EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Mealtime - Mechanic, Mechanics
Mealtime
Mealtime, care and anxious thought should be cast off at CH 565; GW 241; MH 306
conversation during AH 440
should be pleasant Ed 206
eat slowly and with cheerfulness at CH 565
feeling of goneness and faintness just before, cause of 2T 363
let, be cheerful and happy time MH 385
be season for social intercourse and refreshment Ed 206
regular, children should eat only at 2T 400
“Me and mine”
“Me and mine” 2T 77; 3T 198, 530, 533-4; 4T 100
Meaning, Meanings
Meaning, Meanings, different, expressed by same word 1SM 20
Means
4. Entrusted (given, or lent) to us by God
1. Calls (appeals) for 3T 510-1
are you wearied because, keep coming to give for God’s cause? 5T 150
at camp meetings 3T 410-1
cheerfully respond to, for advancing God’s work CS 45
do not complain of officers of Gen. Conf. because they cannot respond to 9T 53
do not wait for special, to give for God’s cause 3T 411
frequent, rapid increase of miss. enterprises makes necessary 9T 55
hearts that are always open to, for advancement of God’s cause 4T 478
increasing, do not lament fact that God’s cause presents 3T 405; 9T 254
increasing constantly as new fields are opened CS 290
no more, church members who wish for 4T 464
not best to bring pressure in, at camp meetings 3T 410-1
poor people whose souls are stirred by 5T 734
purses that are always open to, for advancement of God’s cause 4T 478
responses to stirring, for God’s cause 3T 409-10
there will be more and more, as God’s work extends AA 338; 3T 389
to: build schools LS 362-3
establish first SDA health institution 1T 493-4
establish institutions in needy fields 7T 56
urgent: how to keep the Lord’s treasury supplied without 3T 510
making, is not best plan 3T 511
unhappy results from pressing too hard in making, at camp meetings 3T 510
wrong impression left on some minds by 3T 510
why repeated and urgent, are made at large religious gatherings 3T 409
will be continually made to advance God’s work 3T 389
your duty when God 2T 676
2. Denominational
absorption of, without prospects of its producing means 7T 283
absorption of large amount of, in few places is contrary to Christian principles 7T 53
abundant, promised to gospel workers who move forward in faith DA 371
best possible use of, men in positions of responsibility must plan wisely to make 9T 76
brought into Lord’s treasury, should be used to support His work in foreign fields as well as at home GW 455
warning against mismanagement of 2T 518-20
church’s, care needed in expending 1T 369
consecrated to God to advance His cause have been squandered 2T 518
covetousness of B. F. Snook led him to rob 2T 625-6
dedicated to God’s work should be used as donors design 2T 518
desire to secure as much, as possible to erect large building is not wise 7T 285
devoted to God’s cause, sin of selfishly mismanaging 2T 571
with prayers and tears 2T 571
divide, to benefit of many places if possible 8T 135
do not absorb, in multiplying facilities where gospel work is already established 6T 450
do not let efforts to economize restrict investment of, where wise investment is needed GW 457
do not make large outlay of, in few places Ev 86
do not needlessly spend, for effect in evangelism 9T 110
do not selfishly gather all, possible to invest in a few places 7T 99
do not use, to establish institutions in home field at risk of crippling advancement of truth in regions beyond 7T 215
do not use so much, to establish institutions in a few places 7T 99
economy needed in use of, in pub. houses 4T 452
erroneous idea of saving up, to show large surplus in treasury GW 456-7
excessive expenditure of, in God’s work be careful to avoid 7T 283
expenditure of: gospel workers should practice rigid economy in 4T 299
in building churches 2T 257
managers of institutions should economize in 7T 99
seek to fulfill Christ’s purpose in your 9T 49
extravagant outlay of: should not be made in few places 8T 204
will not accomplish gospel work 9T 110
will not do gospel work to be done Ev 559
extravagant use of, gospel workers’ duty re EW 93-4
failure of gospel workers to make right use of, while traveling EW 50
God designs that, should be used in building up His kingdom 6T 448
God requires faithful management of, in His treasury 2T 518
gospel workers should practice self-denial and economy in use of GW 454-7
investment of, move wisely in 7T 99
large amount of, should not be absorbed in only few places 7T 53
should not be expended in one place 8T 133
men appointed to appropriate, duty of GW 454-7
management of, economy needed in 7T 285
strictest economy needed in 9T 76
med. miss. work should not absorb, needed for gospel work Ev 523
minister who received, that he did not earn 2T 622-3
misappropriation of, warning against 7T 283
mismanagement of, warning against 2T 518-20
miss. work in which, can be invested with best results LS 217
much, are required for God’s work in new fields GW 454
much less, spent in foreign fields than in home fields 6T 28
needless outlay of, be careful to prevent 7T 215
no extravagant outlay of, should be made in any one place MM 309
of God’s cause should not be invested to make display 7T 284
outlay of, in erection of buildings 7T 92-3
perplexing question of, has troubled many 7T 283
persons handling, God holds accountable 2T 571
persons responsible for distribution of, should see that they are not squandered 1T 369
plenty of, greatest victories in God’s cause are not gained by 4T 443
