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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   Go to page 64 in the Big Book
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   Go to page 45 in the Big Book
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   Go to page 143 in the Big Book
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
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   Go to page 90 in the Big Book
The family may object to this, but unless he is in a dangerous physical condition, it is better to risk it.


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... object was to provide a time and ...   BB p.160, A Vision For You   Go to page 160 in the Big Book
Aside from fellowship and sociability, the prime object was to provide a time and place where new people might bring their problems.


Passages from the Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous and the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions are reprinted with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.  The A.A. Preamble, copyright © The A.A. Grapevine, Inc., is reprinted with permission.  Permission to reprint does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either Alcoholics Anonymous or The A.A. Grapevine, Inc.

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