EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Institutional work - Intellectual pride
Institutional work
Institutional work, books dedicated to advancement of, people should sell 9T 83
can be successfully carried forward only in sacrifice CH 316
must not be left to men who mingle the sacred with the common 5T 550
Institutional worker, Instiutional workers
Institutional worker, Instiutional workers See Institution
Instruction, Instructions
Instruction, Instructions, Christ gave some, to His disciples alone TM 34-6
Christ’s manner of giving, by means of Scriptures 4T 401
effective method of, parable teaching was COL 21
faithful, pastor must give people AA 394
given by Christ, were so simple that all understood Him 5T 588
given from God, danger in least departure from CH 458-9; 5T 197-8
let wisdom from above pervade all, given in SDA college 5T 32
method of giving, to youth in schools of prophets PP 593
needed, ears should be quick to catch all 1T 707-8
practical, needed by children in religious experience 5T 42
religious, should be given from earliest years 6T 93
town or city that failed to give, to youth in Christ’s time DA 69
varied manner of, youth should receive education in 3T 131
work of, begun here will continue through eternity 5T 301
See also Teaching
Supplement
Christ’s,
continues through angels Mar 249:4
was of highest order TDG 168:4
was simple and practical TMK 50:3
divine, heard when all laid at the foot of the cross HP 107:5
given in early days of the message is safe to follow today FLB 296:3
God sends; Testimonies to be studied 3SM 358:2
Judas would not receive TDG 267:5
messages of, Holy Spirit gives SDAs HP 347:3
methods of, to be varied to develop the mind 1MCP 189:4
needed in lines of health reform OHC 267:3
parental, children without RC 180:6
pleasant, children and youth need RC 186:6
willingness to receive, TDG 295:3; UL 300:4
seek virtue TDG 243:2
Word of God is the only true source of TDG 281:2
See also Counsel
Instructor, Instructors
Instructor, Instructors, impetuous, question that Christ asks of 4T 419
in modern schools, lead students over field of study comparatively useless FE 469
See also Teacher
Instructor
Instructor See “Youth’s Instructor”
Instrument, Instruments
Instrument, Instruments, Assyrians used by God as, to carry out His purpose PK 291
be grateful that God condescends to use men as 3T 209
God has ordained that men should be His 1T 174; 2SG 245
God is not straitened for, to do His work 1T 261
God surprises men by revealing His power through, of His own choice TM 106
God will do work if we furnish Him 9T 107
God will use men as, as long as world stands 3T 418
humblest, sometimes selected by God to do greatest work 6BC 1083; COL 363-4
king of Babylon used as God’s, against impenitent Judah PK 422
men are, in God’s hands to accomplish His purposes GC 343
men are only, in God’s hands to do His will 5T 626
of unrighteousness, how man becomes DA 313
polished, in God’s hands 5T 515
simple, used by God to carry forward His work 2SG 283
Supplement
humans chosen by Christ as His; die to self TDG 270:5
humble ones used as, if they use their talent TDG 330:5
humblest,
God sows seeds of truth with HP 188:4
may grow in power and usefulness HP 224:4; TMK 324:5
Instrumentality, Instrumentalities
Instrumentality, Instrumentalities, appointed to lead His people, God is insulted when men despise and reject PP 402; 3T 355; 5T 680
God has placed, in hands of His people to do His will and way TM 424
God uses various and many, in His work AA 355; CM 140
God’s important, Satan makes special attacks upon LS 271
human, God works through 4T 473
three, that God uses to spread truth Ev 547
Instrumental music
Instrumental music See Music
Insubordination
Insubordination, diet of flesh food fosters 1BC 1112-3
fruit of murmuring against reproof 4T 199
has kept God’s people out of heavenly Canaan Ev 696
how to prevent, in college 5T 89
lording it over God’s heritage produces TM 361
Lucifer and his angel followers fell through 3T 418
spirit of, implanted in hearts of children and youth GC 584
warning against 4T 90
that meekness could not quell 3T 342
unparalleled spirit of, in rising generation FE 64
See also Definance; Insurrection; Rebellion; Revolt
Insufficiency
contrasted with loveliness of Christ TMK 125:2
Insult, Insults
Insult, Insults, bear, meekly 5T 344
believers who will not be able to endure, in great crisis 5T 81
Christ bore, patiently DA 89
without retaliation 5BC 1081
Christian should be blind to MB 16
