Be Careful, Little Minds, What You Code: AI in the Last Days

In the pursuit of truth compounded by the desire to make things easy, mankind has willingly torn open a digital Pandora’s box, and its contents are pulsing with a power that’s thrilling and terrifying. AI (Artificial Intelligence) is no longer a whisper of the future; it’s here, reshaping our lives with a speed that rivals the floodwaters of Noah’s day. From chatting to smart assistants about recipes in our kitchens to algorithms dictating global markets, AI’s reach is vast and growing. But as Bible-believing Christians, we’ve got to hit pause and ask some hard questions: Where does this fit in God’s prophetic timeline? Is AI a tool for His glory, a Frankenstein’s monster of our own making, or a weapon in the invisible war raging around us? With our Bibles open and Berean hearts ready,¹ let’s dive deep into this digital giant, guided by Scripture and the spiritual connotations on our horizon.

A Creation Slipping Our Grasp

AI’s growth is nothing short of explosive. Machines are no longer just crunching numbers; they’re thinking, learning, and creating in ways that echo human intelligence, sometimes surpassing it. They write poetry, create art, diagnose diseases, and predict behavior with eerie accuracy. With quantum computing on the horizon, it’s like Frankenstein’s monster, our own creation, stitched together from code and ambition, now lumbering into uncharted territory. As Jeff Goldblum’s character in Jurassic Park warned, “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” We’re doing the same with AI… Building without pondering the fallout.

In Chuck Missler’s Alien Encounters,² he warned that technology is a double-edged sword, capable of serving God or enslaving us. Intelligent technology powers our Koinonia House apps, delivering verse-by-verse Bible studies to your phone, but it’s also a Pandora’s box brimming with dangers. Governments, corporations, and even shadowy groups are harnessing AI to monitor populations, shape narratives, and tighten control. Daniel 12:4 prophesied a knowledge explosion in the last days, and it’s not just raining down… we’re drowning in it.

But there’s more at play. Our world is a battlefield in an unseen war.³ Angels and demons clash in the spiritual realm, influencing human affairs.⁴ Could AI be a tool in Satan’s hands, amplifying his schemes? Science fiction, from 1984 to The Matrix, has long warned of technology turning tyrannical, and AI’s capabilities: surveillance, data manipulation, and autonomous systems fit that script. This isn’t just a tech revolution; it’s a prophetic and spiritual flashpoint.

Dumbing Down the Body of Christ

Here’s a sobering truth: as AI grows smarter, we’re letting our minds grow duller. We’re outsourcing our God-given faculties: reason, discernment, even prayer to algorithms that promise convenience. It’s a slow, subtle numbing, like a spiritual sedative, leaving us less equipped to test the spirits.⁵ In the previous article Be Careful Little Hands What You Type,⁶ we cautioned that our digital choices shape our souls. AI takes this to a new level, feeding us curated content, dulling our hunger for truth, and eroding our ability to think critically. An ignorant society is a sitting duck for deception.

This sets a chilling stage for the Antichrist, the Coming World Leader who’ll rise with charm and lies.⁷ Picture an AI-driven world where every transaction, every step, is tracked. Revelation 13:16-17 describes the “mark of the beast,” barring anyone from buying or selling without it. A cashless system, powered by AI and tied to biometrics, facial recognition, or neural implants, could make that a reality overnight. Blockchain, digital IDs, and global databases are already laying the groundwork. Satan’s role as the “prince of the power of the air,”⁸ orchestrating chaos. AI could be his conductor, weaving a web of control that ensnares the unsuspecting.

Mental Pacifiers: A Digital Lullaby

Adding to this numbing effect is the rise of what we could call “mental pacifiers,” content designed to captivate but not to edify, soothing our minds into complacency. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram flood our screens with split videos: AI-generated text narrating trivial stories, paired with mesmerizing yet mindless gameplay or aggravatingly scripted crafting footage at the bottom, all underscored by repetitive, auditorily comforting music. These clips, devoid of substance, are engineered to give that much-desired dopamine hit to hook our attention with their rhythmic visuals and sounds, pacifying us like a digital lullaby. They demand no thought, no discernment, just passive distraction. Confusion drives engagement, and engagement leads to continued consumption.

