Student Pledge and Honor Code

*All scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

I will love the Lord with all my heart. Deut. 6:5 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

I will submit myself to the authority that is over me. Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

I will put on the full armour of God each day. Ephes. 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

I will have my conversation as becometh a Believer at all times. Philip. 1:27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

I will set my mind on things honest, pure, and truthful. Philip. 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

I will apply the word of God to myself first. Matthew 7: 3-5 Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

I will faithfully tithe. Leviticus 27:30 A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.

I will acknowledge God in all my ways. Prov. 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths

I am willing to accept change allowing the Holy Spirit to work in my life.

2 Timothy 2: 6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.

I will receive rebukes with Love. 2 Tim 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

I am willing to commit myself to my studies. 2 Tim 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth

Honor Code

I will be a witness for God. Mathew 9:36-37 Then saith he unto his disciples,The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

I will walk in the precepts of the Lord. Psalm 119:4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently.

I will be a person of my word. Numbers 30:2 If a man vow a vow unto the Lord or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.

I will respect the property of others, and the University. Genesis 21:23 Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son’s son: but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned.

I will seek godly counsel before making major decisions. Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

I will not cheat, lie, steal, or gossip, nor will I tolerate it from any one else that does.  Leviticus 19:11 Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

 I will present my body as a living sacrifice unto God. Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

I will leave at peace as much as possible with all men. Romans 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

I will not avenge myself but lift it up to God for Him to judge. Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

I will make no provisions for my flesh. Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

I will have no fellowship with the works of darkness.  Ephes. 5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

I will abstain from fornication and adultery. 1 Thes. 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:

I will study to be quiet and mind my own business. 1 Thes. 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

I will not intimidate others, nor walk in fear of others. Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

*All scriptures are taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible.