Family Code
The Michigan Lutheran Seminary Family Code
As a student at MLS, I have a duty to
- Stand up for what is God-pleasing, not let the school suffer because of peer pressure.
- Hold a higher standard for myself than others, not be a hypocrite.
- Treat others with dignity, not embarrass or humiliate.
- Earn respect, not demand it.
- Show respect, not create disorder by undermining authority.
- Deal privately before publicly, neither run to authorities nor gossip as a first step.
- Remember that I, to, am a sinner loved by my Lord, not conform to the ways of the world but seek and apply guidance from God's Word.
As a student at MLS, I have a right to expect
- Respect for my person, my possession and my feelings.
- Discipline when I am wrong that is fair and for my good, and that is done out of Christian love.
- Full use of my time and opportunities for worship, study, meals, recreation and sleep.
- Nothing for myself that is not right for others.
As an upperclassmen at MLS I have a special responsibility to
- Set a positive example as a leader on campus, not lead others astray.
- Use authority only when other responsible people will support me, not go off on my own.
- Discipline in Christian love, not intimidate or use physical force.
- Be able to explain and defend my actions to anyone, not act before I think.
