### 102. Q. May we also swear by saints or other created things?

**A**. No. A legitimate oath is calling upon God as the one who knows my heart to witness to the truth and to punish me if I swear falsely.<sup>1</sup> No created thing is worthy of such honor.<sup>2</sup>

<sup>1</sup> [Rom. 9:1](/get-passage/Romans+9); [2 Cor. 1:23](/get-passage/2+Corinthians+1:23)
<sup>2</sup> [Matt. 5:34-37](/get-passage/Matthew+5:34-37); [23:16-22](/get-passage/Matthew+23:16-22); [James 5:12](/get-passage/James+5:12)