ChatGPT Writes TGC Parody. ‘How Using a Gas Stove Can Harm your Witness to Non-Believers’

Last month we asked an A.I. chatbot to write an article on why Joel Osteen is a heretic, with stunningly accurate results. Now, inspired by this parody image, which is based on the claim that gas stoves are bad for the environment and could be banned, we asked the bot complete the article in the style of The Gospel Coalition. TGC has a perchance for writing deeply compromised articles and espousing wretched theology, and as a result, ChatGPT has their number pegged:

The Idolatry of Gas Stoves

In our modern world, we often take for granted the conveniences that technology has provided us with. One of these conveniences is the gas stove. It is quick, efficient, and easy to use. But what if our reliance on gas stoves is actually an idol?

It is not only harmful to the environment to use gas stoves, but it is also a form of sin and idolatry. The Bible teaches us that we are called to be stewards of the earth and its resources. When we knowingly make choices that harm the environment, we disregard this call and put our own desires above God’s creation.

As Christians, we are called to be stewards of the earth and care for it as God’s creation. Using gas stoves, which contribute to pollution and harm the environment, can be seen as a failure in fulfilling this responsibility. Additionally, the Bible calls us to love our neighbors, and polluting the air can harm the health and well-being of those in our community. Therefore, the use of gas stoves, which cause pollution, could be considered a sin in the sense that it goes against our responsibility to care for God’s creation and love our neighbors.

Furthermore, idolatry is defined as the worship of anything other than God. By insisting on using gas stoves, despite the harm it causes to the environment, we are elevating our own convenience and desires above the well-being of God’s creation. This is a form of idolatry, as we are placing our own wants above what is right and good in the eyes of God. The Bible clearly warns against idolatry in the Ten Commandments, stating, “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3).

In the Bible, God calls us to repent and turn away from our sins. In this context, repentance means acknowledging the harm caused by using gas stoves and making a conscious effort to reduce our impact on the environment through using alternative methods of cooking. By doing so, we are not only being good stewards of the earth but also showing our obedience to God and our worship of Him.

Our reliance on gas stoves can also lead to a lack of gratitude for the blessings God has given us. Instead of being thankful for the food that God has provided for us, we can become complacent and take it for granted. We can begin to think that we have earned the right to have a gas stove and that it is our right to have one.

It is important to note that gas stoves are a common and necessary part of many households. However, we should be aware of their impact and try to reduce it as much as possible. This can include regular maintenance of the stove and surrounding venting to reduce emissions and choosing alternatives like electric stoves or induction cooktops which are more energy efficient and less polluting.

The truth is, we are all dependent on God for everything in our lives, including the ability to cook our food. It is important that we recognize this dependence and give thanks to God for all that He has given us.

In conclusion, while gas stoves are a convenient tool in our daily lives, we must be careful not to exalt it above God. While the use of gas stoves may not be considered a traditional “sin” it can be considered a failure to fulfill our responsibilities as stewards of the earth and as an act of not loving our neighbors. As Christians, we should be mindful of the impact of our actions on the environment and strive to reduce pollution whenever possible. We must recognize that everything we have is a gift from God and give thanks for it. Let us guard against the idolatry of gas stoves and all other idols in our lives.

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9

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