The real question is whether we can learn anything from our experiences upon which we may grow and help others to grow in the likeness and image of God. We know that if we rebel against doing that which is reasonably possible for us, then we will be penalized. And we will be equally penalized if we presume in ourselves a perfection that simply is not there. Apparently, the course of relative humility and progress will have to lie somewhere between these extremes. In our slow progress away from rebellion, true perfection is doubtless several millennia away
The temporary good is enemy to the permanent best. - Bill W.
The temporary good is enemy to the permanent best.
- Bill W.
God is either everything, or He is nothing. - Bill W.
God is either everything, or He is nothing.
For the wise have always known that no one can make much of his life until self-searching has become a regular habit, until he is able to admit and a… - Bill W.
For the wise have always known that no one can make much of his life until self-searching has become a regular habit, until he is able to admit and a…
You are asking yourself, as all of us must: 'Who am I?' . . . 'Where am I?' . . . 'Whence do I go?' The process of enlightenment is usually slow. But… - Bill W.
You are asking yourself, as all of us must: 'Who am I?' . . . 'Where am I?' . . . 'Whence do I go?' The process of enlightenment is usually slow. But…
No personal calamity is so crushing that something true and great can't be made of it - Bill W.
No personal calamity is so crushing that something true and great can't be made of it
I try hard to hold fast to the truth that a full and thankful heart cannot entertain great conceits. When brimming with gratitude, one's heartbeat mu… - Bill W.
I try hard to hold fast to the truth that a full and thankful heart cannot entertain great conceits. When brimming with gratitude, one's heartbeat mu…
True ambition is not what we thought it was. True ambition is the profound desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God. - Bill W.
True ambition is not what we thought it was. True ambition is the profound desire to live usefully and walk humbly under the grace of God.
Honesty with ourselves & others gets us sober, but it is tolerance that keeps us that way. - Bill W.
Honesty with ourselves & others gets us sober, but it is tolerance that keeps us that way.
It must never be forgotten that the purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to sober up alcoholics. There is no religious or spiritual requirement for mem… - Bill W.
It must never be forgotten that the purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to sober up alcoholics. There is no religious or spiritual requirement for mem…
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