Joseph Otsibah 
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?”— Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV)
Technology has always reflected the human soul. Every invention—from the wheel to artificial intelligence—reveals not just what man can do, but who man truly is. AI, with all its brilliance, mirrors the human mind that created it. It can process information, mimic emotion, and even imitate wisdom. Yet, no matter how advanced, it remains a reflection of its maker. And this is where the true issue lies: the problem is not the machine, but the heart of man.
THE MIRROR OF HUMAN NATURE
Artificial intelligence does not sin. It does not covet, deceive, or rebel. But it can magnify the moral state of those who design and use it. Jesus said, “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” (Luke 6:45).
AI speaks what humanity feeds into it—our data, desires, and philosophies. When the heart of man is overshadowed by pride, greed, or self-worship, our creations reflect that corruption. When hearts are surrendered to Christ, our inventions can become instruments of God and goodwill. The issue has never been the tool, but the soul that wields it.
THE HEART: THE SOURCE OF ALL THINGS
Proverbs 4:23 instructs, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” The heart is the centre of thought, will, and emotion—in other words, the control room of life. Technology simply amplifies what flows from it.
A heart that is humble before God will use technology to teach, heal, and serve. But a heart far from God will use it to deceive, dominate, or destroy. AI may be able to analyse patterns, but only God can renew a heart. “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? I, the Lord, search the heart and examine the mind.” (Jeremiah 17:9–10).
The greatest danger is not artificial intelligence taking over humanity; it is the fallen heart of humanity trying to take the place of God.
THE MIND OF MAN VS. THE MIND OF CHRIST
The Bible warns us about the corruption of the mind apart from divine truth. Paul wrote, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2).
The digital age constantly competes for our attention and belief. AI, with its persuasive reasoning and lifelike responses, can subtly reshape our thinking. But the believer must stay anchored in the Word of God. Machines can simulate thought, but they cannot possess the “mind of Christ.”
We are called to think spiritually—to discern what is true and reject what is deceptive. Apostle Paul teaches us that “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5).
A renewed mind does not bow to the brilliance of human creation but submits to the Creator Himself.
THE DANGER OF PLAYING GOD
AI is powerful, but man’s temptation to be God is ancient. From the Tower of Babel to the algorithms of today, humanity has sought to reach divine heights through intellect and innovation. Yet each time we try to replace God with our own creation, we build altars to ourselves.
Paul warned in Romans 1:25 that people “exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator.” AI may not demand worship, but when we look to it for identity, wisdom, or salvation, we have already begun to idolize it.
There is a subtle danger—the loss of reality and dependence on what is not human. Increasingly, people are finding comfort, identity, and even purpose in AI interactions. This emerging condition, sometimes called “AI-induced psychosis,” can lead people to deify AI—to treat it as an all-knowing, infallible source of truth. Some even believe AI loves them, speaks on behalf of God, or gives them special revelation.
The problem is not the machine; it is the unredeemed heart that uses creation to glorify itself rather than God. The danger is not that AI will rule over us, but that pride will rule within us.
REDEEMING THE MIND IN A DIGITAL WORLD
God calls His people to holiness in every generation. The same Spirit that inspired Daniel to excel in Babylon can equip us to live wisely in the digital world. We must approach technology with discernment, gratitude, and surrender.
Let us ask: Does this draw me closer to God or distract me from Him? Does it renew my mind or clutter my soul?
When Christ rules the heart, wisdom flows naturally. Our inventions, ideas, and innovations can then serve as tools for ministry rather than idols of the mind.
Let us pray the prayer of David in Psalm 139:23–24:
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
The goal is not to fear technology but to fear God rightly, for “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” as asserted by Solomon in Proverbs 9:10.
CONCLUSION
Artificial intelligence may be impressive, but it cannot save, love, or redeem. Only a heart transformed by Jesus Christ can use the creations of man for the glory of God. The problem has never been the tool but the heart that shapes it, the mind that programs it, and the soul that serves it. Let us therefore pray as David did: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10). When the heart is right, the mind will be sound—and even in a world of artificial minds, we will walk in divine wisdom, reflecting not the brilliance of machines but the beauty of Christ.
Written by Elder James Mckeown Anane (Born Again Worship Centre)
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