Boy Scout Oath
On my honor
By giving your word, you are promising to be guided by the ideals of the Scout Oath.
I will do my best
Try hard to live up to the points of the Scout Oath. Measure your achievements against your
own high standards and don't be influenced by peer pressure or what other people do.
To do my duty to God
Your family and religious leaders teach you about God and the ways you can serve. You do your
duty to God by following the wisdom of those teachings every day and by respecting and defending
the rights of others to practice their own beliefs.
and my country
Help keep the United States a strong and fair nation by learning about our system of government
and your responsibilities as a citizen and future voter.
America is made up of countless families and communities. When you work to improve your community
and your home, you are serving your country. Natural resources are another important part of
America's heritage worthy of your efforts to understand, protect, and use wisely. What you do
can make a real difference.
and to obey the Scout Law;
The twelve points of the Scout Law are guidelines that can lead you toward wise choices. When you
obey the Scout Law, other people will respect you for the way you live, and you will respect
yourself.
To help other people at all times;
There are many people who need you. Your cheerful smile and helping hand will ease the burden of
many who need assistance. By helping out whenever possible, you are doing your part to make this
a better world.
To keep myself physically strong,
Take care of your body so that it will serve you well for an entire lifetime. That means eating
nutritious foods, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly to build strength and endurance.
It also means avoiding harmful drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and anything else that can harm your
health.
mentally awake,
Develop your mind both in the classroom and outside of school. Be curious about everything around
you, and work hard to make the most of your abilities. With an inquiring attitude and the
willingness to ask questions, you can learn much about the exciting world around you and your
role in it.
and morally straight.
To be a person of strong character, your relationships with others should be honest and open. You
should respect and defend the rights of all people. Be clean in your speech and actions, and
remain faithful in your religious beliefs. The values you practice as a Scout will help you shape
a life of virtue and self-reliance.
Source:
U.S. Scouting Service Project
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