Step 6 Basics
"Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character."
What is Step 6?
Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
What is Step 7?
A pattern of behavior or mindset that causes harm or blocks growth.
What is a character defect?
This word means being mentally and spiritually open to change.
What is willingness?
This is the process of aligning your actions with your values and Higher Power.
What is spiritual growth?
Being open and mentally prepared for change, even if it’s uncomfortable.
What does it mean to be 'entirely ready'?
This short prayer is often used in Step 7: “I am now willing that You should have all of me…”
What is the Step 7 prayer?
Fear, resentment, control, and dishonesty are examples of these.
What are common character defects in recovery?
This quality helps us accept help and see our true selves.
What is humility?
Prayer and meditation are examples of these tools for deepening spiritual connection.
What are spiritual practices?
This step involves internal preparation rather than direct action.
Why is Step 6 sometimes called the ‘thinking step’?
We do this because lasting character change often requires spiritual help.
Why do we ask God to remove our shortcomings?
These two terms are sometimes confused, but one is more about moral failure, the other about habitual struggle.
What’s the difference between a shortcoming and a sin?
A daily practice like prayer or service can help build this trait.
What is a way to practice humility in daily life?
This feeling often grows as we let go of control and rely on something greater than ourselves.
What is peace or serenity?
True or False: Step 6 requires immediate behavioral change.
What is false? Step 6 is about willingness, not immediate action.
This earlier step also involves turning things over to a Higher Power.
What is Step 3?
This emotion often masks fear and becomes a defect.
What is anger?
Practicing this helps develop humility.
What is service to others?
Practicing this spiritual principle helps us stay open to change in Steps 6 and 7.
What is humility?
This is how Step 6 prepares you for making amends in Step 8.
How do Steps 6 and 7 prepare you for Step 8?
This is the main spiritual lesson from the Step 7 prayer.
What is surrender?
Over time, character defects may have helped us to do this but eventually they no longer serve us.
What is survive/survival tools?
This opposite of humility is often a stumbling block.
What is pride?
This spiritual principle helps us face our flaws without shame and trust that change is possible.
What is acceptance?