David Thibodeau — a survivor of the notorious 1993 Department Davidians siege in Waco, Texas — is giving Justin Bieber some sage recommendation on faith, as a few of his former pals query his affiliation with Churchome.

Justin’s inside circle’s been getting smaller, and we’re informed a part of the reason being former pals imagine Churchome, the Christian church he attends, is a cult, and Thibodeau has a number of expertise in that space, having been a member of the Department Davidians — the David Koresh-led cult that had a weeks-long standoff with the feds earlier than their Waco compound burned to the bottom, killing greater than 80 members.

Thibodeau informed us he sees a number of good and a few dangerous within the case of Justin and Churchome. He says one main constructive is the org is nowhere close to as hardcore because the Department Davidians have been.

For starters, Churchome will not be a 24/7 operation just like the Davidians … the truth is, the church solely meets as soon as a month — which David says offers Justin time and freedom to analysis different religions, if he chooses to take action.

Thibodeau warns JB, “Do not go towards that pit in his abdomen that claims one thing is correct or incorrect?” He additionally cautions Justin to be cautious of Churchome’s management in the event that they solely have him learn “the scripture” with no exterior influences.

David additionally mentions Bieber must be grateful he is older now as a result of youthful, much less refined persons are extra prone to being lured into a spiritual group or cult, similar to what occurred to him with the Davidians.

What’s extra, Thibodeau says if Justin’s pals assault the singer’s religion or church — it will solely serve to strengthen Justin’s bond with the church. He provides a greater strategy for these round him who disagree with Churchome.

In our documentary, “TMZ Investigates: What Occurred to Justin Bieber?” — out there now on YouTube — we informed you about Justin’s ex-pal Ryan Good‘s falling out with the singer.

Ryan was a Churchome member, however sources informed us he left as a result of he thought it was a cult … one thing its pastor, Judah Smith, has adamantly denied.

Thibodeau says he was capable of overcome the heavy affect of the Department Davidians by “counting his blessings” every day, and suggests the Biebs do the identical.

A few fascinating info … Thibodeau was only a long-haired hippy when he was led out of the Koresh compound in handcuffs in 1993.