Why are some attracted to cults?

I don't think the devil tempts everyone in the same exact way, because some might be more tempted by one thing but not another, and vice versa. But I do notice that pagan beliefs from the past are resurfacing, and moreso lately than in the past generation, repackaged, like instead of calling it "Buddhism" or "Hinduism" we now call some of these things {with little tweaks} the "new age movement." Well, in Hal Lindsey books I read that the devil does this to "appeal to" the modern people more.

Anyways, whereas smoking, drinking, drugs, illicit sex may not be a temptation to some, these cults might. I've known people who wouldn't in your wildest dreams do something sexually immoral, yet believe in pagan philosophies. Now, since the devil is the prince of the power of the air, I would agree with Hal Lindsey that he's behind the latest "trends," if in fact those trends lead you away from God's ways. And of course, he {the devil} doesn't come up to the person and say, "I'm here to damn your soul." He paints a beautiful picture {with the help of unsaved people's nature}.

So I see these people, some who are otherwise moral people, who also don't appear evil, as they help others, etc. {and others, many in Hollywood who are quite talented} and even "intelligent" people advanced people--they don't seem like gullible people who would fall for these "lines"--and yet more and more I hear about they're into yoga {very popular}, Scientology, psychics, etc.

Now the question becomes, what is the attraction to an unsaved person, some of which are not tempted by other sins? I would think it's what the Bible refers to as "itching ears," the cults tell them you, yourself can be as God {sound familiar?} "You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day that you eat of it you shall be like Him, knowing good from evil." I think?

Why these cults "appeal to" a lot of these people is that it appeals to their self-centered egos. YOU can do all that. YOU are good, not a sinner {the hidden message, so they won't get saved} Instead of God-centered, it's "you" centered. That's where I think the appeal is.

Think so?

 

[Chirday]

I don't think the devil tempts everyone in the same exact way, because some might be more tempted by one thing but not another, and vice versa. But I do notice that pagan beliefs from the past are resurfacing, and moreso lately than in the past generation, repackaged, like instead of calling it "Buddhism" or "Hinduism" we now call some of these things {with little tweaks} the "new age movement." Well, in Hal Lindsey books I read that the devil does this to "appeal to" the modern people more. Anyway, whereas smoking, drinking, drugs, illicit sex may not be a temptation to some, these cults might. I've known people who wouldn't in your wildest dreams do something sexually immoral, yet believe in pagan philosophies. Now, since the devil is the prince of the power of the air, I would agree with Hal Lindsey that he's behind the latest "trends," if in fact those trends lead you away from God's ways. And of course, he {the devil} doesn't come up to the person and say, "I'm here to damn your soul." He paints a beautiful picture. {with the help of unsaved people's nature.} So I see these people, some who are otherwise moral people, who also don't appear evil, as they help others, etc. {and others, many in Hollywood who are quite talented} and even "intelligent" people advanced people--they don't seem like gullible people who would fall for these "lines"--and yet more and more I hear about they're into yoga {very popular}, Scientology, psychics, etc. Now the question becomes, what is the attraction to an unsaved person, some of which are not tempted by other sins? I would think it's what the Bible refers to as "itching ears," the cults tell them you, yourself can be as God {sound familiar?} "You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day that you eat of it you shall be like Him, knowing good from evil." I think? Why these cults "appeal to" a lot of these people is that it appeals to their self-centered egos. YOU can do all that. YOU are good not a sinner {the hidden message, so they won't get saved} Instead of God-centered, it's "you" centered. That's where I think the appeal is. Think so?

So very true

 

[Knutsen]

Cults are dangerous to everyone who approaches them. It may cause harm to many and they do not ever realize the harm that will bring to themselves and to their family members. They use Satan's tactics to make them believe what they say. ### used these devilish tactics as well as the moonies. They pick the right target to make them believe in what they are preaching and teaching. There comes love bombing all around you. They will flood you with flattery, affection, and validation. They make you feel so special and unique so you will join them and be accepted by everyone. All cultists work so hard to isolate you from everyone else and make you believe whatever they are telling you. Then, they keep control over your life and whatever you do or say. Stay away from them. Satan's long arms will harm you and everyone else who joins them.

 

[Brother James]

