And just a few of my favorite scriptures: Philippians 3:12
Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. (Read this in the Message - I love it!)
1 Peter 2:21
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
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PhD in Petulant Tantrum Quelling
Dean of the School of Hard Knocks
Biblical standards of holiness have to do with being separate from sin.
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alcohol is off limits
britches are to be worn by men only
a lady's hair should be long/uncut
a guy's hair should be cut short
in paying tithes
you should attend church regularly
cussing is wrong
moving pictures are evil
sports are immoral
All of the stuff you listed are not sinful in and of themselves. But there are principles that underly these that are important and disobeying these principles is what would constitute sinfulness.
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His banner over me is LOVE.... My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
OK, most know that I'm not Pentecostal, don't consider myself Apostolic, barely even Christian anymore (most AFFers would say definitely not Christian, which is fine), so my "standards" are probably irrelevant. But yes, I do have them. Even some that have to do with "outward appearance", believe it or not. So, even if it's just to satisfy your curiosity and nothing more, here they are:
1. Love, provide for, and protect my family.
2. Be faithful to my wife.
3. Love and live at peace with my fellow man.
4. Dress appropriately for the occasion.
5. Get a haircut whenever my wife says to.
That's pretty much it. The most important ones, I suppose. Not that the haircut one is all that important... to me.... though it does seem important to my wife!
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
Speaking of "moving pictures," the other day, I set my camera to "sports mode" and took photos of my girls doing cartwheels in the front yard. While in sports mode, I can press & hold the shutter button & my camera will take photos one after another in quick succession. Later, while viewing the pictures online, I noticed that by clicking "next, next, next, next...," it was like watching "moving pictures!" I thought, "Oh no! I've just sinned by watching a moving picture!!" Then it occurred to me that I better not ever create or view a flip book either! WHEW! Good thing I've seen the light.
...now, whatever shall I do with all of my home movies?
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Psa 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
1Pe 5:6-7 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Tit 3:2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
Biblical standards of holiness have to do with being separate from sin.
All of the stuff you listed are not sinful in and of themselves. But there are principles that underly these that are important and disobeying these principles is what would constitute sinfulness.
Yes. Obeying the principles is the key.
Standard.........................................P rinciple
Alcohol........................................... .Abstain from the appearance of evil
Movies (most)..................................taking pleasure in those who sin, is a sin according to the scripture. Even if the sin is acted out I think.
short/long hair.................................biblical mandate, no principle required as it it one
Sports (pro)................................idolatry, following athletes of of immoral example
Sports (not pro)..........................depends on several factors, immodest attire, bitter rivalry... others.
Britches.......................................... .basic gender separation gender role separation*
Cussing.................................name of the Lord in vain -or- appearance of evil
Church attendance...............................biblical mandate
Tithes and offerings...........................biblical mandate
My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. 
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