AI tells me not to forgive some, is this true?

[JohnB445]

I do take advice from AI, but I learned to not treat AI like it is perfect in its answers.

I asked AI about forgiveness, it said it's a good thing, but not good to forgive those who are not remorseful, and who are still malicious.

I would find it hard to forgive those people, and very hard to forgive someone who took pleasure in hurting me.

What does the Bible say, am I supposed to really forgive a murderer that killed my mom and dad if it happened? It did not happen just as an example, what if the murderer doesn't take any accountability has no remorse, and the murderer took pleasure in his crimes. Am I still supposed to forgive?

 

[Reluctant Theologian]

I do take advice from AI, but I learned to not treat AI like it is perfect in its answers.

I asked AI about forgiveness, it said it's a good thing, but not good to forgive those who are not remorseful, and who are still malicious.

I would find it hard to forgive those people, and very hard to forgive someone who took pleasure in hurting me.

What does the Bible say, am I supposed to really forgive a murderer that killed my mom and dad if it happened? It did not happen just as an example, what if the murderer doesn't take any accountability has no remorse, and the murderer took pleasure in his crimes. Am I still supposed to forgive?

It's better to use examples/cases that you can relate to personally - are you struggling with forgiveness for something yourself?

 

[lismore]

I do take advice from AI, but I learned to not treat AI like it is perfect in its answers.

I asked AI about forgiveness, it said it's a good thing, but not good to forgive those who are not remorseful, and who are still malicious.

I would find it hard to forgive those people, and very hard to forgive someone who took pleasure in hurting me.

What does the Bible say, am I supposed to really forgive a murderer that killed my mom and dad if it happened? It did not happen just as an example, what if the murderer doesn't take any accountability has no remorse, and the murderer took pleasure in his crimes. Am I still supposed to forgive?

You would perhaps be better to study the Holy Bible. I'm not sure taking Spiritual advice from an AI is a good idea. God Bless

 

[Zceptre]

I do take advice from AI, but I learned to not treat AI like it is perfect in its answers.

I asked AI about forgiveness, it said it's a good thing, but not good to forgive those who are not remorseful, and who are still malicious.

I would find it hard to forgive those people, and very hard to forgive someone who took pleasure in hurting me.

What does the Bible say, am I supposed to really forgive a murderer that killed my mom and dad if it happened? It did not happen just as an example, what if the murderer doesn't take any accountability has no remorse, and the murderer took pleasure in his crimes. Am I still supposed to forgive?

It was not a pretend example when Christ was on the cross, and Christ prayed for forgiveness for those murdering Him while they were still yet killing Him and He was in agony. I think this should be clear enough of a statement to set the example we should follow. The disciples also went on to die for Christ and Paul was forgiven by Christ being responsible for the murder of Christians in the early Church, those who Christ loves and died for Himself.

Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.

In addition, God the Father forgives us when we are the reason for Christ's death on the cross. There are people in my family who had their children murdered and it is obviously painful, but they forgave the murderers. It is done by God everyday, and people in my family, and many other cases as well.

Short answer, yes... we forgive. Taking up our cross doesn't mean holding on to our rights to not forgive, and neither does following Christ. Following Christ is to always forgive, to be walking forgiveness, even to murderers like Christ forgave Paul and those who murdered Him.

More importantly, I would be very, and I do mean VERY cautious engaging with that platform.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/chatgpt-made-him-do-it-deluded-by-ai-us-man-kills-mother-and-self-9190055

I would advise against using it at all, and especially for any decision making, if I'm extremely blunt about it.

 

[tturt]

Also, "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:" (Matt 6:14)

"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." (Eph 4:32) etc

Dr Derek Prince, who was a Greek scholar at Cambridge and knew other languages including Hebrew, has several teachings on youtube that could help. Some are only about 10 min.

 

[timewerx]

I do take advice from AI, but I learned to not treat AI like it is perfect in its answers.

I asked AI about forgiveness, it said it's a good thing, but not good to forgive those who are not remorseful, and who are still malicious.

I would find it hard to forgive those people, and very hard to forgive someone who took pleasure in hurting me.

What does the Bible say, am I supposed to really forgive a murderer that killed my mom and dad if it happened? It did not happen just as an example, what if the murderer doesn't take any accountability has no remorse, and the murderer took pleasure in his crimes. Am I still supposed to forgive?

You can also ask AI to give you answers from a Biblical context or perspective.

Although ironically, not all parts of the Bible agree about the topic of forgiveness whenever stated.

But generally, AI will answer based on theological studies or typically from a "mainstream" Christian perspective. If the mainstream is guided by the Holy Spirit, you stand on solid ground. If not, you're in trouble!

 

[JAM2b]

This is something I contemplate a lot.

My personal belief is that we are required to forgive everyone for everything, including ourselves.

I don't believe that forgiveness requires trust or contact or allowing access. I also do not believe that it requires that we literally forget what they did. If we forget, if we carry on as if nothing were wrong, then we can put ourselves and our children in a position to be harmed by them again. Forgetting also could mean not seeking justice that the Bible says God wants us to do (justice, not revenge).

You can forgive someone, choose to not pursue revenge, wish them the best, hope no harm comes to them, not want them to suffer, pray for them, love them from a distance while not allowing someone access to you or your children who may still cause harm.

Another thing is that healing and recovering from damage someone else caused takes time. Still being in the process of that, which can involve many emotions including anger, does not mean forgiveness isn't happening.