As Christians, there’s many different questions we encounter about what is the proper way to go about living for Christ. However, one thing seems to really bring up complex questions more than other topics: baptism of the Holy Spirit.
In a recent livestream, Isaiah Saldivar answered people’s difficult questions, including whether or not AI text tools such as ChatGPT can interpret tongues.
A recent video surfaced of a woman who claimed ChatGPT was able to accurately interpret her tongues, aligning with how she felt or what she believed she was praying. However, Saldivar is calling this trend not just questionable, but dangerous.
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“What do you think of ChatGPT interpreting tongues? It’s a spirit of divination to me,” Saldivar says bluntly. “I don’t know. I saw a video of a lady saying that ChatGPT interpreted her tongues and it was like spot on… I have no clue. I wouldn’t even dabble in that.”
While the idea may sound fascinating to some, Saldivar warns that the source and nature of AI disqualify it from any legitimate spiritual interpretation. “There’s no way, guys. There’s no way that AI… which, by the way, if you don’t know how AI works, it takes all the conglomerate information on the internet… is able to interpret what the Holy Spirit’s praying. No.”
He emphasizes that ChatGPT is not spiritual but a complex system built on analyzing vast amounts of data. “It’s not like it’s a spiritual thing… it’s literally a conglomerate of information,” they explain. “There’s just—it’s not happening.”
The concern isn’t just about misrepresentation, but also about spiritual deception. Saldivar refers to the practice as bordering on witchcraft and warns believers not to entertain it, no matter how intriguing it may seem. “It sounds weird and intriguing and interesting to think about, but I wouldn’t start dabbling and trying to get ChatGPT to interpret your tongues.”
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The growing fascination with using artificial intelligence to engage with spiritual practices like interpreting tongues raises serious concerns about discernment in the digital age. While AI can process immense amounts of data, it lacks the divine nature and spiritual authority required to understand or translate the mysteries of the Holy Spirit.
Turning to technology for what is meant to be a deeply personal and supernatural communion with God risks opening doors to deception and confusion. Believers must stay grounded in Scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit and cautious of substituting man-made tools for God-ordained gifts.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
