READER 1

Dignity ... a word not often used these days.

Dignity ... a connotation we cannot affix to very many lives.

Dignity ... a concept that is eroding,

due both to a lack of usage, and a lack

of people worthy of that spiritually significant brand.

Dignity ... what does the word really mean?

I believe that the term is best explained

by the lesson we heard read from Hebrews, Chapter 12 ...

"run with determination the race that lies before us" ...

"eyes fixed on Jesus" ...

"your struggle against sin" ...

"do not be discouraged" ...

"Endure what you suffer" ...

"disciplined by such punishment" ...

"strengthen your trembling knees!" ...

"Keep walking on straight paths" ...

"be at peace with everyone" ...

"live a holy life" ...

these are the attributes that constitute the character of dignity.

Dignity is spirit…