I Dwell Not in Temples Made With Hands — Artificial Intelligence or Metaverse Churches
We must know what The Heart and The Will of The LORD are, especially whether every single person who followeth The LORD is truly denying themselves, taking up their cross, and following Him.
For The Cross leadeth to The Holy Spirit, and it is precisely by The Spirit that we put to death the deeds of the flesh.
If we began by The Spirit, we must also be perfected by The Spirit!
A Vision
On June 1, 2026, I saw The Holy Spirit of God departing from and passing over certain so-called “Churches.”
I asked The LORD: “What kind of “Churches” are these?”
I heard The LORD say: “Temples — made by human hands!”
“Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: People of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. So what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it is The LORD of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.” Acts 17:22-27.
Then, I saw the ‘Metaverse Church’. These AI-driven, AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) churches are precisely the “temples made by human hands.”
The virtual spaces they construct are awakening and bringing about the return of the ancient gods.
Forces hostile to the work of The Holy Spirit are operating within them, and defilement/mixture is taking place.
The lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes will give birth to sin through human desires.
I have previously seen in The Spirit that Artificial Intelligence and the Virtual World are the very channels and spaces through which ancient false gods are making their resurgence.
They will become altars for evil spirits and thrones for demons. (This is my personal Vision and Revelation. Please seek The LORD and test it.)
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How does iniquity spread across the whole earth?
It is spread across the earth by the evil one through the flesh and the self.
When human technology reaches its absolute pinnacle, yet morality, character, and the depths of human nature and spirituality are not truly cleansed, it will become a fatal spiritual crisis.
“When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” James 1:13-15.
What I understand and have received is this: Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse, by their very nature, will summon the ancient evil spirits back, and within this realm, people will exalt the self and the flesh.
I am no expert, but ‘Artificial Intelligence Churches’ or the so-called ‘Metaverse Churches’ are moving toward ‘decentralization.’
And what I know is that in the virtual world — including within the Metaverse Church —people can have their own avatars; they can shape, construct and establish their own virtual ‘deified status’ (godhood).
When The LORD mentioned to me that ancient deities are returning through Artificial Intelligence and virtual worlds, it sounded an alarm in my spirit that the Metaverse churches built by Artificial Intelligence will become just like a ‘Pantheon’ (a temple of all gods).
The Vision I see in my spirit is like the Tower of Babel reappearing.
Spiritual Warfare throughout the generations has always been thus — it is a battle against the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
When The LORD was led into the wilderness, Satan used these very same things to tempt Him. Yet, The LORD utilized the only weapon, which is: ‘The Word of God….’
When you look back a little further, you see The LORD having just been baptized by John the Baptist, and The Holy Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.
When I read the Word of God, I heard The LORD say: “Ekklesia, My Body, what is it that you rely on? Do you rely on My Spirit, and depend on My words?”
As I pray in The Spirit, I know that the warfare has intensified over these years —encompassing the whole world, Israel, and even The Church.
If you are an Intercessor, then you need to rise up and Pray for Israel and the global Body of Christ.
It is not to say that prayer will definitely change everything; rather, through prayer, we must understand The Will of God more deeply, discern God’s timeline (Kairos), trust in Him, and desire that The Will of God be done on earth as it is in heaven.
For “sin,” “the flesh,” and “the world” are the very legal rights by which the dragon — the evil one — is able to operate across the earth.
The people of God and the Bride of Christ must open their spiritual eyes to see this reality, depart from iniquity, crucify the flesh, and be set apart from the world.
As The Church prepares to enter the realms of Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Realities, and the Metaverse, many begin with the initial motivation of so-called “building The Kingdom of God for The LORD in this realm.”
Yet, what we must reflect upon is whether we are truly walking the path of The Cross and putting the flesh to death by The Holy Spirit.
Otherwise, when people enter this domain, it will ultimately lead believers into an exceedingly dangerous territory.
This reminds me of when you see many spiritual figures in the world fall.
Perhaps some were wolves from the beginning, servants of Satan who were counterfeit from start to finish.
