acts of kindness are far more meaningful than any financial contribution to religious institutions.
Sarah Martins’ unfortunate experience
It will be recalled that the actress once had an unpleasant encounter in Lagos when she was chased away while cooking for the less privileged on the streets. Despite the incident, it unexpectedly attracted a massive ₦20 million gift from a generous supporter who admired her compassion and determination to help others.
She said …
“I feel like giving my all to the streets. I don’t go to church. I don’t pay tithe. So the only way I pay tithe is by doing charity. And God has been blessing me through that. You get it. I’m not a churchgoer. I don’t believe in giving my money to any pastor. I don’t do that. Right. I will bring out the money. I will pray to God. I say, God, this is what I’ve made this month. And this is what I, because every month I spend no less than 1.5 million Naira every month on cooking on the streets. That’s the least I spend. That’s the least I spend monthly just for cooking.”
Watch her speak below …
I don’t go to church and I don’t pay tithe— Actress Sarah Martins reveals as she explains why she does charity through cooking pic.twitter.com/zlJNOo13KP
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