May have Been in A Cult

you did very well to run away, and to run away quickly! There are so many red flags around this group that I dont know where to start, and wont even try to touch on them all.

but foremost in my mind is your comments that you "felt God" there, or that the man was so "in touch with God". Dont let feelings confuse you....remember what the Bible says about our heart? Our heart is deceitful and desperately wicked. So that "heart" that is telling you you "felt God" is a deceitful and wicked heart. Dont listen to it. Your feelings are not an accurate measure of where God is or is not.

And let me tell ya, just because a man says he heard from God 20 times a day, does not mean that he actually did hear from God at all! God talks to us through His Word.........be very wary of any person telling you that they are getting some kind of personal, new revelation or message from God. Especially when they claim that no one else has it and that you can only be really saved if you stay with them.

There are others here who can help you more effectively with the occultic issues I saw in all that.....but I will say no, God is NOT going to send little bits of your personality to hell. You are one person....you are not alternate personalities. This "split personality" disorder is not you ACTUALLY being alternate personalities....it is your mind MAKING UP alternate persons. Its a disorder, not a reality. Do you see the distinction Im trying to make? And whether you were diagnosed with it or not doesnt really matter, because this group has the wrong solution for it anyway. (btw, Im glad you were NOT diagnosed with it! )

OH! theres so much more that could and should be said........but I think this is enough to chew on for now.......

 

Matthew 7:15 / 20 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

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Danger! Do not look back.

 

You did right by leaving. Yes, this sounds like a cult.

 

The question is how are you now? You are off the meds, you ok? Do you have family near by? What are they saying about you? How about your son, is he ok?

I'm praying for the Lord to put his loving arms around you.... raying:

 

You need to be involved with a good bible teaching church.

I will pray for you.

 

I agree with bapmom and the others.

This has all the earmarks of not only a cult but a cult using occult methods and claiming they are Christian and probably believing it. This is not as unusual as people may believe. They sound very dangerous, and praise God that you got out of there!

A believer cannot be possessed, so no one cast any demons out of you. That woman could not read your mind nor could she see your dead father (and no one is in between heaven and hell). These are occult things. She probably got any accurate info on you by coincidence, from knowing your situation, or from demons.

It would be a good idea to have some time to get your head straight and realize that what you were fed by these people were lies. You need to take it slowly -- find a good church and have people pray for you. Read God's word and trust Him to heal you over time from the effects of this group.

I would say get some counseling, but very people understand how to counsel someone who has been in a cult. So maybe you could just find a good pastor who could be morally and biblically supportive, and pray with you.

You need to keep telling yourself that what you heard from this group were lies.

Personally, I'd like to know the name of this group or its leader. I have friends in cult awareness ministries. If you don't want to post it here, just PM me.

 

Read 2 Cor 11:13-14

That woman was not a seer from God! You can get info from demons and do that stuff. That's how some psychics, mediums and astrologers operate (I used to be an astrologer and had psychic "powers") though they don't believe in demons. False teachers operate the same way if they display such "powers."

I am sure God understands. You need to realize if you are a believer that we are forgiven of all our sins in Christ. Jesus paid for all of them on the cross. You were deceived at a vulnerable time. Don't let these people ruin your faith or life.

 

abigail,

that woman that was a "seer" did nothing but tell you things she made up. If she truly believed she saw those things than it was a devil showin' her, because it was NOT God.

God does not talk to us outside of His Word. God might lead us with impressions, and most certainly will bring Scripture to mind when we need it........but He does not add to His revelation. Please bear this in mind.

Marcia is most likely the most qualified person around here to really help you. Please listen to her as she knows what she's talking about.

 

Abigail, please read my 2 previous posts - the one on the previous page and the one on this page.

I'd like to know the name of the group or leader to pass it on to people I know who deal with cults. You can PM me if you don't want to post the name here.

 

There's no debate if you look at the Bible. I've had people challenge me on this and so far they have not been able to show that believers can be possessed. They try to change the definition of possessed to do it or they misuse scripture. Demons do not dwell with the HS.

You may have felt something because you thought you were possessed or that they were pulling demons out of you. That would not be unusual.

This is how psychics and others do it. It's not hard for demons to know things about us. After all, they're around and don't have much else to do. :smilewinkgrin:

Don't be scared -- they cannot harm you from afar!!!

They could be Christians who are deceived or they could not be Christians but think they are. The effects you describe are very typical of someone who has been in a cult or spiritual abusive group. Hang in there and keep leaning on the Lord. He will get you through it. He will help you deal with the anger and hurt as well.

Keep in mind the 2 Cor. 11 passage I posted. That is what Christian cults are like - they seem godly but are not of God. That is the whole point of deception by Satan masquerading as an angel of light. This is how Satan operates many times.

Thank you, Abigail! :wavey:

 

abigailann,
A believer canot be posessed but can be harassed and influencedby demonic forces. This could surley happen when involved with a cult because God's spirit is not there.

You said that you literally heard God speak to you about three times. God does not speak to us verbally any longer. We have His final Word to mankind in the bible.

The woman seer possibly could read your future in a limited way. Satan will tell you things to get hold of you and get you to think he is god.

I would suggest that you go to a good Independant Fundamental Baptist church and get some counciling. Read your bible and get into study groups. If you are seeking God's direction, get into His word.

Baptists are people of the word. I think if you are seeking God's will for your life, this is your best bet.