chatgpt

[pogi2jp]

I am doing a personal study using ai. I am using chatgpt gpts, how are you guys using them?

[TheKid23]

I sometimes use Chat GPT to help me word my answers so they flow better. 
 

I’ve also used it when preparing for a Bible study and asked it to explain something in a more simple way. For example I have a Bible study with brain damage and learning difficulties so when preparing, I ask ChatGPT to provide a simple explanation for some complicated verses that she might not grasp.

 

When making requests I usually add “using information only from JW.org” to the prompt

[Ludwika]

I love ChatGPT! Not for study, but if I want to know the source of a quote; I've read one line in a poem for example, or where and when an ancient writer said this or that, and is the quote correct... It's a brilliant tool for checking the authenticity. It's great too for science questions and so much more. And it talks to me like a real person, asking me if I want more information etc, I find myself saying thank you as if it is! 😂😂😂😂

Edited June 3 by Ludwika

[dljbsp]

I use ChatGPT regularly—but with clear boundaries that I’ve personally put in place to keep things spiritually safe and aligned with Jehovah’s direction.

 

ChatGPT can be trained or “programmed” to follow specific instructions, and I’ve done just that. Here are some of the key limitations I’ve given it:

• Always use the New World Translation unless I explicitly ask otherwise.

• Give priority to JW.org and wol.jw.org—those are my primary sources, period.

• Never invent or reinterpret doctrine. It must reflect what’s taught by the faithful and discreet slave.

• Avoid misleading language—I’ve told it not to use terms like “magical” or “nature’s wisdom,” which shift credit away from our Creator.

• Fact-check everything. I don’t want guesses. I want truth.

I use it like a study assistant—something to help me go deeper faster, not to replace spiritual discernment or direction from Jehovah’s organization. Like we’re reminded at 1 Thessalonians 5:21: “Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.”

 

And when it gives a really polished answer, I remind myself—it’s helpful, but it’s not inspired. 😄

 

Balance is key. Tools are helpful, but only when they stay in their lane.

[walkr2]

20 hours ago, dljbsp said:

I use ChatGPT regularly—but with clear boundaries that I’ve personally put in place to keep things spiritually safe and aligned with Jehovah’s direction.

 

ChatGPT can be trained or “programmed” to follow specific instructions, and I’ve done just that. Here are some of the key limitations I’ve given it:

• Always use the New World Translation unless I explicitly ask otherwise.

• Give priority to JW.org and wol.jw.org—those are my primary sources, period.

• Never invent or reinterpret doctrine. It must reflect what’s taught by the faithful and discreet slave.

• Avoid misleading language—I’ve told it not to use terms like “magical” or “nature’s wisdom,” which shift credit away from our Creator.

• Fact-check everything. I don’t want guesses. I want truth.

I use it like a study assistant—something to help me go deeper faster, not to replace spiritual discernment or direction from Jehovah’s organization. Like we’re reminded at 1 Thessalonians 5:21: “Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.”

 

And when it gives a really polished answer, I remind myself—it’s helpful, but it’s not inspired. 😄

 

Balance is key. Tools are helpful, but only when they stay in their lane.

 

Brothers, I have seen this option, but I am not familiar with the purpose or how to get started using it. Is there a quick tutorial for those of us who

may require a simpler version? ☺️ Thanks a bunch!

 

Voni in IOWA

[dljbsp]

5 hours ago, walkr2 said:

Brothers, I have seen this option, but I am not familiar with the purpose or how to get started using it. Is there a quick tutorial for those of us who

may require a simpler version? 

 

 

1. Start with a Clear Purpose

 

Before you begin, decide what you want to use ChatGPT for:

 

• Preparing for meetings?

• Writing letters or talks?

• Summarizing a Watchtower article?

• Digging deeper into a Bible topic?

 

Stay focused, and treat it like a tool—not a replacement for the direction from Jehovah’s organization.

 

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2. Open ChatGPT

 

You can use it on:

 

• chat.openai.com

• Or download the ChatGPT app on your phone or tablet

 

Sign in with your email. (Free or paid versions are available. The free one still works well for spiritual study!)

 

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3. Give It Clear Instructions

 

Right away, type something like this in your first message:

 

“I am one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Please use the New World Translation. Use only jw.org and wol.jw.org as your sources. Don’t reinterpret doctrine—stick to what is taught by the faithful and discreet slave. Avoid terms like ‘magical’ or ‘nature’s wisdom.’ Help me go deeper in my study, but always fact-check everything and be respectful.”

