So many Christians keep themselves up at night tossing and turning, worrying over whether or not to enter an industry that is considered "secular". We fear that if we enter into a dark space, that the influence of that space will corrupt us and swallow us whole. This is especially true in more creative/artistic fields like the music and entertainment industry.
I understand this fear to a certain extent, and I do believe we should intentionally surround ourselves with life-giving community. But I also believe that we are robbing ourselves of an incredible ministry opportunity if we subscribe 100% to this completely defensive mindset.
The darker the space, the more light it needs.
The Christian artist must stop asking, "How will this dark industry influence my faith?" and start asking, "How will I use my faith to influence this dark industry?"
"My prayer is not that you would take them out of the world, but that you would protect them from the evil one.” Jesus said this. As His followers, He very much wants us to be in the world, loving, serving, actively living shining a light, and allow God to protect us from whatever darkness might dare try to overtake us.
I understand this fear to a certain extent, and I do believe we should intentionally surround ourselves with life-giving community. But I also believe that we are robbing ourselves of an incredible ministry opportunity if we subscribe 100% to this completely defensive mindset.
The darker the space, the more light it needs.
The Christian artist must stop asking, "How will this dark industry influence my faith?" and start asking, "How will I use my faith to influence this dark industry?"
"My prayer is not that you would take them out of the world, but that you would protect them from the evil one.” Jesus said this. As His followers, He very much wants us to be in the world, loving, serving, actively living shining a light, and allow God to protect us from whatever darkness might dare try to overtake us.
