Spiritual Principles of The OA Program

Spiritual Principles in the Twelve Steps

  1. Step One:  Honesty
  2. Step Two:  Hope
  3. Step Three:  Faith
  4. Step Four:  Courage
  5. Step Five:  Integrity
  6. Step Six:  Willingness
  7. Step Seven:  Humility
  8. Step Eight:  Self-discipline
  9. Step Nine:  Love
  10. Step Ten:  Perseverance
  11. Step Eleven:  Spiritual Awareness
  12. Step Twelve:  Service

(as listed in Step Twelve of The Twelve Step and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous”, Second Edition)

Spiritual Principles in the Twelve Traditions

  1. Tradition One: Unity
  2. Tradition Two: Trust
  3. Tradition Three: Identity
  4. Tradition Four: Autonomy
  5. Tradition Five: Purpose
  6. Tradition Six: Solidarity
  7. Tradition Seven: Responsibility
  8. Tradition Eight: Fellowship
  9. Tradition Nine: Structure
  10. Tradition Ten: Neutrality
  11. Tradition Eleven: Anonymity
  12. Tradition Twelve: Spirituality

(as listed in Tradition Twelve of The Twelve Step and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous“, Second Edition)

Spiritual Principles in the Twelve Concepts of OA Service

  1. Concept One: Unity
  2. Concept Two: Conscience
  3. Concept Three: Trust
  4. Concept Four: Equality
  5. Concept Five: Consideration
  6. Concept Six: Responsibility
  7. Concept Seven: Balance
  8. Concept Eight: Delegation
  9. Concept Nine: Ability
  10. Concept Ten: Clarity
  11. Concept Eleven: Humility
  12. Concept Twelve: Guidelines
    1. Selflessness
    2. Realism
    3. Representation
    4. Dialogue
    5. Compassion
    6. Respect

(as listed in The Twelve Concepts of OA Service pamphlet)

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