Humility First

We the intellectual self-sufficient found many in Alcoholics Anonymous who once thought as we did. They helped us to get down to our right size. By their example, they showed us that humility and intellect could be compatible, provided we placed humility first. When we began to do that, we received the gift of faith, a faith -which works. This is a faith for you too.

From – The AA book 12 Steps and 12 Traditions (pp 30).

Related Reading:

The Prideful Soul's Guide to Humility
Chronic Pain: A Way Out: (Comprehensive Treatment & 12-Step Recovery Guide)
Alcoholics Anonymous
Easy Does It: A Book of Daily 12 Step Meditations (Lakeside Meditation)