Marvin J. Ashton
Marvin J. Ashton
Marvin Jeremy Ashtonwas a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom 1971 until his death...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth6 May 1915
CountryUnited States of America
children arms mold
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.
wise mean practice
The practice of thrift is not outdated.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.
disappointment adversity impact
Adaptability cushions the impact of change or disappointment.
adversity differences surface
Adversity will surface in every life. How we meet it makes the difference.
people brave want
Young people . . , God wants us to be victorious. He wants you to triumph over all of your foes. Stalwart and brave we must stand. God is at the helm. There is no reason for defeat.
reading people parent
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.
pain choices results
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.
adversity perfection tools
Difficulties can be a valuable tool in our pursuit of perfection. Adversity need have no necessary connection with failure.
perfect privilege eternity
Worthiness is a process, and perfection is an eternal trek. We can be worthy to enjoy certain privileges without being perfect.
home caring media
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.
cutting blow men
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.
criticism down-and knees
Constant criticism can wear one down and weaken knees.
self-esteem criticism bruised
Often our self-esteem is bruised by criticism.
men practice lifts
One who practices pure religion soon discovers it is more rewarding to lift a man up than to hold him down.