“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”

(Psalm 119:105)

Ultimate Standard

• The Word of God (the Bible) is the ultimate standard to judge all matters of faith and practice (Proverbs 30:5-6; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
• Everything CSIP develops, documents and presents is accountable for conformance to the plain teachings and principles of the Word of God (1 Corinthians 4:6; 2 John 9)
• The merit, or worth, of all CSIP activities and materials are to be constantly measured against the following criteria:
  • Does it bring glory to almighty God (1 Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 3:17)?
  • Does it contribute to our freedoms to: proclaim the gospel; freely worship; and make personal and public (private and business) decisions according to the dictates of our religious convictions (1 Timothy 6:11-14; 2 Timothy 4:1-5)?

Non-Attribution/Confidentiality (1 Peter 2:17a)

• CSIP participants are to follow a non-attribution policy concerning guest lecturers, unless attribution is clearly allowed by the lecturer
• All materials provided to Interns are for their use and are not intended to be distributed further  without prior approval
• All Intern session conversations, group discussions and Q&A periods are to be treated with confidentiality unless expressly allowed by those involved

Mutual Respect

• All discussions amongst Interns and with class presenters must be with the expectation of reciprocated respect and charity, while assuming the best of each other (Ephesians 4:32)
• When disagreements occur, clarification of the factors creating the disagreement may be more important than winning the argument (Ecclesiastes 7:27; 1 Thessalonians 5:21)
• Healthy debate is encouraged, but with the objective that Biblical principles will be employed as much as is practicable and reasonable (1 Corinthians 11:19; 2 Timothy 2:14-16)
• If specific, differing doctrinal positions have direct relevance to a topic at hand, understanding the implications of the different doctrinal positions is preferred over extended doctrinal debate (Romans 14:1; 1 Timothy 1:3-4)

Direct Political Engagement

• There is no intention (2 Timothy 2:4) for CSIP, as a formal organization, to:
  • Become any type of Para-church organization
  • Become a Political Action Committee (PAC) of any kind
  • Endorse any political candidate for elective office
  • Take an official position on pending legislation or a ballot initiative
• The invitation of current or former politicians or public office holders to speak at CSIP meetings does not carry with it any endorsement, either direct or implied (Romans 3:23)