It works because it’s the truth. The spiritual principles outlined in the twelve steps are not new. Originally interpreted by the Christian Oxford Group. They have been handed down to us by the Lord himself, two thousand years ago.
Here’s the abridged scriptural type version..
Born of a sin nature, we all fall short of the glory of God. ( Powerlessness )
A self directed life doesn’t work. ( Unmanageability )
Love God with everything you’ve got. Love your neighbor as you love yourself. ( Change everything by turning it all over )
Get honest with yourself and confess your “Sins” to your brother. ( Clear up the wreckage of the past)
Ask for forgiveness. ( Seven times Seventy )
Strength is found in weakness. Testify what God has done for you. ( Ten, Eleven and Twelve )
F.Y.I. Don’t like religion, nether did Jesus. After all the religious of the time murdered Him!
Please don’t get me wrong, I am so thankful for Bill and Bob and the first 100 that developed the book. Alcoholic Anonymous, or if you will, “God for Dummies”. It sure worked for this dummy! However, I know now the author and inspiration for the twelve steps was Christ himself, because I have continued to seek the truth.
It’s critically important for you to understand this! Working the steps can and will improve your life here on earth but, without ACCEPTING Christ you will not achieve eternal life in heaven. Let face it folks, that life beyond our wildest dreams is the real prize we are all looking for, whether we know it or not.
REMEMBER…
Acceptance is the answer to all our problems!