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24hrsAday · 01-01-2010, 07:31 PM

When I Think About The Future And Ask Myself Questions.. Most of the Time The Answer Keeps on Coming Back The Same.. "I Don't Know" Does Anyone Know About The 4 Absolutes and How They Fit in with A.A. and the Steps?

Rob B · 01-01-2010, 07:52 PM

These principles are from the Oxford group, Absolute honesty love, purity and unselfishness. If I am striving to live by these ideals in my day to day life, I am aligning my will with what God would have me be.

Check out this link for some more info:Oxford Group, Frank ND Buchman information page

24hrsAday · 01-01-2010, 08:18 PM

Thanks Rob..

24hrsAday · 01-02-2010, 05:55 AM

i use the Absolutes as a sort of Guide.. they were Written in the Front of my Grandpa's 2end edition BB that he was Given by his Sponsor in May of 69' as a Akron Area A.A. Member.. Any Other Thoughts on the Absolutes Would Be Welcome..

Tommyh · 01-02-2010, 01:29 PM

hi 24,I have heard from a previous sponsor we can certainly use them as guideposts along our life's spiritual journey.Dr Bob said to gauge our thoughts and actions by them(not a quote) to seek God`s will for us.

Tommyh · 01-02-2010, 01:31 PM

here is a link to a early phamplet a lot of folks used to use and many thousands still use today.I used it for about 5 yrs once.
How to Listen to God by John E Batterson, Oxford group Pamphlet 1930's How to Listen to God by John E Batterson, Oxford group Pamphlet 1930's

Boleo · 01-02-2010, 01:40 PM

Here is my 2 cents worth on the Four Absolutes:

"The principles we have set down are guides to progress. We claim spiritual progress rather than spiritual perfection." (page 60)

The Four Absolutes are "guides to progress"

Stereosteveo · 01-02-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bballdad

here is a link to a early phamplet a lot of folks used to use and many thousands still use today.I used it for about 5 yrs once.
How to Listen to God by John E Batterson, Oxford group Pamphlet 1930's How to Listen to God by John E Batterson, Oxford group Pamphlet 1930's

That is a GREAT Phamplet bballdad! Thanks for the reminder!

24hrsAday · 01-03-2010, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bballdad

here is a link to a early phamplet a lot of folks used to use and many thousands still use today.I used it for about 5 yrs once.
How to Listen to God by John E Batterson, Oxford group Pamphlet 1930's How to Listen to God by John E Batterson, Oxford group Pamphlet 1930's

Great Link Thank You Very Much!

01-01-2010, 07:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
24hrsAday Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Living in Today! Posts: 2,896	Seeking Answers When I Think About The Future And Ask Myself Questions.. Most of the Time The Answer Keeps on Coming Back The Same.. "I Don't Know" Does Anyone Know About The 4 Absolutes and How They Fit in with A.A. and the Steps? __________________ "We Realize We Know Only a Little. God Will Constantly Disclose More To You and to Us" BB 1st Edition p.164

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24hrsAday Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Living in Today! Posts: 2,896	Thanks Rob.. __________________ "We Realize We Know Only a Little. God Will Constantly Disclose More To You and to Us" BB 1st Edition p.164

01-02-2010, 05:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
24hrsAday Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Living in Today! Posts: 2,896	i use the Absolutes as a sort of Guide.. they were Written in the Front of my Grandpa's 2end edition BB that he was Given by his Sponsor in May of 69' as a Akron Area A.A. Member.. Any Other Thoughts on the Absolutes Would Be Welcome.. __________________ "We Realize We Know Only a Little. God Will Constantly Disclose More To You and to Us" BB 1st Edition p.164

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Boleo boleon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 3,964	Here is my 2 cents worth on the Four Absolutes: "The principles we have set down are guides to progress. We claim spiritual progress rather than spiritual perfection." (page 60) The Four Absolutes are "guides to progress" __________________ >>> If it makes sense - It ain't spiritual! - All Big Book quotes are from first Edition -

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Rob B Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 746 Blog Entries: 5	These principles are from the Oxford group, Absolute honesty love, purity and unselfishness. If I am striving to live by these ideals in my day to day life, I am aligning my will with what God would have me be. Check out this link for some more info:Oxford Group, Frank ND Buchman information page

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Tommyh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,952	hi 24,I have heard from a previous sponsor we can certainly use them as guideposts along our life's spiritual journey.Dr Bob said to gauge our thoughts and actions by them(not a quote) to seek God`s will for us.

01-02-2010, 01:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tommyh Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,952	here is a link to a early phamplet a lot of folks used to use and many thousands still use today.I used it for about 5 yrs once. How to Listen to God by John E Batterson, Oxford group Pamphlet 1930's How to Listen to God by John E Batterson, Oxford group Pamphlet 1930's

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