“It is not so important whether a young man has been through the experience of a mission as it is whether the mission experience has been through him.” MenHas BeensImportantYoungMissionsYoung Man Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“Peace-not passion, not personal possessions, not personal accomplishments nor happiness-is one of the greatest blessings a man can receive.” MenPassionBlessingPossessionAccomplishmentGreatest Blessings Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“One who practices pure religion soon discovers it is more rewarding to lift a man up than to hold him down.” MenPracticePureLifts Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“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.” MenHumansTwoCuttingCriticismPraiseFaultsDefinitionsBlowStrikesSincereRebelHarshPettyDictionaryHuman RelationsHuman Relationships Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“We ... tend to evaluate others on the basis of physical, outward appearance: their "good looks," their social status, their family pedigrees, their degrees, or their economic situations. The Lord, however, has a different standard by which he measures a person. When it came time to choose a king to replace King Saul, the Lord gave this criteria to his prophet Samuel: "Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; ... for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."” MenLooksHeartPersonsDifferentSocialSituationLordEconomicKingsDegreesStandardsBasesAppearanceHeightProphetLooking GoodCriteriaEvaluateCountenanceStatureSocial StatusPedigreeOutward Appearance Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“A man must rise by his own efforts and walk by faith.” MenWalksEffortMissionaryWalk By Faith Author:Marvin J. Ashton
“Wise is the man who says what needs to be said, but not all that could be said.” MenNeedsSaidWiseHe Man Author:Marvin J. Ashton
