In light of all that has been discovered so far about the creativity, it’s source and operation in a person’s life, what outlook should an artist have who happens to be a Christian? The following bullet points will give an overview:
- The artist who is a Christian, should be amongst the very best at what they do, as they have the giver of creativity dwelling on the inside of them.
- In the same way a banker wouldn’t slap an “I love Jesus” sticker on a report he has just written, so an artist shouldn’t feel pressured into ‘cheeseifying’ their work, to conform to expectations from within the established church. Their work, should by it source, and channel (i.e. God through them) speak something of God’s character, just by itself.
- I believe an artist will only truly understand the creative in general and their creative ability specifically, as they draw near to God.
- There is a great danger when a person has created anything, to move from taking pleasure in it, to worshipping the created thing. As an artist who is a Christian it is important to firmly have your focus on the giver of the creative, not the created thing.
- The artist should use the gifts to the very best of their ability, as it is a reflection of the creative God they serve.
- Create as a gift to give to the creative God – knowing that He loves the work of your hands.
- I believe that the creative Christian’s have an important role in helping more scientific or ‘logical’ Christians experience the wonder and beauty of God.
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