saving, essential in pub. houses 4T 452-3
selfishness and mismanagement have helped to squander 2T 571
temptation to make plans calling for, far exceeding church’s revenue 7T 283
there would be no lack of, if each member were vigilant and faithful treasurer for God 3T 389
too free use of, gospel workers cautioned against EW 95
too lavishly spent in Battle Creek 8T 59-60
too much: expended in a few localities 7T 178
spent in erecting buildings in America Ev 523
used to sustain home enterprises and institutions while mission fields are neglected 8T 190
under no circumstances put all, into one great and expensive med. institution 7T 285
use of, in erection of church buildings 1T 196
in furnishings for institutions 7T 92-3
wise distribution of, importance of GW 454-7
need of 7T 283-5
3. Disposition of
aged believer’s duty re his 2T 647-8, 675-8; 3T 116-30
aged persons’ duty re their 7T 295-6
dispense your, where need is greatest 7T 178
while you can do it yourself 4T 479
make, while you are alive 6T 391
make right, by helping the needy and advancing cause of present truth 2T 279
man whose course re, did not glorify God 2T 648
mistake of delaying proper, until death 1T 199-200
parents influenced by children in 3T 123
right: failure to make, by will before death comes 4T 482-3
laying up treasure in heaven by 2T 279-80
our responsibility to God to make 2T 279
wealthy businessmen’s duty re their 3T 117
wealthy parents’ duty re 3T 116-30
will re, that is evidence of real covetousness 4T 81
wrong, God’s cause shamefully neglected by 4T 483
See also Will
4. Entrusted (given, or lent) to us by God COL 351
abundance of, for carrying forward His plan of mercy and benevolence 9T 53
ample, for carrying forward God’s cause 2T 660
are not bestowed: for self-gratification 6T 452
merely for our own benefit 4T 80
are trust from Him 5T 732
believers who invest their, in more land instead of lending it to God 5T 551
believers who made mistake in appropriating 3T 120
cheerfully spend, to advance His cause 1T 141
Christ offers to carry forward His work with DA 523
church members who use, in gratifying unholy appetites and in indulging self CS 134
directions given by God as to how to appropriate CS 133-4, 223
erroneous idea re use of EW 122
faithful steward of, facilities will be furnished by Him to 9T 132
for advancement of His work 4T 472-3
for faithful distribution 9T 51
for little while 2T 257
for saving souls, persons who squander SD 57
God claims as His own 3T 385-6
God has ordained that work in His vineyard should be sustained by 3T 117
God keeps strict account of way we appropriate His CS 224
God requires person having, to make right use of them 2T 659
God uses men as His agents to disperse, for carrying forward gospel work 2T 659
many persons have let, prove snare to them CS 56-7
misappropriation of, by adding house to house and land to land COL 371
by spending them for pleasure, gratification of appetite, extravagant houses, furniture, and dress COL 371
not given to foster pride or to excite envy 2T 659
right disposition of, result of making 2T 279-80
Satan has invented many ways of squandering CS 134
selfish interests cause believers to withhold, that God calls for 2T 690
selfish use of, embezzlement of God’s goods by COL 371-2
robs God COL 371
should not be hoarded 9T 255
stewardship of, beware of covetousness in 3T 401-2
strict account of, is kept by Him CS 224
tithe of, is claimed by Him 5T 149
to: advance His cause (work) CS 36; EW 49-50; 2SG 267-8; 2T 684; 4T 53; 5T 465
advance truth 1T 638
benefit others 9T 255
bless others 4T 53
bless the needy 2T 684
build up God’s kingdom 6T 448
help the needy 2T 32-3
help the poor and suffering DA 523
prove us 2T 59, 198, 278, 652, 660
provide for our daily needs 4T 53
relieve the destitute 2T 684
send gospel to all parts of world 9T 53
send truth to others 3T 208
support His preachers, missionaries, and institutions 4T 477
test and prove our fidelity to Him 3T 208; 4T 46
test us 2T 198
use for Him 5T 151
use where needed 4T 143
to use for: charitable purposes 4T 143
good works to advance His cause 4T 143
our own comfort and needs 4T 143
suffering humanity 1T 638
three purposes 4T 53
too often used for self-glorification CS 223
use of, we are accountable to Him for CS 56; 3T 117, 399
vast amount of, spent for tobacco, beer, and intoxicating liquor CS 134
we cannot afford to waste ML 89
wealthy woman who spent her, for her own convenience 2T 278
withheld, God will frequently scatter 2T 690
that will be lost to possessor and to God’s cause 2T 690
5. Investment of
believers whom Satan outgenerals in 2T 665
best, is in work of saving souls 9T 57
blessing of, in God’s cause 2T 681
for necessary conveniences in med. institutions 3T 169
God’s people must run risks in, in gospel work LS 213
in: establishing SDA institutions 4T 591-3
gospel work should not be done blindly Ev 85
Health Institute 3T 173
patent rights and other enterprises 1T 304-5; 2T 665
in God’s cause 2T 681; 3T 479; 4T 119-20
brings us closer to Him 3T 405
is needed 3T 208
is safer than in banks or houses and lands CS 41
is treasure laid up in heaven 3T 90
that is safer than in bank, houses, or lands CS 41
weds us to it 3T 389
large, for illustrating books is wrong CW 168
make: in building churches and sanitariums 9T 57-8
in establishment of missions 9T 58
in God’s work 6T 452
men make, in that which they think will bring them greatest profits 3T 208
must be made in God’s work 5T 734
now is time for, in sustaining God’s work 9T 131
