It is not just fear that keeps us bound to this all-gods religion. The 12 Step experience becomes an idol—long-term involvement almost always results in a transference of faith. Bluntly stated, when it comes to sobriety, many Christians end up with more faith in the power of the 12 Step program than in Jesus Christ.
This idol worship is by no means limited to those in AA, but applies to many in “Christian 12 Step” groups.
This transference of faith is subtle, gradual, and frequently inevitable. The result is that sobriety without the 12 Step program will not even be considered. Biblical wisdom, given by concerned and caring believers, is rejected.
For many years Christians have justified their involvement by pointing to numerous books that claim AA and the 12 Steps are Christian in origin. If this is true, then obviously AA’s cofounders had to have been Christians. Indeed, this belief is also a primary rationalization for remaining in the AA religion.
Did AA cofounders Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith follow Christ?
Didn’t doctor bob say” Jesus Christ can cure u of drugs and alcohol ‘ and y does only church and 12 step fellow ships keep u clean, don’t underestimate god
Dr. Bob may have said a lot of things. I do not have a list of everything he said in his live. He also might have said that your higher power by whatever name can cure you of drugs and alcohol.
Why does only church and 12 step fellowships keep you clean? It so happens that it does not, at least not for all. Also, many people have got off of drugs and alcohol without 12 step programs or submitting to Jesus Christ as Lord.
One reason why 12 step programs might work for some is they submitted themselves to be under the accountability of the sponsor and the group. It is much like training a dog using possessive and negative reinforcements. Nonetheless, unless you get to the spiritual problem causing the escapism people will just escape into something else like Religion (in contrast to true Christianity) or even collecting wealth.
Oh yeah, don’t underestimate God if you really have a working relationship with Him.