In today's world, cultural elements like music and media have been distorted to lead people away from spiritual truths. This distortion is particularly concerning for children, who are impressionable and vulnerable to these influences. It is crucial to remain vigilant and discerning, actively protecting ourselves and our children from these pervasive cultural perversions. By being aware of the hidden agendas and inappropriate content that often go unnoticed, we can safeguard our spiritual and relational lives. This vigilance requires a commitment to understanding the underlying messages in the media we consume and making conscious choices that align with our values. [03:00]
"For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, 'He catches the wise in their craftiness,' and again, 'The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.'" (1 Corinthians 3:19-20, ESV)
Reflection: What specific steps can you take this week to evaluate and filter the media content you and your family consume to ensure it aligns with your spiritual values?
Day 2: Prioritizing Genuine Human Connection
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in our society has led to a growing reliance on technology for guidance in personal relationships. This dependence can result in superficial connections and a loss of traditional values, as people turn to AI instead of seeking wisdom from genuine human interactions and the Holy Spirit. The challenge is to prioritize authentic relationships and the wisdom that comes from personal connections. By doing so, we can preserve our cultural heritage and maintain the depth and richness of human interaction that technology cannot replicate. [14:51]
"Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor." (Romans 12:9-10, ESV)
Reflection: How can you intentionally create space for deeper, more meaningful interactions with those around you this week, rather than relying on technology for connection?
Day 3: Building Lasting Relationships
In a culture that often seeks instant gratification, many people find themselves in "situationships," where temporary satisfaction is prioritized over building lasting, meaningful relationships. This mindset can lead to a cycle of unfulfilling connections, as individuals move from one relationship to another without establishing a solid foundation. True love requires commitment and perseverance, even when faced with challenges. By focusing on building relationships that are grounded in these principles, we can experience the depth and fulfillment that come from genuine connections. [21:43]
"Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling." (1 Peter 4:8-9, ESV)
Reflection: Consider a relationship in your life that may need more commitment and perseverance. What practical steps can you take to invest in and strengthen this relationship?
Day 4: Extending Grace and Compassion
In our interactions with others, it is essential to embody grace, compassion, and understanding. Instead of assuming the worst, we should give people the benefit of the doubt and extend kindness. This approach can prevent misunderstandings and foster healthier relationships. Many people turn to AI for advice because they lack these qualities in their relationships. As followers of Christ, we are called to be a source of love and support for those around us, reflecting the grace and compassion that we have received. [23:54]
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32, ESV)
Reflection: Think of a recent interaction where you may have assumed the worst about someone. How can you approach similar situations with more grace and compassion in the future?
Day 5: Seeking a Deeper Relationship with God
A fulfilling life is rooted in a deep, intimate relationship with God, free from the need for temporary fixes or artificial substitutes. By seeking to know God intimately, we can find the foundation for a life that is guided by the Holy Spirit and aligned with our true identity and purpose. This connection provides the strength and guidance needed to navigate the challenges of life and to live in a way that reflects our faith. [28:23]
"And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." (John 17:3, ESV)
Reflection: What specific practices can you incorporate into your daily routine to deepen your relationship with God and rely more fully on the guidance of the Holy Spirit?
Sermon Summary
In today's message, we explored the pervasive influence of modern technology and cultural shifts on our spiritual and relational lives. We began by discussing how the enemy has perverted what was once good, such as music and media, to lead people, especially children, astray. This distortion is evident in popular culture, where hidden agendas and inappropriate content are often overlooked. We must remain vigilant and discerning, protecting our children and ourselves from these influences.
We also delved into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our society. AI is increasingly becoming a substitute for genuine human interaction and wisdom, leading to a loss of cultural heritage and traditional values. Many people now turn to AI for guidance in personal relationships, which can result in superficial connections and a lack of true understanding. This reliance on technology can replace the Holy Spirit's role in our lives, leading to a spiritual void.
Furthermore, we addressed the concept of "situationships," where people seek temporary satisfaction rather than building lasting, meaningful relationships. This mindset is prevalent in today's culture of instant gratification, where people move from one relationship or situation to another without establishing a solid foundation. True love requires commitment and perseverance, even when it's challenging.
We emphasized the importance of grace, compassion, and understanding in our interactions with others. Instead of assuming the worst, we should give people the benefit of the doubt and extend kindness. Many people turn to AI for advice because they lack these qualities in their relationships. As followers of Christ, we must embody these virtues and be a source of love and support for those around us.
Finally, we encouraged everyone to seek a deeper relationship with God, knowing Him intimately rather than superficially. This connection will provide the foundation for a fulfilling life, free from the need for temporary fixes or artificial substitutes. We prayed for protection, favor, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit for all who are struggling with identity and purpose.
Key Takeaways
1. NKbB4EvY&t=180s'>[03:00] 2. AI and the Loss of Human Connection: The increasing reliance on AI for guidance in personal relationships can lead to superficial connections and a loss of traditional values. We must prioritize genuine human interaction and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
3. The Dangers of Situationships: In a culture of instant gratification, many people seek temporary satisfaction rather than building lasting relationships. True love requires commitment and perseverance, even when it's challenging.
