Discernment in a World of Artificial Intelligence

Daily Devotional 316 - Discernment in an AI World (D&C 129:1-9)
In a world filled with digital deceit, AI deep fakes, and virtual reality, how can we truly know what is real and what is false? The Lord gave the Prophet Joseph Smith three "Grand Keys" for discerning spirits that are more relevant now than ever before.

Summary: This video breaks down Doctrine and Covenants 129, a powerful revelation detailing the simple yet absolute tests we can use to discern the nature of spiritual messengers. We explore the three possibilities: a resurrected being (a genuine angel), the spirit of a just man made perfect (not yet resurrected), or the devil disguised as an angel of light.

Jared Halverson focuses on the handshake test as the key mechanism: a resurrected being will shake your hand because they possess a physical body; a righteous spirit will refuse to shake your hand, acting according to the "order of heaven" (D&C 129:5); and the devil, having no body, will attempt the gesture but leave you feeling nothing. This revelation is a vital warning against moving solely into the virtual world and neglecting the importance of embodiment. Learn to be open to genuine spiritual manifestations while maintaining the critical discernment to guard your mind and heart against the deceiver.

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Discerning Spirits, D&C 129, Angel of Light, Spiritual Discernment, Resurrection Handshake, Deep Fakes, Virtual Reality, Embodiment, Joseph Smith, Latter-day Saints, Unshaken, Revelation, False Prophets