What You Need to Not Do
As you approach your honest investigation of the 2x2 fellowship with prayer and sincerity, there are some things which could stand in your way. We offer these few suggestions of what to watch for and guard against. We hope it will be helpful.
Do Not Be Afraid
If truth is honestly what you seek, do not be afraid when you find it. Jesus said, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32) Ask and answer the hard questions, and trust Jesus with the outcome.
Do Not Get Defensive
You may have a strong loyalty to the 2x2 fellowship. If you have been a member for a long time, you have likely been cautioned against asking questions for fear of losing out. Therefore, as you study you may begin to feel the need to defend what you have been taught in the 2x2 fellowship. However, your study is personal and private. You are not required to defend the 2x2 teachings and beliefs. Try to focus on what God is saying to you through His Word without putting up walls of defense against what He is showing you.
Do Not Be Prideful
Having invested much of yourself in the 2x2 belief system, your natural inclination may be to protect that investment. Nobody wants to find fault with an organization they have given much to support, nor do they want to discover that they have been wrong. It is human nature to want to "win" the argument; to find we were right all along. This is a time when you must set aside your pride. Don't worry about winning, but instead ask God to allow you to see His truth.
From http://www.answeringlds.org/ (This topic has been altered for the 2x2 fellowship)
