Many are the characteristics of Gadiantonism, or secret combinations, but one of the most typical is the covenant not to disclose wrong-doing. If any group covenants to conceal the wickedness of another member, the group qualifies as a secret combination. They have combined to be secret. Such covenants of secrecy are part of Satan's imitation act. He thereby imitates the covenants of sacredness which are part of the Lord's plan.