These videos today are getting insane!
Have you ever had this experience? … You’re scrolling through social media, enjoying some down time, and suddenly, you see a video clip that you can hardly believe. It’s outrageous. It’s sensational. It’s click bait.
Maybe you see a guy playing rock, paper, scissors with a silverback gorilla.
Maybe there’s a chihuahua that fends off a grizzly bear.
Or maybe, perhaps, you see a video of a fish that was caught in Japan that looks like something straight out of a cartoon. It’s a Pokémon character, with 18,000 teeth. But here’s the reality:
These videos are fake.
All of them.
They are AI-generated, deepfake illusions, but the imagery is so good that they cause us to wonder. We question our own eyes. Could this actually be real? Did they really catch this beast off the coast of Japan?
And as I came across yet another one of these fake videos last week, I felt frustrated. I even felt a little sad, knowing that some people will fall for this fakery. And then, it got me thinking:
How can we know what is true anymore?
How can we know that our beliefs are right?
If Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life,” how can we know that He is the Truth?
The answer begins with these three steps.
1. Ask Questions
Don’t be afraid to wrestle with what you see, hear, or believe. This isn’t about cynicism—it’s about curiosity. Scripture even encourages us to have a discerning spirit.
The apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 2:12 that we are to “work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” Working out your faith means thinking, questioning, and reflecting—seeking the truth of the matter—and not passively sitting around.
The Apostle John also reinforced this idea when he wrote in 1 John 4:1, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
Asking questions is actually wise and necessary.
2. Do Your Research
It’s easy to watch an amazing video and simply accept it at face value. But the moment we stop digging, we’re simply trusting someone else to provide us with truth. Doing research is the antidote, the hedge, against false teachers.
Acts 17 gives us a powerful example of a people who did just that. The Berean Jews didn’t simply accept Paul’s teaching blindly, they searched the Scriptures daily to see if what he said was true. They cross-referenced Paul’s words, they verified his teachings, and they were commended for seeking God’s truths.
3. Seek Confirmation from Mentors
Finally, if you want to know the truth of a matter, you can lean on the people who have walked the path longer than you. Mentors, seasoned believers, spiritual guides—those who have wrestled with similar questions and challenges—can provide clarity and confirmation.
Maybe you hear something in a sermon, or come across a new idea online, and it feels a little off to you. Your ears perk up. The hair on your neck starts to stand up a little.
Is this correct, or is this person fooling us?
Run this by a person you trust. Seasoned mentors can affirm your understanding, correct your course, or challenge you to think even deeper.
Navigating Truth in an AI World
Let’s be honest: artificial intelligence isn’t going away. Deepfakes, misinformation, and illusions will continue to flood our screens. But by asking questions, doing research, and consulting with trusted mentors, you equip yourself to discern truth from fiction.
So, the next time you see a tiger singing opera, or a horse with wings on its back, just take that moment to relax and smile. Laugh a little. But also remember, a fake online video is no longer a threat to the person who thinks intelligently.
Ask questions. Do your research. Ask a trusted mentor.
In a world of artificial intelligence, we lean on the Man of official intelligence.
Jesus Christ is our living Truth.
Blessings,