But perhaps others initially loved God and held a pure heart; yet as they gradually rose to fame and reached so-called “spiritual high places,” they began to manufacture “false miracles” and “false prophecies” to maintain their “position,” resulting in ministries saturated with the flesh.
Though outwardly appearing prosperous, the depths of their lives were never pruned by The LORD.
Built upon an unstable foundation, they were ultimately carried away captive by Satan.
This is something that has been happening continuously from ancient times to the present, and if you look at the so-called “religious world,” it has been playing out repeatedly over these recent years.
( I believe that Spiritual Warfare and the working of the devil are at play in this assault against the global Body of Christ. )
This tells us that man is not God, and we should not fix our eyes upon man; this is not a burden that man was ever meant to bear.
We also need to pray for The Church, for those pastors and preachers.
When people find themselves deeply entangled in sin, we ask God to illuminate them — and the same applies to each of us.
Are we ourselves ministering in sin, in the self, and in the flesh, building that which does not belong to God?
This is what I received in prayer: I see that this condition of exalting the flesh and the self will reach a rampant, widespread state with the rise of Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse churches. This is precisely what we must pray against.
While praying on June 1, 2026, The LORD showed me that many mega-church pastors and high-ranking preachers will use Artificial Intelligence to generate their sermons!
What they are truly doing is entering into spiritualism, aligning themselves with the demonic spirits behind Artificial Intelligence, and engaging in dialogue with them.
What they present does not come from The Holy Spirit; it is just like those “false miracles” and “false prophecies” — and the devil, Satan, will utilize all of this to steal, kill, and destroy.
Whether it is those who serve God, the believers, or even the entire Body of Christ, everyone must understand that this very moment is a time of choosing.
What is the truth of our lives? Do we possess a pure and untainted life?
As I continued to pray, The LORD showed me that many who serve God, once they reach a certain position, do not want to lose their fame, status, or even the titles of being so-called “anointed servants” of God.
The devil will then utilize the flesh and carnal desires from the very beginning to tell them: “This Ministry cannot function without you! This work and organization cannot continue without you! You must maintain your reputation!”
These individuals will then begin to use the flesh and their own human effort to accomplish things. They begin to “build temples” with human hands.
Following that, the devil will say again: “You cannot lose your fame! You cannot lose your status!”
Delusion then enters that person’s heart, and the spirit of counterfeit and the spirit of falsehood enter, one after another.
From building with human hands to striving to perfect things through the flesh, The Holy Spirit is resisted.
What follows next is counterfeit, lies, fabrication, and manipulation — and all of this is the operation of the evil one and demonic spirits.
If people’s spirituality and lives are not established in Christ, and if they do not deal with sin or confront the issues of the flesh and the world, I see that when people enter the field of Artificial Intelligence and enter the Metaverse churches, it will become the ultimate pinnacle of chaos.
For amidst it all, a multitude of false gods will carry people away captive.
In this hour, I hear The LORD say once again: “My Revelation cannot be replaced. My work on The Cross cannot be replaced — and the work of The Holy Spirit cannot be replaced!”
Afterward, I heard The LORD say again: “My Presence is not in temples made with human hands.”
A Word from The LORD
On June 5, 2026, I received a word from The LORD.
“I dwell not in temples made with hands.
Have I not said, ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit?’ (Zechariah 4:6)
Remove the iniquity within your hearts; put to death the flesh by The Cross, and turn your eyes from this world unto Me.
Where shall The Kingdom of Heaven descend?
It is within your hearts! And your hearts, shall My Spirit dwell therein?
My Temple is not a place of decaying bones. My House is no den of thieves.
I have said, “My House shall be called The House of Prayer for all Nations!” (Isaiah 56:7, Jeremiah 7:11, Matthew 21:13, Mark 11:17)
Some ask, ‘Where is revival?’
Revival appeareth when the true Altar appeareth, which is not an Altar made with hands, but it is My Holy Altar — built by taking up The Cross in life.
My Spirit descendeth upon them who repent, who are humble, and who turn unto Me.
