A commitment to
A Rule of Life
for Engaging AI
Stewarding technology as a tool
for the purposes of God.
1
Carve out time with God every day
Practices
- Start the day with prayer and Scripture to be formed in God's presence
- Seek God for wisdom and direction before going to AI
- Filter whatever AI tells me through the lens of Scripture
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I will not go to AI before I go to God.
2
Embrace my role as a co-creator
Practices
- Cultivate creativity in the ways God has wired me
- Spend time problem-solving before going to AI
- Engage with AI as a tool, not an authority on any subject
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I will not use AI to avoid the hard work of thinking and creating.
3
Prioritize face-to-face conversations
Practices
- Slow down and make others feel seen and heard
- Detox my brain from wanting shallow and fast interactions
- Schedule time to fully focus on the people in my life
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I will not allow AI to replace human connection.
4
Value depth and quality
Practices
- Use AI to enhance the work I'm already doing
- Fact-check and think critically through AI's answers
- Engage in learning about AI to steward this opportunity
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I will not copy and paste from AI without processing the content.
5
Practice silence and solitude
Practices
- Carve out times when the phone or laptop is shut down
- Practice 5 minutes of silence every day to focus on gratitude
- Create community standards around technology with those closest to me
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I will not let AI steal depth in my relationships or rest for my soul.
