A Solemn Oath

 Yes, the old requirement about the priesthood was set aside because it was weak and useless. For the law never made anything perfect. But now we have confidence in a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
This new system was established with a solemn oath. Aaron’s descendants became priests without such an oath, but there was an oath regarding Jesus. For God said to him,
“The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow:
‘You are a priest forever.’” ~ Hebrews 7:18-21 (NLT)

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 Here are some of the methods we have tried: Drinking beer only, limiting the number of drinks, never drinking alone, never drinking in the morning, drinking only at home, never having it in the house, never drinking during business hours, drinking only at parties, switching from scotch to brandy, drinking only natural wines, agreeing to resign if ever drunk on the job, taking a trip, not taking a trip, swearing off forever (with and without a solemn oath), taking more physical exercise, reading inspirational books, going to health farms and sanitariums, accepting voluntary commitment to asylums – we could increase the list ad infinitum. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous, Page 31

A solemn oath
is a solemn oath
but some are useless,
others eternal.
I swore I would but I didn’t.
I swore I could but I couldn’t.
Rules and laws never made perfect,
but hope exists,
hope with a new system,
established by one
who can keep a solemn oath,
made by one
who never breaks his vow,
a hope,
a promise forever.

God, my will’s useless,
abused, maimed, denigrated.
I give it to you
gladly.

Rollins, Barbara; OAStepper,
A Cloud of Witnesses -
Two Big Books and Us
(Kindle Locations 10er-1067).