******************************************************************************* From: Randy Neufeld Msg Num: 231 of 650 To: Susan Chippendale Date: 16 Jun 92 10:15:00 Subj: Scouts' Own, Prayers Pt1 Attr: Read: N Conf: INTERNATIONAL SCOUTER ECHO ******************************************************************************* @EID:4f7b 18d051e0 SC>Flood me with ideas please. Here's the first of several of the files I have available on Scouts Own BBS. There are some others but I hesitate to "Echo" them due to size. ...randy Twelve Guidelines for Living ... A Biblical Perspective on the Scout Law In 1911, The Official Handbook for Boys was published by the- fledgling Boy Scouts of America. This book presented to Americans an organization with a framework of duty to God and country and a cornerstone of unselfish service to mankind. Undergirding this organization was to be a firm foundation called the Scout Law. In the more than three-quarters of a century since the Official Handbook for Boys went to press, Scouting has kept pace with modern approaches while broadening its scope. Yet the foundation remains firm, offering to today's youth the same moral guidance espoused in 1911. Upon studying the 12 points of the Scout Law, Christians quickly recognize a well-balanced guide for living. Each of these 12 points finds positive support from the pages of the Holy Bible. As evidence of this biblical support a sampling of passages is provided. A Scout is Trustworthy - I Corinthians 4:1-2 (NASV) - "Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy." II. A Scout is Loyal - Proverbs 19:22a (RSV) - "What is desired in a man is loyalty." III. A Scout is Helpful - Matthew 25:35-36 (KJV) - "For I was hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger and ye took me in: Naked and ye clothed me: I was sick and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me." Proverbs (Moffatt) - "Never refuse help to your neighbor, when you can render it." IV. A Scout is Friendly - John 15:12-13 (NASV) - (Jesus said) "This is my commandment, that you love on another just as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." V. A Scout is Courteous - I Peter 3:8 (KJV) - "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion of one another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous." VI. A Scout is Kind - Ephesians 4:32 (NASV) - "And be kind to on another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other just as God in Christ also has forgiven you." VII. A Scout is Obedient - Hebrews 13:17a (NASV) - "Obey your leaders and submit to them for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give account." Ephesians 6:1 (NASV) "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." VIII. A Scout is Cheerful - Proverbs 17:22a (RSV) - "A cheerful heart is good medicine." IX. A Scout is Thrifty ("he does not wantonly destroy property. He works faithfully, waste nothing and makes the best use of his opportunities. He saves money so that he may pay his own way, he is generous to those in need and helpful to worthy objects.")* - Proverbs 21:5a (KJV) - "The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness." Romans 12:10-11 (NASV) - "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, persevering in tribulation, devoted in prayer....." Proverbs 28:27 (KJV) - "He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack." *The Boy Scouts of America, The official Handbook for Boys (New York:Doubleday, Page and Company, 1911), PP. 15-16. X. A Scout is Brave - II Timothy 1:7 (NASV)"For God has not given us a spirit of timidity but of power and lover and discipline." Joshua 1:6 (Moffatt) - "....be strong and brave ... turning neither to the right not to the left, so that you may succeed wherever you go." XI. A Scout is Clean - Psalm 51:10 (NASV) "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Psalm 24:3 = "Who may ascend into the hills of the Lord and who may stand in His Holy place? He who has clan hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully. He shall receive a blessing from the Lord and righteousness from God of his salvation." XII. A Scout is Reverent - Proverbs 19:23 (LB) - "Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm." Psalm 34:9 (Moffatt) - "Revere the Eternal, O ye saints of his, the reverent never want for anything." Yes, the Scout Law offers 12 quality guidelines with biblical precedent. Millions of young people have been positively influenced by this foundation of Scouting. And, as long as young people are led in Scouting adventure by Christians committed to the truths of the Scout Law, America has in store for her a brighter future! R. Chip Turner Executive Committee Member Association of Baptist for Scouting * OLX 2.1 TD * Scouts Canada - South Saskatchewan Region - 86th Regina -!- ! Origin: Scouts' Own - Regina, Saskatchewan CANADA (306-777-2998) (1:140/27) SEEN-BY: 11/2 13/13 101/1 109/25 114/5 123/19 125/10 153/752 203/1 23 SEEN-BY: 203/530 208/1 2 204 300 302 402 209/209 213/213 275/13 280/1 SEEN-BY: 396/1 5 15 3812/215 @PATH: 140/27 2 1 12/12 13/13 396/1 203/23 208/1 302