Here we are witnessing one of the most devastating outcomes of a cult in action. Leaders are encouraging members to sever any or all of their close relationships and family ties to maintain a positive image of their leader.
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This stance is completely at odds with Christian teachings, which underscores the importance of Christians actively living among those who hold different beliefs, following the example set by Jesus Himself who dined with sinners and engaged with people from all walks of life (Matthew 9:10-13).
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The Bible encourages believers to be salt and light in the world (Matthew 5:13-16), sharing the message of hope and love with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). This reflects the broader biblical principle of interacting with the world while upholding Christian values and virtues.
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They selectively cherry-pick a few, select scriptures out of context to justify instructing followers to cut off their own parents, among others! They reinforce this demand by instilling an unnatural fear, which contradicts biblical principles, simply in order to enforce adherence to the pastor's directives and to suppress any questions into the "spiritual gifts" frequently exhibited in this church, employing psychological manipulation to serve their own agenda.
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Observers may not realize that the "prophetess" here is inadvertently assuming the role of God, mimicking His voice and speaking of His wrath as if she were Him standing before them. She regularly asserts, as do others there, that the "man of God" can even READ THEIR MINDS! They are not even safe in their own thoughts!
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This is a disturbing example of immoral individuals deliberately causing mental distress solely for the purpose of upholding their authority. It's shameful that these individuals claim to represent God while callously trampling over so many scriptures at the expense of others' wellbeing. This behavior goes beyond mere "cultish" tendencies and unmistakably falls within the true definition of a cult.
15 апр 2024
