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This week we’re talking about how AI can be used to generate “fake” Bible verses. The danger in this is that those who are not familiar with the Scriptures can be easily deceived by fake verses that sound vaguely like Biblical statements but contain teaching that is contrary to what the Bible actually says. Instead, they will provide some sense of comfort to people who simply want to hear what they want to hear.
STORY – AI Fake Bible Verse Raising Calls for Biblical Literacy
“Biblical literacy is a tragic issue in the church today. A recent Lifeway Research study found that only 45% of those who regularly attend church read the Bible more than once a week.
“It is because of believers’ ignorance in God’s Word that many, as the Bible states in Scriptures like Romans 16:18, will be deceived in the end times. That Bible passage reads: ‘For such people do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, and through smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.’”*
“Here is an example:
“The LGBTQ and transgender communities are so intent on America—and the world—accepting their lifestyles that they are using artificial intelligence—specifically ChatGPT—to generate fake Bible passages confirming how Jesus accepts these individuals’ sexual preferences. Some secular media outlets are touting the passages as ‘much-needed’ tolerance, and therefore confusing those who don’t fully know God’s Word even further.
“The Christian Post recently reported that a social media user on Reddit who was ‘feeling sad’ asked ChatGPT to generate a Bible passage about accepting trans people. Posted in the “r/trans” channel by a user, the quote was cleverly crafted to sound like a legitimate Bible verse:
“‘Jesus looked upon her with kindness, replying, “my child, blessed are those who strive for unity written within themselves, for they shall know the deepest truths of My Father’s creation. Be not afraid, for in the kingdom of God, there is no man or woman, as all are in one spirit. The gates of My Father’s kingdom will open for those who love and are so loved, for God looks not upon the body, but the heart.”’
“The passage is found nowhere in Scripture. To the Reddit poster’s credit, that person said, ‘I know it’s not real, but it gave me comfort.’” (Charisma News)
*SIDE NOTE: Charisma News posts a lot of content about the “end times” that is completely unbiblical. They constantly push articles about “signs” that the Lord is returning. Even in this article when they quote the Romans 16:18 warning about false teachers, that verse says nothing about the “end times.”
Related material:
- Why Was Paul Amazed at the Apostasy in Galatia? – sermon outline
- Justified by Works
- The Time When They Will No Longer Endure Sound Doctrine
- “These Were More Noble-Minded”
- Don’t Believe Everything You Hear
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