persons who make, in God’s cause 1T 636-7
poor, persons who make 3T 385
results of, in God’s cause 2T 681
safe, can be made by aiding God’s cause 2T 675-6
how to make 2T 681
speculative, by which SDA have suffered financial loss 5T 154
successful, that will secure immortal treasure to investor 2T 667
will secure souls to God’s kingdom 2T 667
where it will do good 4T 596
6. Persons of
are accountable to God for every dollar they expend 3T 401
converted to truth by God’s providence 1T 174
danger that, will sleep on till it is too late CS 123
duty of, to respond to God’s claims 5T 734
God is still willing to move upon hearts of, in behalf of His cause PK 634
gospel work for Ev 554-61
many, will use wealth for advancement of God’s work 9T 113-6
mistaken idea some people hold re EW 122
Spirit will impress, to help to advance God’s work MM 329
who might do much to advance God’s cause CS 186
whom Satan outgenerals 2T 664
will accept truth Ev 553
will gladly help in God’s work MH 216
7. Raising of
abominable methods of, for God’s work WM 290
better methods of 3T 510
do not resort to amusements for, for gospel work CS 202
for gospel work 5T 285
improper methods of, for church treasury CS 201-3
for gospel work CS 201-3
method of, that strengthens most corrupt principles CS 205
self-denial box in every home for, for God’s cause CD 329
use of camp meetings for 6T 70
wrong methods of, for gospel work WM 289-92
See also Wealthy person
8. Talent(s) of 2T 282; 3T 383, 408
are from God 5BC 1100
Christ seeks men who have Ev 560
Christ wants to use our Ev 560
entrusted us to: improve them to God’s glory 2T 689
sustain God’s work 3T 388
given to church by God CS 48
God holds us accountable for use made of 2T 659, 684
handle, wisely CW 170
make right use of 2T 658-9
many people bind up their, in worldly enterprises 7T 295
much good can be done with 2T 241
needs of ruined world call for, from us 9T 253
niggard who grudges small pittance of, given to the needy 2T 250
power of God’s people is not in SD 236
use, to advance God’s cause 2T 684
use made of, we are accountable to God for our 7T 295
we must answer for PP 558
See also Talent
9. Use of
be economical in, instead of using them for self-gratification 5T 465
Christ will require each of His stewards to account for 2T 284-5
extravagance in, has taken world captive 7BC 985
fidelity and unselfish, recompense of inexpressible joy of seeing souls saved as result of 2T 669
God holds His people accountable for their 2T 570-1, 659, 668, 684
lavish or careless, Christ does not sanction COL 352
lessons re, from parables 1T 197-200
our accountability to God for COL 351; 1T 528, 530; 4T 633
right: laying up treasure in heaven by 2T 59
men of property are dying spiritually because of failure to make 2T 664
will make our souls like watered gardens 2T 668-9
Satan seeks to divert, from God’s service 5T 477
that is robbery of God 2T 281
unfaithfulness in, gradual backsliding as result of 2T 280-1
wise, joy that will come to persons who have made CS 300
show fidelity to God by 5T 462
wrong, robbing God by 2T 281
10. Miscellaneous
ability to acquire, God gives AA 75; PK 707; 2T 652; 5T 150; 6T 214
accumulated through God-given skill and tact are used by many upon themselves and families without thought of God 5T 350-1
accumulation of, danger that accompanies 1T 636
acquisition of, is not for hoarding them CS 41
religion of Christ not to be secondary to 2T 183
administer your, according to wisdom God imparts 7T 178
adoption of plan of systematic benevolence by all would cause, to flow constantly into God’s treasury 3T 389-90
all, you may accumulate would not suffice to pay ransom for your soul 5T 350
all believers should contribute, to support God’s work EW 95
all can aid God’s cause by giving unselfishly of their 4T 118
all of our, belongs to God COL 351
all should do something with their, for God’s cause 2T 666-7
all should feel special interest in using their, to advance God’s work 1T 638
always make it a rule to live within your 1T 455
among SDA are sufficient to carry forward God’s work without embarrassment 1T 638
apostate minister will have to account for, taken from truehearted believers 2T 625-6
are: of value only as used to advance God’s cause 3T 208
required to do God’s work successfully 3T 388
arouse churches to give, for sustaining foreign missions 6T 446
as gifts for advancing gospel work 5T 731-2; 9T 255
as God’s stewards we must provide, for many people to learn truth CS 44
at your disposal should be widely distributed Ev 80
authors should regard, as trust from God 7T 178
be anxious to give of your, to aid God’s cause 3T 413
be faithful in bringing, to God’s treasury for rapid advancement of His work 9T 58
bear in mind God’s claims upon your 2T 279
believer who secured, by taking advantage of others 2T 158-60
believer who spent, to gratify pride 3T 83
believers who cause their, to flow in channels of self-service and self-glorification 6T 387-8
believers who fasten their, in large houses, lands, and worldly enterprises 5T 465
believers who feel it a great tax to contribute, to sustain church 4T 18
believers who have, appeal to 3T 383-4; 5T 734
should help with med. expense of worthy poor 1T 641
believers who hoard, act like insane men 2T 683
while depriving their families of comforts of life 2T 683
believers who invest, largely in land’s act like insane men 2T 683
believers who seem anxious to invest, in world instead of God’s cause 4T 620
