Conquering
Chemical Dependency
Step
9 – Making Amends
“We make
direct amends to such people where possible, except when doing so
will injure them or others.”
Memory verse:
Matt 7:12: “Therefore, however you want people to treat
you, so treat them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”
Lesson 1: The Benefits of Amends
Q1. What do you
fear most about making amends?
Q2. Are you willing to lay aside this fear and make amends even though you may experience pain when you do? Yes or No:
Q3. What
possible joys might result from making amends?
Q4. What does
“amend” mean? Pg 172
Lesson 2: The Mechanics of Amends
Q5. Write out
your own definition of restitution. Pg 174
Q6. What
suggestions can you think of to make indirect amends for people you
can’t find? Pg 175
Q7. Using the
format on pg 176 list the situations in your life that you fear
making amends for.
Q8. Pray and
ask the Lord to help you make amends for the people/things you
listed.
Lesson 3: Taking the Step & Summary
Q9. Following
the instructions on pg 177 complete the following list:
Name_____________________________________________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
Name_____________________________________________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
Name_____________________________________________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
Name_____________________________________________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
Name_____________________________________________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
Action Planned_______________________________________________
Date Planned____________________ Completed____________________
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