2 Corinthians 1:23

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• #HC101 But may we swear an oath by the Name of God in a godly manner? Yes, when the government demands it of its subjects, or when necessity requires it, in order to maintain and promote fidelity and truth, to God’s glory and for our neighbour’s good. Such oath-taking i...
• #HC102 May we also swear by saints or other creatures? No. A lawful oath is a calling upon God, who alone knows the heart, to bear witness to the truth, and to punish me if I swear falsely. No creature is worthy of such honour.
• #AOC117 Is it lawful to swear by Saints, or other Creatures? No, for a lawful Oath is an Invocation of God, whereby we desire that he, as the only searcher of Hearts, bear Witness unto the Truth, and will punish the Swearer if he wittingly swear falsely: but th...