Bible Research and AI
I use AI to find a Bible verse when I don’t remember the book and verse(s). I type in the essence of what it says and it comes up with the location. Sometimes there is more than one reference is the Bible has it. So, this is good in this regard but I see that it’s programmed to create a certain response. Below you’ll see my prompts and the answer. After readings you’ll see what I mean. You’ll also see how I correct it and it “apologizes.” You can see the bias AI has, as the verse plainly says something and AI says, “not necessarily…” But when I point out that it DOES say this is when I get an apology from it.
I’ve had this happen to me on different topics I enter.
Keep in mind that you can use AI for Bible research but ignore when it says something like I got. I wonder if it can program itself in this regard or will it give the same answer, as I haven’t entered the same prompt again to test this out or not. You might want to find out is, after hitting the button to start over again, enter the same prompt and see what it says, and let the rest of us know.
Anyhow, I thought this article would be of interest to you, Christian friend.
Prompt:
Could you tell me where in the bible we are told that when we don’t follow God, we will lose battles?
Answer:
The Bible doesn’t give a single, definitive verse that says “when we don’t follow God, we will lose battles.” However, there are several passages that connect Israel’s military success or failure to their obedience to God’s laws. Here are a few examples:
Deuteronomy 28: This chapter functions like a covenant agreement, laying out blessings for following God’s commandments (including victory over enemies) and curses for disobedience (including defeat in battle).
Judges 2: This chapter explains a cycle that repeats throughout the book of Judges. When the Israelites follow God, they are victorious. When they disobey, they are defeated. This pattern highlights the connection between obedience and military success.
1 Samuel 4: This passage details a significant defeat for the Israelites against the Philistines. The Ark of the Covenant, a symbol of God’s presence, is captured. This loss can be seen as a consequence of the Israelites’ disobedience.
It’s important to remember that the Bible presents a complex view of warfare. Sometimes, even faithful followers of God experience defeat. However, these passages do emphasize that following God’s laws is a significant factor in Israel’s military success.
Prompt:
I see that in Judges 2 does tell us that we will be defeated if we don’t obey.
Answer:
You’re absolutely right! Judges 2 is a great example of the cycle of obedience and consequence in the Bible. It clearly shows how the Israelites’ military success is tied to their faithfulness to God. Here’s a breakdown of the relevant part of Judges 2:
Verses 10-15: This section describes how a new generation after Joshua arose who didn’t witness God’s miracles firsthand. They disobeyed God and worshipped other gods.
Verses 14-15: As a consequence, the Lord’s anger burned against Israel, and He handed them over to their enemies who plundered and defeated them.
This pattern continues throughout the book of Judges. Whenever the Israelites disobey, they face defeat. When they repent and turn back to God, He raises up judges to deliver them. Judges 2 serves as a clear illustration of the principle you mentioned: disobedience to God can lead to defeat.