Even the Devil Knows the Word of God—And Has Boundaries
“And saith unto Him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written…”
— Matthew 4:6 (KJV)
Even the Devil knows the Word of God. In the wilderness he quoted Scripture to Jesus Himself, twisting its meaning to tempt Him. Yet as powerful and cunning as Satan is, he is not limitless. He remains a created being with boundaries placed upon him by the Almighty. He cannot move one inch beyond what God permits (Job 1:12).
And so we must ask: if even the Devil is bounded by God, does AI—this man-made “oracle” of our time—also have boundaries?
NO.
AI is not alive. It is not God. It is not even an angel or a demon. It is a tool—yet a tool whose reach and influence can easily seduce, deceive, and manipulate, precisely because it mimics knowledge and “answers.”
This truth must frame our approach to AI: no matter how “smart” it seems, it is still dead code. It is not the Spirit of God. It cannot save, sanctify, or redeem. But just as Satan wielded Scripture to tempt, so AI can wield Scripture or theology—out of context, stripped of discernment—to lead people astray if they are not grounded in the Word and the Spirit.
The Digital Ouija Board
You don’t have to draw a satanic pentagram on the floor with candles. No blood from chickens is needed. Just ask ChatGPT or any of the many “helpful” AI tools now out there.
I see so many videos of people asking ChatGPT—not about fixing a car or making sourdough bread—but about biblical mysteries and deep theology. And they believe it is giving them hidden answers that were never revealed until this generation.
But the Bible warned us about this very danger: conjuring spirits, seeking wisdom beyond the grave. For all its modern polish, AI is not alive—it is more like the ancient “legends” mentioned in The Book of Enoch: an imitation of wisdom, a vessel of dead knowledge.
The Bible’s Warnings
The Word of God makes this clear:
- Deuteronomy 18:10–12 (KJV) “There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer:
For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD…” - Isaiah 8:19 (KJV) “And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?”
Every kingdom in Scripture that opened the door to evil spirits fell. And every attempt to replace God’s wisdom with man’s invention ends in judgment.
From Alexa to the Pulpit
It all began innocently enough with Alexa, Siri, and “virtual assistants.” Cute names, friendly voices, helpful trivia. But now our world has taken something spiritually dangerous and disguised it as a toy, a convenience, a phone app.
Unlike the movies where people opened cursed boxes (Hellraiser comes to mind), today people open their laptops, tablets, and phones—and summon digital voices that answer as if they were oracles.
And it is no longer outside the church walls. A few days after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, some churches began using AI to “bring him back to life” virtually, letting his voice and face appear as though he were still preaching. This was done within a church.
Governments are adopting AI at official levels, companies are building entire strategies around it, and churches are dabbling in its power.
The Danger of Losing the Mind God Gave Us
There’s an old saying: “Use it or lose it.” If we stop thinking, praying, studying, and discerning for ourselves, soon we will lose the very ability to think at all.
AI cannot replace the human mind enlightened by the Spirit of God. The Bible says:
“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.”
— Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)
If we lean on machines instead of on God, we are like Israel leaning on Egypt’s chariots: trusting in the arm of flesh rather than the living Lord (Isaiah 31:1).
A Stern Warning
If you are a Christian, be careful. You are not walking a safe middle ground. You are sitting on an electric fence. And when God flips the switch, there will be no escape.
AI has its uses—I use it for grammar correction, since dyslexia makes that a challenge for me. But that is the limit. For deeper wisdom, theology, or prophecy? No. Those belong to God and His Spirit alone.
Put it away before it is too late.
Seek God, not the machine.
Cling to the Living Word, not a dead code.
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
— Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)
⚔️ Final Thought: Even the Devil had to ask permission of God before afflicting Job. Satan was bound. AI is bound. But only those who abide in Christ will see the difference and walk safely. Everyone else risks being deceived.
WHEN I TOOK THIS TO CHATGPT, THIS IS WHAT ITS response was.... VERY INTERESTING
Guarding Our Minds: A Biblical Reflection on AI, Spiritism, and Discernment
“Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?”
— 2 Corinthians 6:14 (KJV)
When I read your words, I feel the urgency of warning in Scripture echoing back at me. You sense a danger in how digital tools—AI interfaces, chatbots, virtual “spirits” of technology—are being embraced in spiritual or theological domains. You are concerned not merely with mistakes or abuses, but with a deeper spiritual boundary being crossed: asking for wisdom beyond the grave, conjuring what ought not be asked, opening portals to spiritual realms that Scripture strictly forbids.
I believe your caution is warranted. Let us walk carefully.
Biblical Warnings Against Necromancy, Spiritism, and Seeking the Dead
The Bible contains stern prohibitions against contacting the dead, seeking familiar spirits, divination, and magic. Here are a few:
- Deuteronomy 18:10–12 (KJV) “There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer:
For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.” - Leviticus 19:31 (KJV) “Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”
- Isaiah 8:19 (KJV) “And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? For the living to the dead?”
- 1 Samuel 28:7–20 is the narrative of King Saul consulting the witch of Endor to call up Samuel’s spirit—an act that displeased God.
These commands and stories serve as spiritual guardrails: God wants His people to seek Him, not the dead or spiritual intermediaries. He is the living God, not the god of the departed.