coarsest, Christ submitted with perfect calmness to DA 734
David’s experience under cruelest wrong and PP 738
given to God, failure to care for your body is CD 16
given to Spirit by refusal to heed God’s message through His messengers TM 54
great, given to God by despising His instrumentalities PP 402; 3T 355; 5T 680
greatest, that men can inflict on Christ 3BC 1160
highest, to God’s goodness TM 280
how to be blind to 2T 567
many believers will yield to powers that be rather than be subject to PK 188
personal, how to meet 7T 156
worst, to dignified womanhood 2T 458
Supplement
Christ came to show how to bear UL 139:6
Christ’s example of patience under TMK 139:2
offered to a child of Christ is as done to Him TDG 109:2
rise above, by ruling spirit RC 292:4
self guards against HP 249:5
See also Provocation
Insulting word, Insulting words
Insulting word, Insulting words, respond to, by gentle answers 5T 344
Insurance
Insurance, life 1T 549-51
few people realize returns from investment in 1T 550
means belonging to God should not be invested in 1T 550
only kind of, which heaven sanctions 1T 550
SDA should not engage in 1T 549
worldly policy leading from simplicity and purity of gospel 1T 550
Insurance policy
Insurance policy, that entitles man to eternal life 7BC 944
value of which someone else receives after your death 7BC 944
Insure
Insure, man whom God will never, for everlasting life MM 123
Insurrection
Insurrection, Christ was careful lest Roman authorities should be aroused to fear DA 232
creator of, plan to accuse Christ before Romans as DA 699
Paul and Barnabas accused of, at Iconium AA 178
Peter and John accused of, by Jews AA 80
spirit of, in history of gospel work 4aSG 37
See also Insubordination; Rebellion; Revolt; Revolution; Sedition
Intangible
God is personal not, like a perfume TDG 273:5
Integrity
Integrity CG 152-5
Abraham was man of SR 75
among sanitarium workers CH 408-11
attribute of God ML 331; MYP 35
bartered by many men for bag of silver shekels PP 497
can be maintained under all circumstances PK 545
cannot be bought or sold MH 198
Christian: maintain to the last your ML 313
maintain with resolute fixedness of purpose your MH 453; 8T 313
must be sought with resistless energy MH 453; 8T 313
opposed to all deception and pretense 5T 235
teachers as examples of FE 504-11
true, physician’s example of 4T 545
cultivate, earnestly CT 226; 4T 656
daily example of, importance of 5T 706
Daniel and companions decided to maintain their MYP 27; PK 483
do not swerve from, in time of emergency 4T 117
essential qualification of teacher Ed 277
firm, needed for moral fitness for any position 4T 367
shines as gold amid world’s dross and rubbish 4T 310
God needs men of PP 574
God will never forsake you while you preserve your 3T 293
God’s people must have, that cannot be flattered, bribed, or terrified MH 498; 5T 297
grand consciousness of, religion that bears critical world’s scrutiny with 4T 191
habits of, how to acquire 4T 561
hold fast your, while undergoing trial 8T 132
how youth can have, of a Joseph or Daniel 5T 321-2
in little things, gladdens path of life PP 574
individual, only safeguard for Ed 229
invincible power of ML 331
Joseph could not be tempted to turn aside from his course of MYP 27
Joseph suffered because of his PP 217-8; 3SG 144-5; SR 102
learn to combine sense of, with sunniness of disposition GW 122
lofty, God’s work calls for men of 3T 25
maintain (preserve) your 2T 72; 5T 14
at any cost to self GW 447
by Christ’s grace 1SM 127
by not imitating practices of the ungodly 5T 14
even at cost of life 4T 237
man whom Satan could allure from, for trifling advantage 4T 37
men soon depart from, when they cast off fear of God PP 557
men who will stand steadfast in, God calls for CH 290
moral: gospel workers should be men of 3T 23
needed to resist pollutions of last days 3T 567
no amount of gold can supply 3T 23
secures God’s favor 3BC 1158; SD 111
youth possessing, can resist strongest temptations 4T 623
must bind God’s people up with Him 5BC 1097
noble, shines forth in life and character 5T 280
of character, countenance reflects 5T 402
maintain your, under trial and discouragement MYP 80
of God’s people, tested and proved in temporal things 4T 309
of purpose, cultivate 3T 44
of soul: compromised by cherishing unholy desire 5T 177
compromised by tolerating impure thought 5T 177
God calls for 2T 335
should be firm against vanity, display, and flattery 3T 47
one of sterner virtues MH 391; 2T 701
