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Why do cults exist?


Introduction. At the time of this writing (4/22/93), the David Koresh standoff in Waco, Texas is history. Koresh and 85 others appear to be dead (17 children under age 10). The details are currently not all present. One thing for sure is established: the insanity of cultism. Why do the estimated 2,500 cults exist in America today?

Cults exist because Jesus' authority is rejected. Jesus said,..."All power (authority, ASV) is given unto me in heaven and in earth" (Matt. 38:18). We are commanded to "...speak as the oracles of God..." (1 Pet. 4:11). Jesus is the head of his church (Eph. 1:22, 23), the savior of the church (5:23), and "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6). Jesus' teaching constitutes the Christian's only creed (2 John 9-11). As you consider the various aspects of cults (their origin, nature, and goals, they are TOTALLY without Jesus' authority.

Cults exist because they worship a man instead of Jesus Christ. All true cult leaders have a single commonality – they make super-human claims which deify themselves to their followers. Jim Jones and David Koresh both claimed to be "Jesus Christ." The scriptures teach "...that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written..." (1 Cor. 4:6). We must not worship men, whether they be David Koresh, John Wesley, Alexander Campbell, or the Pope of Rome (Acts 10:25,26).

Beloved, the Waco tragedy is a small prelude to what is going to happen in the Judgment Day. Make use of your present time, lean God's will and do it (Matt. 7:24-27). There is a time coming when it will be too late (Matt. 25: 46). Do not listen to men (when they contradict the scriptures), go by God's word, stand on Jesus' authority and revere the Son of God who died for you.
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