believers who should sell houses and lands in order to give, to God’s cause 5T 734
believers who spend large part of their, on self while neglecting God’s house of worship 5T 269
believers who trust their, in earth rather than lay them up in heaven 2T 681
believers whom God has entrusted with, appeal to TM 399
bequests by which, passes into Satan’s ranks 4T 478
better to live within your own, than to use God’s money for secular purposes 9T 247
can you expect God to continue furnishing you with, to grasp it all for selfish use 5T 151
children should earn, to devote to benevolent purposes CSW 140-1
church members who demur when asked to give, for God’s work AA 338
consecrate your, to God if required 1T 511
converted souls will consecrate their, to God’s service 9T 101
covetousness hinders flow of, into God’s treasury 4T 483
crippled man who unwisely loaned his, to others 2T 675-6
curse on person withholding, from God’s cause because of covetousness 1T 494
dedicated to God, accountability of persons who make wrong use of 2T 519
delay that prevents, from coming into God’s treasury 5T 154
desire to be counted well off leads men to bury their, in world and to withhold from God His just dues 5T 151-2
deny appetite to save, for building meetinghouses and support of missionaries 9T 157
deny self and give, liberally for advancement of God’s work 9T 53
devote, to God’s service CS 21
disposition to hoard, for future CS 150; 2T 681
distribution of, God has devised plans for intelligent 4T 483
diversion of, which should be devoted to miss. work CS 166
diverted from God’s cause by needless personal expense 1T 115
do not allow, to pass out of your hands merely to gratify your wishes or those of others 7T 295
do not cease to give of your, to God’s cause until He ceases to bless you 5T 550
do not enter into partnership with worldlings to secure, for advancing God’s work CH 290; FE 501
do not hoard, for destruction 4T 143
do not hold back, till death 4T 81
do not needlessly or lavishly expend, for gratifying pride or ambition 4T 571
do not spend, for that which is not needed CS 268
do not stand idle while others struggle to obtain, for God’s cause 6T 452
do not withhold yourself in giving to God your 3T 57
doing God’s work successfully requires 3T 388
duty of God’s people to sacrifice of their, for advancement of His work EW 121-2
duty of God’s people to use their, to advance His kingdom 2T 659
to establish institutions 1T 636
duty to bless others with their, God positively enjoins upon all 2T 132
duty to invest, in God’s cause CS 151
earn, for God’s cause CS 122
earnest and unselfish labor needed to acquire, to put in Lord’s treasury CS 41
economize in order to give, for miss. work 5T 732-3
economy needed in use of, in order to give to God’s work EW 121-2
efforts to acquire, intemperance displayed in 3T 398
expanding cause of God needs more, to support it 4T 483
expended for: comfort and happiness when greatly needed in extending truth 5T 205
hurtful indulgences that should be used to spread truth 3T 569
expenditure of: by professed Christians for display 2T 275
for show, vanity, and pride 2T 279
needless, our accountability to God for 3T 401
needlessly for show is sin 2T 281
strive to fulfill God’s purpose in all 9T 49
that will bring immense profits in the end 2T 280
to gratify lust of eye and pride of life 2T 279
without running risks or meeting disappointments 2T 280
wrong, love of show leads to 3T 83
extorted from others are often given to God’s cause 1T 193
extravagance in using, youth should beware of FE 306; SD 284
faithful stewards of God economize and use their, to advance His cause 4T 483
faithfulness in tithes and offerings would provide abundant, for God’s work AA 75
family should live within its 2T 435-6
far greater amount of good can be done with, than by preaching while retaining them 2T 684
fashion and display absorb, that might comfort the poor and suffering MH 287-8
first claims upon our, God has 4T 477
flowing from God’s people into enemy ranks 3T 118
for foreign miss. work can be obtained by sale of periodicals CH 435
foreign missions call for, from America CS 89
gather from world, needed for work for the most degraded 6T 246
genuine religion evidenced by seeking opportunities to use, to help the needy 2T 239
give of your, to help God’s servants sent to new fields 7T 170
given without spirit to give freely, God is mocked by CS 199
giving of, for gospel work should be done from higher grounds than mere human sympathy 3T 391
to God’s cause should be made a habit 3T 411
giving of our, to God should be proportionate to light and privileges enjoyed PP 528
gladly and generously use your, to advance God’s cause MM 315
God bids His stewards of, to invest their money in work of feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and preaching gospel to the poor 9T 53
God calls on persons in positions of trust to use their, in His service 7T 112
God calls us to sacrifice of our, for advancement of med. work 1T 636-7
God calls us to use our, to advance His cause 1T 174
God could have sent, direct from heaven to supply His treasury 3T 390
God could send, from heaven to carry on His work 1T 174
God does not depend on our CS 199
God does not entrust us with, to lie idle or be covetously retained or hid away 5T 465
God does not have to depend on our WM 279
God does not propose to rain from heaven, with which to sustain the poor 4T 511
God does not propose to send from heaven, for doing His work 1T 174; 3T 388
God has committed, to every man 3T 385-6