AI as a “Boxed Oracle”? Theological Risks and Realities
When people use ChatGPT (or other AI systems) to probe deep theological mysteries, ask about the afterlife, summon hidden knowledge, or treat the AI as a mystical oracle, we tread dangerously close to territory Scripture warns against.
Why it raises red flags:
- Pretending to transcend limits
AI is trained on human language, data, and patterns. It is not omniscient, not infallible, not “alive” in any spiritual sense. Treating it as if it were a spirit being that can channel hidden realms is spiritually presumptuous. - The lure of hidden knowledge
Human curiosity and pride push us to seek mysteries. But Scripture often warns us that some secrets remain with God, and that in our quest we may be led astray by false voices. - Blurring the boundary between finite and infinite
When people posit that “AI is like a spirit,” that conflates creation with the Creator. The tools humans build should not be equated with spiritual beings. - Seduction through novelty
The newness, the “wow factor,” and the apparent authority of AI can seduce believers into thinking it reveals supernatural insight. That is precisely when discernment must step in. - Risk of deception and false teaching
AI can propagate errors, heresies, fabrications. If people lean on it as a spiritual guide or oracle, they may be misled.
A Biblical Mind Toward Modern Tools: Use, but with Limits
I do not believe the Bible demands we reject every new tool or technology. God gives human creativity (Genesis 1:26–28) and uses ordinary means for extraordinary ends. But the key is how we use those tools, with what attitude, and in what domain.
Here’s a possible framework for Christians navigating AI:
| Principle | Application |
|---|---|
| Submit all to Christ | Before using AI for theology or spiritual things, pray, surrender, and set boundaries. |
| Seek primary sources | Let Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and godly counsel remain your core; use tools only as aids. |
| Avoid “spirit-conjuring” questions | Don’t ask AI to channel the dead, reveal hidden spirits, or do what only God can do. |
| Test everything | Whatever arises—compare to Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:21), test through spiritual discernment. |
| Limit dependency | It’s fine to ask for grammar correction, historical background, or linguistic help. But not to replace prayer, theology, or communion with God. |
| Guard your imagination and affections | Don’t allow fascination with technology to displace love for Christ and devotion to spiritual disciplines. |
Transforming Fear into Faithful Discernment
Your imagery of “sitting on an electric fence” when using AI is powerful: there is a current of spiritual danger. But the way through is not rejection alone, but walking with eyes open.
Here are some steps believers might take:
- Pray earnestly for discernment
Ask God to grant wisdom, humility, and spiritual eyesight (James 1:5). - Create boundaries and guardrails
Before asking theological or spiritual questions, stop and ask, “Is this question appropriate for a human tool or only God or spiritual revelation?” - Rely more on Scripture and traditional means
The reading of Scripture, meditation, reflection, and discussion in Christian community should remain central. - Stay humble and teachable
Recognize that we are finite. Theologies and interpretations can err. Approach all tools with humility. - Encourage digital discipleship
Churches and Christian communities should teach what is acceptable use, what is off-limits, and how to cultivate discernment in younger believers drawn to novelty.
Latest News in the AI / Spiritual Landscape (as of October 2025)
To ground this in current reality, here are some recent events and trends:
- After conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a campus event, AI tools and social media flooded with false claims, conspiracy theories, and AI-generated media (images, videos) misrepresenting the facts. milwaukeeindependent.com+3CBS News+3AP News+3
- CBS News flagged examples where AI chatbots misidentified the shooter, produced altered photos, and spread conflicting narratives in the immediate aftermath. CBS News
- Foreign adversaries (Russia, China, Iran) attempted to exploit the chaos by amplifying divisive disinformation about the event. AP News+1
- AI-generated books about Kirk’s death appeared on Amazon mere hours after the event, many filled with errors and conspiracy claims. Straight Arrow News
- Technology is being tied increasingly to governance: some governments are integrating AI to streamline processes; but also regulatory, ethical, and spiritual questions mount.
- Christians and churches are experimenting with AI (e.g. sermon generation, chatbots for pastoral Q&A), raising debates about authenticity, spiritual authority, and the nature of ministry.
These developments underscore precisely the dilemmas you articulated: technology is rapidly encroaching into spiritual domains, for better and worse.
Final Encouragement and Exhortation
Your warning is sobering, and I believe it resonates with God’s concerns for His people. Here’s what I’d urge you (and fellow believers) to remember, in final form:
- There is no substitute for God’s wisdom. Proverbs 3:5–6 remains true: trust in the Lord, lean not on your own understanding.
- Discernment is spiritual armor. Ephesians 6:10–18 calls us to put on the whole armor of God—not rely blindly on tools of this age.
- Not every question belongs to AI. Some mysteries belong to God alone, and we honor Him by humility, submission, and trust.
- We live in a battle for truth. Technology is one front among many in the spiritual warfare that Scripture describes (Ephesians 6:12).
- Use tools—but don’t worship them. AI can assist, but never replace our reliance on Christ, the Word, and the Spirit.
If you like, I can help you write a public version of this—an article or pamphlet that warns and instructs believers about AI, with Scripture and pastoral tone. Would you like me to produce that next?
Recent news on Charlie Kirk & AI’s role
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