The Singing Scoutmaster: Morally Straight

The Scout Oath ends with a promise to be "morally straight." This might be the trickiest phrase to understand, but it's one of the most important.

Being morally straight means knowing the difference between right and wrong, and choosing to do the right thing-even when it's hard, and even when no one is watching.

Think of it like a trail through the woods. A straight path leads you where you need to go. If you wander off the path, you might get lost. Being morally straight means staying on the right path in life by making good choices.

What does this look like? It means being honest, even when telling the truth is scary. It means being fair, even when cheating would be easier. It means treating others the way you want to be treated. It means standing up for what's right, even if others don't.

Everyone makes mistakes sometimes-that's part of being human. But being morally straight means trying your best to do the right thing, learning from your mistakes, and getting back on the right path when you stray. That little voice inside you that tells you what's right? Listen to it. That's your conscience, and following it is what being morally straight is all about.