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What we are is more important than what we have or what is said of us.
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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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
One who practices pure religion soon discovers it is more rewarding to lift a man up than to hold him down.
Marvin J. Ashton
A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift.
Marvin J. Ashton
Financial peace of mind is not determined by how much we make, but is dependent upon how much we spend!
Marvin J. Ashton
We invite all to serve the Savior and walk in His paths straightway. There is an urgency for all of us who have this knowledge of His divinity to act upon it without hesitation or delay. The time is now.
Marvin J. Ashton
Sometimes when family members least deserve love, they need it most. Love is not appropriately expressed in threats, accusations, expressions of disappointment, or retaliation. Real love takes time, patience, help, and continuing performances.
Marvin J. Ashton
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
Some think the only way to get even, to get attention or advantage, or to win is to bash people. This kind of behavior is never appropriate. Oftentimes character and reputation and almost always self-esteem are destroyed under the hammer of this vicious practice.
Marvin J. Ashton
We are poor in character when we think getting by is a substitute for doing our best.
Marvin J. Ashton
Resentment and anger are not good for the soul. They are foul things.
Marvin J. Ashton
I recommend you come to know your Father in Heaven. Come to love Him. Always remember that He loves you and will give you guidance and support if you will but give Him the chance. Include Him in your decision making. Include Him in your heartaches and heartbreaks. Include Him when you take inventory of your personal worth.
Marvin J. Ashton
Love should be a vehicle allowed to travel without limitations.
Marvin J. Ashton
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.
Marvin J. Ashton
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.
Marvin J. Ashton
Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees.
Marvin J. Ashton
Adaptability cushions the impact of change or disappointment.
Marvin J. Ashton
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
Enduring, or carrying on, is not just a matter of tolerating circumstances and hanging in there, but of pressing forward.
Marvin J. Ashton
It is up to each of us to search for and build upon the gifts which God has given. We must remember that each of us is made in the image of God, that there are no unimportant persons. Everyone matters to God and to his fellowmen.
Marvin J. Ashton
The practice of thrift is not outdated. We must discipline ourselves to live within our incomes even if it means going without or making do. The wise person can distinguish...between basic needs and extravagant wants. Some find budgeting extremely painful, but I promise you, it is never fatal.
Marvin J. Ashton