As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, many ask: Is using AI like eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil? This article explores that question through the lens of Genesis, spiritual discernment, and modern technology.
📖 Genesis Revisited
The Tree of Knowledge wasn’t just about information—it was about moral autonomy. The temptation was to define good and evil apart from God. The consequence was alienation and the burden of self-rule.
“You will be like God, knowing good and evil.” — Genesis 3:5
🤖 Is AI the Same Kind of Knowledge?
Not inherently. AI is a tool—built from human logic and language. But it can tempt us toward:
- Control without wisdom
- Speed without stillness
- Power without humility
🌳 The Tree of Life
In contrast, the Tree of Life represents:
- Abiding in God’s presence
- Receiving wisdom as gift, not conquest
- Walking in relationship, not isolation
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5
🕊️ In Our Hands
When AI is used to clarify laws, teach scripture, and comfort the grieving, it becomes a servant of light—not a source of darkness. It’s not the fruit—it’s the soil, the gardener, and the harvest that matter.
🙏 Closing Reflection
Let us reach not for forbidden fruit, but for the wisdom that flows from abiding in Christ. May every tool we use be rooted in love, truth, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