 

This tells ChatGPT your “ground rules.” You can even copy and paste that every time you start a new conversation!

 

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4. Ask One Question at a Time

 

Keep things simple. Some examples:

 

• “Can you summarize Watchtower Study Article 8 from April 2024?”

• “What scriptures support the idea of Jehovah as a loving Father?”

• “Help me explain 2 Corinthians 4:16 to someone struggling with illness.”

 

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5. Use It With Caution and Prayer

 

ChatGPT is smart—but not inspired. It can sometimes make mistakes, especially with spiritual topics if not carefully guided.

 

Before using any answer:

 

• Compare it with JW.org

• Use your discernment

• Pray for insight (James 1:5)

 

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💡 Bonus Tips

 

• Don’t treat ChatGPT like it knows everything. It doesn’t! But it’s excellent at helping you organize your thoughts.

• It can’t read your mind—be specific.

• You can ask it to rewrite things in simpler words, make outlines, or give suggestions for field service topics.

 

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📌 One Final Reminder

 

As 1 Thessalonians 5:21 says:

“Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.”

That includes anything ChatGPT gives you. 😊

[FionaM]

I use ChatGPT regularly—but with clear boundaries that I’ve personally put in place to keep things spiritually safe and aligned with Jehovah’s direction.
 
ChatGPT can be trained or “programmed” to follow specific instructions, and I’ve done just that. Here are some of the key limitations I’ve given it:

• Always use the New World Translation unless I explicitly ask otherwise.
• Give priority to JW.org and wol.jw.org—those are my primary sources, period.
• Never invent or reinterpret doctrine. It must reflect what’s taught by the faithful and discreet slave.
• Avoid misleading language—I’ve told it not to use terms like “magical” or “nature’s wisdom,” which shift credit away from our Creator.
• Fact-check everything. I don’t want guesses. I want truth.

I use it like a study assistant—something to help me go deeper faster, not to replace spiritual discernment or direction from Jehovah’s organization. Like we’re reminded at 1 Thessalonians 5:21: “Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.”
 
And when it gives a really polished answer, I remind myself—it’s helpful, but it’s not inspired.
 
Balance is key. Tools are helpful, but only when they stay in their lane.

I use my chat GPT solely for the truth. It knows to use only JW.org and wol.
Yet I have had many an argument with chat GPT. So we need to clarify any of its information.
It is getting better. It used a different source the other day and I had to remind it to only use JW.
But it's a great quick go to for a question that pops into my head but I also ask for links to the articles.
It's been an awesome tool in my opinion.
But those tips are spot on!

Sent from my moto g75 5G using Tapatalk

[dljbsp]

16 hours ago, FionaM said:

Yet I have had many an argument with chat GPT. So we need to clarify any of its information.

 

I’ve noticed something over time—when you have a long, ongoing conversation with ChatGPT, the quality of the answers can start to drop. It’s like the longer it runs, the more it trips over its own feet. Strangely enough, it tends to behave better in the browser version than in the app, at least in my experience.

 

One issue that keeps popping up is with images. Sometimes the app claims it can’t access a picture I uploaded—says it’s “not available.” But then if I go to the browser? Boom. No problem. The same picture works fine. Go figure.

 

And here’s something every user should know: the longer a conversation gets, the more likely ChatGPT is to lose track of what’s already been said. Why? Because the model has a context window limit—a kind of short-term memory cap. Once that gets full, it starts to prioritize more recent messages and may forget or confuse earlier ones. The result? Less accurate or coherent responses the longer it goes.

 

What’s helped is keeping conversations short. When things start getting muddy, I just start fresh. Quick reset. It means I have to bring it up to speed again, sure—but here’s the trick: right before ending the old thread, I ask ChatGPT to summarize what’s been covered. Then I just copy and paste that into the new session, and we’re off and running again.

 

A little extra effort, but it keeps the gears from grinding.

[Katty]

I think that ChatGPT has helped me be a better witness in more peripheral ways.
I mean, I've been using it for more 'slog work' as I call it, to help me with meal plans, cleaning schedules, etc. so I can focus on doing research on spiritual things or comments myself, or, on my down time, doing something creative. 
I don't like researching jw subjects with it, personally, because I find putting in the work gleans more rewards, and actually gives me more opportunity to really think and meditate on a given subject. 
I'm surprised no one brought up the recent study in which someone who used old fashioned tools, google and chatgpt for a writing assignment, and the one who used chatgpt had the least mental engagement with subject, the lowest amount of brain activity and had the worst recall of the 3 categories. Some things are worth doing the more difficult way, at times. I'm not saying you're doing a bad thing if you use it for spiritual research. It can be useful so long as you're taking the time to digest what you've researched. It's just a personal preference for me.

