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February 1994

Practice These Principles. . .

Tradition Two: For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority--a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.

  1. Do I criticize or do I trust and support my group officers, AA committees, and office workers? Newcomers? Old-timers?

  2. Am I absolutely trustworthy, even in secret, with AA Twelfth Step jobs or other responsibilities?

  3. Do I look for credit in my AA jobs? Praise for my AA ideas?

  4. Do I have to save face in group discussion, or can I yield in good spirit to the group conscience and work cheerfully along with it?

  5. Although I have been sober a few years, am I still willing to serve my turn at AA chores?

  6. In group discussions, do I sound off about matters on which I have no experience and little knowledge?


(Traditions Checklist from the Grapevine)

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