Following Esplin’s hot encounter with President Oaks, he still had a number of questions and uncertainties about his place in the church. Especially now that the salt and pepper president revealed to him the purpose of their meeting. President Oaks informed Elder Esplin that he was in fact a member of the secret Order. He had been tasked to take stock of the young man and determine if he was worthy of entry into the priesthood. Aware of his doubts, they wanted to test of his loyalty, faith, and obedience.