I hope thats not the case, because that would mean that they are only concerned about the perception of how sin looks, but not the sin itself.
They work together. True leaders lead by example, which are outward expressions of inward beliefs. They are intricately tied. IMHO, perception is very important as a leader, especially to the young who look to such a leader for guidance. This also includes what comes from the mouth, which completes the understanding of the perception and sin or absence thereof.