The 1689LBCF | Chapter 23: Of Lawful Oaths and Vows - Paragraph 2

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Chapter 23: Of Lawful Oaths and Vows PARAGRAPH 2 The name of God only is that by which men ought to swear; and therein it is to be used, with all holy fear and reverence; therefore to swear vainly or rashly by that glorious and dreadful name, or to swear at all by any other thing, is sinful, and to be abhorred;3 yet as in matter of weight and moment, for confirmation of truth, and ending all strife, an oath is warranted by the word of God;4 so a lawful oath being imposed by lawful authority in such matters, ought to be taken.5 3 Matt. 5:34,37; James 5:124 Heb. 6:16; 2 Cor. 1:235 Neh. 13:25