1981-1982 Academic Catalog

Supper is a memorial service commemorating His death until He comes and should be preceded by believer's bap– tism and solemn self-examination. STANDARD OF CONDUCT We believe that the Scriptures clearly delineate principles which govern Christian conduct; that these principles include def– erence 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 unbeliev– ers, we should avoid close liaisons with the 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 em– ployed in gambling, attendance at movie theaters, and member– ship in secret societies. We also believe that Christians have an obligation to dress appropriately, to avoid wearing of extreme fa– shions and wearing of shorts in public (with the exception of par– ticipation in athletic contests), and to have sincere respect for the Lord's Day. We prayerfully seek to serve Christ in an atmosphere free from personal attitudes of distrust, dishonesty, selfishness, damaging criticism, disrespect, unethical conduct, and irrever– ence. 127