Art Quote by John Calvin
“But, as sculpture and painting are gifts of God, what I insist on is, that both shall be used purely and lawfully, that gifts which the Lord has bestowed upon us, for His glory and our good, shall not be preposterously abused, nay, shall not be perverted to our destruction.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Institutes of the Christian Religion, 1536
Art and talent are divine gifts that must be used responsibly for higher purposes, not misused for personal harm.
In simple terms: Use gifts wisely for good.
Key Takeaway
Respect and protect creative gifts.
Themes
responsibility
ethics
art
faith
stewardship
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
theological
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- art education
- public policy
- personal practice
Key Concepts
theology
moral philosophy
creative expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure art serves the common good?
- What safeguards prevent misuse of talent?
A Different Perspective
Even noble intentions can be twisted; oversight is needed.
