The first angel's message gives us the correct principles.

1. “Fear God and give glory to Him.”

All content should lead people to give God the respect and reverence He deserves.

1. “for the hour of His judgment has come.”

All content should lead people to recognize that the judgment is really going to happen, and that it is a most solemn event.

1. “and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.

All content should lead people to worship God as the Creator. It should inspire awe and humility. It should lead people to give God the love, loyalty, and obedience He deserves as the one who made us.

Pictures that illustrate Bible scenes should be correct in the details. They should match the story as told in the Bible.

1. The Bible says that there was just one window in the ark. Don't show animals looking out over sides of the ark.
2. The Bible says that Jesus sat down in Peter's boat to teach the people. Don't show Jesus standing up.
3. The Bible says Jesus felt compassion for the people. Don't show His face with a stern expression as He is healing people.

Why is this important? The picture tells a story. It should tell a true story. The picture should not tell the story in a way that that contradicts what God says in the Bible.

Philippians 4:8 “whatever things are true”

“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This saying means that a lot of information is easily conveyed in a picture. When considering an illustration, ask what information does it contain? If I were to describe the picture in words, would it be telling the truth?

• Example 1a: The common cartoon of Noah's ark– Noah's ark was a tiny boat that looks like a toy. Two oars are sticking out of the boat, so Noah's family can row the boat to shore. The giraffes, monkeys, and dogs peek out the windows of the ark, or stand on its upper deck. Not many animals or people would fit inside.
• Example 1b: A realistic picture according to the biblical description– Noah's ark was an immense ship several hundred feet long. The animals cannot be seen, because the door was shut, and there was only one window. The top of the ship was closed in so that the ship did not get filled with water during the tremendous flood.

• Is the picture pixelated at the size it will be printed?
• Is the scene clear and easy to understand?
• Are the colors harmonious?