TRADITION TWO

 

Definition of Tradition: guideline for relationships between groups, members, other groups, the global fellowship, and society at large.
Synonyms of Tradition: guideline, principle, practice, etc.

These notes are from recovery in AA and/or related 12 step programs.
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Love in fellowship.

Tradition Two – Trust: 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.

This Tradition is a solid reminder about working together as a group, and a fellowship. God is our only authority, because He’s the only one able to do the job without having it go to His head.

Many in 12-Step recovery have as a common character defect, the desire to control – this Tradition makes very clear that trying to control inside the group or the fellowship, is counter-productive to our healing.