Monday, April 21, 2008

This is kinda long.....but worth reading.

"Perhaps the greatest CHARITY comes when we are kind to each other, when we don't judge or categorize someone else, when we simply give each other the benefit of the doubt or remain quiet. CHARITY is accepting someone's differences, or resisting the impulse to become offended when someone doesn't handle something the way we might have hoped. CHARITY is refusing to take advantage of another's weakness and being willing to forgive someone who has hurt us. CHARITY is expecting the best of each other.
None of us need one more person bashing or pointing out where we have failed or falled short. Most of us are already well aware of the areas in which we are weak. What each of us does need is FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND EMPLOYERS,....BROTHERS AND SISTERS (and companions) who support us, who have the patience to teach us, who believe in us, and who believe we're trying to do the best we can, in spite of our weaknesses. What ever happened to giving each other the benifit of the doubt? What ever happened to hoping that another person would succeed or achieve? What ever happened to rooting for each other?"
-Elder Marvin J. Ashton, General Conference April 1992
I came across this quote again. My husband always has it with him and it's my FAVORITE:)

2 comments:

Missy said...

I've heard that quote before but I didn't know it was so old! It has withstood the test of time and is still so true today! May we all live our lives with more charity.

Becki said...

I love it. I can't believe I've never read that before. I want to keep it with me too. It seems to sum up exactly how I feel. Thanks!