scoutmasterjerry

The 12 points of the Scout law are equally important no matter what... HOWEVER you need to apply them in context. Cheerful as a palbearer... you are right, you may want to be a bit more reverent. Its called Context. The Scout law is applied as a rule and therefore should be used in the context that best fits. I always tell my Scout Troop to use the Scout law as a 12 point service Check. Are you being Trustworthy? Is what I am doing loyal to my Family, Troop, Patrol? This behaviour Helpful to accomplishing our goals? Am I being friendly? Is my attitude courteous? Have you been Kind? You get the picture. They are equally important... just as thow shalt no kill is just as important as thow shalt no steal. The great thing about the Scout law is that is NOT a list of things NOT TO DO! It is a list of things that we SHOULD DO! It is a list of IMPORTANT values to make you a better person and make those around you better. My vote.. YES they are equally important. Happy Scouting!