Introduction.

Dignity in character.

When I talk about dignity it refer to the development of our character in a manner that results in being respected by others. It refers to ways and manners we conduct our selves in our relationship with other people.

Dignity in our hearts.

Dignity begins in one's heart. In order to conduct oneself with sincere dignity, we must begin with our inner beliefs . True dignity is the manifestation of integrity in one's heart.

Bible reference on dignity.

Genesis 49:3
Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

Esther 6:3
And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.

Ecclesiastes 10:6
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.

Body.

As a citizen of a community , wee must conduct our selves with honesty, diligence and integrity. These are qualities are manifested through speech and behavior . All these qualities refer to the dignity of a person . It should be your goal, therefore to focus your life around these qualities so that you can develop your character.

It would be the challenge of every person to skills for developing a dignified life of integrity. In accepting this challenge, we must focus on specific characteristics to our lives, we will be the type of person our neighbors want us to be.

The general principle of maintaining a dignified relationship with one's fellow citizen is all things whatever you want men to do to you , even do also to them.

Conclusion.

One must always preserve their dignity if it means to suffer for it . It the best gift ever.