Jesus calls us to live as the salt and light of the world, humbly doing good works so that God—not humans or organizations—receives glory. However, the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) engages in behaviors that contradict Jesus’ teachings, such as:
- Seeking human praise through awards and recognition.
- Misusing charity as a tool for self-promotion and evangelism.
- Promoting the harmful, unbiblical teaching of preexistence theology, which shames the marginalized.
As a former member and evangelist of the WMSCOG, I provide this witness testimony to bring truth to light and help others discern these issues through Scripture and the teachings of Christ.
1. The Salt and Light: Bringing Glory to God Alone
Jesus teaches us that as Christians, our good works should glorify God—not ourselves or any organization.
- Matthew 5:13-16:“You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden... Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
This teaching is clear: our works must point to God, not to our own achievements or prestige. Christ warns against practicing righteousness for human approval:
- Matthew 6:1-4:“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven... When you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do... Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.”
Good works done for self-promotion have no eternal value because the reward has already been received in human praise.
2. The WMSCOG’s Use of Awards for Human Praise
The WMSCOG heavily promotes their receipt of awards, such as The Queen’s Award (now the King’s Award) and various presidential recognitions, especially in Korea. These awards are used to:
- Bolster their public image as an “authentic church.”
- Impress potential converts, especially when preaching abroad.
- Claim exclusivity by insisting that they are the only church or religious group to achieve such awards.
Feel free to read about the Queen’s Award they received on their site:
https://ukzion.watv.org/queens-award/