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One who practices pure religion soon discovers it is more rewarding to lift a man up than to hold him down.
Marvin J. Ashton
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Marvin J. Ashton
Age: 78 †
Born: 1915
Born: May 6
Died: 1994
Died: February 25
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The gospel is one of harmony, unity, and agreement. It must be presented in love, and with glad tidings, by those who are calm.
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We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best.
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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
Where you have been is not nearly as important as where you are and where you're going.
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Pleasure usually takes the form of me and now joy is us and always.
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Once upon hearing a friend's bashing comment I said, Did you reach that conclusion on your own, or did it come through prayer?
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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.
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Being of good cheer makes it possible for us to turn all of our sunsets into sunrises.
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How often have we ourselves said or have heard others exclaim in times of crisis or trouble, 'I just don't know where to turn'? If we will just use it, there is a gift available to all of us-the gift of looking to God for direction. Here is an avenue of strength, comfort, and guidance.
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When a mother asked her small child how he fell out of bed, he answered, Because I wasn't in far enough. Let me just say in passing that it has been my experience that most people who fall out of the Church do so because they were not in far enough.
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Lying damages others. Lying subtly permits us to destroy ourselves as we are caught in the snare and shatter our own self-image and credibility. Freedom from deceit and lying improves self and gives all of us peace of mind.
Marvin J. Ashton
Set your goals-without goals you cannot measure your progress. But don’t become frustrated because there are no obvious victories. Remind yourself that striving can be more important than arriving.
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A willingness to practice patience. Patience in communication is that certain ingredient of conduct we hope others will exhibit toward us when we fail to measure up. Our own patience is developed when we are patient with others.
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Love should be a vehicle allowed to travel without limitations.
Marvin J. Ashton
Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees.
Marvin J. Ashton
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
Difficulties can be a valuable tool in our pursuit of perfection. Adversity need have no necessary connection with failure.
Marvin J. Ashton
True love is a process. True love requires personal action.
Marvin J. Ashton
We should teach, particularly ourselves, that nobody is a nobody. We are someone, and with God's help we can accomplish all things.
Marvin J. Ashton
I challenge youth to cooperate with parents who are concerned about your reading and your viewing. Be concerned yourself about what you take into your mind. Young people, you would never eat a meal of spoiled or contaminated food if you could help it, would you? Select your reading and viewing carefully and in good taste.
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