SNAKE 95: Should We Use AI In Our Writing?

In this compelling discussion, we're invited to wrestle with a thoroughly modern question: how do we faithfully steward the tools God has placed in our hands? The conversation centers on artificial intelligence as a resource for ministry work, particularly in sermon preparation and writing. Rather than viewing technology as a threat to authentic pastoral care, we're challenged to see it as a potential gift—much like the scribes who assisted the apostle Paul in writing his epistles. The core spiritual insight here is about stewardship and intentionality. Just as the ancient church utilized available resources without compromising the integrity of God's Word, we too can embrace tools that multiply our effectiveness without replacing the irreplaceable: the human touch, pastoral wisdom, and Spirit-led application of Scripture to real lives. This discussion reminds us that our calling isn't to reject every advancement, but to discern how we can redeem technology for kingdom purposes while guarding against laziness and inauthenticity. The challenge is clear: can we use these tools to serve more people, communicate more clearly, and steward our time more wisely, all while maintaining the personal, Spirit-filled dimension that no machine can replicate?