BOY SCOUT OATH, MOTTO, SLOGAN, & LAW

Scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Motto
"Be Prepared"

Scout Slogan
"Do a Good Turn Daily"

Scout Law

A Scout is...

TRUSTWORTHY

A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him. "The person who is dishonest shall not live in My house; the person who is untruthful shall not stand before My eyes." (Psalms 101:7)

LOYAL

A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation. "And Ruth said: "Do not beg me to leave you or to return from following after you, for where you go, I will go; and where you stay, I will stay. " (Ruth 1:16)

HELPFUL

A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward. "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18)

FRIENDLY

A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own. "Can two walk together unless they agree?" (Amos 3:3)

COURTEOUS

A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together. "Honor your father and your mother." (Exodus 20:12)

KIND

A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason. "Withhold not good from the person to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it." (Proverbs 3:27)

OBEDIENT

A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them. "Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge." (Proverbs 23:12)

CHEERFUL

A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy. "A glad heart is good medicine." (Proverbs 17:22)

THRIFTY

A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property. "Precious treasure remains in a wise person's dwelling, but a foolish person uses it up." (Proverbs 21:20)

BRAVE

A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him. "Be strong and of good courage." (I Chronicles 28:20)

CLEAN

A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean. "Who shall ascend the mountain of the Lord? And who shall stand in His holy place? The person who has clean hands and a pure heart." (Psalms 24:3-4)

REVERENT

A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others. "It has been told to you what is good, and what the Lord requires of you; Only to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)

Quotations taken from Scouting.org, BSA National Council