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R |
Realize I am not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my
tendency to do the wrong thing and my life is unmanageable.
(Principle 1, Step 1)
“Blessed
are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3
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E |
Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He
has the power to help me recover.
(Principle 2, Step 2)
“Blessed
are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
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C |
Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care
and control.
(Principle 3, Step 3)
“Blessed
are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5
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O |
Openly examine and confess my faults to God, to myself, and to
another person whom I trust.
(Principle 4, Steps 4 & 5)
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown
mercy.” Matthew 5:7
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V |
Voluntarily submit to any and all changes God wants to make in my
life.
(Principle 5, Steps 6 & 7)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6
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E |
Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who
have hurt me and make amends for harm I have done to others when
possible, without expecting any reward.
(Principle 6, Steps 8 & 9)
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be
called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9
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R |
Reserve a daily time for God for prayer, Bible reading and
self-examination in order to know God and His will for my life and
to gain power to follow His will.
(Principle 7, Steps 10 & 11)
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see
God.” Matthew 5:8
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Y |
Yield myself to be used by God to bring this Good News to others,
both by my example and by my works.
(Principle 8, Step 12)
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of
righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “ Matthew 5:10
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