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.
I PROMISE. By giving your word, you are promising to make every effort to live
by the high ideals of the Scout Oath. Your success is a measure of your
honor. As a Scout, you must hold your honor sacred.
I WILL ALWAYS GIVE 100 PERCENT. You have many talents, skills, and interests. Do your best with them, and use them for good purposes. Don't be satisfied with less than
your best effort even when less is required of you. Measure your achievements against your own high standards, not against the performance of others. As a Scout and throughout your life, you will have opportunities to learn and to help many people. You will also be faced with challenges that may severely test you. Use your abilities to do your very best. That is what Scouting requires.
Your Family and religious leaders teach you to know and love God
and the ways in which God can be served. As a Scout, you do your duty to
God by following the wisdom of those teachings in your daily life, and
by respecting the rights of others to have their own religious beliefs.
As you study our country's history you learn about the men and women
who toiled to make America great -- most contributed in quiet ways. Others
sacrificed their lives for our country. All of them did their part to build
the nation we have today. Help keep the United States strong by obeying
its laws. Learn about our system of government and your role as a citizen
and future voter. Do all you can to help your family and neighbors live
happy, productive lives. The land itself is an important part of our national
heritage. Work for the conservation of our natural resources. Teach others
respect for the land. Your efforts really will make a difference.
The twelve points of the Scout Law are the rules of Scouting. They
are also rules you can apply to your whole life. The scout Law sets forth
ideals to live up to. By using the Scout Law as a guide, you will know
you are always doing your best. Others will respect you for the way you
live. More importantly, you will respect yourself.
There are many people who need you. Your young shoulders can help
them carry their burdens. A cheerful smile and a helpful hand will make
life easier for many who need assistance. By helping whenever aid is needed
and by doing a Good Turn Daily, you prove yourself a Scout. You are doing your part
to make this a better world.
Take care of your body. Protect it and develop it so that it will
serve you well for an entire lifetime -- that means eating nutritious foods
and being active to build strength and endurance. It also means avoiding
drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and any other practices that can destroy your
health.
Develop your mind. Strive to increase your knowledge and make the
greatest use of your abilities. Be curious about the world around you.
Learn all you can both in class and beyond school. With an open attitude
and the willingness to ask questions, you will get the most out of your
life.
To be a person of strong character, guide your life with honesty,
purity, and justice. Respect and defend the rights of all people. Your
relationships with others should be honest and open. Be clean in your speech
and actions, and faithful in your religious beliefs. The values you follow
as a Scout will help you become virtuous and self-reliant.