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.
Note that the Boy Scout
Oath has traditionally been considered to have three promises. Those
three promises are delineated by the semicolons in the Oath, which divide
it into three clauses. The three promises of the Scout Oath are,
therefore:
Duty to God and country,
Duty to other people, and
Duty to self
DUTY TO GOD
AND COUNTRY: 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.
DUTY TO OTHER PEOPLE:
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.
DUTY TO SELF:
Keeping yourself physically strong means taking 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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