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> anyone have something comparing the 10 Commandments with the Scout Law?

Bob,

This one may be near what you are looking for:

Twelve Guidelines for Living ...

A Biblical Perspective on the Scout Law
In 1911, the Official Handbook for Boys was published by the then-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.

I - 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 19:22 a (RSV)-"What is desired in a man is
loyalty:

III - A SCOUT IS HELPFUL-Matthew 25:35-36 (KJV)-"For I was an hungred, 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 3:27 (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 one 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-1 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 one another,
tender-hearted, forgiving each other just as God in Christ also has forgiven
you."

VII - A SCOUT IS OBEDIENT-Hebrews 13:17 a (NASV)-"Obey your leaders and
submit to them for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give
an account:'Ephesians 6:1 (NASV)-"Children, obey your parents in the Lord,
for this is right:'

VIII - A SCOUT IS CHEERFUL-Proverbs 17:22 a (RSV)-"A cheerful heart is good
medicine."

IX - A SCOUT IS THRIFTY ("He does not wantonly destroy property. He works
faithfully, wastes nothing and makes the best use of his opportunities. He
saves his money so that he may pay his own way, he is generous to those in
need and helpful to worthy objects:')* -Proverbs 21:5 a (KJV)-"The thoughts
of the diligent tend only to plenteousnous:' 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."

X - A SCOUT IS BRAVE-II Timothy 1:7 (NASV)-"For God has not given us a
spirit of timidity but of power and love and discipline:'Joshua 1:6
(Moffatt)-". . . be strong and brave ... turning neither to the right nor 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, 0 God,
and renew a right spirit within me." Psalm 24:3-"Who may ascend into the
hill of the Lord and who may stand in His Holy place? He who has clean 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 the 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, 0 ye saints of his, the reverent never want for anything."

Yes, the Scout Law offers 12 quality guidelines for living, 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 the
Scouting adventure by Christians committed to the truths of the Scout Law,
America has in store for her a bright future!

--R. Chip Turner

*The Boy Scouts of America, The Official Handbook for Boys (New York:
Doubleday, Page and Company, 1911), pp. 15-16.
 Note: Translations/paraphrases used: King James Version (KJV); The Living
Bible (LB); The Moffatt Translation (Moffatt); Revised Standard Version
(RSV); and New American Standard Version (NASV).

I have other material like this on the web site I manage -

Yours in Christ and Scouting,

Edward W. Hammitt
NC Conference Scouting Coordinator
Board of Directors - Internet Communications
National Association of United Methodist Scouters [NAUMS]
www.naums.org

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