Lord’s Day 37
Q102. May we also swear by saints or other creatures?
No. A legitimate oath means calling upon God as the one who knows my heart to witness to my truthfulness and to punish me if I swear falsely. No creature is worthy of such honor.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
1
Romans 9:1
2 Corinthians 1:23
2
Matthew 5:34–37
Matthew 23:16–22
James 5:12
“But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.”
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Test Yourself · Q102