The true Sacrifice is the offering of your hearts as a Spiritual Sacrifice, and your Hearts shall become the habitation of My Spirit.
My Spirit is to establish a true Covenant Relationship with man.
I will bestow Anointing and Gifts, yet ye shall seek My Face, and not the works of My hands alone.
Depart from utilitarianism; depart from all things wherein ye resort to ungodly means to accomplish your ends.
When men seek to use Me, and in My Name to satisfy their own flesh and lusts, I will depart from them, because I know them not, therefore will I also say unto them, “Depart from me!” (Matthew 7:21-23)
When ye walk this path of Faith, ye must watch and be vigilant — by watching, by keeping guard, and by keeping your hearts, establish your steps.
Escape the snares of the enemy through Repentance; be not entangled in the traps set by the adversary.
Remember ye not that I said, ‘Serve not before men, but minister unto me?’ (Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45, John 13:1-17)
What is the true way to hold fast the anointing? It is the inward man; it is character, even a godly life.
That is the vessel that beareth the anointing oil. What manner of vessel is your life being fashioned into?
Do ye build temples before the eyes of men, yet examine not your own hearts?
My Pruning, My Correction, and My Rebuke shall endue you with true power.
Let Me tell you, for the depths of your inner self — the hidden iniquities which no man knoweth, and the self-exaltation hidden in the deep — turn ye unto Me.
I will surely pour out My Spirit, reveal My Way within your hearts, and shew you the path wherein ye should walk.
Be refined by My Words, to become a true Temple and a Holy Vessel!
Yea, I will revive holiness. Give thy stony heart into My Hands, and I will restore it to be a heart of flesh, that thou mayest hear Me, see Me, and touch Me.
I call My Saints to stand fast for The Truth, and to walk with Me.
They truly know The Cross, and they know Me.
Yea, in an evil and adulterous generation, My Spirit awakeneth My Children, My Disciples.
Revival shall bring forth day in the hour of darkness.
I call My Children of Light, the Children of the Day.
Surrender your lives to Me, coming with a true and faithful heart unto My Throne of Grace.
Let My Spirit enter into your hearts.
Return to that first clean heart and to a pure spirit.
Fix your eyes on me alone, on My Cross, and on the price I paid for you.
In the place of My Calling, there will I meet you!”
Etymology Notes:
The word “Artificial” in Artificial Intelligence originates from the Latin artificialis, which is derived from artificium(craft, skill) combined with the suffix -alis.
It denotes that which is “not naturally produced, but made by human hands” — in other words, it stands in direct contrast to the natural things created by God.
Similarly, when the Apostles spoke of “temples made with human hands,” the corresponding Greek term is χειροποίητος (Cheiropoietos):
Χείρ (Cheir): Meaning “hand.”
Ποιέω (Poieō): Meaning “to make, build, or create.”
This word precisely means “made by man.”
Furthermore, the Latin artificialis not only implies being man-made but also carries the connotation of being “counterfeit” or “fake.”
It even encompasses the meanings of “affectation” and “hypocrisy,” which perfectly mirrors The LORD’s description of the hypocritical Pharisees.
In fact, the Greek word for “hypocrisy” or “hypocrite” is ὑποκριτής (Hypokritēs), which literally refers to an actor on a stage. Its roots are:
Ὑπό (Hypo): Meaning “under.”
Κρίνω (Krinō): Meaning “to answer, interpret, or reply.”
The original meaning signifies “the one who answers the lines” — that is, a stage actor.
If you understand ancient Greek culture, you would know that actors in ancient Greek theater wore masks to portray characters and recited pre-written lines that did not represent their true identities.
And The LORD used this exact word to describe the condition of the Pharisees: ὑποκριτής became synonymous with a hypocrite, or one who counterfeits godliness while wearing a religious cloak.
This refers not merely to a “performer,” but more importantly to those who have a form of godliness but deny its power. In other words, these individuals are hypocritical, artificial, and pretentious.
A master of counterfeits
I believe The LORD is reminding us: do not forget that the evil one is “the father of lies” and a master of counterfeits.
