Our Single Purpose – Alcoholics Anonymous
February 1, 2008 by Mark
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Bill W. – Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age
“There are those [who] predict that A.A. may well become a new spearhead for a spiritual awakening throughout the world. When our friends say these things, they are both generous and sincere. But we of A.A. must reflect that such a tribute and such a prophecy could well prove to be a heady drink for most of us – that is, if we really came to believe this to be the real purpose of A.A., and if we commenced to behave accordingly.
Our Society, therefore, will prudently cleave to its single purpose: the carrying of the message to the alcoholic who still suffers. Let us resist the proud assumption that since God has enabled us to do well in one area we are destined to be a channel of saving grace for everybody.”
It would be my personal hope that each Twelve Step “society” maintain its own singleness of purpose because when we do it sure seems to work rather well.
I am also, once again, reminded that my ego and pride will kill me. Another personal belief is that same principle applies to us all.
[Source: The Primary Purpose Group, Dallas, Texas]
