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8 Principles
- Realize I am not God. Admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable.
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3)
- Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.
Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)
- Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ's care and control.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. (Matthew 5:5)
- Openly examine and confess my faults to myself, to God, and to someone I trust.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. (Matthew 5:6)
- Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects.
Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8)
- Evaluate all my relationships. Offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm Ie done to others, except when to do so would harm them or others.
Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. (Matthew 5:9)
- Reserve a daily time with God for self examination, Bible reading and prayer in order to know God and His will for my life and gain the power to follow His will.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. (Matthew 5:6)
- Yield myself to God to be used to bring this Good News to others, both by my example and my words.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteous?sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)
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