path of, not free from obstruction DA 667
persons whose, will be of purest character 3T 303
pub. house workers need 3T 23
pure and sanctified, how to have 4T 63
sacrificed by many people for luxury and display PP 102
Samson was one of the weakest in PP 567
Satan tempts men to depart from principle and sacrifice 4T 577
sharper who sells his, for worldly gain 4T 617
should characterize: your every act GW 141
your life MM 131
soul that all powers of devils cannot sway from 4T 358
spotless, Christ was example of DA 243
sterling, not cultivated as it should be 4T 306
stern, weave into character principles of CG 157; MYP 45
strict: danger of venturing from PP 440
deviation from, is not gain but loss 4T 355
do not depart from, for a time to gain worldly advantage PP 440
follow, in all things MM 170
parents should set example in, for children CG 489
required in minutest details of affairs of life PP 309
student should cherish FE 473
teach CT 270
world has right to expect, of Bible Christians 5T 179
strictest: everything should be done with 3BC 1158
gospel workers should cherish principles of CM 154
Joshua was to follow course of 2BC 993
not safe to depart in least from 2T 306
parents should set example in, for children 8T 199
sanitarium manager’s dealings should be governed by CH 410
should govern your actions toward fellow men 4T 487
strong, need of men of GW 141
successful minister must have GW 111; 3T 553
sure result of following in way of righteousness FE 352; MM 83
trial used to test and prove 4T 117
true, should mark all your actions 2T 158
unbending, honest man manifests 4T 310
shines like pure gold CG 153; ML 330
unsullied, cannot be bought or sold 7T 27
unswerving, should be carried into all relations of life FE 82
youth of, examples of MYP 27-8
youth should not turn aside from their course of MYP 27-8
Supplement
act with strict, as Jesus would TDG 343:3
attribute of God HP 179:6
blends with justice and kindness RC 306:6
business, shines as gold when tested 2MCP 438:1; TDG 337:2
character,
building requires OHC 84:4
traits which are objectionable covered by 2MCP 437:4
Christian,
difficulty in holding fast TMK 352:2
shines through criticism and test HP 243:2
conscious, yielding OHC 94
Daniel had unbending OHC 249:2
environment important for UL 363:2
follow strict, in all details of life RC 272:2
gift of Holy Spirit dependent on TMK 170:3
God demands, in large and small matters HP 154:5
hold fast, in God’s strength to realize His promise TMK 268:3
influence of UL 125:3
justice and Christian kindness, combination of OHC 229:7
learning of Christ to combine sympathy with TMK 218:4
least departure from, hardens conscience OHC 266:5
loss of,
makes soul a battlefield and brings doubts OHC 94:4; TMK 248:3
opens to Satan and brings doubts and fears 1MCP 321:3
when communion with God is broken TDG 232:4
maintained,
only by feeding on the Bread of Life TDG 11:6
relying on God’s strength HP 260:4
moral, happiness depends on OHC 63:2
Noah distinguished by, amid corruption and ridicule RC 322:3
others struggle to maintain, as we do OHC 236:2
reputation for, worth much for one just beginning OHC 226:3
Satan knows power of, and tries to prevent it HP 243:3
seek, with energy and maintain with purpose HP 26:3
soul cannot be weakened if, is maintained TMK 248:4
sunniness needs to be combined with 3SM 238:4
swerving from, leads to final ruin OHC 347:4
unbending, shines like gold through criticism RC 272:5
victory through Con 78:4
work to be done in TMK 290:5
Intellect
1. Classes of
active, persons who make free use of flesh foods cannot have 2T 62
benumbed, stimulants produce 4T 214
that cannot be aroused Te 183
brilliant, sanctified by Spirit diffuses light and purity 2T 407
child with brilliant, parents’ duty re CG 188
controlled and sanctified by Spirit, power in 4T 519
controlled by: carnal desires clamoring for gratification CH 22
religion has transforming power 3T 84
converted, what Christ works within will be worked out under dictation of CD 35
corrupted, thousands of minds poisoned by literature produced by 3T 472
cultivated: is great treasure 3T 539
many women have neither breadth of thought nor 3T 565
needed in every part of God’s work TM 195
noble soul should be united with 4T 562
persons of, should be recompensed proportionately to responsibilities they bear 5T 551
cultivated studiously, can be effectively used in God’s service CT 426
cultured, Satan uses many GC 509
enfeebled: entertaining error results in MM 89
intemperance produces 4T 31
