The Artist and Sin
All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. This we know, but the daily battle against sin should be just that, a battle. It is not something that we should just resign ourselves to, it is something we should fight! Do we expect everyone involved in our ministry to be sin free? Of course not! But we do expect everyone to be actively trying to live lives worthy of Jesus Christ. Having a strong moral fiber is a sign of character.
A great way to counter sin is to counter quickly. I love this quote by William Gurnall: "Christian, this is imperative for you to realize: When wicked or unclean thoughts first force their way into your mind, you have not yet sinned. This is the work of the Devil. But if you so much as offer them a chair and begin polite conversation with them, you have become his accomplice. In only a short time you will give these thoughts sanctuary in your heart. Your resolve- not to yield to a temptation you are already entertaining- is no match for Satan and the longings of the the flesh."
In other words, put those thoughts out of your head as quickly as they enter! Being tempted is not a sin, but don't test your resolve by entertaining thoughts you know to be sinful! The two keys to battling temptation are knowing scripture and countering quickly. This is the model that Jesus used when He was tempted, and it would do us well to remember this as artists.
Enjoy the Journey
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