United Holy Church of America Standards of Conduct
As members of the Body of Christ in general and as members of the Pentecostal faith in particular, we recognize the nature of our sojourn in the contemporary society. We are in the world yet not apart of the worldly system. (Romans 12:2) As members of the United Holy Church of America Inc., it is our duty to set forth a system of rules consistent with our Christian faith and embrace of Pentecostalism. At the same time, however,we must face certain societal issues and take a stand with respect to them, "..and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you..". (1 Peter 3:15) Consistent with this premise, we adopt the following general rules as reasonable guide for the conduct of our members in daily society.
- Dress Attire: As Christian men and women, we believe that our adornment and demeanor should bespeak a spirit of humility and modesty. Therefore, we encourage our members to let their clothing and articles of jewelry be modest and without ostentation. Our Christian demeanor, rather than out outward appearance, should be the first thing that others notice about us. Virtue and decency should dictate our selection of apparel. We must always be careful to present ourselves as children of God in pure modest holiness rather than children of the world. (Rom. 12:1-2, I Peter 3:3-4, I John 2:15-17)
- Sacredness of House of Worship: All of our local churches shall be kept exclusively as places of worship where the Living God can be adored in holiness. They shall not be polluted with fairs, worldly festivals, questionable worship programs, or any other kind of untoward activity attempting to be conducted in the name of the Lord Jesus. (2 Chron. 7:16, Psalm 93:5, Luke 19:46)
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