Trails to Testimony: Bringing Young Men to Christ Through Scouting

by Bradley D. Harris

The Scout Law in the Scriptures In the fall of 2003, an instructor in the Missionary Training Center gave his missionaries an unusual assignment: find scriptures that correlate with the twelve points of the Scout Law. Here’s what the missionaries reported back: Trustworthy Helaman 10:1–4, 11–12—“unwearingness.” Loyal Job 1:21—“the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Helpful Luke 10:30, 33–34—Samaritans were helpful even though they were hated and despised by the Jews. Friendly John 4:5–30—The women at the well was a Samaritan, and Jesus was friendly to her. Courteous Luke 17:11–19—Ten lepers were healed physically, and one was “made whole.” The leper that returned was a Samaritan. Swift gratitude is the sweetest. Kind I Kings 17:10–12—Widow helps Elijah. Obedient Alma 56:47–48, 57:21—“exactness.” Cheerful John 16:33—“Be of good cheer.” Thrifty Ruth 2:15–17—Ruth gleaned in the field. Brave Alma 46:10–13—Captain Moroni raised the title of liberty. Clean Mosiah 4:30—Genesis 39:7–15 Reverent Ether 3:1–5—The brother of Jared approaches the Lord. There are twelve points to the Scout Law and twelve months in a year.