SCOUT OATH OR PROMISE
On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.
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MEANING OF THE SCOUT OATH
When you say "On my honor," that's like saying "I promise." It
also means you are the kind of person who always tries to do what
is right and you can be trusted to keep this promise. No one can
take your honor from you, but you can throw it away by breaking
your promise and doing what you know is wrong.
Notice that the Scout Oath has three basic parts. Let's look at
what they mean.
TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY
AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW
Your family and religious leaders teach you to know and serve God.
By following these teachings, you do your duty to God. Men and women
of the past worked to make America great, and many gave their lives
for their country. By being a good family member and a good citizen,
by working for your country's good and obeying its laws, you do
your duty to your country.
Obeying the Scout Law means living by its 12 points. The Scout
Law is explained below.
TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES
Many people need help. A cheery smile and a helping hand make life
easier for others. By doing a Good Turn daily and helping when you're
needed, you prove yourself a Scout and do your part to make this
a better world.
TO KEEP MYSELF PHYSICALLY STRONG,
MENTALLY AWAKE,
AND MORALLY STRAIGHT
Keeping yourself physically strong means taking good
care of your body. Eat the right foods and build your strength.
Staying mentally awake means learn all you can, be
curious, and ask questions. Being morally straight
means to live your life with honesty, to be clean in your speech
and actions, and to be a person of strong character.
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