We believe that the Scriptures clearly teach nonconformity to the world for every believer; that it is incumbent upon believers to live lives of separation from all worldly and sinful practices; and that nonconformity can be maintained only by constant abiding in Christ in a life of private and public Bible study, meditation, prayer, and worship (2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1; John 15:1-27; 1 John 1:1-5:21).