Are there any bible verses speaking about giving glory to god with ones talents, such as art, etc. Thanks?

Question

Are there any bible verses speaking about giving glory to god with ones talents, such as art, etc. Having a hard time finding any verses that speak of artistic talents or such as gifts from god. Thanks.

Answer 1

Below is a link to Michelangelo. I cite him as an example because God gave every man different gifts to use for His glory. And obviously the Church made use of his talents to glorify God.

Also in Exodus 25, 26, and 27 there were craftsmen who used their talents to build the ark and the temple.

The Bible also says that we as Christians are God's temple. So whatever we do we do if for God's glory and not our own.

I just gave you some bullet answers but I hope they can provide a better search for you. God bless.

Answer 2

Art, as it relates to painting, sculpture, and design, receives relatively little attention in the Bible. Yet man’s life began, not in a barren field, but in a garden, a paradise with trees not only “good for food” but also “desirable to one’s sight.” (Ge 2:9) Man was made to appreciate beauty, and the unsurpassed beauty, artistry, and design manifest in creation—flowers, trees, mountains, valleys, lakes, waterfalls, birds, animals, as well as the human form itself—evoke praise for their divine Creator. (Ps 139:14; Ec 3:11; Ca 2:1-3, 9, 13, 14; 4:1-5, 12-15; 5:11-15; Ro 1:20) Art, as here discussed, implies, basically, the representation of such things by use of various materials and the use of different forms and expression.

Hebrew Art. There is little material evidence remaining to present any clear picture of Hebrew art, yet art appreciation is manifest in the Bible record. On coming out of Egypt, the people brought with them gold and silver articles obtained from the Egyptians. (Ex 12:35) They gladly contributed such items for the decoration of the tabernacle in the wilderness. (Ex 35:21-24) The work of producing the tabernacle with its decorations and equipment gave outlet for their artistic ability in woodworking, metalworking, embroidery, and jewelwork, Bezalel and Oholiab particularly taking the lead and instructing. It is notable that credit for their artistic ability is given to Jehovah.—Ex 35:30-35; 36:1, 2.

Answer 3

There are several that talk about singing praises. Such as Psalm 9:11: 11 Sing praises to the LORD, enthroned in Zion;
proclaim among the nations what he has done.

Answer 4

Everything you have and are should be offered to Him in His service:

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

Romans 12:1-2

Answer 5

Something you might like...

http://eikonik.deviantart.com/gallery/
http://christians.deviantart.com/
http://biblicalart.deviantart.com/

Answer 6

Might be some here...
http://aibi.gospelcom.net/tmk/tmk12_biblical_work_ethic.htm

Answer 7

Our father who ART thou in heaven...