Artificial Intelligence is one of the most talked-about technologies of our time. For some, it represents opportunity and innovation. For others—especially within faith communities—it can raise real concerns about ethics, control, and whether technology is pulling us further away from God.

As a Christian business owner, I want to be very clear about my position: I use AI, I support AI, and I believe it can honor God when it is used ethically, responsibly, and in alignment with Scripture.

This belief doesn’t come from blind enthusiasm for technology. It comes from prayer, discernment, and a deep conviction that Christians are not called to fear tools—we are called to steward them wisely.

Technology Is a Tool, Not a Replacement for God

At its core, AI is a tool. It does not have a soul. It does not have free will. It does not replace human discernment, compassion, or moral responsibility.

Scripture reminds us that:

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” — James 1:17

Human creativity, innovation, and problem-solving are gifts from God. Throughout history, believers have used new tools—from the printing press to the internet—to spread truth, improve lives, and serve others more effectively.

AI is no different.

The danger is not in the technology itself. The danger lies in how it is used, who controls it, and whether it is guided by truth, humility, and love.

Why I Use AI in My Business

As a business owner, my responsibility is not only to grow a company, but to serve people well, steward my time wisely, and operate with integrity.

AI helps me do that by:

• Increasing efficiency so more time can be spent on people, not busywork

• Improving clarity in communication

• Reducing burnout by automating repetitive tasks

• Making expertise and resources more accessible to small businesses

Used correctly, AI doesn’t remove the human element—it creates more space for it.

Jesus consistently modeled wise stewardship of resources. In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30), we see a clear principle: God expects us to use what we’ve been given faithfully, not bury it out of fear.

Refusing to engage with technology simply because it is new or misunderstood can be just as irresponsible as using it recklessly.

I'll give an example of how Ai is helping spread the bible in more languages around the world. Have you ever been to the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C.? The museum of the bible houses bibles that have been translated into over 7,300 languages as of early 2025. The bible still hasn't been translated into all languages! We have about 600 languages that still need the bible! With the use of Ai, we are able to speed up this process and get the bible into more hands earlier than without the use of Ai. Ai can speed this process up by years!

This is a great way to steward the good use of Ai.

How AI Is Improving Healthcare (and Saving Lives)

One of the clearest examples of AI being used for good is in healthcare.

AI is already helping:

• Detect diseases earlier through advanced imaging and diagnostics

• Assist doctors in identifying cancer, heart disease, and neurological conditions sooner

• Improve treatment plans through data-driven insights

• Reduce medical errors

• Expand access to care in underserved communities

At its best, AI supports doctors—it does not replace them. It enhances their ability to heal, diagnose, and care for patients.

As Christians, we are called to value life deeply.

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” — Mark 12:31

If AI can help preserve life, reduce suffering, and improve outcomes for patients, then using it responsibly aligns with a pro-life, compassionate worldview.

The Environmental Impact of AI: Perspective, Stewardship, and Reality

Another concern often raised—especially within faith-based conversations—is the environmental impact of AI. This is an important discussion, and one Christians should engage with honestly, not emotionally.

It’s true that AI relies on data centers, computing power, and energy. But it’s also important to understand that AI is not uniquely harmful compared to other technologies we already accept and rely on daily.

For example:

• Manufacturing a single laptop is estimated to require between 20,000 and 190,000 liters (5,000+ gallons) of water when accounting for mining, chip production, and assembly.

• Manufacturing a smartphone can require approximately 12,000–16,000 liters (3,000–4,000+ gallons) of water. That's roughly 160 bathtubs of water.

These are devices nearly all of us use—including Christians, churches, ministries, and nonprofits—often without questioning their environmental footprint.

AI does not exist in isolation from these tools. In fact, AI largely runs on the same infrastructure that already powers laptops, smartphones, cloud storage, email, and streaming services.

What Many People Miss About AI Data Centers

AI data centers are often portrayed as massive, wasteful server warehouses. In reality, most data centers house far more than AI workloads. They support:

• Email systems

• Websites

• Online banking

• Video streaming

• Cloud storage

• Healthcare systems

• Government infrastructure

• Church livestreams and digital ministries

AI is not adding an entirely new category of consumption—it is one part of a shared digital ecosystem that already exists.

What we are seeing is not reckless expansion, but a shift in how computing power is used.

AI Is Also Helping the Environment

What often goes unmentioned is how AI is actively being used to protect and restore the environment.

AI is helping to:

• Optimize energy grids and reduce wasted electricity

• Improve renewable energy forecasting for solar and wind

• Detect deforestation and illegal logging

• Monitor wildlife populations and ecosystems

• Improve water management and reduce agricultural waste

• Design more efficient buildings and transportation systems

In many cases, AI reduces overall resource consumption by helping systems operate more efficiently.

This aligns directly with biblical stewardship:

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” — Genesis 2:15

Stewardship does not mean rejecting tools—it means using them wisely to care for what God has entrusted to us.

A Shift, Not a Sin

Every major technological shift—from electricity to automobiles to the internet—raised environmental and ethical concerns. Over time, society adapted, improved efficiency, and developed better standards.

AI represents another shift—not a moral failure.

The Christian response should not be fear or outrage, but:

• Thoughtful evaluation

• Ethical boundaries

• Innovation guided by responsibility

AI does not remove our obligation to care for creation—it increases our ability to do so when used correctly.

The Christian Responsibility: Ethical Use, Not Blind Adoption

Supporting AI does not mean endorsing every use of it.

In fact, Christians have a responsibility to be among the strongest voices for ethical boundaries.

Ethical AI means:

• Protecting human dignity

• Rejecting deception, manipulation, and exploitation

• Ensuring transparency and accountability

• Avoiding misuse that promotes harm, greed, or injustice

• Keeping humans—not algorithms—responsible for moral decisions

Scripture is clear:

“Everything is permissible,” you say—but not everything is beneficial.” — 1 Corinthians 10:23

Just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be done.

AI should never be used to replace human conscience, truth, or God-given wisdom. It should never be used to deceive, exploit, or dehumanize others.

AI Should Support Truth—Not Replace It

One concern many Christians share is the fear that AI will blur the line between truth and falsehood. That concern is valid.

That is why ethical AI usage must prioritize:

• Truth over convenience

• Discernment over speed

• Accountability over automation

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2

Christians should not outsource thinking, discernment, or moral responsibility to technology. AI can assist—but it must never lead.

Faith, Innovation, and Stewardship Can Coexist

Being a Christian does not require rejecting modern tools. It requires wisdom, humility, and courage in how we use them.

AI is already shaping the future of business, healthcare, education, and communication. The question is not whether it will exist—but whether people of faith will help shape how it is used.

If Christians disengage, ethical leadership is left to others.

If Christians engage thoughtfully, prayerfully, and boldly, AI can be guided toward outcomes that honor God and serve humanity.

My Commitment as a Christian Business Owner

I choose to use AI:

• To serve people better, not replace them

• To increase efficiency without sacrificing integrity

• To support truth, transparency, and ethical decision-making

• To steward my business in a way that reflects my faith

AI is not my source of wisdom.

God is.

Technology may evolve—but biblical principles do not.

When innovation is guided by Scripture, discernment, and love, it becomes another way to live out our calling:

“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31

Final Thoughts

AI is not something Christians must fear.

It is something we must understand, guide, and steward responsibly.

When used ethically, AI can be a powerful tool for good—one that reflects God’s heart for wisdom, compassion, and care for others.

And that is why, as a Christian business owner, I use it—and why I believe Christians should be part of the conversation shaping its future.