scout oath
Campfire honor promise
The scout oath is a formal promise recited by members of scouting organizations, pledging duty to God and country, service to others, and adherence to the scout law.
In the Boy Scouts of America, it begins "On my honor I will do my best..." The oath functions as both initiation ritual and ongoing commitment, recited at meetings and ceremonies.
Also called the scout promise in some countries.
- on my honorPledge of personal integrity
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- honestyTruthfulness, sincerity
do my best · good turn · self-reliance · volunteerism · community service · respect · integrity · perseverance · courage · conservation · pledge · stewardship · preparedness · investiture · ceremony · altruism · charity · troop
scout oathidle chatter
Trivial, aimless conversation
empty words · hollow promise · broken promise · lip service · oath-breaking