Paragraph 22.6
Of the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)
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
The 1689 Baptist Confession
23.5
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