David Koresh

Branch Davidians cult leader

Contemporary weird famous 123 sayings

Sayings by David Koresh

I am the Christ. I am the Anointed One.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers and in recordings.
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If you are not with me, you are against me.

1980s-1990s — Common sentiment expressed to followers.
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The government is the beast of Revelation.

1993 — Statement to followers, particularly during the siege.
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I am the Lamb of God, and I must open the seven seals.

1980s-1990s — Preaching and discussions with followers.
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The Bible is my dictionary, and I am the only one who can truly interpret it.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
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God spoke to me and told me to take new wives, even if they were already married.

1980s-1990s — Reported statement to cult members.
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I will go to Jerusalem and fight the Antichrist.

1980s-1990s — Preaching to followers.
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My children are the chosen seed, destined to rule with me in the new kingdom.

1980s-1990s — Statement to followers.
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The end is coming, and only those who follow me will be saved.

1980s-1990s — Frequent theme in his sermons.
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I am a rock and a stumbling block.

1980s-1990s — Statement in recordings and sermons.
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If you leave, you are abandoning God.

1980s-1990s — Statement to members considering leaving the compound.
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My music is inspired by God, and it holds the keys to understanding prophecy.

1980s-1990s — Statement about his musical compositions.
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I am here to teach you about the seven seals, and no one else can.

1980s-1990s — Preaching to followers.
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The government will come for us, but God will protect us.

1993 — Preaching prior to and during the siege.
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The children here are not yours, they are mine, given to me by God.

1980s-1990s — Reported statement to fathers within the compound.
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I will die with my people.

1993 — Statement during the Waco siege.
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My purpose is to bring the word of God, and I will not be stopped.

1980s-1990s — Statement in recordings and sermons.
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The government is trying to stop God's plan.

1993 — Statement during the Waco siege.
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I am a prophet of God, chosen to reveal the truth.

1980s-1990s — Frequent claim in his preaching.
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The world is full of evil, and only I can lead you to salvation.

1980s-1990s — Theme in his sermons.
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