One little lie or dishonest act leads to another until the perpetrator is caught in the web of deceit. Marvin J. Ashton More Quotes by Marvin J. Ashton More Quotes From Marvin J. Ashton Peace is a blessing that comes to those who trust in God. It is established through individual righteousness. True personal peace comes about through eternal vigilance and constant righteous efforts. Marvin J. Ashton trust-in-godeffortblessing We live in a complex world. There are many forces calling out, 'Love me.' A sure way to set our guidelines for that which we choose to serve and learn to love is to follow the admonition of Joshua: 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Marvin J. Ashton callinghouselove-is We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best. Marvin J. Ashton poorcharacterthinking Leaders on every level should be primarily interested in rendering compassionate caring for others. Marvin J. Ashton levelsleadercaring Satan is ever present, trying to destroy our glory and remove our crown. One of his most powerful tools is discouragement. Don't let your discouragement make Satan rejoice. Marvin J. Ashton powerfultoolstrying All of us need to be constantly reminded it takes a heap of living and loving to make a house a home. Marvin J. Ashton househomeneeds A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift. Marvin J. Ashton possessionfriendship Through microscopic examination one can find in almost every life incidents or traits that can be destructive when they are magnified. Marvin J. Ashton incidentsexaminationgossip Ugly reports and conversations are always available to those who would promote the sordid and sensational. None of us are yet perfect. We each have failings that aren't terribly difficult to detect especially if that is the aim. Marvin J. Ashton uglygossipperfect God grant to all of us the power and strength to be people of integrity, and the insight and wisdom to avoid being led into the snares of the dishonest. Marvin J. Ashton honestyintegritypeople Proper communication will always be a main ingredient for building family solidarity and permanence. Marvin J. Ashton ingredientscommunicationlistening Procrastination is a deadly weapon of human progress. Marvin J. Ashton progressprocrastinationweapons How comfortable some of us become as we nestle in the web of procrastination. It is a false haven of rest for those who are content to live without purpose, commitment, or self-discipline. Marvin J. Ashton procrastinationselfcommitment Progression and achievement belong to those who have learned to use the opportunity of now. Our strides of today will determine our locations tomorrow. Marvin J. Ashton achievementuseopportunity Punctuality or the lack thereof oftentimes is the only introduction one will ever have to new groups and friends. Serenity and poise are not the companions of those who lack the courtesy and judgment to be on time. Marvin J. Ashton serenityjudgmentgroups ...Many of us are perpetual reactors. We let other people determine our actions and attitudes. We let other people determine whether we will be rude or gracious, depressed or elated, critical or loyal, passive or dedicated. Marvin J. Ashton rudeattitudepeople I am acquainted with a wife and mother who is chained securely at the present time to a life-style of murmuring and criticism. She is the first to point out faults in her husband or to repeat neighborhood gossip. How damaging is a habit that permits fault-finding, character assassination, and the sharing of malicious rumors! Gossip and caustic comments often create chains of contention. These chains may appear to be very small, but what misery and woe they can cause! Marvin J. Ashton husbandmothercharacter God has given each of us one or more special talents....It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given. Marvin J. Ashton gifts-and-talentsgivenspecial Striving can be more important than arriving. Marvin J. Ashton arrivingstriveimportant Day-to-day acts of service, whether for good or evil, may not seem important, but they are building cords of love that become so strong they can seldom be broken. Ours is to place our areas of love in proper perspective. Meaningful love always works for our eternal progress and not against it. Marvin J. Ashton strongevilmeaningful