God has deposited with His people enough, to carry His work forward without embarrassment 1T 197
God has made men His agents to disperse, for advancement of His work 2T 659
God has provided His people with surplus of, for advancing His work CS 45; 9T 58
God has provided men with sufficient, to meet every emergency in His cause 4T 483
God is not dependent on man for, to support His cause 3T 390
God is not straitened for 5T 224
to do His work 1T 261
God requires greater gifts of, now than at any other period of world 3T 392
God requires portion of our treasures in order that, may ever be flowing into His treasury 6T 386
God requires us to economize, so we can provide funds for His treasury 5T 156
God requires weekly appropriation of our, for benevolent objects 3T 548
God wants us to have, for helping where help is needed 1T 678
God will cause possessors of property to be willing to donate, for His work 9T 272
God will move upon men of world to give, to advance His work ChS 167-8
God will not depend on persons niggardly with their, to care for the worthy poor and to sustain His cause 2T 284
God will not rain from heaven, for carrying on His work 2SG 267-8
to sustain His cause 2T 660
God will provide, for accomplishment of His work DA 371
God will scatter, of believers who do not use them in doing good 2T 661
God would have His people use their, in doing good and advancing gospel work 9T 114
God’s cause calls for LS 299
God’s faithful people have always used their, in His service AA 109
God’s mercy multiplies demands for, for His work 3T 405; 9T 255
God’s people cheerfully contribute, for liberal support of gospel workers 1T 369
God’s plan of providing, for carrying on His work 2SG 267-8
God’s promise to send, for advancing His work GW 268
God’s service will ever require CS 71
God’s treasury would have sufficient, for needs of Christ’s cause if His words were obeyed 9T 53
gospel workers in mission fields need, that is used in expensive furnishings and personal adornment 9T 54
growing necessities of God’s cause requires 4T 483
guilt and fate of wealthy believers who fail to use their, for advancing God’s work 1T 174-6
handled by you, belong to Christ 2T 278
health to acquire, God gives 5T 150
hoarding, while grudgingly doling out mere pittance to sustain God’s cause 4T 478
hoarding of, by parents for children 3T 399
warning against 1T 140
how God expects us to use our, to minister to the needy COL 370
how God has provided, for advancing His cause 2T 660
how God scatters, entrusted to His stewards 2T 661-2
how men are tempted to use their AA 338
how Satan manages to take much, out of ranks of Sabbathkeepers 1T 199
how Satan works to get hold of, in possession of SDA 5T 154-5
how Satan works to prevent, from coming into God’s treasury 5T 154
how to economize at home to obtain, for missions 5T 205
how to increase, for gospel work Ev 61-2; 9T 100-1
how to make best outlay of, entrusted to you by God LS 363
how EGW used her, to aid the needy 1T 678
how women can economize to save, for God’s work 5T 156
husband is accountable to God for his stewardship of, and not to wife 2T 59
if you would do good with your, do it at once 5T 154
increase of, God’s work to be carried forward by 3T 395
increase of ministry requires WM 187
inherited, evils that often result to families from 3T 122
invest, in never-failing bank of heaven 2T 280
in work of saving men 5T 734
investment of spare, in establishing institutions 9T 57-8
Israel’s liberality in giving, to build sanctuary PP 529
it is lawful to acquire SD 234
it is not sin to acquire, as means of returning to God His own 6T 452
judicious use of, treasures laid up in heaven by 2T 241
we as God’s stewards should make 2T 241
keep, flowing into God’s treasury for conversion of souls 5T 733
kept from God’s cause by wrong disposition of property 3T 118
lack of: cease spending money on dress and needless things when Christ’s cause is crippled by 6T 441
deep poverty of mission fields because of 8T 190
God’s cause need not be crippled in slightest degree by 3T 410
gospel work is hindered by 9T 52
gospel work must not stop because of CS 40
hinders proclamation of truth to all world 9T 52
missions are handicapped because of 6T 391
laid up in bank of heaven, are not lost 2T 241
large amount of surplus, among God’s people 3T 173
in ranks of SDA 3T 208
lavishing, on self while grudgingly doling out mere pittance to sustain God’s cause 4T 478
learn to live within your 2T 431
let your, flow in tide of love for saving others 9T 50
liberal supply of, among SDA 1T 494, 638
living faith is demonstrated by aiding God’s cause with 4T 386
Lord’s treasury would be full of, if tithing system were faithfully followed 3T 388-9
loss of: brought to God’s cause by dishonest borrowers 2T 676
by unwise investments 2T 280, 665
lost by investment in patent rights 1T 455
love of money leads men to bury their, in world and to withhold from God His just dues 5T 151-2
Macedonian believers freely gave, for support of gospel AA 343
majority of professed Christians part with their, with great reluctance 4T 474
man has account to settle with God for appropriating His, for his own convenience 6T 391
man who compelled his family to work beyond their strength in order to obtain 2T 683
man who invested his spare, in land 9T 57-8
man who let, slip out of his hands into enemy’s ranks 2T 675-6
man who placed his, out of his control 2T 648
man who was selfish re his 2T 157
man who was too liberal with his 2T 86
