If all that is revealed, both in nature and in scripture, is a procession of Christ (though nature, of course has been corrupted since sin) according to John 1, then all truth and essential created beauty can be said to be an expression of Christ. For he said “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life,” and also “God is Love.” This word, or ‘communication’ of God will always have very physical implications, and vise versa; all physical interaction can be seen as an image of spiritual truth.

Therefore, to study, teach or act upon truth in any of its forms, be it spiritual or physical, for any reason other than to strengthen and preserve the relationship between Christ and his creation and between those of us who are in that creation, is vain and perverted.

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