From the books ...
Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book) and
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (12 & 12)
OBJECT occurs
9 times
(
Definition from Merriam-Webster Online)
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1.
... 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
Whatever the
method,
its
object is to
thoroughly
clear mind and
body of the
effects of
alcohol.
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
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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