“…….there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24 ESV
“ …….You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:39 ESV
If you are reading this devotional you are using one of several devices available in the modern age to transmit information. Technology has advanced to the point where posts that are opened and read on ‘Word for the Soul’ are distinguished between mobile, tablet, and desktop devices. Also how they were accessed is provided through which search engines, phone operating systems, and which social media accounts were used such as Facebook, X, etc.. Also a completed breakdown as to where (country and city) each individual accessed the site. It is overwhelming of the access to information we have in this day and age.
To keep things in proper perspective; this is informational and not relational. Now having said that, I have frequent and infrequent communication with those who respond to ‘Word for the Soul.’ Some on a regular basis and some not so often. But the fact is that is possible through the technology we have available for us to use. Although I have never met any of them personally, a distance relationship has developed between human beings individually and as part of a group.
Which brings us to realize the difference between human relationships and AI. The amazing features of AI are more that just feeding out information. It has gotten to the point where it is able to simulate a personality and execute a relationship with one who is willing to explore that capability. The truth of the matter is that AI is ‘Artificial Intelligence’ meaning it is not real, therefore cannot be relational. Those we communicate with using the tools of advanced technology are human beings who breath and have a soul. AI has neither. May we use the tools given to us to communicate the advancement of the gospel. God would have use AI for He has given it to us for His purposes. But beware, Satan will also use it to distort. AI is not capable of relating to human beings.
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