Scout Oath
TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY AND TO OBEY THE SCOUT LAW; 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 PYSICALLY STRONG, MENTALLY AWAKE, AND MORALLY STRAIGHT.
Important Features Of Scout Oath It trust you Three duties of the scout Duty to God and country Duty to others Duty to self Comparable to the oath of YOUNG ATHENIAN MEN during the ancient days of Greece
Scout Oath Explained ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST Honor, most important possession of a person Good name, reputation, integrity I WILL DO MY BEST In everything you do, you promise to do your best Doing best, a personal challenge Always strive to do all you can in everything you do
TO DO MY DUTY TO GOD AND MY COUNTRY Believe that there is GOD Worship God and follow His teachings Must be a good citizen Follow laws of the land Live up to its tradition and cultures help contribute to the development and progress of his nation
AND TO OBEY SCOUT LAW Scout Law guides scout in his way of life Tells what a scout should be True scout must live his life according to the Scout Law TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES BP said : “The way to get happiness is to give happiness to other people.” Can help people anywhere anytime If others refuse to seek your help, don’t be discourage. The main point is at least you tried
TO KEEP MY SELF PHYSICALLY STRONG; MENTALLY AWAKE AND MORALLY STRAIGHT Duty to himself A scout can’t help others if he can’t help himself first A scout must keep his body strong and healthy Mind must be alert Serve as a good example to his peers and friends by reflecting his high ideals and moral values in his words, thoughts and deeds