The Scout Promise

On my Honour I promise that I will do my best:
To do my duty to God and my country;
To help other people at all times;
To obey the Scout Law.

The meaning of the Scout Promise

On my honour, I promise

You make this promise on your honour which means you can be trusted and depended upon. Your honour is your pride, your character and your reputation. By giving your word, you are promising to be guided by the ideals of the Scout Law.

That I will do my best:

The Scout Promise would be impossible to keep without the words "your best". This means that if you fail to live up to the Scout Promise but can honestly say "I did my best to keep it, but could not", then you have succeeded. Measure yourself against your own high standards and don't be influenced by peer pressure or what others do.

To do my duty to God and my country;

Follow the teachings of your faith, and, with help from your religious leaders and parents, bring these into your daily life to do your duty to God. When you work to improve your community and your home, you are serving your country.

To help other people at all times;

A Scout should do a good turn to someone every day, not just friends and family, but anyone in need. There are many people who need assistance. By helping out whenever possible, you are doing your part to create a better world.

To obey the Scout Law

You promise to obey the ten parts of the Scout Law. These practical rules should become a way of life and will help you to be a worthy member of society and become a caring and contributing citizen.

Note: there is one Scout Law with ten parts. This is why 'Scout Law' is not plural. We do not say 'Scout Laws'.