Hello to all of you, my brothers and sisters in Christ...

I have missed everyone here and the posts that we have shared for so long. I truly have an interesting question, especially for those who have experienced this for so long. My wife, who is my heart and soul is suddenly going to meetings again with her parents and this morning said that she would love for me to go . Of course I looked at her and said that is not going to happen and already been down that road. She then just looked at me and said that I am being stubborn and afraid to learn the truth. Afraid?!? Sorry, but I have decided that I want to embrace the truth and I know from personal experience that it is not the JW and WTS. I wonder if they have really examined the scriptures? How does God truly feel about false ministries and false prophecy? She loves to say to me constantly, you are just upset because you went as a child and things have changed we are not the same WTS as before and has said horrible things about my own grandmother stating she is an old school witness . Again, in a discussion we had I had asked her if she is allowed to think independently, can she attend a birhthday function or study even in more depth outside of WTS materials, I already knew the answer? Of course she did not have an answer for me and continued to say that JW know the truth and her mother constantly says that if we are not a part of their systems then we will not have everlasting life. My wife refuses to have a bible study with me, wonder why, and everytime I bring something up to her she immediately calls her mother trying to grab scripture to support their beliefs. She also said once to me (churches) have all kinds of problems (IE. alchol, sexual abuse, divorce, domestic violence, etc...) and the WTS doesn't? So tell me something, am I not the husband or is she still a little girl chasng after mommy and daddy and listening to their every word? When do I get to take control of my own house instead Why does this continue? I am praying that she will finally come to her senses and wakes up to what God has ordained and that is a very loving husband and the true meaning of the scriptures.

Keep Praying Brothers & Sisters

Aaron

I see this going one of two ways... you will be leading the house but by yourself.. More than likely some one who is brainwashed will leave the some what normal setting to be with the people that under the view they have.. For example say you were married to an atheist.. Where would you GO..... but if you do not want to go down this path i would advise you to go to their meetings an act like you believe what they believe... Believe me you can then control her just as the Wt controls her because that is what she is taught to do... To obey her husband... but she will not to the husband who is not in the truth.. it may sound Fd up but if you want to lead it is the easiest and most successful way to do it..

I have to disagree with nuprince on this. By going to the meetings you're only encouraging her, and she's still listening to all their rhetoric. If you go to the meetings with her and then come home and attack everything you heard, she's going to see you as the enemy. I think there's a better direction you can go. As the husband and head of the household, you DO have the right to have a family Bible study, and as long as the only book being studied is the Bible she cannot refuse. Tell her to show you Biblically where she is to refuse having Bible time with her husband. Make it clear that this is NOT about religion or doctrine; it is about reading and understanding the Bible together. Scripturally she can't deny you this request.

What this means for you is, you will have to study double-time. You'll have to be ready with an answer to her questions, because she's been saturated with misinformation. As for running to her mother with every question, that's tougher. If she starts to tell you that her mother is saying things about you in particular, then you can put your foot down. Marriage is between the two of you; the only third person allowed is God. Otherwise, listen patiently and pray, pray, pray for answers. May the Holy Spirit guide you as you seek to help your wife see the real truth, which is Jesus.

Blessings to you,

Mrs. R

Mrs. R.

You sure do know how to preach from the hip . I agree with you absolutely. I do not go to meetings with her and nor will I ever. The only problem I am currently facing is reeling her in and having her understand the bible is not meant for debate , which I have learned over the years the JWs are notorious for. She still refuses to have a bible study with me and I am not sure why that is? I am patient though and through prayer allowing God to work within so that she will learn the truth. I am still called by those who are JWs here, that I am stubborn or an apostate because I refuse their doctrines but that is ok with me . I have made a choice to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal savior. It even says in the bible that the only way to God the father is through me. Thanks for the words of wisdom and I will continue to pray.

Another Brother in Christ
Aaron

Good day Aaron,
Good for you, I really mean that. You are a much stronger man than I. I will pray for you and your wife.