The Scapular should be worn as a sign of love for Jesus and allegiance to Him. It likewise indicates a willingness to follow the example of His Mother, entrusting our protection to her care. When we truly love the Lord and Our Lady, and live out our faith in a virtuous way, we can be assured of the promises associated with the Scapular. On the other hand, the Scapular should never be worn as a good luck charm, nor as an assurance of avoiding purgatory or hell whatever our behavior. To do so would be superstitious and therefore in vain.