4. Embodying Grace and Compassion: Instead of assuming the worst, we should extend grace, compassion, and understanding in our interactions with others. This approach can prevent misunderstandings and foster healthier relationships.
5. Deepening Our Relationship with God: Knowing God intimately provides the foundation for a fulfilling life, free from the need for temporary fixes or artificial substitutes. We must seek a deeper connection with Him and rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance.
"Well Jesse De Plana said it to you and I when we were out in Louisiana he goes he said it to us in the back room I don't know if you remember but um he talked about how you know the Lord loves rock music the Lord doesn't mind rap music or any music problem is the devil polluted it correct perverted yep and the devil has perverted different things in the world that there was nothing wrong with it when it started but the problem was what does the devil do he comes in and perverts things and adds his you know his you know disgusting agenda to it and what does that do it pollutes and perverts the minds of people and especially our kids look at all these like swifties out there right now yeah that whole movement there's your perfect example of people being conned into something that is really terrible and half of the time it's satanic and you look at even just the things that are in her lyrics you know that that's a perfect example where people are being conned into something and parents allow this same thing with Disney you know there's another one and people ignore the hidden things that Disney has put in like there has been real like private parts and genitalia in their movies on their their covers of their their um shows or um uh dvds things like that like books all of it like it's out there like look it up google it like you can go back even into decades ago of Mickey Mouse like I don't even want to like describe it but like the whole cheese thing when he's in the cheese factory like look that up and like I don't even want to describe it because it's so graphic but like even Mickey Mouse like way back in the day like this is what I'm saying and so they're after our children and they even now with this whole like ai thing today have used this now to con people's minds and people need to be more educated on what's really going on yeah so let's" [00:04:27](130 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"Me it sounds like and I'm just going to be very bold and blunt and honest about this to me it sounds like the virtual version of the sex dolls that used to be a thing way back in the day and probably are still around but you know what I'm saying correct yeah where people would literally pleasure themselves with those sex dolls and you cannot tell me that people are not pleasuring themselves with AI like they do with watching pornography you know and like the thing with the whole AI thing now is what it's doing is we're losing cultural heritage we're losing traditional values of like this is how you take a woman out this is how you talk to a woman or a man or this is how you talk to a person now it's how's this any different than the gay agenda the transgender agenda of like we're playing pretend you know like you're pretending to be something that you're not or you're wanting something to fulfill an emotional detachment that you refuse to try in the real world where it's like I'm refusing to try with a person the effort that we talked about so now it's like I need some sort of gravitation so it's like people that they feel lost from society or they feel like they're not good enough or whatever or they can't get a boyfriend or girlfriend or they have you know sexual fantasies what do they do they gravitate to pornography you know that's that's that's that's that's that's that's right because that's their way of having that gratification or that temporary like how do you say it like satisfaction you know it's like people that smoke or drink right they get that temporary high or that you know tipsy drunk feeling to get that temporary like you know relaxation or gratification or satisfaction and I think that's what AI is doing now we're forgetting now the traditional like storytelling of things the cultural heritage of how things were done you know and man I mean I just hope there's still some people out there and I know there is but like where they're gonna fight for truth and morality again and say like this is wrong you know like there are still those people out there that want the um the TV land or like I love Lucy kind of relationship where it's like hey you went and knocked on the girls you know house and talked to her dad" [00:10:26](151 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"You know or you picked her up you took you opened a door for her you you know drove her to a date and you know you were kind and it's not this whole like AI tells you like yay or nay on what to do it's like the what is the AI replacing the Holy Spirit now you know where now the AI is you have a we do have a headline for that too so yeah I'll let you go here well" [00:13:02](25 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"Combating this stuff so here's the thing I I researched this too and it said you know in something that I found it said that a survey finds that 22 percent of Americans say that they have a disability or that they have a disability or that they have a disability or they interact with artificial intelligence almost constantly or several times a day another 27 say they interact with AI about once a day or several times a week that's a quarter of this country so imagine if a quarter of this country instead of interacting with AI was going to wisdom like their parents the Holy Spirit" [00:16:14](33 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"Yeah it's called like situationships right so explain whatever somebody can do to help me in this current situation and then once the situation's fixed or like helped and I've gotten bored and the honeymoon phases wore off you know that's when I move on to the next person or the next thing right it's like it's it's a more watered -down version I guess of hookup culture I guess I mean hookup culture is gravitating to a sexual thing but situationships it's like I mean there can be sexual desires it's still involved in that but like it's it's really like another it's basically like gold digging in a way like you're taking something from that person whether financially emotionally whatever and you're just gravitating to like this is the situation that I need fixed and the satisfaction of this situation getting fixed and this person's going to do that for me but the thing is is like the people in this world don't understand that like looks wear off you get to know that person and the honeymoon phase wears off then real life really comes and when real life really comes and hits you that's when you gotta really love a person is when it's not easy to love them but for whatever reason