Different in dignity, at the beach

This weekend, my Sunday School group had a beach day. There were many groups of people there, gathered together for many different reasons, and as my husband and I scanned the crowd for our group, we knew just what we were looking for-a group of Christians representing Christ. We were looking for a group that would be distinct from the other groups in their conduct, speech, and dress. We quickly found our group. They were having fun, and we joined in on the fun as soon as we got settled at “camp.” Amidst the people playing Smashball, the kids running quickly into, and out of, the water, and the large and lively soccer/dodgeball game we had going, there were shrieks of laughter. Even on this day of pure fun, we realize that as Christians we represent Christ to the world-we are His ambassadors-at all times. This becomes quite evident in large crowds. Looking for our group, we knew we were looking for a group acting and playing with patience and joy. We were looking for a group who spoke kindly to one another, even in the crazy soccer game, with foul shots and missed kicks. We were looking for a group dressed with dignity, appropriately clothed for a fun day at the beach, showing modesty and dignity in all areas of conduct, speech, and dress.