Marvin J. Ashton Quotes
Undoubtedly our Heavenly Father tires of expressions of love in words only. He has made it clear through his prophets and his word that his ways are ways of commitment, and not conversation. He prefers performance over lip service. We show our true love for him in proportion to our keeping his words.
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I have a million acquaintances but just two or three true friends. I can't hide anything from them.
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Leading by example is the most powerful advice you can give to anybody.
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Oh, thank God. It wasn't the pens talk.
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Undoubtedly our Heavenly Father tires of expressions of love in words only. He has made it clear through his prophets and his word that his ways are ways of commitment, and not conversation. He prefers performance over lip service. We show our true love for him in proportion to our keeping his words.