your heart keeps finding reasons to love them even when they annoy you think about it you're you're married right with Shayna this is the best way I could probably say it and I'm not married but I this is like something that I have sat down even with mom and dad and talked about it and and and here's the thing I've prayed about this and even thought about it that there will be no person in this world that will make you more happy or more annoyed than your wife Shayna and you still have to love her either way it's true she may do something that just drives you nuts and you have the choice to either argue and get mad with at her or to love her through it and that's the thing is when you know you've met your person when no matter what you cannot stop loving them no matter what they do you know it's like they could drive you nuts and for whatever reason like your mind is not overtaken by your heart because your heart is telling your mind like no this is my girl I love her and I think this is the problem with the world today is we're expecting AI to replace all this we're expecting everything to be a situationship like what can I get temporarily instead of oh how can we work together on the same page to be something foundationally correct you know that's good how can we stay the course together not a situationship not just instant gratification we live in a culture now that just wants this instant gratification whether it's sex money whatever so if we want to" [00:18:52](162 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"That's so true it's so good because we've talked about this even as as friends is like in this world there is a huge problem where people just assume and accuse instead of giving instead of giving giving grace and love and kindness, you know, we've got to stop just with the, there'd be less misunderstandings if people would just learn to give the benefit of the doubt to people sometimes and stop assuming the worst all the time. Not everything needs to be an attack. We don't have to like, you know, this condescending way all the time. No wonder people are going to AI now, because it's like, how do I deal with a condescending person? Ask AI." [00:22:30](37 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"I think there's also something that I would say to two different sides. I would tell the body of Christ, stop trying to be God in everyone's life. Love people, give them grace and compassion, pray for them. But there is a real thing called spiritual abuse where you try to act like you are God to somebody's life and you are not. You are not omnipresent. You are not omnipresent. You do not have the ability to know everything." [00:25:39](31 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"So stop acting like you are. That's spiritual abuse. However, there are really good people out there that speak wisdom, speak words of knowledge, speak prophetically. So to the other side, that's been hurt by the body of Christ or churches and now gravitate to AI or other self -gratification type things. Get over your hurt." [00:26:10](22 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"It's time to deal with it. Okay. That's good. I hear people all the time say, well, I'm healing. I'm healing. And I'm like, you've been saying you're healing for three years, five years, 10 years, 20 years. How long are you going to keep healing before you just come to terms with yourself and say, enough of this is who I'm going to be going forward. Just because you were hurt by one church or one person or one thing does not make the next church or person a hurtful person or church. Okay. I've had bad service at a restaurant before." [00:26:32](29 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"So I'm still going to go. You know what I'm saying? And it's like, you can't just allow a certain bad situation to dictate the next thing that you're going into. This is why situationships happen. People get instant gratification. And then the moment that it's not fulfilling anymore, or it's wore off the temporary high, they go to the next situation, the next person. What can gravitate? What can I, gravitate to now? And it's like, we need to start gravitating to things that have a strong foundation that are loyal. People that are loyal. God is loyal. Things that have a proven track record." [00:27:00](45 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
"Thank you, Lord. That's powerful prayer. Amen. And we just declare that each and every one of you, depression is taken from you. We declare that you, are something, you have a purpose, and that you will not be under the binding of whatever hell's agenda is, that you will live in the plans that God has for your life, and that you will find it, and that if you are still struggling with identity, that you will gravitate, that there will be people that you will be able to lean on that will undergird you, that will bring wisdom to your life. And we just declare that the right relationships, not situationships, will come over your life, whoever you are. That is watching right now. We just speak that to you, wherever you're at. And God, we just declare that you meet them, Lord. Meet them, Lord, and just gravitate, Lord, your anointing and your power, Lord, into their lives, Lord. And we just declare that now, Lord, that you send your angels to protect them, to guard them, to keep them in all their ways, Lord, and not anything, a hair on their head will be harmed. We say from the top of their head to the soles of their feet, that they are covered in the blood of Jesus. They are protected emotionally. They are protected physically. And we say, Lord, that whatever they put their hands to, you will prosper it for them, Lord, in Jesus' name. And I declare, Lord, favor and abundant favor over each and every person, Lord, that, Lord, there'll be so much favor, they don't even realize what's hitting them in Jesus' name. So we declare that over each and every person, that they will not have to gravitate to AI. They will gravitate to the Holy Spirit and the power that is in heaven and the power of the Most High God. And we say that now and speak it forth now into the atmosphere in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. Well, thank you guys for joining us on another episode of Primetime Game Changers. We want to encourage you, follow us on Instagram at Primetime Game Changers, Facebook, Primetime Game Changers, YouTube, Primetime Game Changers. Just follow us. Share this with somebody. If this broadcast touched your life today, share it on your page, share a segment, do something, tell it to your friends, text it to your friends, text a link to somebody, share it, talk about it, because we are changing culture. That is the goal to change the game in our cities. We love you. We encourage you to be blessed today and go forward and change the game wherever you're at. We'll see you next time on Primetime Game Changers. Bye -bye." [00:30:56](141 seconds)(Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)