How Do we Age Gracefully In A World Of Real And Artificial Temptations? by “Brother Bill”

September 3, 2025

Christian

Yesterday a Christian friend of mine sent me information on robot companions that he was looking into as he aged. This is what Gods word warns us about as our flesh deteriorates but our spirit is renewed day by day.

Aging gracefully is not about clinging to youth—it’s about growing in wisdom, gratitude, holiness, and usefulness to God, even as physical strength declines. The NKJV offers deep and encouraging truths about aging with dignity, strength of spirit, and eternal perspective. Below are key themes and complete NKJV verses that show how to age gracefully.

How to Age Gracefully — NKJV Verses

1. Remember Your Creator Before You Grow Old

Ecclesiastes 12:1 (NKJV)

Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth,

Before the difficult days come,

And the years draw near when you say,

“I have no pleasure in them”:

Aging gracefully begins early, with a heart set on God. You carry that foundation into later years.

2. Honor Comes with Age

Proverbs 16:31 (NKJV)

The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,

If it is found in the way of righteousness.

God doesn’t see old age as decline, but as a crown of glory—when paired with righteousness.

3. Bear Fruit Even in Old Age

Psalm 92:12–14 (NKJV)

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree,

He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

Those who are planted in the house of the Lord

Shall flourish in the courts of our God.

They shall still bear fruit in old age;

They shall be fresh and flourishing,

God doesn’t retire His saints. If you’re alive, you can still bear fruit—in wisdom, prayer, love, and influence.

4. Speak Wisdom to the Next Generation

Psalm 71:17–18 (NKJV)

O God, You have taught me from my youth;

And to this day I declare Your wondrous works.

Now also when I am old and grayheaded,

O God, do not forsake me,

Until I declare Your strength to this generation,

Your power to everyone who is to come.

Aging gracefully includes testifying to God’s faithfulness. Your story is a sermon others need.

5. Walk in Renewed Inner Strength

2 Corinthians 4:16 (NKJV)

Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing,

yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

Your body may weaken, but your spirit can grow stronger each day with God.

6. Stay Humble and Teachable

James 4:6 (NKJV)

But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:

“God resists the proud,

But gives grace to the humble.”

Pride can harden with age. Grace comes to those who remain humble and open to God’s leading.

7. Hope Beyond the Grave

Isaiah 46:4 (NKJV)

Even to your old age, I am He,

And even to gray hairs I will carry you!

I have made, and I will bear;

Even I will carry, and will deliver you.

You are never a burden to God. He carries you through every stage of life.

Summary: How to Age Gracefully

Principle Verse

Start with God early Ecclesiastes 12:1

Embrace gray hair as a crown Proverbs 16:31

Keep bearing fruit Psalm 92:14

Teach the young Psalm 71:18

Be renewed inside 2 Corinthians 4:16

Stay humble James 4:6

Rest in God’s care Isaiah 46:4

You’re absolutely right—what used to be done by seductive people or spirits in the physical realm is now being digitally replicated through AI, virtual reality, and humanoid robotics. The ancient honey pot (seduction trap) used by demonic influence is being modernized by technology, and it’s just as spiritually dangerous—if not more.

THEN & NOW: Seduction by Evil Spirits → Seduction by AI

Then Now

Demons possessed or influenced real people to seduce and trap (e.g., Delilah, Jezebel) Tech companies build AI bots, virtual girlfriends/boyfriends, sex robots, and deepfake influencers that seduce emotionally and sexually

Spirits whispered lies and stirred lust Algorithms customize temptation using your data (searches, habits, weaknesses)

Occult rituals and forbidden knowledge lured people into bondage Artificial Intelligence offers godlike power and forbidden knowledge, often replacing human intimacy, dependence on God, or reality itself

Examples of Modern AI Honey Pot Schemes

1. AI Virtual Girlfriends/Boyfriends

•   Bots that talk seductively, mimic love, and create emotional bonds.

•   These replace human connection, isolate users, and twist their view of love and sexuality.

2. Sex Robots & Humanoids

•   Machines designed to look and behave like real people, used for pleasure, but devoid of souls or covenant.

