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most of the modern music consis- be rewarded in heaven. Hence in this For the arts in our culture to be As believers and as educators ,may all
tently reflect the wrong ideas of our wicked world, there's a vital need for dominated by the Christian worldview our music and performance during the
culture or the unjust notion of call- God's children to be driven by the divine and great music to abound to the glory of Christmas season reflect good works and
ing good evil and evil good and revelation and move forward to inter- God, as educators, we are called to the New Year begin with a paradigm shift
relativism of humanism and propa- pret and understand the general revel- Encourage, Exercise and Empowered. in our thought and attitude to imple-
gate suicidal music. ation of this world to judge good art from ment innovative programs to encourage
Ø The contents of good music must bad. Sometimes it may not be easy to Encourage and equip Christian Artists to educate
promote purity in thought, word, learn to say no to certain things when we Ø Christian Educational institutions to the Church, engage Academia, intelli-
and deed. While the devil is vigilant need to do the work of focusing on what teach music as English is taught by gentsia and the Arts.
in attracting millions of people for is good, pure, and worthy of praise. insisting on teaching, writing as well
momentary pleasures through un- Through our redemption in Christ we are as reading of music simultaneously. The gifts and calling for our lives are
ethical, impure, vulgar, violent and not only called to regenerate people Ø Christians to publish articles and like a vehicle. It is not to be solely a
chaotic scenes promoting sex and who produce good fruit by producing little books for other subjects like vehicle for some sort of self-conscious
death through pop videos, the good art that is also a good work, but art, music and performance from evangelism. Though we will always
Christian music industry has to com- also to unregenerate people who Biblical perspectives and be part of have access to the keys, it's our job to
municate through modest dress and produce bad fruit (Mt. 7:17). libraries of Christian schools and start the engine, put it in drive, and
beautiful scenes to portray God's colleges. steer in the right direction.
laws for human relationships. “Whatever you do, work at it with all Ø The works of good artists, just like
your heart, as working for the Lord, not supporting good candidates and Wishing you all a Blessed
Finally, we are called to be Successful for men...” Colossians 3:23. good businessmen. Christmas and a happy New Year.
in a Fruitful performance which is Ø Christian artists to achieve their
Directional towards art as a good work. "Faith in the science Classroom" by calling with excellence instead of
Dr. R.H.Duncan Lyngdoh encourage expecting them to be only evangel-
When Adam and Eve were created in teachers to practice integrating the faith ists and pastors.
the image of God ,the best works of art and values in any discipline including
and music were also created in sinless music and performance. Articles like Exercise God's Presence in our Profess-
perfection before their fall. When man "Drama but not a hypocrisy" by Dr. Sam ion in music and performance . The right
Caroline Michael
sinned and fell by wanting to be God, the Prabhakar and the research paper ,"The music, combined with biblically based General Secretary, ETF
image of God in sinful man and speci- role of music in Christian worship" by Mr. lyrics, can put us into the very presence
fically his works of art and music were Judah Jebadas integrated with their of God.
marred by sin and hence were no longer short testimonies are quite edifying and REQUEST
accurately reflect the perfect order, enriching in this context. Behind every Empowered with the Holy Spirit and the
beauty, and purity of God and His creat- student there is a teacher. The article " Word of God to do good and beautiful Dear Friends,
ion. Both good art and bad art started Everyone deserves a craving friend" by things in the world .
existing in this world because of sin. As Rev. Dr. Augustine A Koshy highlight the We would like to have your
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the consequence of sin, one must now inevitable need for care taking teachers “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, inquire and ensure whether
work and struggle to produce good art and parents to extend their care to whatever is honorable, whatever is just, you are receiving the Chalk and
and music. This is too often reflected in youngsters including those who are whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, Chai magazine regularly.
the Christian's art which qualify neither unrecognised or over looked about their whatever is commendable, if there is any Kindly sms your name and
as a good art nor as a good work. passion and interest in art, music and excellence, if there is anything worthy of contact no details to
Sometimes there may be good artists any kind of performance. praise, think about these things.” Dr. Caroline Michael
but their work may not be good. Unlike a Philippians 4:8 ESV 09176643007 / 09841558986
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carpenter or farmer who does his work The vision and mission of ETF is to Dr. Jayalatha
with excellence to receive his/her disciple, equip and resource Christian When we focus on the good things +919841025148
earthly reward or appreciation, we are teachers to be witnessing servants in and the God things in our lives, we are
called for excellent art as a good work to their working place, church and nation. assured of more joy, hope, and purpose. THANKS
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