Moreover, companies and shadowy content farms⁹ are leveraging AI to mass-produce these pacifiers at an alarming rate. Reports from content creators and industry observers reveal operations that generate 150-250 videos per day across multiple channels, equating to thousands per week. Unlike real farming that provides much-needed sustenance, these AI-powered ‘farms’ scrape existing content, use AI to create scripts, generate synthetic voices, and assemble visuals automatically, flooding platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram with low-effort “slop” designed purely for maximizing engagement and ad revenue. This relentless deluge not only overwhelms users but intensifies the numbing effect, training our brains for instant gratification over deep, meaningful reflection, further eroding our desire for spiritual discernment.

This concept mirrors the spiritual warnings of Proverbs 19:15, “Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.” These mental pacifiers starve our souls of meaningful engagement, dull our spiritual senses, and make us ripe for deception. By flooding our minds with empty distractions, AI-driven content can erode our hunger for the Word of God, leaving us vulnerable to the “strong delusion” of the last days.¹⁰ As we endlessly scroll to ‘pass the time’, we risk becoming like the slothful man saying, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.¹¹ Content with shallow pleasures while the invisible war rages.

Doom Scrolling: A Descent into Despair

Doom scrolling, the compulsive habit of sifting through endless social media feeds filled with tales of chaos, war, disaster, societal decay, entangles us in a cycle of fear and fixation. Social platforms, driven by algorithms of our own making, amplify alarming headlines and divisive posts, exploiting our instinct to stay ‘up-to-date’. Confusion drives engagement, with muddled narratives, contradictory reports, half-truths, and sensationalized crises keep us scrolling for clarity that never comes. Each swipe feeds anxiety, overriding the truth of the peace of God that surpasses understanding.¹² In this digital whirlwind, we find ourselves trapped, endlessly refreshing feeds in a vain search for ‘more.’

This habit undermines our spiritual resilience in profound ways. Doom scrolling shifts our focus from God’s sovereignty to a world seemingly spiraling out of control, sowing seeds of doubt in His promises and eternal plan. It aligns eerily with Satan’s tactic to “wear out the saints of the most High,”¹³ using a relentless barrage of negativity to erode our trust in God’s faithfulness. Proverbs 4:23 urges us to guard our hearts with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life, yet unchecked, doom-scrolling exposes us to a curated deluge of despair, meticulously designed to maximize engagement over edification. As we dwell on this digital chaos, we neglect the life-giving Word of God, weakening our spiritual armor and leaving us vulnerable to the enemy’s whispers of futility.

So, how does doom scrolling manifest in your life? Take a moment for reflection: How often do you reach for your phone during a quiet moment, to emerge hours later feeling drained and disheartened? Perhaps it starts innocently, checking the news, updates on global events, but soon spirals into a vortex of fearmongering, rage-bait posts that leave you questioning God’s hand in the world. This is where personal application becomes crucial. How much of your day have you surrendered to this habit? Set intentional boundaries, designate tech-free zones or times, like during meals or before bed, to reclaim time for prayer and the only book that gives hope. Swap the scroll for purposeful reading and conversation, allowing your mind to be washed in God’s everlasting truth and protected from deception.

AI’s darkest trick?

Speaking about deception. Deepfake technology can fabricate videos so real they’d fool your own eyes.¹⁴ What seems harmless, like making actors or musicians of old sing new songs or dance in commercials, very quickly becomes leaders giving fake speeches, staged miracles, you name it. Sci-fi’s warnings are coming true. In Alien Encounters, Chuck discussed a “cosmic deception,”¹⁵ a lie so potent it’ll grip the world. The Antichrist could leverage AI to craft signs and wonders, convincing millions he’s divine.¹⁶ A dumbed-down culture, glued to screens and starved for discernment, is ripe for such a delusion, especially with demonic forces fanning the flames.

