Making Money Online with a Kingdom Mindset

by Faith Filled Prosperity | Mar 20, 2025 | Christian Entrepreneurship | 0 comments

Exploring Ethical, Faith-Driven Ways to Earn Income While Glorifying God

Can You Make Money Online and Honor God?

Let’s be real—money is a touchy subject in Christian circles. Some think it’s evil. Others worship it. But what does the Bible actually say?

Money isn’t evil; the love of money is (1 Timothy 6:10). The problem isn’t wealth—it’s when wealth owns you.

But here’s the truth: God has called us to be stewards. He’s given us talents, skills, and opportunities—including online opportunities—to multiply what He places in our hands (Matthew 25:14-30).

So, let’s dive into how you can make money online the right way—with integrity, purpose, and a Kingdom mindset.

The Kingdom Mindset for Making Money Online

Before we talk strategy, we need to talk mindset. Too many Christians approach online income with either:

Greed – “How can I make the most money as fast as possible?”
Guilt – “Is it even okay to make money online as a Christian?”

Both are wrong. The Kingdom mindset is different:

✅ We work unto the Lord, not just for a paycheck (Colossians 3:23).
✅ We seek to serve others, not just ourselves (Philippians 2:3-4).
✅ We use wealth to advance the Gospel, not just our comfort (2 Corinthians 9:8-11).

Money is a tool. In the hands of a Kingdom-minded person, it can build businesses that provide for families, fund missionaries, and bless others.

If God gives you the ability to earn income online, it’s not just for you. It’s for His glory.

Faith-Based Ways to Earn Income Online

Now that we have the right mindset, let’s talk practicality.

There are plenty of sketchy ways to make money online. But as Kingdom people, we choose integrity.

Here are faith-driven ways to earn online:

1. Freelancing (Using Your God-Given Skills to Serve Others)

Are you good at writing? Graphic design? Web development? Editing? Marketing?

Sites like Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer let you monetize your skills while serving businesses and ministries.

Scripture Connection: “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.” (Proverbs 22:29)

If God gave you a skill, don’t bury it—use it!

2. Christian Content Creation (Blogging, YouTube, Podcasts)

Do you have wisdom to share? Can you teach others about faith, business, relationships, or personal development?

Christian blogging, YouTube channels, and podcasts can be monetized through ads, sponsorships, and donations.

Scripture Connection: “Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples.” (1 Chronicles 16:24)

You never know how God can use your voice to impact people worldwide!

3. Selling Online Courses or Ebooks

Jesus taught His disciples and left behind teachings that transformed the world. You can do the same!

Do you have knowledge in business, ministry, parenting, or any other skill? Package it into a course or an ebook and sell it online!

Platforms:

Teachable, Gumroad, Udemy for courses
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing for ebooks

Scripture Connection: “A wise man will hear and increase in learning.” (Proverbs 1:5)

Sharing knowledge is a Kingdom business.

4. Ecommerce & Print-On-Demand (Selling Christian Merch)

Selling physical products (Christian apparel, books, art) is another ethical way to generate income.

With print-on-demand, you can sell without inventory. Design faith-based T-shirts, mugs, journals, or posters and sell them via Etsy, Shopify, or Teespring.

Scripture Connection: “Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)

Sell with purpose—spread the Gospel through your products.

5. Affiliate Marketing (Earning Commission Through Recommendations)

Affiliate marketing is when you recommend products you genuinely believe in and earn a commission on sales.

Example: If you love Christian books, you can share Amazon links and get paid when people buy.

Scripture Connection: “A laborer is worthy of his wages.” (Luke 10:7)

Be honest, promote only what aligns with your values, and serve people well.

Devotional: A Parable of Faithful Stewardship

Jesus tells a parable in Matthew 25:14-30 about a master who entrusts his servants with talents (money).

One servant invests and multiplies his talents.
Another buries it out of fear.

Who does Jesus praise? The one who multiplied what he was given!

If God gives you resources, skills, or opportunities, He expects you to use them. Sitting on your gifts because of fear or laziness isn’t spiritual—it’s wasteful.

God calls us to be faithful stewards of what He provides—including online income opportunities.

Sermon: Breaking the “Poverty Mindset”

Some Christians believe that wanting financial success is wrong. But that’s not biblical.

Yes, we must guard against greed (Luke 12:15).
But we are also called to be wise stewards (Proverbs 21:5).

A poverty mindset says:
🚫 “I shouldn’t make money; I should just survive.”
🚫 “Rich people are greedy.”
🚫 “It’s holy to struggle financially.”

A Kingdom mindset says:
✅ “God blesses me so I can be a blessing.”
✅ “Wealth in the right hands builds God’s Kingdom.”
✅ “It’s not about how much I have, but what I do with it.”

Look at biblical figures like Abraham, Joseph, and Solomon. They were wealthy, but they used their wealth for God’s purposes.

We are called to do the same.