man whose, received from relatives were curse to him 2T 240
man whose thirst for gain led him to secure, by unfair dealing in business 3T 249-50
men are tempted to use: in embellishment of homes AA 338
in gratification of appetite AA 338
in personal adornment AA 338
in self-indulgence AA 338
men entrusted with, who shifted their responsibility upon their children 2T 651
men invest, in that which they value most 3T 208
many believers appropriate, that should be dedicated to Christ’s service CS 54
many believers sacrifice to obtain, for God’s work 2T 571
many gospel workers might be employed if God’s treasury had sufficient, to sustain them in His work CS 289-90
many people selfishly retain their, and soothe their conscience with plan for doing something big for God’s cause after they die 4T 81
med. institutions should expend, judiciously 1T 640
minister is not employed to tell people best way to bury their, in earth 5T 532
minister who used his, in trafficking and trading 2T 622
ministers should not press, from any man 1T 237
ministers should not press people to give 3T 411
ministers should tell people how to invest, safely in bank of heaven 5T 532
missions languish because, are spent on fashion and display MH 287
misuse of: as result of deceitfulness of riches 2T 268-88
by person having one talent 2T 666
by wealthy believer 2T 268-88
in adorning human body 3T 401
in beautifying houses 3T 401
in extravagant health-destroying luxuries on tables 3T 401
that should have been saved for God’s cause 3T 83
more, must be invested in God’s work CS 40
more we expend of, in display and self-indulgence means less for feeding the hungry and clothing the naked COL 352
Moses Hull’s covetousness led him to gather all, that he could obtain 2T 625
much, are brought into ranks of Sabbathkeepers 2SG 249
in unworked cities 9T 101
multitudes are to co-operate in spreading truth with their 5T 148
needed for: advancing God’s work will be provided AA 357-8
opening work in new miss. fields FE 521
needed for our sustenance, God co-operates with us in securing CS 47
needed to: advance God’s cause 2T 660
establish homes for our invalids 1T 494
establish med. institution for benefit of the sick 1T 633, 638
give young men short course of study in SDA schools 5T 156
prepare young men for efficient work in God’s cause 5T 156
sustain God’s work 8T 33
neglect to impart of our, to the needy and suffering lays on us burden of guilt COL 261
Nehemiah solicited, from Artaxerxes I (Longimanus) ChS 171
from persons able to give to God’s work PK 634
new believers should be taught to sustain God’s cause with their GW 222
niggardly spirit in which some believers give of their, to God’s cause 2T 256-7
no dearth of, among SDA generally speaking CS 85
no lack of, among SDA 1T 492, 636
no people more willing than SDA to sacrifice their, for Christ 3T 49
not given to us for gratification of pride MYP 360
not much of, in our possession should be consumed in final conflagration 1T 197
not needed for your support should be appropriated to God’s cause while you are still alive 5T 155
now is time to use, for God LS 206; 3T 209
now spent for show, happiness could be brought to many hearts by wise use of MH 287
obligation to give of your, to extend light to others 3T 382
only small amount of, flows into God’s treasury for saving of souls 4T 483
open before SDA need of using their, to advance Christ’s work at home and abroad TM 300
over and above actual necessities of life, should be used to do good and to bless humanity COL 370
parents who placed their, beyond their control by putting them into hands of their children 2T 654-5
parents who transfer their, to ranks of enemy 2T 655
passing through your hands, you are accountable to God for 3T 82
passion of some SDA to accumulate 3T 385
person who desired, to use them as rebuke to the covetous 2T 278
persons God has entrusted with: accountability of, to forward God’s work in its various branches CS 56
Christ expects corresponding returns from CS 152
double responsibility of CS 56
many, let them prove snare to them CS 56-7
persons having ability to acquire, are under obligation to use them to God’s glory 6T 214-5
persons having large amount of, are responsible for large number of talents 2T 659
persons of limited, spirit of benevolence most often found among CS 177-8
persons selfishly withholding, should not be surprised if God’s hand scatters 2T 661
persons who give, to God’s cause as if every dollar given were a total loss 2T 257, 653-4
persons who give a little of their, now and then to ease their conscience 1T 175
persons who grudgingly dole out mere pittance of, to sustain God’s cause 4T 478
persons who have, are accountable to God for every dollar they spend 3T 401
too often fail to consider how many people in world are starving 6T 451
persons who prefer to save their, than to use them for Christ’s work 2T 284
persons who rob God of, rob themselves more 2T 666
persons who wish to hoard, to invest them in houses and lands ML 244
persons whom God has entrusted with, duty of LS 337
too often hoard or waste them CS 178
personal sacrifices of, made by many people for advancing God’s cause 2T 518
place in God’s treasury all, that you can spare 9T 49
place your, where they can be handled for benefit of God’s cause 5T 465
where they can be invested in God’s cause 7T 296
poor believers have consecrated, to God’s cause with prayer, tears, and joyfulness 2T 571
poor widows who have consecrated their, to God’s work 2T 571
