11
May
We should remind ourselves that Christ did not come to make us Christians or to save our souls only but that he came to redeem us that we might be human in the full sense of the word. To be new people means that we can begin to act in our full, free, human capacity in all facets of our lives. Therefore, to be a Christian means that one has humanity, the freedom to work in God’s creation and to use the talents God has given to each of us, to his glory and to the benefit of our neighbors. Therefore, if we have artistic talents, they should be used…
As the body moves, works, thinks, speaks not for its own sake but called by God to be the salt of the earth, artists are not just servants of a Christian subculture but are called to work for the benefit of all…
To be a Christian artist means that one’s particular calling is to use one’s talents to the glory of God, as an act of loving toward God and as a loving service to our fellows.
Hans R. Rookmaaker
Art Needs No Justification
- - johnchoura
