He finally opened up to me his feelings ,basically he said what would be the point of going back, they have already proven themselves to be conditional friends. He realizes you can only be accepted if you fit the mold of at least 10 hours of service time ,doesn't matter if you have a good heart or are a descent person you just have to fit the mold.
I like what you said in this part. After 4 yrs they want to visit!!! Like your husband said, they have already proved themselves to be conditional friends. Would have been a good opportunity to tell them that and that there is no need for a visit. You know where the KH is and will be there if you feel the need.
More than likely this is a visit to snoop or fish for how you answers questions. The "Do you feel this is God's Org?" question is bound to come out. You've got 2000+ posts......I doubt you are interested in going back. The best thing a person who wants to leave can do is to take their presumed power & authority over you away from them. I like when people just leave and don't follow the WTS rules that they have to DA or be DF'd.
P.S Just seen this posted by OTWO. Oh, and I disagree with the "advantage" of meeting in your own home. If I met with elders, it would be someplace I felt free to leave at anytime. It's easier to walk away, just saying "I gotta go," than insist that someone else do so.
I actually like this approach. You could tell them your hubby was taking you out for a treat and to meet you at McDonald's or something for a sundae. If they are really wanting to encouage you this would be a good fellowship setting. If they want to grill you, they will be more apprehensive and if you don't like where the conversation is going you can always come up with a reason to leave. I like this approach, because it's even though you are meeting with them you are taking some of their presumed power away.
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