Andy-crouch Quote by Andy Crouch
““What was missing, I've come to believe, were the two postures that are most characteristically biblical -- the two postures that have been least explored by Christians in the last century. They are found at the very beginning of the human story, according to Genesis: like our first parents, we are to be creators and cultivators. Or to put it more poetically, we are artists and gardeners. ... after the contemplation, the artist and the gardener both adopt a posture of purposeful work. They bring their creativity and effort to their calling. ... They are acting in the image of One who spoke a world into being and stooped down to form creatures from the dust. They are creaturely creators, tending and shaping the world that original Creator made.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of the Image, Andy Crouch, 2018
Humans are called to be creators and cultivators, reflecting the divine act of forming the world; this artistic and gardening posture is essential yet neglected.
In simple terms: We should see ourselves as creators and caretakers, like the first humans.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creative and nurturing roles.
Themes
creation
stewardship
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- community projects
- environmental stewardship
- artistic endeavors
- personal vocation
Key Concepts
theology
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate creation and care in daily life?
- What does being a 'creator' mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Modern life often separates work from spiritual purpose.
![“In this world, this life, "flow" [the times when our work or play so absorbs and attunes our energies that we lose track of time] comes to an end. The canvas is dry, the fugue is complete, the band plays the tag one more time and then resolves on the final chord. And, too, the book is finished…” quote by Andy Crouch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6df/andy-crouch-15704_andy-crouch_in-this-world-this-life-flow-the-times-w_2400806.jpg)
