Feb 9, 2026

80. The Christian Mindset About Money: Should Believers Pursue Wealth? With Gino Barbaro

80. The Christian Mindset About Money: Should Believers Pursue Wealth? With Gino Barbaro

Should Christians pursue wealth?

The Bible seems to send mixed messages about money. It says, "Better is little with the fear of the Lord" but also "By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life." So what should our mindset be as Christian business owners?

Today I'm talking with Gino Barbaro, a certified money coach and real estate investor who homeschools his six kids. He's learned hard lessons about money, scarcity, and what God wants for us.

Gino shared a powerful quote: "Money does not corrupt an individual—it reveals the individual." If you want to create impact and serve families, you'll need to make money. Money is just a tool.

Legacy isn't just financial—it's three things: human capital (faith), intellectual capital (wisdom), and financial capital (resources). Without the first two, wealth disappears.

Gino was paralyzed by fear during the 2008 recession, stuck in victim mentality. His turning point came when he stopped being a victim and got clarity on where he wanted to go.

Four Steps to Change Your Money Mindset:

  1. Stop being a victim

  2. Get clarity on what you want

  3. Go easy on yourself

  4. Examine your money biography—what you heard about money as a kid is still playing on repeat

We don't own anything. God owns everything. We're stewards. Profit is the fuel, not the destination.


How can we honor God in our business?

By keeping Jesus at the center. By being stewards, not owners. By using money as fuel for legacy—not the destination.


One challenge from today:

Examine your money mindset. Are you operating from fear and scarcity, or trust and abundance?


More About Gino Barbaro 

Website www.barbaro360.com

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@barbaro-360

Book: Happy Money Happy Family Happy Legacy https://a.co/d/9k5dTTP


More About David Schmidt

Free Resource: What God Says About Business: 5 Uncommon Truths for the Modern Business

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