A 43-year-old Nigerian man has taken to TikTok to vent his deep frustration over years of financial hardship, lamenting that despite dedicating his life to serving God, he still has no house, no car, and struggles to afford food.
Identified by his handle @saintsteven3, the man shared a raw, emotional video expressing his decision to abandon his faith in search of answers elsewhere.
“I gave God 43 years of my life and I still dey beg for food. No car, no house,” he said. “I think it’s time to give Satan a chance in my life. I wan check something.”
The video quickly went viral, sparking a wave of reactions online — from empathy to warnings and even suspicious offers.
Here’s how people reacted:
- @Tè cautioned: “And you think Satan will give you something without collecting something back in return? Please stick with God.”
- @mhiz Sarah offered a perspective on faith and work: “God never fails. There’s something you’re not doing right. You can’t be serving God and doing nothing. Work and serve — He will show up.”
- @Biggest Beko, in a now-flagged comment, tried to promote dubious financial services, writing: “DM me for wire check, checkbook, credit card top-up, DDA wire active — no log fee needed.”
- @Mark Roland added a spiritual twist: “This is not Satan, point of correction. This is ancestral. But you must ask your soul first if it aligns.”
- @Onia Naturals reflected on God’s omnipresence: “I thought they said where two or three are gathered, God is there. That means even in a babalawo’s house, God is still there. I believe God is everywhere.”
The viral video touches on a growing sentiment among some Nigerians who feel disillusioned by hardship, religious expectations, and unfulfilled dreams. While many advised him not to abandon his faith, others pointed to the need for practical steps alongside spiritual commitment.
As the conversation continues online, his story has become a flashpoint for broader debates about faith, poverty, and what it truly means to wait on divine intervention.
