From the books ... Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
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... object is
always the same: to improve ...
12&12 p.101,
Step Eleven
But its object is always the same: to improve our conscious contact with God, with His grace, wisdom, and love.
2.
... object is
to disclose damaged or unsalable ...
BB p.64,
How It Works
One object is to disclose damaged or unsalable goods, to get rid of them promptly and without regret.
3.
... object is
to enable you to find ...
BB p.45,
We Agnostics
Its main object is to enable you to find a Power greater than yourself
which will solve your problem.
4.
... object is
to thoroughly clear mind and ...
BB p.143,
To Employers
5.
... object of
life.
12&12 p.71,
Step Seven
Nor do we enter into debate with the many who still so passionately cling to the belief that to satisfy our basic natural desires is the main object of life.
6.
... object of
our lives, then pride steps ...
12&12 p.49,
Step Four
When the satisfaction of our instincts for sex, security, and society becomes the sole object of our lives, then pride steps in to justify our excesses.
7.
... object to
many of the questions posed, ...
12&12 p.53,
Step Four
Some will object to many of the questions posed, because they think their own character defects have
not been so glaring.
8.
... object to
this, but unless he is ...
BB p.90,
Working With Others
The family may object to
this, but unless he is in a dangerous physical condition, it is better to
risk it.
9.
... object was
to provide a time and ...
BB p.160,
A Vision For You
Aside from fellowship
and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and place where new people might bring their problems.
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