liquor user transmits, to children 4T 30-1
tobacco user transmits, to children 4T 30-1
enlightened and cultivated, God wants man to secure all advantages of 4T 413
enslaved to serve animal appetites 2SM 431
exercised in one direction to neglect of other essential things 3T 32
feeble, men with strength of muscle who have 3T 157
giant, Satan is being of GC 670
good, man who had corrupt heart and 2T 407
great, is curse to possessor when made minister of vice 4T 520
greatest, cannot understand mysteries in nature 3BC 1141
not sufficient for God’s work MH 513
highest, cannot understand God’s nature 8T 279
keenest, God must remain clothed in mystery to SC 105; 5T 698-9
left to rust from inaction becomes debased 5T 311
liquor-drinking man’s, is enfeebled 4T 30
men of giant: antediluvians were GC 664; PP 90
who are babes in discipline 3T 495-6
who are cowards 3T 495-6
massive, men of God in antediluvian times had PP 84
mightiest created, cannot understand Godhead 7BC 914
most brilliant, never is substitute for God’s wisdom and power LS 245-6
most powerful in behalf of truth is one that Christ controls 9T 136
most vigorous, can never exhaust themes of God’s word 5T 29
perverted, can scarcely discern between true and false CT 113
influence of 6BC 1105
sanctified, will unlock treasures of God’s word 4T 422
sound, sound body is needed for 3T 152
superior, should not cling to others for support 3T 494
weakened by novels and story reading 4T 497
well-developed, woman needs 3T 152
young, should not be forced to neglect physical powers FE 146; 3T 137
2. Qualities of
brilliancy of, God gives 7BC 916
self-abuse impairs 2T 361
clearness of: importance of PK 486
indulgence of appetite impairs SL 23
sacrificed by indulgence of appetite CH 66; ML 75
great capacities of, person endowed with Spirit has TM 176
keen and sharp, may be advantageous in teaching CSW 168
mold of, received from opportunities and advantages ill or well improved CG 200
powers of, may be nicely balanced to work like well-regulated machinery 3T 33
sharpness of, Bible study gives GW 100
promised to Christian physician MM 34
vigor of, foods that impart MH 296
Israel was to be above all other peoples in MH 283
3. Miscellaneous
abuse of, by intemperate reading CT 135
alone, does not make man 4T 519
beautiful things of nature awaken MH 265
Bible is best and most effective means of purifying CT 396
Bible is without rival in disciplining CT 422
Bible study develops FE 432
Bible study is superior to all other study in strengthening MYP 253
cannot take place of moral qualities 2BC 1031
card playing offers nothing to strengthen 4T 652
Christ purchased your, on cross of Calvary 7T 159
Christ’s teachings never degrade or dwarf 3T 376
clear conscience invigorates 2T 327
close alliance with Source of knowledge and wisdom helps CT 510
coffee arouses MH 326
coffee seems to invigorate CG 403; 3T 487
coffee tends to becloud CD 426; SL 32
consecrate, to God’s service CT 544
continual study weakens 3T 142-3
conversion invigorates MYP 65-6
cultivate 4T 399
cultivating, ministers should see need of 2T 503
cultivation of, physical labor does not prevent 3T 152
poverty need not prevent COL 343
culture of, education calls for more than MH 398
give careful attention to 3T 26
Daniel’s plain diet benefited 4T 515-6
defiling habits debase FE 227
depth of human, may be measured COL 113; ML 108
developing, teachers need to know how to direct 3T 131
development of, false influences have checked 3T 142-3
dissolute habits debase 2SM 422
do not cultivate, at expense of the moral and spiritual CT 541
dwarfing, to cheap and vain things is sinful 3T 370-1
dwarfs in, humility does not mean that men are to be COL 363
dumb animals do not have 3T 132
eating between meals enfeebles 3T 136
education of, erroneous idea re 5T 522
enfeebled by partaking freely of flesh meat, butter, cheese, rich pastry, spiced foods, and condiments CH 114; 3T 136
erroneous supposition that constant study gives 3T 143
every flash of, is from Light of the world DA 465; Ed 14
exciting amusements tend to dwarf AH 521
exercise of all faculties of mind strengthens 3T 32
fashion deteriorates 4T 647
flesh foods becloud 2T 64
flesh foods enfeeble CH 114; 3T 136; Te 160
flesh foods seem to invigorate 3T 487
gift of God to be employed to His glory 1SM 258-9
giving loose reign to debasing passions causes, to suffer 4aSG 131
God expects men to use SD 314; Te 143, 195
gospel workers dwarfed in TM 303
gratification of lower passions shatters 4T 343
