If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
– James 1:5 (ESV)
Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction. It’s here and here to stay, providing help to those who need it and a crutch that aids in all our shortcomings. I have to admit, I am more than a bit disappointed. What I was hoping for was K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider with the red light zigzagging across the grill and a car smarter than I am. I can still hear that soundtrack.
Come on now, who wouldn’t want a talking car to go on adventures with. But alas, AI falls short. Since AI was and is developed by computer programs, mathematicians and various conglomerations of scientists, in other words, people, how could it not fall short. Maybe we should think about AI as a more efficient form of computing using advanced software and algorithms with the goal to mimic human reasoning, learning, problem-solving, and understanding natural language.
Within this understanding, I can see one incredibly glaring shortfall of AI, it relies upon human intellect and understanding. So though it may help us convert a cookie recipe to be able to two and a half times it or write a letter with correct grammar or even attempt to predict future trends, it will always be limited by its creator. And its creator is limited to this world, confined within the knowledge base of humanity. There is nothing wrong with this if we understand the perimeters and limitations that are inherently instilled within AI.
On the other hand there is something that defies human understanding, logic and knowledge. Something that is not limited in any way, shape or form. Something I call GW. God’s Wisdom is infantally above anything we can develop or implement simply because God is superior to all things. The creative genius of the true Creator transcends everything we see in the physical world. It is where love and truth and compassion and the moral code exists.
And here is the amazing part, it’s available to all born again believers. You don’t even need a new smartphone or supercomputer to be able to tap into GW. Just open up your Bible, ask the Holy Spirit to guide, teach and illuminate the Scriptures and position yourself to receive.
I know that sounds rather antiquated, but in a culture that has become so technologically dependent, maybe just maybe God is longing for an old fashioned relationship with you.
I have heard about people asking AI to summarize different Scriptures into a more understandable definition or package. I cringe when I say I have heard about pastors using AI to write a sermon. These examples are beyond my comprehension and provoke in me an extreme frustration. Why would anyone want to leave the Holy Spirit out of the equation? Why would anyone want to rely upon man’s religion and understanding when there is so much more.
As for me, I will always choose GW over AI. God’s wisdom has never let me down up to this point in my life and the last thing I want to do is revert to something that is limited to this physical world.
Proverbs 2:6-8 says,
For the Lord gives wisdom;
from His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
guarding the paths of justice
and watching over the way of His saints.
And maybe, just maybe I will have a talking car in heaven. But I doubt it.
Jason Metz, lead Pastor
