STEP SIX
Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
BOOK
REFERENCES:
AA: Chapter 6: Into Action (Page 76, paragraph 1, line 1-7)
ACTION PAGES: Page 76 Paragraph 1, Lines 3 to 5
12 & 12: Step 6
NA: It Works How and Why Pages 59 to 68 and NA Basic Text Pages 33 to 34
Other Big Book References: Character Defects Pages: 17, 48, 54, 80, 96,97, 103, 131, 136, 142, 149, 196, 204, 216, 258, 281, 301, 311, 325, 327.
"...we
then look at Step Six. We have emphasized willingness as
being indispensable. Are we now ready to let God remove from us all
the things which we have admitted are objectionable? Can He now take
them all-every one? If we still cling to something we will not let
go, we ask God to help us be willing."
~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 76~
Just for today: I will call my defects by their true names. If I have trouble doing this, I will ask my sponsor for help. pg. 358
Step 6 - Someone's Experience, strength and Hope
6 Step Worksheets
Working step 6 of CODA,
Make a list of character defects.
Clarence S. List Of Character Defects
The Seven
Deadly Sins Defined from the 12 & 12
STEP 7
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings
AA: Chapter 6: Into Action (Page 76, paragraph 2)
ACTION PAGES: 76, Paragraph 2, Lines 1 - 7
12 & 12: Step 7
NA: It Works How and Why Pages 69 to 75 and NA Basic Text Pages 34 to 36
~Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Edition, Into Action, pg. 87~
"When we see how our defects exist in our lives and accept them, we can let go
of them and get on with our new life."
Basic Text p. 33-34
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