I heard from a very reliable first hand source that an elder in a nearby congregation was talking about my views of the organization. So, I called him.................................................................................................
ME: Hello M. this is xelder, I heard that you had a conversation with H. the other day. Any idea why I might be calling you concerned about what was said?
M: Well, maybe because I said you were saying things against the organization. I did hear that about you. I was just concerned for you.
ME: If you were concerned for me, why are you talking to others? What does scripture say you should do?
M: Call you directly. But, I didn't have your number.
ME: If your child's life depended on getting in touch with me, do you think you could?
M: Yes.
ME: So really, there was no concern, it was gossip and probably slander.
M: Well, I heard it from another Elder, not from a publisher.
Me: So what ???? So now the elders are running a gossip story between congregations? Let's call the Circuit Overseer and see what he says. Or, you could quit being a worm, start being a man and apologize.
M: I'm sorry.
ME: And you are going to go stop the rumor with the other elder correct?
M: Yes I will, I'm sorry
ME: All is good. See ya
I had him by the balls. I had him on the phone alone. I made him squirm.