Singleness of Purpose: There are those who predict that A.A. may well
become a new spearhead for a spiritual awakening throughout the world.
When our friends say these things, they are both generous and sincere.
But we of A.A. must reflect that such a tribute and such a prophecy
could well prove to be a heady drink for most of us -- that is, if we
really came to believe this to be the real purpose of A.A., and if we
commenced to behave accordingly. Our Society, therefore, will prudently
cleave to its single purpose: the carrying of the message to the
alcoholic who still suffers. Let us resist the proud assumption that
since God has enabled us to do well in one area we are destined to be a
channel of saving grace for everybody.