gratification of unnatural appetite benumbs 3T 162
habits have more to do than natural endowments in making men giants or dwarfs in CG 199; CH 112
happiness is not obtained by 2T 305; 4T 125
health has much to do with CG 187
improve in, constantly 4T 563
improvement of, most powerful incentives to CT 226
indulgence of perverted appetite benumbs FE 147
indulgence of perverted appetite injures 4aSG 129
inward peace invigorates 2T 327
irregular habits of eating enfeeble 3T 136
is lent treasure Ed 57
is talent 6T 451
kind of, that is power to build up God’s kingdom 6BC 1105
knowledge of God and Christ cannot be grasped by SD 233
leaders trusting to, will not stand at head of rank and file 5T 80
lent to man in trust by God 2BC 1029; 2SM 178, 215
light is given to, as man works with Christ 6T 477
lustful appetite beclouds 1T 486
man may have, and yet be valueless 2T 305
man’s: belongs to God 2SM 137
has been perverted 1BC 1089
is not omnipotent CT 53; 5T 24
must bow to great I AM SC 110; 5T 704
men of: God will convert, if men work faithfully and bravely AA 140; MH 216
God’s cause needs LS 277; 4T 415
needed as ministers and colporteurs LS 277
manner arousing, present truth in 2T 336
many children ruined for life by urging, to neglect of physical powers 3T 137
mildew of world perverts 4T 357
mind must invent, work, and wrestle to give hardness and vigor to FE 226
moral atmosphere that operates almost insensibly upon, to poison and ruin 3T 125-6
morbid appetite ill affects 2SM 416-7
mother’s, should not become enfeebled AH 233
mothers should cultivate CG 71
must be cultivated 5T 311; TM 374-5
to make the man 4T 519
must be: exercised in resisting evil MYP 106
placed under Spirit’s control COL 333; CT 426
must gain expansion and vigor and acuteness and activity FE 226
nature’s great medicinal resources awaken MM 231
need of strengthening MYP 22
needlessly beclouding CD 118
not accepted as ransom for transgressor CS 153
obligation to develop, to fullest capacity COL 333
outdoor life awakens SD 170
overeating has depressing influence on 2T 412
peace of Christ cannot be secured by 4T 559
peace of soul cannot be procured by SC 49
people who glory in, are brought to confusion 8T 127
people who worship 6BC 1069
persons who refuse to give up tobacco and liquor do not appreciate their SD 313
pork enfeebles 3T 136
prayerful Bible study disciplines FE 171
preserved by, abstemiousness in diet 3T 491
control of all passions 3T 491
proper bathing makes, brighter MH 276; 3T 70
Satan cannot touch your, unless you yield it to him 6BC 1105
Satan’s ruling passion is to pervert Ev 266
secret vice weakens 2T 402
self-abuse ill affects 2T 392
spirituous liquor benumbs 3T 561
stimulants weaken 4T 28
stimulating food and drink ill affect 3T 487
study of God’s word activates PP 599
study of God’s word invigorates MYP 65
superior to riches and physical power 4T 519
superiority in, God’s people should show COL 358; MM 200
supreme only as sanctified by living connection with God FE 450
takes its shape during childhood CG 199
taking course which beclouds your, is sin 2T 354
talent of, given to man for wise improvement CT 513; FE 48; MYP 170
man must answer for use made of PP 558
taxing, in study of God’s word gives mental ability FE 444
tea arouses MH 326
tea seems to invigorate CG 403; 3T 487
tobacco has paralyzing effect on MH 329
treasures of, given to men by God to test them PP 753; 5T 736
lay, as willing offering at Christ’s feet PP 753; 5T 736
true conversion strengthens and invigorates MYP 65
truth must be apprehended by 5T 272
unhealthy stimulants enfeeble 4T 34
unimpaired, how to preserve 3T 491
use of, determines person’s right to claim to be man 4T 519
vain show of, ministers should not be ambitious for Ev 181
waste of, waste of time is 3T 146
wealth of, one prayer offered in faith has more power than 2T 279
wine beclouds 2BC 1033; 4aSG 12; Te 44
wine confuses Te 92
without softening influence of sympathy and sanctified love, is not of highest value 3T 539
women should cultivate WM 161
women’s, dwarfing of WM 148
youth should strengthen their MYP 22
youth who dwarf their, to matter of dress 3T 377-8
See also Brain; Mind
Supplement
accountability for TMK 93:2
appetite indulgence reduces clearness of CC 248:3
being of, became rebel and captures intellectual people OHC 309:3
belongs to God OHC 42:4
Bible religion in practical life insures highest RC 154:5
Bible study strengthens HP 139:4; LHU 111:2; 1MCP 93:2
more than anything else HP 135:4
