AI: Friend or Foe?

“Many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.” Daniel 12:4

My friend, Randy, spurred me on with relentless enthusiasm to write a song based on our Wednesday Warriors theme, “Faith That Moves Mountains.” But I wasn't initially very enthused.  

I’ve written songs before—even a Contemporary Christian track that hit #1 in Europe. But a few years later, at a songwriters forum, a worship song I wrote was described as sounding like The Partridge Family. Syrupy bubblegum pop from1970 was not exactly what I was going for.

But when Randy wouldn’t let up on the “encouragement,” I finally gave in. Still feeling less than confident, I decided to get help from my new collaborator: AI.

Instead of spending 50 hours writing and producing, I typed a detailed prompt into an AI songwriting app—ideas, scripture, and style—and hit submit. One minute and fifteen seconds later, I had a fully produced worship demo.

When I added it to a Wednesday Warriors worship set, not one guy said, “You could’ve been in the Partridge Family.”  I took that as a win. 

But as amazing as that whole experience was, what struck me most was what happened afterward. I emailed the AI songwriting app company to thank them, offer suggestions, and ask a few questions.

I received the most helpful, clear, personal-feeling, and thorough customer service response I’ve ever seen—from Cate, their AI chatbot.

As I began to reply, Google’s AI (Gemini) suggested a perfect email response for me. I clicked send—and suddenly realized:

• I was talking to AI, who helped me write a song. 

• AI responded to my email.

• AI wrote my reply back. 

AI had just co-written a worship song and carried on a conversation about it.

I was officially the third wheel in my own experience.

So…is AI a friend? A foe? The future of mankind? Or will it replace us? 

I honestly don’t know. And the AI experts and creators don’t know either. No one knows.

But here’s what I do know:

• God is not caught off guard.

• He is still on the throne.

• The Holy Spirit will guide us—if we seek him first. 

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10

As this AI revolution unfolds, here is some BI “Biblical Intelligence,” and grounded ways we can respond—with wisdom, faith, and God’s kingdom in mind:

• Know the Power 

AI influences minds. We are not dealing with a neutral tool. AI can deceive, distract, divide, and dominate—or it can amplify truth. We must know what we’re dealing with.

“Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.” 2 Corinthians 2:11

“All his power and signs and miracles are fake, evil sleight of hand that plays to the gallery of those who hate the truth that could save them.” 2 Thessalonians 2:10–11 

The Bible calls Satan “the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the disobedient.” Eph 2:2

The “air” isn’t just atmospheric—it’s the unseen battleground of ideas, influence, and information. Today, that includes media, algorithms, social feeds, and AI-powered technology. This is the realm where truth collides with deception, and Satan is actively vying for control.

AI now moves in that same space—shaping what people see, believe, and repeat.

If we’re not spiritually alert, we’ll be influenced by the very forces we were called to confront—and to influence, shape, and take authority over in Jesus’ name.

Let’s be wise as serpents, innocent as doves, and fully aware of the power in AI.

• Harness the Power

The greatest inventions have had the potential to be used for the glory of God. 

Paul didn’t avoid the Areopagus because it was filled with idols—he saw it as a stage for truth. Today, the digital world is our modern Mars Hill. 

Let’s show up and speak up.

“those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them.” 1 Cor 7:31.

The Reformation and the printing press gave the Bible to the people. AI can help give the pulpit to the people—if we let it.

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15

• Don’t Abdicate

We are called to engage culture—not escape or shrink back from it. Many of today’s problems exist because the Church has been silent. We’ve too often abdicated—given up, renounced, or quietly walked away from the authority, tools, and calling God entrusted to us. 

The early Church used Roman roads to spread the gospel. Why not digital roads today? The enemy is already on the airwaves—what if we flooded the Internet with light?

Now is the time to stand up, speak truth, and carry light—in person and on every available platform, including AI.

“Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:16 

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 

Let’s not give up our post through passivity, ignorance, or hiding in fear. Let’s step up, speak out, and broadcast the truth. 

The enemy is broadcasting lies. Let’s not surrender the signal because AI threatens to take it over.

• Know the Difference

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AI can mimic language, analyze trends, and even write songs—but it cannot reveal Jesus, convict hearts, or transform lives. That’s the work of the Holy Spirit alone.

“But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth…He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment” John 16:13,8

“Jesus Christ… in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2–3 (NIV)

AI may assist—but only the Spirit anoints.  

ChatGPT even told me, “As an AI, I don’t have a spirit, a soul, or communion with God—so I can’t receive or express spiritual gifts like humans do.” ~ ChatGPT

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We can use every tool and tech to speak His truth—even AI. But we must remain Spirit-led, scripture-rooted, and surrendered to the King.

Let’s not fear the future—let’s fill it with light, life, and the love of Jesus.

In a world where algorithms fill the airwaves and shape opinions, we are called to be a different kind of influence—Spirit-led, truth-filled, and bold in our witness. 

Let’s not shy away from the digital battlefield but use every tool—even AI—to testify, encourage, and declare the Word of the Lord.