1977-1978 Academic Catalog

Doctrine and Conduct 127 crucified, buried, and risen Savior, and our death to sin and resurrec– tion of a new life, and that it is prerequisite to local church relation. The Lord's Supper is a memorial service commemorating His death until He comes and should be preceded by believer's baptism and solemn self-examination. STANDARD OF CONDUCT We believe that the Scriptures clearly delineate principles which govern Christian conduct; that these principles are obligations which every believer must heed; and that the principles include deference toward weaker brethren. Our behavior should not hinder the faith of other believers, doing only those things which will glorify God and which will edify both the individual and the group. While having an appropriate testimony before unbelievers, we should avoid close liaisons with unbelievers. We believe that for the sake of Christian testimony and the achievement of college purposes, we must abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco and the non-medical use of narcotic drugs; and not participate in dancing, the use of playing cards, employed in gambling, attendance at movie theaters, and membership in secret societies. We also believe that Christians have an obligation to dress appropriately, to avoid wearing of extreme fashions and wearing of shorts in public (w:th the exception of participation in athletic contests), and to have sincere respect for the Lord's Day. We prayerfully seek to serve Christ in an atmosphere free from per– sonal attitudes of distrust, dishonesty, selfishness, damaging criticism, dis– respect, unethical conduct and irreverence.