Rather than set standards close to the world, many institutions will place standards a safe and comfortable distance to deliberately maximize the difference between worldliness and Christianity. It is indeed unfortunate that many, even Christian parents, chafe at the distinctives which seek to contrast these opposing life styles. The last reason for institutional standards deals with the concept of equity. Standards are a safeguard against partiality, since even application of standards places everyone under the same authority. There should be no difference in the way a pastor's or deacon's child is treated as compared to other students in the school.
Standards reinforce the Biblical concept of impartial accountability.
Much bitterness and antagonism to the gospel can result from this kind of duplicity. Beyond Institutional Standards Many Christians who desire power, holiness, and purity in their lives construct a personal set of standards. He is convinced by Scripture and the urgings of conscience that God would not have him participate in these activities. As a result he learns to play poker with friends using chips and initially has no qualms about his activity. During personal devotions one day, he repents of his sin of gambling and goes back to using chips only.