“What, therefore, was to be in the temple? For one thing, the temple was to be filled with art work. “And he (Solomon) garnished (covered) the house with precious stones for beauty” (2 Chron. 3:6). Notice this carefully: the temple was covered with precious stones for beauty. There was no pragmatic reason for the precious stones. They had no utilitarian purpose. God simply wanted beauty in the temple. God is interested in beauty.”
This comment from Francis Schaeffer was preceded by a demonstration from scripture that art need not be representational. Some Christians miss the value of art. Are there limits to artistic expression? If so what are they?
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