12/09/2025
Many Christians desire success, yet sometimes approach money with either guilt or a limited mindset, while others (even without faith) apply certain principles consistently and thrive.
Here’s the greatest advice I’d give to Christians about making money:
1. Renew Your Mind About Money
Money is not evil,“the love of money” is (1 Timothy 6:10). Many Christians shy away from wealth because they confuse abundance with greed. Yet God gave us the ability to create wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18) so we can steward it, expand His kingdom, and bless others. Shift your mindset: wealth is a tool, not an idol.
2. Apply Kingdom Principles with Worldly Excellence
Unbelievers often master discipline, consistency, networking, branding, and marketing without hesitation. Christians sometimes pray but fail to apply principles that govern success in business.
Diligence and excellence (Proverbs 22:29)
Strategic planning (Luke 14:28)
Integrity and service (Colossians 3:23)
Faith doesn’t cancel strategy; faith fuels strategy.
3. Don’t Hide Your Talent
In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14–30), the servant who buried his gift was rebuked. Many Christians “play small,” waiting for perfect conditions, while others boldly use and multiply their gifts. The marketplace rewards visibility and courage, not timidity.
4. Value People Over Profit,but Don’t Undervalue Yourself
Others succeed because they solve problems without undervaluing their service. Christians sometimes give everything away or undercharge “to be humble.” Humility isn’t pricing yourself cheap,it’s stewarding your gift with fairness and impact.
5. Network Intentionally
Unbelievers network aggressively, yet Christians sometimes isolate, thinking “if God wants it, it will happen.” But favor often flows through people (Esther needed Mordecai and the king’s officials). Building relationships is spiritual and practical.
The greatest overlooked truth is this: Christians pray for success but often fail to boldly apply the same principles of consistency, marketing, excellence, and visibility that others practice daily.
Faith without works is dead (James 2:17).