Another area where the cults have almost invariably been found out is in their use of money . Money is collected which goes to benefit neither the ordinary member nor society in general, but usually the leadership. It is remarkable how many of the cults have been found either negligent or actively fraudulent in this area. Yet this is only what one would expect of a group whose leadership is accountable to nobody and nothing else. So it is no surprise to hear of major irregularities in the accounts of the Moonies, and that the London Church of Christ is under investigation by the Inland Revenue.
Cults basically believe another gospel .
The previous five points can be accepted by Christian and non-Christian alike, but this is the area where the Christian can see more clearly. It is striking that cults start in such a similar way. Quickly these doctrines become more important than the Bible itself. Hence the JW's have their Watchtower, the Mormons their Book of Mormon, the Pearl of Great Price etc. Most of this is relatively clear, straight forward and easily recognisable, if not by those inside the movements, then certainly by those related or close to them.