Westminster Confession of Faith · Chapter 22

Of lawfull Oathes and Vowes

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2. The Name of God only, is that by which men ought to sweare; and, therein it is to be used with all holy fear and reverence.^a Therefore, to swear vainly, or rashly, by that glorious and dreadfull name; or, to swear at all, by any other thing, is sinfull, and to be abhorred.^b Yet, as in matters of weight and moment, an Oath is warranted by the Word of God, under the New Testament, as well as under the old;^c so, a lawful Oath, being imposed by lawful Authoritie, in such matters ought to be taken.^d

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