A.I. And The Christian

“AI is the new electricity”—Andrew Ng, one of the world’s leading AI experts.

Andrew said this because he believes  AI will eventually power almost everything the way electricity does today.  

  

AI has swept over our nation. And the scary part is that it is getting more powerful every day. It is also affecting jobs, technology and even education. It truly has permeated our society. It even created the thumbnail above! Yet is AI bad? Is this new technology wrong for a Christian to use? Today I hope to provide some Biblically-based principles concerning artificial intelligence. 

1. We Should Always Be Honest When Using AI.

If we ever use AI in writing or creating something, a Christian should strive to be honest and cite that they used AI. 

Proverbs 12:22 
"Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight."

It would be wrong to lie and say that we wrote or created something that in fact the AI created. 

For example, sometimes I include AI in my writing. But I'm always careful to give credit for whatever AI wrote. It's simply being honest and dealing truly like the verse above says. You can find an example of giving to credit below when I cited AI for a football post I did. 

*player summaries were created with the help of Gemini AI.

Ask yourself this. Am I being completely honest when I use AI in my work?

2. Too Much Of Anything Is Bad.

Proverbs 25:16  “Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.”

Artificial Intelligence is not inherently bad. It's all in how you use it. This idea applies to phones, computers, the internet, and just about any technology. However, people can spend too much time on AI to where it consumes their emotions, desires, and thought-life. I have heard of people even committing suicide because of the influence of AI.

 Now some people condemn AI because AI causes people to commit suicide. I personally don't think this is logical. Consider the fact that the individual still had to make the decision of ending their life. Also AI won't randomly start telling you to commit suicide. The person began spending too much of their time and emotions into a piece of technology. And this technology will transform into whatever you want it to be. If you are constantly feeding it suicidal thoughts, you will get suicidal responses. one of the Chat-GPT ads even says, get responses tailored to you. That's why its important to guard how much time you spend in AI.  

Proverbs 4:23  “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

As a Christian, we must be careful in what we spend our time on. The Bible instructs us to redeem the time. There are negative affects to spending too much time on AI.

This was taken from an article I read on the dangers of AI.

Some researchers warn about “AI brain fry”—mental fatigue that happens when people rely on many AI tools at once. Workers reported headaches, mental fog, and slower decision-making. Experts say relying heavily on AI can erode confidence and job skills, because people stop practicing writing, analysis, and problem-solving themselves. Mental-health experts have also warned that excessive interaction with chatbots may worsen psychological issues for vulnerable individuals. 

3. (For  Teens) AI should Be Monitored By Your Parents.

Proverbs 11:14  “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.”

This next point is more directed towards teenagers. AI is very powerful and influencing. It would be very wise to have your parents monitor when you use AI. This creates accountability and prevents most negative affects caused by misusing AI.

4. (For Teens) AI Should Not Replace Schoolwork.

Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”

Don't fall into the lazy trap of letting AI do your school. We should have the character to actually do our schoolwork. It is lazy and deceitful to use AI to complete schoolwork.

5. AI Should Never Replace God As Our Source Of Truth

Psalm 119:105: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

One  concern with AI is that people may begin to treat it like an authority on truth.

AI can give information quickly, but it is not perfect and it does not have wisdom like God’s Word. 

A Christian must always remember that the Bible is the final authority, not technology. When you have doctrinal questions, studying the Bible should be our go-to, not artificial technology.

The Bible constantly reminds believers to seek the Lord for guidance and wisdom rather than relying entirely on human systems or knowledge.

Proverbs 3:5–6 – “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

AI can provide information, but it cannot give the spiritual wisdom that comes from God’s Word. A Christian should never allow technology to replace studying the Bible, praying, and seeking the Lord’s direction.

6. Don't Let AI Rob You Of Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Or Studying.

2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

 AI certainly has a place in our modern world. However, we must ask ourselves whether it is slowly robbing us of important cognitive abilities. My biggest worry of AI is that it will make us mentally lazy to the point that we can't think for ourselves. Be careful of letting AI rob your imagination and creativity. 

Beyond the scope of AI, technology can rob you of many wonderful things.

 Every now and then, turn off the screen and read a book or play a board-game.  Play a game of chess. Write a story. Go play your favorite sport. Have a literal conversation with a friend. Go outside and enjoy God's creation.

 When you get back to these things, expect a happier and more fulfilling life. Beware of letting AI and other technology take on so many responsibilities. Because when they do, we lose that fulfilling  and rewarding aspect of our life  that comes when we think, learn, create, and imagine for ourselves.

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As AI continues to grow and become more powerful, Christians should not panic—but we should be wise.

The Bible may not mention artificial intelligence directly, but it gives us timeless principles for how we should live. If we use AI honestly, wisely, and with moderation, it can be a useful tool rather than a harmful influence.

So in a day where AI is growing more popular, understand the Biblical principles when using AI.