THE HOLY PEOPLE ATTITUDES TOWARDS ART

The holy people who have advanced in their development above the ego — what is their attitude towards the beauty of art? They, having evaluated it, affirm: yes, it is wonderful, I am glad for people who possess such qualities, who understand them, contemplate them. But the one who knows Living God, who aspires to communication with Him, is not tempted to enjoy contemplating this beauty for a long time, because such a person has cognized that which is superior to it. “Those who have come out of the world cannot be seized... Now they are above passion… and fear.”