Paragraph 23.5
Of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith
A Vow, which is not to be made to any Creature, but to God alone, is to be made and performed with all religious Care and faithfulness: But Popish Monastical Vows,1 of perpetual single Life, professed2 Poverty, and regular Obedience, are so far from being degrees of higher perfection, that they are superstitious,3 and sinful snares, in which no Christian may entangle himself.4
The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)
22.5
A Vow is of the like nature with a Promissory Oath, and ought to be made with the like Religious care, and to be performed with the like faithfulness.1
22.6
It is not to be made to any Creature but to God alone:1 and, that it may be accepted, it is to be made voluntarily, out of Faith, and conscience of Duty, in way of Thankfulnes for mercy received, or for the obtaining of what we want; whereby we more strictly bind our selves to necessary duties; or, to other things, so far, and so long, as they may fitly conduce thereunto.2
22.7
No man may Vow, to do any thing forbidden in the Word of God, or what would hinder any duty therein commanded; or which is not in his own power, and, for the performance whereof, he has no promise of ability from God.1 In which respects, Popish Monastical Vows, of perpetual single life, professed Poverty, and Regular Obedience, are so far from being degrees of higher Perfection, that they are superstitious and sinful snares, in which, no Christian may entangle himself.2