THE FLAME OF HOPE
1. I know nothing good lives in me,that is, in my sinful nature.For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
Rom. 7:17

2. For it is God who works in youto will and to act according to His good purpose.
Phil. 2:13

3. Therefore, I urge you, brethren, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God- which is your spiritual worship.
Rom. 12:1

4. Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.
Lam. 3:40

5. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9

6. Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.
 Luke. 17:33

7. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
Matt. 7:7-8

8. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar.  First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.
Matt. 5:23-24

9. Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.  Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.  The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.  There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.
Proverbs 14:9-12

10 Do not repay anyone evil for evil.  Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
Romans 12:17-19

11 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom,  and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in Your hearts to God.  And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Colossians 3:15-17
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.
Psalms 19:14

12 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted.
Galatians 6:1


BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE 12 STEPS