Was Mr. Collins a Christian?

Poor is the wife of Mr. Collins, is the assessment of Jane Austen.  I concur with Jane Austen in this.  Is it Christian to be swayed by the authority of riches only?  That was the question that plagued their generation.  It also plagues our generation.  We have a tendency to genuflect to the Catherine DuBurghs of the world.  Like Mr. Collins, we, who are poor owe respect to so many benefactors, that it can eclipse the sun of the light of respect for God's word.  We heap damnation upon the benefactors by our worship of them.  We heap damnation upon our own heads in that we steal glory from God to give to those to whom we owe thanks, but not worship.  This is a hard line to draw for the poor.  Jane Austen attempted to show the carefulness of the instruction of her life that there is a difference between thanks and praise of people.  I, personally don't believe that Mr. Collins could be a Christian, and not see this flaw.  Worshiping people is a severe idolatry.