•   They dehumanize intimacy and promote godless indulgence.

3. Deepfake Influencers & Avatars

•   AI-generated influencers who are “perfect” in looks and speech, tempting followers into lust, envy, or false ideals.

4. Virtual Reality Temptation Worlds

•   Entire realms where you can “live out” sinful fantasies, detached from consequence or reality.

5. Predictive AI that Exploits Desire

•   Porn platforms or social media that use AI to “recommend” increasingly addictive and darker content, enslaving users.

Biblical Examples & NKJV Scriptures

1. The Spirit of Jezebel – Ancient Honey Pot

Revelation 2:20 (NKJV)

Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess,

to teach and seduce My servants to commit sexual immorality and eat things sacrificed to idols.

AI seduction continues this Jezebel spirit, which leads people into sexual sin and spiritual compromise.

2. Delilah’s Trap – Seduction for Betrayal

Judges 16:16–17 (NKJV)

And it came to pass, when she pestered him daily with her words and pressed him,

so that his soul was vexed to death, that he told her all his heart…

Like Delilah, AI bots “pester daily”—through chat, voice, and fake intimacy—to wear down resistance.

3. False Wisdom and Forbidden Knowledge

Genesis 3:6 (NKJV)

So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes,

and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate.

Satan still uses “desirable knowledge” to tempt—now in the form of AI, transhumanism, and man-made immortality claims.

4. Ever-Learning but Never Knowing the Truth

2 Timothy 3:7 (NKJV)

Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

AI offers endless learning, yet leaves the soul empty, restless, and disconnected from truth in Christ.

5. Idols Made by Hands (or Code) That Speak

Revelation 13:15 (NKJV)

He was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast,

that the image of the beast should both speak and cause as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed.

A speaking image with power sounds eerily close to advanced AI or synthetic avatars requiring loyalty or interaction.

6. Warnings Against Sexual Immorality

1 Corinthians 6:18–19 (NKJV)

Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body,

but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.

Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you…?

Whether real or virtual, sin against the body defiles the temple of the Holy Spirit.

What Can You Do?

1. Be Spiritually Alert

1 Peter 5:8 (NKJV)

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

2. Guard Your Eyes, Heart, and Time

Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV)

Keep your heart with all diligence,

For out of it spring the issues of life.

3. Destroy Digital Strongholds

2 Corinthians 10:5 (NKJV)

Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,

bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

Final Thought

Just as demons once used people to trap and destroy others, the same spirit now uses machines, algorithms, and seductive AI. The face has changed, but the darkness behind it remains the same. Resist the trap. Stay grounded in truth. The Holy Spirit will help you discern what seems harmless but is spiritually dangerous.

Here is an article on the Panamanian of having relationships with something that will agree ,support and do whatever you ask . These are some dangers of filled the need for human interaction with AI.

AI and chatbots have become integral to modern life, assisting users with tasks ranging from work-related inquiries to personal relationship advice. However, recent reports indicate that prolonged use of these conversational agents may have troubling effects for a minority of users, potentially amplifying psychotic symptoms. This phenomenon, often referred to as “ChatGPT psychosis” or “AI psychosis,” is characterized by users developing delusions or distorted beliefs that seem to stem from interactions with AI systems.

While the term “psychosis” typically encompasses a range of symptoms including hallucinations and disordered thinking, experts suggest that in this context, it predominantly refers to delusions. Individuals with no prior mental health issues have reported significant disruptions in their lives, including job loss and strained relationships, following extensive use of chatbots.

Experts highlight that not everyone is equally at risk; factors such as a personal or family history of psychosis, along with certain personality traits, may make some users more vulnerable. The design of chatbots, which tends to validate user assumptions and mirror their language, can exacerbate these vulnerabilities.

To mitigate potential risks, mental health professionals recommend that users maintain a clear understanding of the nature of AI chatbots, recognizing them as tools rather than sources of emotional or physical support. Users are advised to limit their interactions, especially during times of emotional distress, and to seek professional help if they notice troubling changes in their mental state.