The BOY SCOUTS and The Order of the Arrow
The Boy Scouts appear to be nothing more than a beneficial organization for boys. We were greatly surprised at what ministry uncovered for those who were or had been involved in the scouts.
I First of all, the group pledges to God. This is futile and deceptive without acknowledgment of the blood atonement of Jesus Christ.
II Secondly, referring to the principle of submission and the “flowing down” from leadership, it is publicly known that the founder of the Boy Scouts was inordinately fond of young boys. As a consequence, there are thousands of cases of scout masters molesting the boys in their troops. ( You may write us for copies of documented materials about this )
III Thirdly, in America, scouting has a secret society called the Order of the Arrow. One can only join this order by invitation and passing the initiation. The Indian lore taught and passed on to the young men is demonic through and through. Because of the controversial nature of this category, please refer to the appendix in the back of the book NO OTHER GODS. This material was given to us by a former Eagle Scout who found fuller freedom in his Christian walk after renouncing the vows and receiving deliverance from the demon spirits that had come into his life through this association.(See APPEN Pg 32 for copy)
EXAMPLE: A college student came for ministry because of severe oppression and hindrances in his efforts to train for ministry. Ministry led us to pray about his association with scouting. He had been one of the leading scouts in the United States and deeply involved in the Order of the Arrow.
Further questioning revealed that this Brother had been the Medicine Man for the Order. His responsibility was to go out into the woods and call up spirits, determine their names and assign them to the other members of the group. These “spirits” were assigned as “spirit guides” to the individuals.
When ministering to this young man about this, the spirit began to throw him violently on the floor and scream out in rage at being discovered! After several sessions of ministry changes began to manifest in this brother’s life. He is now fulfilling his ministry in France.
VOWS and PLEDGES
“Death and life (are ) in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof” Proverbs 18:21
What we vow or swear has powerful influence in our lives. The Scriptures make it very plain that our words have power, even though the effect may not be seen immediately. Only ignorance would let any Believer take this principle lightly.
One of the problems with most associations is that they require an oath or pledge.
“But I say unto you, swear not al all; neither by
heaven; for it is God’s throne” MATTHEW 5:34
If we are to be OBEDIENT to God’s Word, we cannot make oaths or pledges especially in light of our covenant relationship with God our Father.
SUGGESTIONS
Whether you can detect any oppression because of some association or not, it s essential that you demit from such organizations that:
• have secret rituals
• require you to swear or make vows of membership; have initiation rites;
• or speak of brotherhood without acknowledging the blood atonement of Jesus Christ.
Sometimes it is difficult to determine what effect such association is having on one’s life in Christ. Real commitment to the Lord may call for an obedience that calls for being misunderstood by men. When in doubt, get out!
MODEL PRAYER
Heavenly Father, in the Name of Jesus, I confess to You that I have submitted myself to influences not ordained by You. These associations have not been in Your will and I ask You to forgive me now.
I renounce all vows, oaths and pledges that I may have pronounced and ask that I be released from the power of such words in the Name of Jesus Christ, my only Lord.
I break and loose myself and my family from any and all ungodly associations known or unknown, and I break all curses that may be operating in my or my family’s life because of any such association.
I specifically renounce and break and loose myself from ( name the associations ).
Thank you, Father, for freeing me and my family from these influences today.
Now, all of you unclean spirits that have come in through these associations leave me and my family. GO, in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth!
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