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Cleaning the Shelf: How AI Helped Me Separate Truth from False Doctrine in My Library

 I purchased many of the books on my shelf from thrift stores—great deals, but often unfamiliar authors. After a while, it started to bother me:

“Are these books biblically sound? Who are these people teaching me about God?”


I didn’t want to blindly trust a book just because it sounded spiritual. In fact, I was ready to throw most of them away.


But then I got an idea:

What if I used AI to help evaluate these books based on Scripture and doctrinal accuracy?


So I took photos of my collection and uploaded them to an AI-powered resource that could scan titles, identify authors, and compare their teachings to biblical truth.


That decision sparked a journey of discernment I didn’t expect—and deeply needed.


As each title was examined, I began to learn how some books point clearly to Jesus, while others are rooted in emotionalism, extra-biblical claims, or false doctrine.





📚 What Was Found on My Shelf



  • Books that pointed clearly to Jesus and the truth of the Gospel—✅ keepers
  • Books with emotional encouragement but light theology—⚠️ use with caution
  • Books that promoted Word of Faith, New Apostolic Reformation, or unbiblical “activations”—🚩 time to remove



Some of the biggest red flags included:


  • Claims that you can “activate angels” or “unlock blessings” with your words
    (Isaiah 42:8 – “My glory I will not give to another”)
  • Loosely used Scripture to promote visions, prophetic dreams, or spiritual formulas
    (Jeremiah 23:16–17 – “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you, filling you with vain hopes”)
  • Emphasis on self, destiny, or manifestations more than Christ crucified
    (1 Corinthians 2:2 – “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified”)






📖 A Simple Biblical Test for Any Book



This process helped me apply a clear biblical filter:


  • Does it point to Jesus and the Gospel? (John 14:6)
  • Is it rooted in God’s Word? (2 Timothy 3:16–17)
  • Does it teach sound doctrine—or twist Scripture for gain? (Titus 1:9–11)
  • Is it focused on spiritual maturity—or emotional hype? (Colossians 2:8)



Books like The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel, Radical by David Platt, and God of All Things by Andrew Wilson stayed on the shelf with confidence.


Others, like Prayers That Activate Blessings by John Eckhardt or Prayers and Decrees That Activate Angel Armies by Tim Sheets, were set aside—not out of judgment, but out of a commitment to truth.





🛡️ Why This Matters



In a world full of deception, God’s Word is the standard.


“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching… but will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.”

— 2 Timothy 4:3–4


False teachers rarely come with warning labels. Sometimes, they come with bestsellers, glowing endorsements, and polished platforms. That’s why discernment isn’t optional—it’s obedience.


“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”

— 1 John 4:1





A Challenge for You



Take a photo of your library and upload it.

Use it to help you evaluate each book and author to find out if your collection aligns with the truth of God’s Word.


Don’t just fill your shelf with what inspires—fill it with what’s true.


Because Jesus doesn’t just want our books—

He wants our hearts.

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