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Comparison of Spiritual Disciplines,
12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous,
and the Oxford Group Principles

This is a comparison of some of the most popular ways people use specific behaviors or attitudes that they normally would not use, for the sake of their spiritual development. The books available at Amazon.com are linked to their site for your convenience!

Books, authors and spiritual steps compared

Spirit of the DisciplinesCelebration of DisciplineSpiritual Disciplines for the Christian LifeAlcoholics Anonymous & 12 Steps & 12 TraditionsOxford Group
Dallas
Willard
Richard FosterDonald WhitneyBill W.Sam Shoemaker
SolitudeSolitudeSolitudeSteps 4, 10 
Silence(incl in Solitude)Silence  
FastingFastingFasting  
FrugalitySimplicity   
Chastity    
Secrecy    
Sacrifice    
StudyStudyBible Intake  
WorshipWorshipWorshipStep 11 
CelebrationCelebration   
ServiceServiceServingSteps 8, 9, 12Restitution
PrayerPrayerPrayerStep 7, 11 
Fellowship  (meetings)Work with other sufferers
ConfessionConfession Step 5Confession
SubmissionSubmission Steps 3, 6, 9Dependence on God
 Meditation Step 11 
 Guidance (Sponsorship)Work with other sufferers
  Journaling(Journaling) 
  Learning  
  EvangelismStep 12 
  Stewardship  
   Step 4Moral Inventory
   Steps 1, 2Deflation of pride

This is not a list of all the Christian Disciplines that one can name. There is Discipling, Humility, Honesty and more. Remember that the purpose of any of these is to get more the eyes, the viewpoint, the mind and the heart of God, by experiencing what He experienced. Taking our eyes off ourselves, and looking at things from a new point of view.

Some of you are familiar with disciplines from other religions, as Christianity is not the only one to see their value. If you want to see how they compare, and that will help me to make that a higher priority project.

Which of these are you called to do? Which of these have you neglected? Which have helped you to grow? Which have you avoided?