AI Is The Devil? The Church Has Seen This Before

 

Many of us are probably too young to remember this, but I have a serious concern about the current state of the Church.

First, let me address something.

I see many Christians on this platform constantly criticizing other Christians for what they should or should not write about. I have also seen many believers saying that AI is “the Devil.”

When I saw that, it bothered me. My spirit was grieved.

I was saddened because deep down I know that, as the Church, we are called to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13–14).

However, it has become apparent to me that many of us do not understand our position as it pertains to this world. Instead of being a flaming torch that ignites the earth, it is quite obvious that, as an ecclesia, many have chosen to diminish their own fire by running away from responsibility.

We have created assemblies among ourselves that promote a false representation of the Christian walk.

We have often done this through concession, but not through purity or revelation.

When the television was introduced to the world generations ago, many elders condemned it. They called it a “Devil’s Box.” They despised it, rebuked it, and reviled it so heavily that they eventually imparted their fear into many believers of that generation.

They formed assemblies among themselves.

Wow.

So Christians can form assemblies rooted in fear too?

When you think about the word “legion,” think about the story of the man in Scripture who was overtaken by many demons (Mark 5:1–20). The word legion refers to an assembly or multitude.

I say this to reflect on the elders before us. They formed assemblies to combat something that was never going away because of the advancement of human wisdom and technology. Yet many of them did not understand the proper position believers were meant to operate in within society.

They did not need to learn how to destroy it.

They needed to learn how to gain influence within it.

They needed wisdom — not merely for themselves, but for the generations to come.

Scripture tells us:

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.” — Proverbs 13:22

Even though many elders were right in their concerns regarding the “Devil’s Box,” their response was questionable.

In many ways, television was used to promote corruption, fear, manipulation, distraction, and carnality through the eye gates of society.

But instead of asking God for wisdom on how to navigate it, many believers simply ran from it.

What they did not realize was that this invention was not designed to destroy their generation alone. It would shape and condition the generations after them.

Satan’s strategy was to promote his image through:

- news broadcasting for conditioning,

- entertainment for distraction,

- and political division for hatred.

Through media, Christianity slowly became mocked, commercialized, and distorted. False teachers and scripted televangelism became tools that produced confusion, division, and spiritual numbness.

Unfortunately, the world gained influence there before the Church did.

Needless to say, we are witnessing something similar today.

Now we have the rise of Artificial Intelligence.

Is it natural? No.

Is it man-made? Yes.

But just like the “Devil’s Box,” something created with corrupt intentions can still be used for righteousness if wisdom is applied correctly.

As Christians, we must remain watchful and spiritually strategic in this hour.

Spiritual warfare is deeply connected to wisdom and strategy.

Even though we are already victorious through Christ, we should never become complacent in how we discern and navigate spiritual matters.

The Bible says:

“The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” — Matthew 11:12

Through the evolution of AI, there will absolutely be lying wonders, false narratives, deception, and even technological distortions that align with prophetic warnings found throughout Scripture.

We must discern the times carefully.

Consider Daniel.

Daniel served under a wicked kingdom within Babylon, under the rule of King Darius (Daniel 6). He learned the language and literature of the Chaldeans (Daniel 1:4), yet he never adopted their ways.

Though he was educated by Babylon, he was never spiritually shaped by Babylon.

He remained faithful to God because of his discipline, his fearlessness, and his understanding of spiritual times and seasons.

Daniel became trusted by kings because of the way he lived his life. God entrusted him with wisdom, prophetic understanding, and strategic revelation.

He gained influence without compromise.

I am convinced that many Christians today have not experienced this dimension of walking with God.

Can you gain influence among others by the way you live your life?

Can you represent Christ faithfully within your profession, your culture, and your sphere of influence?

Can God trust you with strategic insight that may help preserve the next generation?

Can He reveal things ahead of their time to you, just as He did with Daniel?

This Christian walk is much bigger than we think.

It was never about building ourselves.

It was about preparing the generations to come.

Jesus did not die for Himself.

He died for every generation.

Think about it.