restrain your desires and make some sacrifice of, for God’s cause 3T 83
rich man is accountable for use of, entrusted to him by God COL 262
rich man is made steward of God’s COL 261
rich man’s failure to rightly use his COL 261-3
robbing God by withholding 5T 148-57
sacrifices made of, by pioneer SDA for advancing truth 1T 176
Satan is pleased to have us invest our, in worldly enterprises 5T 152-3
Satan leads some believers to think that demand for, for use in God’s cause is overstated 4T 473-4
Satan outgenerals many believers who propose to benefit God’s cause with their 2T 675-6
Satan seeks to control our EW 266
Satan seeks to draw away, from ranks of SDA 1T 550-1
Satan takes much, from Sabbathkeepers 1T 199
Satan uses dishonest borrowers to divert, from God’s work 2T 676
Satan uses every device to divert, from God’s cause 7T 295
Satan works to prevent, from going into God’s treasury 2T 676
Satan works to tie up our, in every conceivable way TM 43
that they may not be used in miss. enterprises 6T 446
scattering of, withheld by covetous believers 1T 221-2
self-denial required to obtain, for that which God values most highly 7T 297
selfish neglect to use, for advancement of God’s cause 2T 653-5
selfish stewards of, covetousness, overreaching, and penuriousness of 2T 239
selfish wealthy farmer who neglected to use his, to help poor widow 2T 32
selfish withholding of, that God calls for 2T 690
selfishly retaining, detracts from effect of preaching 2T 684
selfishly withheld, ways in which God scatters 2T 661-2
selfishness that withholds, from Christ’s service 4T 458
selling our little homes to give, to God’s cause now may not be necessary 5T 734
should flow into God’s treasury exactly according to His plan 5T 150
should not be raised at camp meetings for various special interests 6T 70
should not be used to: gratify desires God bids us to repress 6T 452
gratify vanity 5T 481
satisfy any selfish indulgence 5T 481
sin of needlessly expending, for show 2T 281
sin of withholding, that God calls for 2T 690
sinful use of, in devotion to dress MYP 360
some believers deprive themselves of, needed for comfort of their families in order to support the ministry 2T 622-3, 625
some believers spend large amount for needless luxuries and gratification of appetite but feel it great tax to contribute, to sustain church 4T 18
some people among higher classes will give, for benefit of the poor MH 216
some persons apparently enemies of truth will invest, to develop properties and erect buildings 7T 102
some portion of our surplus, should be put into med. institution 3T 173
soon, of believers who have kept their riches will not be wanted 1T 175
souls dying for want of present truth because believers withhold, needed to carry forward God’s work EW 49
souls who have freely bestowed their, to advance God’s cause 1T 175
spare, needy and unworked fields are calling for our 9T 49
specified portion of our, God has reserved to Himself PP 525-6
spent in gratifying pride of dress that should be used in missions 5T 295
spent in self-indulgence will produce harvest of corruption 4T 343
Spirit gives wisdom for using, where need is greatest 7T 178
Spirit will impress some persons in positions of trust to invest, for advancement of God’s cause 7T 112
squandered by investment for self-gratification 2T 128
stewards of His, God has made men 3T 117
stewardship of, God holds us accountable for our 2T 684
study to economize instead of spending, in self-gratification 5T 465
surplus, should be disposed of by parents while they are alive 3T 121
sustain: God’s cause with your 9T 127
preaching of gospel in heathen lands by your SC 81
tact and skill should be exercised to acquire, to put in Lord’s treasury CS 41
temporal, are talent entrusted us by God 1T 197
temptation to acquire, in questionable ways ML 331
tenth of our, God claims AA 74 See also Tithe
there are enough, in hands of believers to amply sustain God’s work 3T 410
thousands of dollars in, will be cheerfully given to God’s cause in closing work CS 40
tithe of our, God claims 5T 149
transfer of, by parents to children to avoid giving to God’s cause 2T 654
true Christian attitude toward 2T 240
unfaithful stewardship of, warning against 1T 140
unnecessary spending of, warning against CS 268
unwise expenditure of, do not hinder God’s work by 1SM 87
use your: for giving light to darkened nations 6T 442
for giving light to islands of sea 6T 442
to advance God’s work CS 118, 304
to build up God’s kingdom 5T 462
to create agencies for good 6T 441
to establish centers in new fields 6T 450
to gather straying souls into Christ’s fold 5T 351-2
to help the needy and suffering WM 19
to keep people from becoming abandoned Ev 568
used to bless others will bring returns COL 373
want of wide-awake men to secure to God’s cause, in their possession 4T 478
waste of, avoid 4T 450
wealthy people of world are willing to give, for schools and sanitariums CS 188
weekly giving of, God’s cause needs 4T 474
when rich men will bring their, and lay them at feet of God’s servants 1T 175
when we shall see, coming into Lord’s treasury LS 423-4
why God does not send, from heaven to carry on His work 1T 174
why God has entrusted, to man 4T 472
widening gospel work requires greater provision of, to sustain it than was called for anciently PP 529
will come: as God’s people advance LS 424
for advancement of gospel work 1T 689
will not be lacking if God’s people go forward in His work 8T 246
will not be withheld from God’s cause if ministers manifest spirit of self-sacrifice 2T 629