character development by cultivation of LHU 91:4
clouded, sin does not appear sinful when OHC 266:3
consecrated,
to God and service to humanity TMK 305:3
to service of God AG 258:5
consecration and influence of God’s Spirit quicken TMK 8:5
continual improvement of, in Creator’s purpose OHC 106:4
cultivation of, at expense of the spiritual 2MCP 374:2
culture of,
Bible religion in the life ensures highest 3SM 284:2
required to understand revelation of God 1MCP 89:1
curse when, made a minister of vice RC 157:3
development of,
neglected by interest in sensational LYL 41:3
realized by only a few 1MCP 190:0
dress extravagance not in harmony with development of 1MCP 289:2
dwarfed by commonplace subjects; exercise the mind 2MCP 667:1
educate, to discern what Jesus means to us OHC 136:5
enfeebled by rejection of Bible history 2MCP 742:2
entrusted talent OHC 289:3
essential in God’s work but must be purged by obedience TDG 321:2
exalted by the Bible FLB 223:4
feeblest, law of God can be grasped by 2MCP 562:3; TMK 294:3
flashes of, revealed by Christ TMK 97:2
force mightier than wealth or physical power RC 157:3
giants of, diligence and deep thinking to become 1MCP 101:3
gift of,
lent in trust FW 20:2
render back to God for 1MCP 154:3
to see claims of God’s moral law OHC 137:2
give, to God TDG 367:3
God expects the use of RC 165:7
God has given,
and the capacity to improve 1MCP 105:3
to humans UL 201:4
God’s signet not granted according to OHC 180:3
gospel addresses more than OHC 105:2
grace acts on, as we believe in and learn from Christ TMK 136:4
greatness is more than TSB 91
growth of, depends on making God known UL 81:4
harm to, because unseen; they need regulating 2MCP 376:3
humbled by gospel, but not crippled TMK 135:4
improving, understanding God as purpose for TMK 205:2
invigorated under influence of truth TMK 200:3
light given to, when united to Christ OHC 306:4
lost in spite of, without saving faith in Christ 3SM 172:4
love for Christ gives new life to RC 368:4; TMK 167:3
more than, needed for working with Christ UL 62:5
numbed by Satan in indulgence of appetite TMK 313:3
obstinacy in those with capacity of TDG 351:2
people with superior/profound,
being led captive OHC 309:3
bewildered without God’s Word UL 156:4
perverted by fictitious stories TMK 318:2
plan of salvation to be presented clearly to people of TDG 18:6
power for good in UL 24:2
power/strength of,
by abstinence from harmful foods OHC 244:3
by obedience; advancement continues in future life 2MCP 563:0
by vigorous contact with grand themes TDG 166:3
given by grace to use in self-denial 2MCP 558:1
given to minor matters rather than to God OHC 79:4
in self-cultivation OHC 219:2
to build up the kingdom 2MCP 785:4
to restrain, control, and balance OHC 333:3
with exercise AG 258:3
prostituted; soul ruin; rationalizing licentiousness TSB 190:2
qualification of, Christ worked to show importance of TDG 59:4
Samuel taught from dawn of, love and ownership of God RC 195:2
success of God’s work not dependent on HP 328:4
superiority of, entrusted to many colored SW 54:2
taxing of, expansion, vigor and acuteness gained by TDG 66:5
thoughts (unimportant) dwarf 2MCP 668:2
transformation of, by power of religion TSB 98:1
under Satan’s sway caused deformity of whole person OHC 36:3
unwillingness of those with, to be humble learners of Christ TMK 189:2
use of, determines right to claim to be a man UL 24:2
using, and gaining efficiency in work God gives to all TDG 228:4
value of, as it can be used for Christ OHC 114:3
weakened by wrong habits hurts understanding of God’s laws HP 193:4
weakness of, from parents’ sexual gratification TSB 114:1
See also Minds; Thinking; Understanding
Intellectual ability
Intellectual ability, all of your, Christ has purchased FE 255
gospel work needs Ev 421-2
improved by education and culture, fails sometimes to comprehend Scripture passages 5T 704
success in finding truth does not depend so much on 5T 704
to originate, is talent lent to man by God CS 114; ML 332
without goodness of heart, is power for evil 4T 656
See also Intellectual capability
Intellectual activity
Intellectual activity, much flesh food diminishes CD 389; MM 277
Intellectual advancement
Intellectual advancement, slow, children who make AH 523-4
thorough and continuous searching of Scriptures should accompany 5T 708
Intellectual assent
Intellectual assent, mere, to truth is not saving faith DA 347
Intellectual attainment, Intellectual attainments
Intellectual attainment, Intellectual attainments, gospel is far from being opposed to 6BC 1114
