The idea that people can be converted from one religion to another simply by being offered money is a common accusation, especially against Christians. But the question remains: can money truly change a person’s faith?
If someone were to offer a large sum of money for conversion, anyone could accept it. Yet no one can see into that person’s heart to know whom they genuinely worship. Faith is not something that can be bought or sold—it is an inner conviction, a personal decision of the heart and mind.
The claim that Christians convert others by offering money does not hold up to reality. In fact, the opposite is true. When someone embraces Christianity after hearing the message of Jesus Christ, they are called to a life of responsibility. The Bible teaches giving through tithes and freewill offerings—not receiving money. Far from financial gain, a Christian is encouraged to live a disciplined life: giving up destructive habits like alcoholism and smoking, learning to care for their family, and respecting others. Often, it is this transformation that leads to financial stability, not external incentives.
If conversion were really as simple as handing out money, then why has it not been used on a large scale by others? Temples in India hold immense wealth—some worth trillions of rupees. If money could truly “convert,” then these resources could easily be used to change the religious landscape of the nation. But history and reality both show otherwise.
The truth is that money cannot convert people; at most, it can buy temporary loyalty. Once the money is spent, such individuals return to their old ways. Genuine faith cannot be produced by financial transactions. It is only God who can transform the heart and mind, leading to real and lasting belief.
In the end, conversion is not a matter of currency—it is a matter of conviction.
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