What we are is more important than what we have or what is said of us. Marvin J. Ashton More Quotes by Marvin J. Ashton More Quotes From Marvin J. Ashton Young people are going to go to someone, somewhere. And we had better see that that 'someone' is us when the opportunity is ours, for there will come a time when we will wish they would come, and do we know but that the interruption we now impatiently put off may be the most important thing we could be doing at this particular time? Marvin J. Ashton communication opportunity people Financial peace of mind is not determined by how much we make, but is dependent upon how much we spend! Marvin J. Ashton determined financial mind We often equate charity with visiting the sick, taking in casseroles to those in need, or sharing our excess with those who are less fortunate. But really, true charity is much, much more. Real charity is not something you give away; it is something that you acquire and make a part of yourself. And when the virtue of charity becomes implanted in your heart, you are never the same again. Marvin J. Ashton real heart giving If you have self-respect, you will take satisfaction in being well groomed and will not allow yourself to perform shabbily. You will continue to work toward high standards and goals to serve others, to continue and to practice self-discipline. You will not compromise your standards or beliefs. Marvin J. Ashton discipline practice self Difficulties can be a valuable tool in our pursuit of perfection. Adversity need have no necessary connection with failure. Marvin J. Ashton connections adversity perfection Worthiness is a process, and perfection is an eternal trek. We can be worthy to enjoy certain privileges without being perfect. Marvin J. Ashton privilege eternity perfect A diet of violence or pornography dulls the senses, and future exposures need to be rougher and more extreme. Soon the person is desensitized and is unable to react in a sensitive, caring, responsible manner, especially to those in his own home and family. Good people can become infested with this material and it can have terrifying, destructive consequences. Marvin J. Ashton media caring home According to the dictionary, knock has two definitions: "to strike something with a sharp blow," and "to find fault with, a harsh and often petty criticism." Perhaps in human relationships both of these meanings could apply. Almost all men will respond to sincere praise and rebel at harsh and cutting criticisms. Marvin J. Ashton cutting blow men One who practices pure religion soon discovers it is more rewarding to lift a man up than to hold him down. Marvin J. Ashton lifts practice men Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees. Marvin J. Ashton knees down-and criticism Often our self-esteem is bruised by criticism. Marvin J. Ashton bruised criticism self-esteem Adaptability cushions the impact of change or disappointment. Marvin J. Ashton impact adversity disappointment We need to remove unworthy from our vocabulary and replace it with hope and work. Marvin J. Ashton vocabulary hope work As children of God we are somebody. He will build us, mold us, and magnify us if we will but hold our heads up, our arms out, and walk with him. Marvin J. Ashton mold arms children God knows the feelings in every human heart. He can soften sorrow and lead when there seems to be no light. Prayer can give guidance and confidence. It reminds us that no one need be alone in this world. If all else fails, remember, God and one other person can be a family. Marvin J. Ashton failure prayer heart Over the years I have learned that when I need answers to deal with crises, people, and issues, I must go to God. God will help us in everything we do if we stay in tune and if we will call on him. We must each plan our future with him in our homes, our families, and our relationships with others. If we make him our senior partner, our lives can be successful. Marvin J. Ashton senior successful home Still, small heavenly voices penetrate the heart with their gentle, convincing declarations… Most often, hope, encouragement, and direction come from a soft, piercing voice. Small voices are heard only by those who are willing to listen. Marvin J. Ashton voice encouragement heart A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift. ....The Lord has declared that those who serve him and keep his commandments are called his servants. After they have been tested and tried and are found faithful and true in all things, they are called no longer servants, but friends. His friends are the ones he will take into his kingdom and with whom he will associate in an eternal inheritance. Marvin J. Ashton lds inheritance faithful God's love for us is constant and will not diminish, but he cannot rescue us from the painful results that are caused by wrong choices. Marvin J. Ashton pain choices love Adversity will surface in every life. How we meet it makes the difference. Marvin J. Ashton adversity differences life
