Identifying the Church of God(Nazarene Sect) as a Cult

A group is called a cult because of their behaviour - not their doctrines. Most religious cults do teach what the Jewish temple would declare to be heresy but some do not. Some cults teach the basics of the Jewish faith but have behavioural patterns that are abusive, controlling and cultic.The key is that they will be using deception, coercive mind control or undue influence on their members, often by forcing their followers to reflect on non-essential doctrines (i.e not related to the law issues), acts of physical repetition or group conditioning.

These cult groups typically base their teachings around central doctrines of the Jewish faith and then add the extra authority of the leadership or someone's particular teachings. They revolve around the interpretations of the leadership, and submissive and unquestioning acceptance of these interpretations is essential to be a member of good standing.

Identification Marks(a) The group will have an ELITIST view of itself in relation to others, and a UNIQUE CAUSE. i.e THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES RIGHT - everyone else is wrong. THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES DOING GOD'S WILL - everyone else is in hipocrasy.(b) Concerned only with recruiting and growing, they will promote their cause actively, and in doing so, abuse God-given personal rights, individual spiritual gifts, individual talents and individual freedoms. This abuse can be THEOLOGICAL, SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL.How They Do This

1. Their leader/s may claim a special, exclusive ministry, revelation or position of authority given by God.
(Mt 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.)

2. They believe they are the only true church and take a critical stance regarding the Jewish temple while at the same time praising and exalting their own group, leader/s and work.
(Jn 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.)

3. They use intimidation or psychological manipulation to keep members loyal to their ranks. This could be in the form of subtle threats of dire calamity sent by God if they leave; certain death at Armageddon/last days, being shunned by their family and friends etc.
(Lk 13:3 I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish)

4. There will be great emphasis on loyalty to the group and its teachings. The lives of members will be totally absorbed into the group's activities.
(Ac 2:46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts)

5. There will be total control over almost all aspects of the private lives of members. This control can be direct through communal living, or constant and repetitious teaching on how to be a true Israelite or being obedient to leadership. Members will look to their leaders for guidance in everything they do.
(Phil 2:5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus)

6. Law and Prophets cults may proclaim they have no clergy/laity distinction and no paid ministry class - they they are all equal.
(Gl 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.)

7. Any dissent or questioning of the group's teachings is discouraged. Criticism in any form is seen as rebellion. There will be an emphasis on authority, unquestioning obedience and submission. This is vigilantly maintained.
(2 Ti 4:10 for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.)

8. Members are required to demonstrate their loyalty to the group in some way. They may be required give up their lives by quitting school or work.
(Lk 18:28-30 Peter said to him, "We have left all we had to follow you!" ,"I tell you the truth," Jesus said to them, "no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age and, in the age to come, eternal life.")

Christ Ahnsahnghong, Mother Jerusalem, World Mission Society Church of God.
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