high standard of, antediluvians could reach PP 82
how to reach CH 65
man may reach almost any height in SD 333; Te 210
many persons of superior, led captive by Satan 7BC 915
of antediluvians PP 82-3
will not win crown of immortality ChS 247; ML 340
youth may rise to any height in ML 106; MYP 190-1
Intellectual battle
Intellectual battle, opponents of truth have educated themselves for 3T 426
Intellectual being, Intellectual beings
Intellectual being, Intellectual beings, God cares for men as FE 131
Satan is 4T 422
Intellectual capability
Intellectual capability, offer to God your, as consecrated oblation TM 283
See also Intellectual ability
Intellectual Christian
Intellectual Christian, truths of God’s word can be best appreciated by CT 361
Intellectual class
Intellectual class, brain is often overworked by 3T 156-7
field of labor that should not be neglected is MM 243
laboring class succumbs to disease more readily than 3T 157
persons converted among, will be used by God to win others MM 243-4
persons laboring for salvation of, do good and essential work MM 243
suffer from, lack of physical exercise 3T 156-7
Intellectual conception
Intellectual conception, Lord Byron’s 4T 519
Intellectual culture
Intellectual culture 4T 545-9
Bible is best book for giving GW 100
children should be given CT 131
controlled by love of God and devoted to His service is blessing DA 249
eager effort for, physical and moral training neglected in FE 71
God’s word is only sure means of 8T 319
high, youth need 6T 206
mistake made in securing FE 541
not safeguard against religious intolerance and persecution GC 227
spiritual interest should not be neglected in seeking CT 49
when, is blessing DA 249; TM 259
Intellectual darkness
Intellectual darkness, day of great, favors papacy’s success GC 572
Intellectual development
Intellectual development, diet’s relation to, needs more attention Ed 204
how Bible study affects 5T 686
Intellectual diet
Intellectual diet, new and exciting amusements are, of many people 4T 578-9
Intellectual discipline
Intellectual discipline, Luther’s (Martin) understanding was ripened by GC 122
Intellectual dyspeptic, Intellectual dyspeptics
Intellectual dyspeptic, Intellectual dyspeptics, diligent students should not become 4T 424
Intellectual efforts
Intellectual efforts, vigorous and earnest, God demands 3BC 1162
Intellectual enlightenment
Intellectual enlightenment, Jews of Christ’s time did not need DA 406
Intellectual faculty, Intellectual faculties
Intellectual faculty, Intellectual faculties, abuse of marriage privileges weakens 2T 391
animal appetite is strengthened at expense of 2T 486
are God’s gifts FE 86
capable of: highest cultivation 4T 340
vast improvement LS 275
cultivated improperly, become powerful aids in leading to perdition 4T 443
do not subordinate, to animal propensities 2T 480
due cultivation and exercise of, God requires CT 99
dullness of, bewail your 9T 243
improper food weakens 2T 404
obedience to God’s word quickens 8T 323
secret vice ill affects 2T 470
should be quick to discern evil results of mixing sacred and common things 1T 472
stimulating diet weakens CG 188
study of God’s word quickens MH 466; ML 262
wrong habits becloud 1T 472
See also Mental faculty
Intellectual giant, Intellectual giants
Intellectual giant, Intellectual giants, Daniel was 4T 569
ministers who care to become, could do tenfold more work intelligently TM 194
Intellectual gift, Intellectual gifts
Intellectual gift, Intellectual gifts, true greatness does not consist in DA 219
Intellectual greatness
Intellectual greatness, as God views it DA 219
God does not place His signet on men because of their DA 437
height of, man’s obligation to reach 4T 413
ladder of, through Christ men can reach highest round of CT 19
Moses’, distinguishes him above great men of all ages PP 246
summit of, youth may aspire to stand on CT 512; FE 48, 82; MYP 170
that parents may dread for children CT 167
Intellectual growth
Intellectual growth, Bible contains food needed for FE 130
God’s word is food for FE 132
grasp by faith God’s pledge for SC 112-3; 5T 706
man should continually experience 4T 556
should be as marked as the physical CSW 86
should not cease during man’s lifetime 4T 547
Intellectual habit, Intellectual habits
Intellectual habit, Intellectual habits, wrong, college students hindered by CT 394
Intellectual keenness
Intellectual keenness, evidence of, perplexing minds in regard to what is truth is not TM 108
