Should Christians Belong to Secret Societies?

Apostolic Life in the 21st Century

David K. Bernard

Theology, Oneness Pentecostal, Religion & Spirituality, Apostolic Pentecostal, United Pentecostal Church International, Upci, Christianity, David K. Bernard

5 • 870 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2024

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Early Pentecostals taught that believers should not be part of so-called "secret societies" such as the Freemasons where members are bound by an oath. Dr. David K. Bernard explains the biblical rationale behind this teaching and why a Christian's greatest loyalty should be to God's kingdom.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

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0:00.0	Should Christians belong to so-called secret societies?
0:05.0	Why did many early Pentecostals warn against becoming members of these types of organizations?
0:10.6	How does this apply to those of us living in the 21st century?
0:14.4	Stay tuned for the answer.
0:16.5	Welcome to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, a podcast dedicated to helping modern-day believers
0:23.3	live out the teachings of the First Century.
0:26.8	This podcast is part of the teaching ministry of Dr. David K. Bernard.
0:31.5	Dr. Bernard has dedicated his life to studying the Bible and helping believers apply its message
0:36.7	to their daily lives.
0:38.5	In Apostolic Life in the 21st century, Dr. Bernard answers your questions about what the Bible teaches
0:44.8	and how those teachings apply to everyday life.
0:49.2	If you enjoy this podcast, we encourage you to check out Dr. David K. Bernard's books. Dr. Bernard has written
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1:23.2	The question we want you to, I would like you to address this episode. It actually comes from
1:26.9	the Articles of Faith of the United of Pentecostal Church International, which includes the following statement under the heading, secret societies, etc.
1:35.7	It says, according to the Word of God, we firmly believe and hold that the people of God should have no connection whatever with secret societies or any other
1:45.6	organization or body, wherein there is a fellowship with unbelievers bound by an oath.
1:50.9	And then it adds as scriptural evidence of this, James 512, 2 Corinthians 6, 14 through 18.
1:59.2	So my question is, why did the founders of the UPCI feel like this needed to be
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