The Image That Speaks

Changing focus on a particular scripture, Revelation 13:14-15 describes an “image of the beast” that’s given life, speaks, and demands worship. Could this be an AI-powered Frankenstein’s monster? A digital idol animated by code and, perhaps, powered by demonic influence? An AI system, designed to monitor loyalty, crush dissent, and enrapture the masses, could embody this prophecy. This image might not merely be a static statue but a dynamic, interactive entity, a hyper-realistic robot, perhaps a holographic projection, or a virtual AI avatar. Such technologies already exist in emerging forms: AI-driven chatbots or “companions” mimic human conversation with unsettling precision, while companies like Boston Dynamics create robots that move and respond with lifelike accuracy. Holographic displays, capable of projecting 3D images that appear to “speak” and interact based on your own personal algorithm. Fallen angels can manipulate the physical world,¹⁷ potentially empowering this “image” as a tool of spiritual oppression. The Bible doesn’t specify how the image is “given life,” but the spiritual realm’s influence could amplify AI’s capabilities, creating a deceptive entity that appears all but miraculous. Revelation 13:15 warns that this image will “speak,” and modern AI voice synthesis, like that used in virtual assistants or deepfake audio, can already produce speech indistinguishable from human voices. Coupled with demonic influence, this could manifest as a powerful and convincing false idol that deceives the masses into worship. Such a system could integrate with global surveillance networks, using facial recognition or behavioral analysis to identify and punish those who refuse to comply, aligning with the control mechanisms described in Revelation 13:16-17. A global network of enforcers, backed by AI and biotech that “mingles” human and machine.¹⁸ Where these entities, programmed to impose loyalty to the Antichrist, are deployed in public spaces, homes, or even churches, demanding allegiance under threat of exclusion, punishment, or death. We’ve opened Pandora’s box, and its evils may align with Satan’s endgame.

The Invisible War’s New Frontier

AI isn’t just a technological playground; it’s a spiritual battleground. We stressed that what we engage with shapes our hearts. AI tempts us to play God, crafting monsters we can’t control.¹⁹ It’s a modern Tower of Babel, humanity’s pride, thinking we’ve cracked the code to divinity.²⁰

The global picture is stark. Ezekiel 38-39 and Zechariah 12 depict nations uniting against Israel, driven by a demonic hatred rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant.²¹ AI could accelerate this. Autonomous drones, cyberattacks, and propaganda machines could amplify anti-Semitism, spreading lies faster than wildfire. Spiritual forces fuel this animosity, with Satan targeting God’s chosen people. AI, as a tool of deception and warfare, could be a game-changer in this invisible war, escalating tensions toward Armageddon.²²

The Church’s Call to Action

So, what do we do? We must not fear:

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7

Accountability amplifies effort. Remember, we’re not alone in this battle; the Holy Spirit empowers us to take every thought captive to obey Christ.²³ By applying steps personally and holding ourselves accountable, we break free from the cycle, anchoring our hearts firmly in the Word to resist the enemy and rest in sufficiency of Christ. In these days of deception, let’s commit to vigilance, not over the world’s woes, but over our souls, ensuring our eyes are fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.²⁴

We need to be steadfast in our faith and not take the tantalizing shortcuts that are dangled by the technological wonders we have all around us. Resist the urge to go straight to pre-digested content. Get your Bible and read, faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. 

Commentaries and podcasts can be extremely helpful, but not at the expense of your own personal and serious study of the scriptures.

We need to come boldly before the throne of grace,²⁵ for Jesus is our High Priest. While we use platforms to relay the most important message of the Gospel, we always need to remember our ambassadorship to our coming King.

We must be vigilant. This Pandora’s box is open and will never close, and the invisible war is intensifying. An apathetic world needs a church that’s awake, alive, armed with the sword of the Spirit²⁶ and clothed in the full armor of God. We’re called to be Bereans, testing everything against Scripture, not algorithms. We are to be salt and light, using technology for God’s glory without bowing to its idols.

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Psalm 119:11

Dive into God’s Word daily, Psalm 119:105 calls it a lamp to our feet. Pray for discernment to navigate AI’s promises and pitfalls. Share the Gospel boldly, whether through digital platforms or face-to-face. And keep an eye on prophetic events. Stay sober, knowing the enemy’s schemes.²⁷ AI’s rise is a reminder to suit up for battle.

Jesus, the Victor

The monster may be unleashed, humming with foretold dangers. Its meteoric rise screams that we are in the last days, with prophecy and spiritual warfare converging like storm clouds. But the unshakable truth is this: no digital monster, no matter how clever, can outwit our Sovereign Savior. Jesus, the Living Word, is the Alpha and Omega, the King who’s coming to crush Satan’s schemes.²⁸ The invisible war is real, but Christ has already won.²⁹ So, keep your Bible close, pray without ceasing, and share the Gospel. The box is open, the war’s raging, but God is forever on HIS throne. Maranatha!