Intellectual knowledge
Intellectual knowledge, true, gospel is 6BC 1114
Intellectual laziness
Intellectual laziness, is sin 4T 399
See also Intellectual slothfulness
Intellectual life
Intellectual life, many constant students seem destitute of 3T 142
Intellectual nature
Intellectual nature, do not allow animal passions to enslave your 2SM 432
should predominate over the animal 2SM 431
Intellectual organ, Intellectual organs
Intellectual organ, Intellectual organs, appetite should be subject to 1T 487
children born with weak 2T 477-8
Intellectual paralysis
Intellectual paralysis, prevalence of, in Christendom during Dark Ages GC 60; SR 334
Intellectual part
Intellectual part of man’s nature should never be governed by the animal 2T 364
Intellectual person, Intellectual persons
Intellectual person, Intellectual persons, many, led captive by Satan 4T 422
often refreshed by truth simply and naturally spoken CM 39; COL 232; Ev 443; MYP 203; 6T 115
why efforts to reach, are so disappointing 4T 132
Intellectual power, Intellectual powers
Intellectual power, Intellectual powers, appetite should be subject to PP 562
continual improvement of, needed to answer God’s purpose 4T 545
cultivate and strengthen your CG 507; 2T 410
decrease when animal propensities increase 2T 63
development of, pure and simple life favors PP 222
do not allow, to degenerate into imbecility FE 257
to run to waste FE 257
do not subject, to animal passions 2T 304
enlistment of highest, God’s work requires CSW 31
enslavement of, by debased mind 2T 479
every person should improve his TM 199
exercise strengthens and improves CT 544
flesh foods depreciate 2T 64
flesh foods diminish CD 389; MM 277
flesh foods weaken 2T 60-1
foul blood beclouds 2T 404
God gives, to man 4T 656
God is Source of 8T 164
gratification of animal propensities benumbs and paralyzes PP 458
habitual use of flesh foods depreciates 2T 64
high, man was originally endowed with PP 49
highest development of, how to attain Ev 435
increase by use WM 96
improve by exercise CT 544
invent plans to help children develop 2SM 321
ministers urged to make use of all 5T 528
must be disciplined CT 544
never devise means for cultivation of at expense of the moral and spiritual CT 541
persons who degrade their, to serve carnal desires GC 523
regard, as gift from God GC 573
self-abuse weakens and benumbs 2T 392, 409
spices weaken CH 114
subjection of, to grosser passions 2T 479
use every means of cultivating and strengthening FE 165
wrong habits of eating weaken 2T 66
Intellectual power (strength)
Intellectual power (strength), Adam and Eve had little less, than that of angels PP 50
Bible is best and most effectual means of giving CT 396
Bible is great agent for giving FE 111
Bible is without rival in giving CT 422
Bible study gives CG 507; FE 129, 432; GC 94; MYP 253-7; SC 90
more than does any other study 7T 228
Bible study is superior to all other study in giving MYP 253
Christian who is enabled to develop PK 69
college games that do not give AH 499-500; 2SM 322
conversion gives MYP 65-6
daily Bible study gives 3T 374
depends on immutable laws CD 29; CG 396; MYP 242; PK 489
display of, persons whom Christ will not commend for their WM 314
does not prepare youth to be missionaries CT 374
experimental knowledge gives CT 97
games which do not give 2SM 322
given to: everyone CD 474
persons who serve God 6T 476
God can give COL 146
gold of Ophir cannot buy 5T 544
great, Moses and Aaron possessed PP 425
how to apply CT 475
man who failed to direct his, in right channel 4T 46
man’s deterioration in PP 68
men of, sermons needed by Ev 350
should be called to front 4T 549
modern man cannot compare with ancients in 4aSG 155-6
more valuable than gold of Ophir CT 132
needed to discharge important duties with fidelity 4T 320
Paul’s, commanded respect of the learned AA 235
perverted to self-serving, becomes curse DA 219
prayerful Bible study gives FE 171
principles of love involve 2T 135; 4T 138
procure every advantage for obtaining COL 334
right study of Bible gives FE 165
rules of life that cannot fail to give PK 486
Satan’s, no man has ever equaled DA 219
study of God’s word gives GW 249; MYP 65; PP 599; 4T 545
themes that give FE 49
use of, may be met by defensive and repelling position 2T 135
See also Brain-nerve energy; Brain power; Mental power
Intellectual pride
Intellectual pride, does not aid gospel work MH 442; 8T 307
gospel message has had little success with AA 240
let, vanish 5T 534
of Athenians AA 240