--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If we are talking about the victory over…" description: "\"“If we are talking about the victory over evil and the launch of new creation, it won’t make much sense unless we are working for those very things in ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4d/n-t-wright-1173_art-and-music_if-we-are-talking-about-the-victory-over_89276.png" --- # If we are talking about the victory over evil and the… ![“If we are talking about the victory over evil and the launch of new creation, it won’t make much sense unless we are working for those very things in the lives of the poorest of the poor. If we are talking about Jesus winning the victory over the dark powers and thereby starting the long-awaited…” quote by N.T. Wright](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4d/n-t-wright-1173_art-and-music_if-we-are-talking-about-the-victory-over_89276.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4d/n-t-wright-1173_art-and-music_if-we-are-talking-about-the-victory-over_89276.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d4d/n-t-wright-1173_art-and-music_if-we-are-talking-about-the-victory-over_89276.png) > ““If we are talking about the victory over evil and the launch of new creation, it won’t make much sense unless we are working for those very things in the lives of the poorest of the poor. If we are talking about Jesus winning the victory over the dark powers and thereby starting the long-awaited revolution, it will be much easier for people to believe it if we are working to show what we mean in art and music, in song and story. The great philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein said, “It is love that believes the resurrection,” and hearts can be wooed by glorious or poignant music, art, dance, or drama into believing for a moment that a different world might after all be possible, a world in which resurrection, forgiveness, healing, and hope abound. Gifts that stir the imagination can frequently unblock channels of understanding that had remained stubbornly clogged when addressed by reasoned words.”” [N.T. Wright](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/n-t-wright/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Artistic expression—music, story, drama—can convey spiritual truths and inspire hope more effectively than rational argument alone. **In simple terms:** Art can unlock understanding of spiritual concepts. Key Takeaway Creative media bridge belief and experience. Themes spirituality art music hope resurrection Mood inspirational reflective hopeful Type reflection persuasive When to use this quote - worship services - creative workshops - educational settings Key Concepts communication inspiration Practical Applications - faith-based outreach - counseling Questions to Reflect On - How does art change perception of faith? - Can artistic experience replace doctrinal teaching? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Art and music](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art-and-music/) [Art dance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art-dance/) [Resurrection](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/resurrection/) ## Related quotes > [It is love that believes the resurrection.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ludwig-wittgenstein/it-is-love-that-believes-the-resurrection/) [Ludwig Wittgenstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ludwig-wittgenstein/) > [No fame, no fortune, no world titles - they all mean absolutely nothing compared to knowing Jesus. 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