“Whether then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the Glory of God.”  I Cor. 10:31

1.  SPEECH – “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear.” (Eph. 4:29)  “and there must be no filthiness and silly talk or coarse jesting, which is not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.” (Eph. 5:4)  I will not use any dirty language, crude gestures, gossip, sexual speech, or any speech that is offensive to my Lord, while at any HEARTS activity or classes.

2.  BODY – “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?  For you were bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your Body.” (I Cor. 6:19,20) “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.  And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”  (Romans 12:1 & 2) I will not smoke, do drugs or alcohol, and will be sure to dress in a manner that is pleasing to my Lord, while at any HEARTS activity or class.

3.  AUTHORITY – “as obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I AM HOLY.” (I Peter 1:14-16) “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.”  (Phil. 4:8.) All activities including classes of the HEARTS teen group will be Christ centered; therefore, there will not be any unapproved music, TV, or movie watching.  Also, we desire to maintain a spirit of unity within the HEARTS group and realize that pairing off and public displays of affection can adversely affect the unity within our group.  Therefore, young men and women are not to “pair off” or show physical affection, such as holding hands, cuddling, etc., at any event or class.

4.  ACCOUNTABILITY – “and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more, as you see the day drawing near. (Heb. 10:24-25)  I am willing to be held accountable for my own actions at all HEARTS events and classes and will lovingly hold others accountable for their actions.