How do I Recognize a Cult?

(CBN International and OMF Literature)

Cults like the Children of God by Moses David Berg, the People's Temple by Jim Jones, the Unification Church by Sun Myung Moon have certain characteristics that can tell the careful observer that something is wrong:

• Most cults teach that salvation comes through Christ PLUS their little unique way. Some do not acknowledge Christ at all.
• They instill fear into their followers: "If you leave us, you will lose your salvation."
• They exalt the cult leader who is trying to gain power, money, or influence in manipulating people.
• Leaders are unwilling to let the people grow up. Techniques of brainwashing are used to create robotlike behavior in the followers.

There are many cult churches built around us today. Be very keen with the Sound Doctrine taught to us in the Bible. Hold onto the essentials of faith. Pray for discernment. These are just some of the observations given by the Ministers. Be lead by the Spirit. Commune always with the Lord through prayers, meditation, petition, by studying His Words in the Bible, and constant fellowship among Christian believers.

All Scriptures, unless otherwise indicated are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, Copyright 1985 by the International Bible Society used with permission.