Pathfinder Pledge & Law
The Pathfinder Pledge & Law is an important part of
Pathfinders. Thousands of Pathfinders each year learn and choose to abide by the
requirements of the Pathfinder Pledge and Law for the sole purpose of growing
closer to their fellow men and women, and to their
Creator.
Explanation
-- Pathfinder Pledge
By the grace of God - Only as we rely on God to help us can we do His will.
I will be pure - I will fill my mind with everything that is right and true and
spend my time in activities that will build a strong, clean character.
I will be kind - I will be considerate and kind, not only to my fellow man, but
also to all of God's creation.
I will be true - I will be honest and upright in study, work and play and can
always be counted upon to do my very best.
I will keep the Pathfinder Law - I will seek to understand the meaning of the Law and will
strive to live up to it's spirit, realizing that obedience to law is essential
in any organization
I will be a servant to God - I will pledge myself to serve God first, last, and best in
everything I am called upon to be or do.
I will be a friend to man - I will live to bless others and do unto them as I would have
them do unto me.
Explanation -- Pathfinder
Law
Keep the Morning Watch - I will have prayer and personal bible study each day.
Do my honest part - By the power of God I will help others, and do my duty and my
honest share, wherever I may be.
Care for my body - I will be temperate in all things and strive to reach a higher
standard of physical fitness.
Keep a level eye - I will not lie, cheat or deceive, and will despise dirty talk
or evil thinking.
Be courteous and obedient - I will be kind and thoughtful of others, reflecting the love of
Jesus in all my association with others.
Walk softly in the sanctuary - In any devotional exercise I will be quiet, careful and
reverent.
Keep a song in my heart - I will be cheerful and happy and let the influence of my life
be as sunshine to others.
Go on God's errands. I will always be ready to share my faith and go about doing
good as Jesus did.