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.
What the Scout Oath Means
Before Cub Scouts agree to the Scout Oath or Promise, they need to know what it means.
On my honor I will do my best - Saying “On my honor” is like saying “I promise.” It means that you will do your best to do what the Scout Oath says.
The Scout Oath has three promises. Let’s look at what they mean.
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law - A
duty is something you are expected to do. At home, you might be
expected to make up your bed or take out the trash. You also have duties
to God and to your country. You do your duty to God by following the
teachings of your family and religious leaders. You do your duty to your
country by being a good citizen and obeying the law. You also promise
to live by the 12 points of the Scout Law.
To help other people at all times - Many people need
help. A friendly smile and a helping hand make life easier for others.
By helping other people, you are doing a Good Turn and making our world a
better place.
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight - The
last part of the Scout Oath is about taking care of yourself. You stay
physically strong when you eat the right foods and get plenty of
exercise. You stay mentally awake when you work hard in school, learn
all you can, and ask questions. You stay morally straight when you do
the right thing and live your life with honesty.