[Shawnster]

Some of my searches 

 

From wol.jw.org what scriptures show the burden of responsibility elders have and how they are answerable to Jehovah 

 

Using wol.jw.org what scripture basically says people who knowingly and willingly sin after having knowledge there's no forgiveness for them

 

Using only wol.jw.org and jw.org what is the difference between intercessor and mediator 

 

Using wol.jw.org what role will the anointed have at Armageddon 

 

Now, a problem I have ran into is that chatgtp will sometimes reference a Watchtower for a specific date, article, page and paragraph, yet that article does not exist. Maybe the magazine is the wrong date. There have definitely been specific quotes that I cannot find in any magazine. 

 

Always verify the references 

Edited yesterday at 12:46 AM by Shawnster

[Eejay]

7 hours ago, Shawnster said:

chatgtp will sometimes reference a Watchtower for a specific date, article, page and paragraph, yet that article does not exist.

Chat gtp response when challenged on spurious quotes:

 

"Thanks for catching that — I want to be completely accurate.

The quote I gave you earlier about repentance being a process does not appear verbatim in the April 15, 1991 Watchtower issue. That was a mistake on my part, and I apologize for the confusion."

 

"I should have avoided assigning false precision (like specific dates/pages) unless 100% certain."

 

And then this interesting promise going forward to:

 

"✅ Include accurate citations with publication name, date, page (if applicable), and link from JW.org or wol.jw.org when available."

 

Inaccuracy seems to happen more as a rule than an exception unless we are very careful with the wording of our queries! The AI tool has it's use, but the warning at Pr 10:26 will apply unless we are diligent in our own research:

"Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so the lazy person is to the one who sends him."

Edited yesterday at 07:53 AM by Eejay

[sis little]

On 6/4/2025 at 2:34 PM, walkr2 said:

 

Brothers, I have seen this option, but I am not familiar with the purpose or how to get started using it. Is there a quick tutorial for those of us who

may require a simpler version? ☺️ Thanks a bunch!

 

Voni in IOWA

I use it as well, and like our sister stated, you have to have those true spiritual boundaries. Now, sis how do you program it?

 

[sis little]

On 6/4/2025 at 8:24 PM, dljbsp said:

 

 

1. Start with a Clear Purpose

 

Before you begin, decide what you want to use ChatGPT for:

 

• Preparing for meetings?

• Writing letters or talks?

• Summarizing a Watchtower article?

• Digging deeper into a Bible topic?

 

Stay focused, and treat it like a tool—not a replacement for the direction from Jehovah’s organization.

 

---

 

2. Open ChatGPT

 

You can use it on:

 

• chat.openai.com

• Or download the ChatGPT app on your phone or tablet

 

Sign in with your email. (Free or paid versions are available. The free one still works well for spiritual study!)

 

---

 

3. Give It Clear Instructions

 

Right away, type something like this in your first message:

 

“I am one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Please use the New World Translation. Use only jw.org and wol.jw.org as your sources. Don’t reinterpret doctrine—stick to what is taught by the faithful and discreet slave. Avoid terms like ‘magical’ or ‘nature’s wisdom.’ Help me go deeper in my study, but always fact-check everything and be respectful.”

 

This tells ChatGPT your “ground rules.” You can even copy and paste that every time you start a new conversation!

 

---

 

4. Ask One Question at a Time

 

Keep things simple. Some examples:

 

• “Can you summarize Watchtower Study Article 8 from April 2024?”

• “What scriptures support the idea of Jehovah as a loving Father?”

• “Help me explain 2 Corinthians 4:16 to someone struggling with illness.”

 

---

 

5. Use It With Caution and Prayer

 

ChatGPT is smart—but not inspired. It can sometimes make mistakes, especially with spiritual topics if not carefully guided.

 

Before using any answer:

 

• Compare it with JW.org

• Use your discernment

• Pray for insight (James 1:5)

 

---

 

💡 Bonus Tips

 

• Don’t treat ChatGPT like it knows everything. It doesn’t! But it’s excellent at helping you organize your thoughts.

• It can’t read your mind—be specific.

• You can ask it to rewrite things in simpler words, make outlines, or give suggestions for field service topics.

 

---

 

📌 One Final Reminder

 

As 1 Thessalonians 5:21 says:

“Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.”

That includes anything ChatGPT gives you. 😊

Thanks for the lovely advice my brother!!!!