Does Trump Pass the Biblical Test? AI’s Answer.
Seven scriptures ChatGPT says disqualify Donald Trump.
[00:00:00] In this episode, 7 Scriptures, ChatGPT says disqualify Donald Trump.
[00:00:24] In today's episode, AI makes the scriptural case against voting for Donald Trump, along
[00:00:32] with some thoughts about babysitters and bombs.
[00:00:39] I had wanted to put up a yard saw that simply asked, who would you trust to babysit your
[00:00:46] daughter, but the rest of my family felt that would be counterproductive.
[00:00:51] Today, with less than a week before the election, perhaps the most important election of my
[00:00:58] lifetime, I have an even more provocative question for those not voting for VP Harris.
[00:01:05] Do you want Trump's finger on the nuclear trigger?
[00:01:09] Who do you want to control America's nuclear arsenal?
[00:01:16] As I was preparing to post my last podcast, I quickly dictated a one-sentence summary, which
[00:01:24] Spotify requires of all podcasts.
[00:01:27] It was a slightly garbled version of this sentence.
[00:01:32] In this episode, the scriptural case for voting against Donald Trump.
[00:01:36] I gave the sentence to ChatGPT to correct my many typos.
[00:01:41] But instead of correcting the sentence, it wrote a four-minute podcast script, citing five areas
[00:01:50] of concern about Donald Trump.
[00:01:52] I thought that ChatGPT made some excellent points.
[00:01:57] Short and succinct, here are the five scriptural reasons to vote against Donald Trump, according
[00:02:05] to ChatGPT.
[00:02:09] While scripture does not address modern political figures directly, it provides principles that
[00:02:15] some may find relevant when assessing a leader's character and policies.
[00:02:19] In exploring a scriptural case for voting against Donald Trump, one can turn to various teachings
[00:02:25] in the Bible that emphasize virtues like humility, truthfulness, justice, and caring for the marginalized.
[00:02:34] We start with humility and leadership.
[00:02:37] From Paul and Philippians chapter 2, verses 3 and 4.
[00:02:41] Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant
[00:02:48] than yourselves.
[00:02:49] Do nothing from selfish ambition, count others more significant than yourselves.
[00:02:55] This verse highlights the danger of pride and selfish ambition.
[00:02:59] Critics of Trump often point to his public persona, which they describe as boastful, arrogant,
[00:03:05] and lacking humility.
[00:03:06] If humility is a key virtue of godly leadership, some may find Trump's
[00:03:11] demeanor to be inconsistent with scriptural ideals.
[00:03:17] Next we focus on truthfulness and integrity.
[00:03:20] There are many scriptures on truthfulness.
[00:03:22] Here are two.
[00:03:24] Ephesians 4.25
[00:03:25] Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor.
[00:03:31] And also
[00:03:33] Proverbs 12.22
[00:03:34] The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
[00:03:45] Truth and honesty are essential biblical values.
[00:03:49] Critics have often accused Trump of falsehoods, exaggerations, and misleading statements.
[00:03:55] For voters who prioritize integrity and truthfulness in leadership,
[00:03:59] these accusations could be reasons to vote against him.
[00:04:04] The third biblical reason not to vote for Trump is scriptural teachings about justice for the
[00:04:10] marginalized.
[00:04:11] From Matthew 25, verse 40
[00:04:14] Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
[00:04:19] And one of my favorite verses
[00:04:21] Isaiah 1.17
[00:04:23] Learn to do good
[00:04:25] Seek justice
[00:04:27] Correct oppression
[00:04:28] Bring justice to the fatherless
[00:04:30] Plead the widow's cause
[00:04:32] The Bible repeatedly calls for justice and care for the marginalized, including immigrants,
[00:04:38] the poor, and the oppressed.
[00:04:40] Some have critiqued Trump's policies on immigration, social justice, and health care as being harmful
[00:04:45] to vulnerable populations.
[00:04:47] Voters who feel called to advocate for the oppressed might see Trump's policies and rhetoric
[00:04:53] as inconsistent with scriptural teachings.
[00:04:58] The fourth of the five biblical reasons not to vote for Trump is sowing division.
[00:05:03] Proverbs 6, verses 16 through 19 lists seven things the Lord detests.
[00:05:09] The Lord detests a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
[00:05:13] Jesus commends peacemakers, and the Bible warns against those who sow discord.
[00:05:18] Trump's critics argue that his rhetoric often stokes division, whether along racial, political, or cultural lines.
[00:05:25] For Christians who value unity and reconciliation, this could be a significant concern.
[00:05:34] And finally, Jesus calls for servant leadership.
[00:05:37] From Mark chapter 10, verses 43 to 45.
[00:05:42] Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.
[00:05:50] Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.
[00:05:54] Jesus calls leaders to serve others humbly.
[00:05:57] Some critical of Donald Trump say he lacks humility.
[00:06:01] Some also argue that Trump's style of leadership is more authoritarian and self-serving,
[00:06:07] rather than embodying the servant leadership Jesus advocated.
[00:06:13] In conclusion, ultimately, the scriptural case against Trump rests on whether one sees his character and leadership
[00:06:21] as aligning or clashing with these biblical virtues.
[00:06:25] While some Christians support Donald Trump due to his stance on issues like abortion,
[00:06:30] others may find that his personal conduct and boastfulness conflict with biblical principles of humility,
[00:06:36] truth, justice, peace, and servant leadership.
[00:06:41] In an article titled,
[00:06:44] My Christian Faith Won't Let Me Vote for Donald Trump,
[00:06:49] Donovan McAvee wrote in Time magazine,
[00:06:52] As a Christian, the bigger threat in the U.S. now seems to be evangelical idolatry.
[00:06:57] This tendency of many Christians to turn a political candidate into an idol,
[00:07:02] particularly one who has proven himself so thoroughly unfit as Donald Trump.
[00:07:09] Evangelical idolatry.
[00:07:11] Turning a candidate into an idol.
[00:07:17] I don't know which is more upsetting,
[00:07:20] that almost half of America is voting for someone with no moral compass,
[00:07:26] or that so many Christ followers could support an individual who reflects none of Christ's character.
[00:07:35] Let us pray.
[00:07:37] We do not have to find out what four more years of Trump has in store for America,
[00:07:43] for our children,
[00:07:45] and for the world.
[00:07:47] My prayer,
[00:07:49] my hope,
[00:07:50] is that I will get four opportunities to vote for Coach Walls,
[00:07:56] twice as vice president,
[00:07:58] and then twice more as president,
[00:08:00] and that this will usher in an era of prosperity and peace.
[00:08:07] God bless you,
[00:08:09] God bless America,
[00:08:10] and stay safe.
[00:08:12] This is Elton Sherwin reminding you to vote.