The realms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) will serve as platforms used by the enemy in the end times to infiltrate human hearts, dismantle faith, and steal souls.
When the Apostle Paul preached at the Areopagus, he declared: “God does not dwell in temples made with hands.”
I believe this was his direct challenge to the pantheon of gods at that time — specifically pointing toward the temple of Athena.
Athena is the goddess of wisdom and “craftsmanship,” symbolizing the very establishment of human civilization.
Artificial Intelligence
I remember The LORD once saying to me: “Artificial Intelligence is a technology derived from the fallen angels of antiquity….”
As previously mentioned, I see that the rise of Artificial Intelligence in this generation signals that those ancient deities are being awakened; the gods are returning.
(I know not everyone will agree with this. I am simply sharing what has been revealed to me).
Yet, the Command given to us by The LORD is clear: submit to God and resist the devil, (James 4:7).
Regardless, I believe what The LORD is saying to us at this very moment is that we must “take up our cross and follow Him…” (Matthew 16:24-26).
For the devil desires humanity to dance with him, leading the world to exalt themselves just as he did, or to live according to the flesh and its desires.
The advanced technology of this world, including AI, is designed to bring humanity into this exact state.
The prince of this world
Let us not forget what The LORD said: “Satan is the prince of this world.” ( John 12:31, John 14:30, John 16:11)
As people live in such times, everything is accelerating, driven by a desire for quick returns and a pursuit of worldly success, people crave shortcuts to achieve their goals.
Even within the realm of Faith — the so-called religious sphere — people are chasing after spiritual success.
This is precisely what the devil desires to see.
Believers no longer spending prolonged time in Communion and Prayer to build a relationship with God, but instead substituting that intimacy with the information of AI and the provisions of the virtual world.
From antiquity to modern times, whether through the internet age or the era of AI, the evil one has always sought to control these domains to keep humanity bound.
This will inevitably become a battle for life and spirituality, because many are serving God with incorrect inner motives.
They desire this world, seeking to prove they belong to God through results, reputation, spiritual status, and large congregations.
This is what I have seen in revelation: many prominent pastors and preachers will utilize Artificial Intelligence to consolidate their positions, ultimately bringing confusion and destruction to the faith, as this will become a conduit for demonic invasion.
Conclusion
This is not merely a matter concerning AI and Metaverse churches; it concerns the very foundation of our Faith and the building up of the Body of Christ.
We must establish our lives upon the foundation laid by Christ.
We cannot afford to forget all that The LORD accomplished on Calvary — that old rugged cross.
Just as the Apostle Paul said, “I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” (1 Corinthians 2:2)
Bible References:
“Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. So then, what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it is The LORD of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Acts 17:22-25.
““Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says The LORD Almighty.” Zechariah 4:6.
“Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by The Spirit, let us keep in step with The Spirit.” Galatians 5:24.
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please The Spirit, from The Spirit will reap eternal life.” Galatians 6:7-8.
“When tempted, no one should say, ‘God is tempting me.’ For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” James 1:13-15.
“Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, ‘The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, “Here it is,” or “There it is,” because the kingdom of God is in your midst.’” Luke 17:20-21.
“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean.” Matthew 23:27.
“He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house will be a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of thieves.’”“ Matthew 21:13.
“And foreigners who bind themselves to The LORD to minister to him, to love the name of The LORD, and to be his servants… these I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer… for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” Isaiah 56:6-7.
“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?” 1 Corinthians 3:16.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of The Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20.
“And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” Ephesians 2:22.
“And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.” Ezekiel 36:27.
“When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way to life.” Proverbs 6:22-23.
“But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.” 1 Thessalonians 5:8.
“Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving The LORD, not people.” Ephesians 6:6-7.
“Each one should test their own actions, rather than comparing themselves to others, and carry their own load.” Galatians 6:4-5.
“Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings.” Proverbs 1:23.
“Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5.
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26.
“You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.” 1 Thessalonians 5:5.
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10.
“And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of The Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power.” 1 Corinthians 2:2.
~ Chen Youen
Chen Youen

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