I don't think the devil tempts everyone in the same exact way, because some might be more tempted by one thing but not another, and vice versa. But I do notice that pagan beliefs from the past are resurfacing, and moreso lately than in the past generation, repackaged, like instead of calling it "Buddhism" or "Hinduism" we now call some of these things {with little tweaks} the "new age movement." Well, in Hal Lindsey books I read that the devil does this to "appeal to" the modern people more. Anyway, whereas smoking, drinking, drugs, illicit sex may not be a temptation to some, these cults might. I've known people who wouldn't in your wildest dreams do something sexually immoral, yet believe in pagan philosophies. Now, since the devil is the prince of the power of the air, I would agree with Hal Lindsey that he's behind the latest "trends," if in fact those trends lead you away from God's ways. And of course, he {the devil} doesn't come up to the person and say, "I'm here to damn your soul." He paints a beautiful picture. {with the help of unsaved people's nature.} So I see these people, some who are otherwise moral people, who also don't appear evil, as they help others, etc. {and others, many in Hollywood who are quite talented} and even "intelligent" people advanced people--they don't seem like gullible people who would fall for these "lines"--and yet more and more I hear about they're into yoga {very popular}, Scientology, psychics, etc. Now the question becomes, what is the attraction to an unsaved person, some of which are not tempted by other sins? I would think it's what the Bible refers to as "itching ears," the cults tell them you, yourself can be as God {sound familiar?} "You will not surely die. For God knows that in the day that you eat of it you shall be like Him, knowing good from evil." I think? Why these cults "appeal to" a lot of these people is that it appeals to their self-centered egos. YOU can do all that. YOU are good not a sinner {the hidden message, so they won't get saved} Instead of God-centered, it's "you" centered. That's where I think the appeal is. Think so?

Am I lifting up the devil and his ways or am I lifting up Jesus, His Power, His Promises and His Ways is a good question to ask ourselves. The devil is a defeated foe and he is no longer the prince of the power of the air. If there are children that the Father gave to Jesus in those things they will be set free and removed from the liars' den and transformed into the Kingdom of Christ Jesus for Jesus will not lose a one, not one soul that the Father gave Him. In the beginning of the Bible the devil planted his seed in Eve by her falling for Satan's lies yet God's seed was already there so I ask you this, will Satan's seed ever truly accept all of God's instructions in order to truly follow Him to the end of their lives here or do they belong to Satan as his seed and will they look for reasons not to follow Christ's teachings?

 

[The Encourager]

God Got You….

Let Us Pray: God I ask You in Jesus’ name in spite of what I am going through, in spite of what I am facing or will face, in spite of all the evil, jealousy, prejudice, turmoil, chaos, unfairness, misunderstanding, users, liars, and hypocrites around me, I will not fear, act ungodly, or lean to my own understanding. God do a work in my heart, mind, and body that I will always place my focus on You, have faith in You, and trust in Your love, Your protection, provision, and the way of escape You have already made for me. God help me, make me always keep my focus on You, stand on the promises of God, and know that all things are working together for my good. God all that I have asked of You in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, and every Christian that I know. Thank You Jesus, Amen, so be it!

 

[Steven Bobb]

Am I lifting up the devil and his ways or am I lifting up Jesus, His Power, His Promises and His Ways is a good question to ask ourselves. The devil is a defeated foe and he is no longer the prince of the power of the air. If there are children that the Father gave to Jesus in those things they will be set free and removed from the liars den and transformed into the Kingdom of Christ Jesus for Jesus will not lose a one, not one soul that the Father gave Him. In the beginning of the Bible the devil planted his seed in Eve by her falling for satan's lies yet God's seed was already there so I ask you this, will satan's seed ever truly accept all of God's instructions in order to truly follow Him to the end of their lives here or do they belong to satan as his seed and will they look for reasons not to follow Christ's teachings?

### was talking about the saved. ### was referring to the unsaved, and why those things have an appeal to the fallen nature.

 

[Steven Bobb]

God Got You….

Let Us Pray: God I ask You in Jesus’ name in spite of what I am going through, in spite of what I am facing or will face, in spite of all the evil, jealousy, prejudice, turmoil, chaos, unfairness, misunderstanding, users, liars, and hypocrites around me, I will not fear, act ungodly, or lean to my own understanding. God do a work in my heart, mind, and body that I will always place my focus on You, have faith in You, and trust in Your love, Your protection, provision, and the way of escape You have already made for me. God help me, make me always keep my focus on You, stand on the promises of God, and know that all things are working together for my good. God all that I have asked of You in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, and every Christian that I know. Thank You Jesus, Amen, so be it!

No it was not myself I was concerned about, I made an observation about why I think these cults "catch on".

 

[Brother James]

Who was talking about the saved? Was referring to the unsaved.,and why those things have an appeal to the fallen nature.

Why must you think there is an argument when there isn't? Does God have a choice to save His from those things that are cultic or deliver His from those things and bring them out? Thank You, Praise You Lord Jesus for not losing a one even if they fall into cult activities! Glory to You Lord Jesus!

 

[Brother James]

No it was not myself I was concerned about, I made an observation about why I think these cults "catch on".

Do you not have an Amen for ###'s beautiful prayer she posted that could save you from cultic activities?

 

[Steven Bobb]

Why must you think there is an argument when there isn't? Does God have a choice to save His from those things that are cultic or deliver His from those things and bring them out? Thank You, Praise You Lord Jesus for not losing a one even if they fall into cult activities! Glory to You Lord Jesus!

I think you're missing my point. I understand that, that if they're chosen from the beginning, it won't prevent them from getting saved. And I know there have been drug addicts, murderers, devil worshippers, etc. who became saved. That wasn't a concern for me. I just was mentioning why I think these cults have an appeal to the fallen nature.