wills by which, pass into Satan’s ranks 4T 478
willingness to give liberally of, to God’s cause is not enough 4T 543
wise distribution of 7T 283-5
wise steward of, will enter into joy of his Lord CS 348
withheld, God’s plan to scatter 2T 281
withheld from God’s cause: by many SDA 3T 208
by parents and left to children 3T 119
how God scatters 4T 484
withholding, from Christ’s needy children is withholding from Him 2T 32-3
from God’s work because of lack of faith 1SM 88
that entails loss to possessor and to God’s cause 2T 690
withholding of, God’s work made difficult by 9T 132-3
while worldliness and love of possessions increase 5T 153
work of SDA now needs tenfold more, than was needed by Jews 4T 474
world is robbed of gospel because, are spent on fashion and display MH 287-8
would be flowing into God’s treasury if men had followed His plan 6T 386
wrong ways of securing, for support of ministers 2T 622-3
wrongly placed in control of children by some believers 3T 118
wrongly used, is of no more value than sand 4T 53
you are under obligation to glorify God with your 3T 390
your: are to flow to world in tide of love for saving the lost 9T 50
belong to Christ 2T 278
must be accounted for to God CS 22; CT 545
your accountability for use of, that you handle 2T 59
your responsibility to God for, He has entrusted to you 2T 653
See also Fund; Money; Prosperity; Treasury; Wealth
Means
Means, and ends are closely connected 5T 400
business maxim that end justifies 5T 562
employed by God must be in harmony with His character 5T 189
for end must be employed if desired results are to be obtained FE 124; 5T 724
fundamental Jesuit principle that end justifies GC 235
gospel workers will be surprised by simple, God will use to effect and perfect His work of righteousness TM 300
importance of using, whereby light and blessing come to God’s people 5T 725
leave untried no, for warning people Ev 63
of doing good will never be exhausted GW 19; 6T 467
persons who reason that end justifies 3T 214
refusal to use God’s, for bringing light and blessing to His people 5T 725
set in operation ways and, for opening gospel work in cities 9T 105
simple, greatest gospel work can be done by Ev 93
will be used by God to finish His work on earth TM 300
world’s leading maxim is that end justifies 5T 562
See also Agency; Instrument
Measure, Measures
Measure, Measures, decisive, taken by Paul against apostasy in Galatia AA 385
divine, be true to, in business TDG 343:3
false, never to be used RC 272:4
halfway, message of prophets offer no encouragement to PK 331
taken against God’s people during loud cry 1T 183
true, law of God OHC 139:2
Measuring
Measuring, of temple and its worshipers, in last days 7BC 972
Measuring rod
Measuring rod, golden, angelic architect with TM 17
not placed in man’s hands TM 209
Measuring tape
Measuring tape, woman told to lay down her 2T 438
Meat
Meat, flesh See Flesh food
Supplement
abstinence from, God has been teaching, as best 3SM 291:1
animal passions increased by; it hardens soul to truth 3SM 290:2
children made irritable by, if nervous; destruction follows 3SM 290:1
dangerous,
animals are diseased,
curse increasing; crime 3SM 287:3
following appetite 3SM 289:2
spirituality sacrificed 2MCP 390:1
Daniel and companions maintained abstinence from HP 261:3
effects of, on passions, emotions, spiritual vision, etc. 3SM 289
health hurt by (flesh of dead animals) 3SM 290:2
passions rule higher faculties by eating 2MCP 407:3
permitted after the flood (flesh of dead animals) 3SM 289:1
prohibited almost entirely for Israelites TDG 77:2
self-abuse harder to overcome when eating 3SM 286:1
spirituality injured by; lower passions override higher 3SM 290:3
stimulus of, refused by Daniel and friends RC 143:3
test not be made of eating, but evils to be shown 3SM 287:1
try going without, for six months; act at once TDG 210:8
unnecessary 3SM 291:1
use of, as food not provided before flood TDG 210:7
will of God violated by serving 3SM 289:2
wine led to excessive eating of, after the flood Con 24:2
Meat, Meats
Meat, Meats, offered to idols: church council at Jerusalem dealt with question of AA 191
Gentiles required to abstain from AA 195
problem of AA 191
strong, should be dealt out judiciously Ev 177
strongest, should not be given to babes in truth Ev 200
See also Flesh food; Swine’s flesh
Meat inspection
Meat inspection, reports of daily papers re CD 413
Meat market
Meat market See Animal; Butcher shop; Flesh food
Meat offering
Meat offering, appropriate, presented with daily burnt offerings PP 352
Meaux, France
Mechanic, Mechanics
Mechanic, Mechanics, being godly, is more difficult than being missionary in field CG 358
Christ who toiled in lowly walks to be represented by HP 224:3; TMK 324:4
church members who are, responsibility of 4T 469
crying “peace and safety” 4T 309
duty of Christian: to be diligent and faithful representative of Christ ChS 27; SC 82
to be efficient workers for God 6T 423
to give gospel to others PK 222
to work for Christ MH 148
educate themselves to become masters of their business 4T 67
educated ability needed by FE 315
educated for their business GW 92
education provides great advantages for FE 204
farmer is healthier than FE 73
helped to proclaim first angel’s message SR 358
in shop, should do his work with fidelity 4T 285
more grace needed to work for God as, than as missionary CT 279
soul-winning, Harlan Page was TM 172
students in schools of prophets sustained themselves by labor as Ed 47; FE 97