Pastor John MacArthur and 12 Steps

In his book, ‘The Truth War,’ the 12 Steps are addressed by John MacArthur. He writes, “Others would formally affirm Christ’s sovereignty and spiritual headship over the church, but they resist His rule in practice. To cite just one instance of how this is done, many churches have set various forms of human psychology, self-help therapy, and the idea of ‘recovery’ in place of the Bible’s teaching about sin and sanctification.” …”So wherever the work of God’s Word is being replaced with twelve-step programs and other substitutes, Christ’s headship over the church is being denied in practice.” (pg.159)

Unfortunately, the 12 Steps themselves become an idol, and many cannot or will not see that what they are involved with is an anti-Biblical system.  This article deals with how Christians often unknowingly transfer their faith from Christ unto the 12 Steps; it also deals with the some of the unholy practices the A.A. cofounders engaged in. http://www.christianworldviewnetwork.com/article.php/3537/By_John_Lanagan