EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)

Minister, Ministers (Part 1 of 5)

Minister, Ministers

Minister, Ministers 1T 466-85; 2T 334-46, 498-522, 619; 4T 260-70, 313-20, 407-17; 9T 137-52; TM 142-58

1. Aged (veteran)

2. Alone

3. Characteristics desired in

4. Children of

5. Classes of

6. Clothing worn by

7. Defective (classes of)

8. Defective (undesirable characteristics of)

9. Defective (undesirable practices of)

10. Defective (miscellaneous)

11. Disregarding health reform

12. Duties and responsibilities of

13. Experienced (older)

14. Faithful (true)

15. Functions of

16. Home of

17. In home

18. Medical missionary workers and

19. Need(s)

20. Need(s) to

21. Need(s) to be

22. Of other denominations

23. Public prayer(s) by

24. Reprehensible

25. Should not be

26. Sick or incapacitated

27. Wife (wives) of

28. Word(s) of

29. Work of

30. Young

31. Miscellaneous

Supplement

1. Aged (veteran)

afternoon sun of life of 2SM 221

be careful how you reproach or murmur against 1T 239

blessing to church 2SM 406

care of, create fund for 7T 295

church needs helpful testimony of 2T 406

church’s duty to care for 1SM 33

conferences’ duty to 1SM 33

counsel of, God’s people need TM 501-2

death of, young men needed to fill vacancies made by GW 61-2

duty of God’s people to LS 428

faithful, God has jealous care for 3T 320-1

faultfinding against, warning re 3T 320

God regards 1T 239; 3T 320

God’s purpose for LS 428

home missions need 5T 392

mistake disqualifying 2T 647-8

neglected, EGW was called to speak in behalf of 1SM 33

not privileged to display unholy passion 2SM 222

pressed by infirmities 2SM 222

rest periods needed by 2SM 226

sustentation fund needed to care for 7T 294-5

testimony of, will help and bless church LS 428

See also Aged gospel worker

2. Alone

are not equal to task of: evangelizing the world MM 248

warning great cities AA 158

warning world MM 331

are not to: do all work for God GW 197

fulfill gospel commission AA 110

give light to world CT 468; 2T 122

cannot do work of whole church Ev 113

cannot fully meet world’s need CT 468; 2T 122

dissemination of truth is not to be confined to a few ChS 68

work of church is not to be left to GW 200

work of saving souls does not depend on DA 822

3. Characteristics desired in EW 97-104

ability in word and doctrine 1T 648

ability to: administer simple remedies for relieving suffering MM 253

answer inquiries on Bible subjects Ev 438

conduct God’s work WM 124

do more than present arguments for faith 2T 151

do more than present theory of truth 4T 527

endure privation 1T 130

give reasons for SDA faith 1T 648

preach before small congregation as well as large 3T 322

present health reform in its simplicity MM 242

present SDA faith intelligently 2T 343

prosecute their work TM 415

read Bible without mispronouncing words CT 539

read correctly 2T 556

read Scriptures without hesitation, miscalling words, or jumbling them together 4T 406

speak acceptably in public 2T 556

speak clearly and distinctly CM 71

watch and care for souls 6T 302

ability to quote: Scriptures correctly from memory GW 105; 2T 342, 501; 3T 465

Scriptures readily 2T 343

acquaintance with: evidences of SDA faith 2T 342

principles of health reform MM 239

actions characterized by true Christian politeness 3T 460, 466

activity and zeal 3T 217

adaptation to circumstances 4T 261

adornment of Christ’s doctrine CH 634

advancement in mental culture 3T 465

aspiration to perfection of Christian character 3T 461

assurance of that which he affirms 1SM 158

attitude in harmony with truths he proclaims GW 172

attitude that does not disgust beholder 1T 648

benevolence 2T 518

that is natural 2T 548

blameless deportment 2T 568-9

blameless reputation 5T 598

breadth of mind 5T 252

broader ideas 6T 302

burden for people 2T 544

business tact 1T 441-2

calm contemplation 3T 217

calm justice as Christian executive 4T 269

calmness in meeting opposition 3T 426

capability in his work GW 95

carefulness AA 394-5

in conduct and manners GW 172-4; MM 146-7

certainty and decision in proclaiming truth Ev 169

cheerful temper 3T 466

cheerfulness Ev 644; GW 132, 450; 4T 320

circumspection in: deportment GW 17

thought and conversation 2T 568

word and act Ev 174

cleanliness 1T 446

clear and strong ideas 2T 337

clear mind centered on saving souls 4T 265

compassion TM 153

consecration GW 111-6; 3T 558; 4T 371-83; TM 145

at home, in family, and in church 4T 344

entire 3T 210; 5T 528

unreserved, to Christ’s service AA 365-6

consideration 4T 262

consistency GW 144

constant growth in knowledge of God TM 144

constant reliance on God 2T 502

constant watchfulness 2T 706

conversation free from all slang phrases Ev 644

conversion Ev 643; 1T 379; 2T 334, 336; 3T 556; TM 143

daily 2T 516

such as Paul had 4T 446

thorough Ev 680

converting power of grace to stand in day of God 5T 135

courage GW 39; 2T 150-2

in his work 2T 151

indomitable 2BC 1034; 5T 299

moral 4T 262

of Elijah PK 142

tried 4T 270

courtesy Ev 640; EW 102-3; GW 172; 2T 568; 3T 322-3; TM 150

Christian 4T 262

exemplary 5T 160

true 3T 466; TM 156

cultivated mind 4T 412

deep love for souls 5T 165

deep movings of Spirit TM 171

devotion GW 124; 1T 442; 3T 217; TM 145

in his work 1T 467

to God’s cause 1T 469; 2T 545

dignity 3T 554

holy 6T 414

humble, as preacher of truth 1T 472

quiet Ev 640; GW 172

diligence in: business 2T 550

business transactions 2T 498

diligent industry 3T 498-9

discrimination 3T 411

distrust of self TM 145

divine wisdom to know how to approach people 4T 536

earnest prayer 1T 468; 4T 265

earnestness GW 143-4; 2T 664; 4T 536

deep 4T 396

in his work 2T 335, 504, 649; 4T 442; 8T 17

in teaching TM 176

in work of presenting truth 9T 149

economy of time 3T 234-5

education in med. miss. lines MM 239

efficiency GW 92-5

elevated standard in intelligence TM 194

elevation in thought and conversation 2T 568

endowment of Spirit in preaching 2T 344

endowment with spirit of Christ 2T 337

energy GW 39, 111; 2T 150, 339, 504, 549; 3T 553, 558

enduring 2T 502

in his work 1T 467; 4T 442

without rashness 2T 504

entire surrender to God 2SM 201-2

entire transformation 2T 516

fairness Ev 172

faith GW 33; 3T 217

genuine, with meekness and love 5T 228

indomitable 2BC 1034; 5T 299

perfect GW 260

that works by love and purifies soul 4T 527

faithfulness AA 394-5

in sounding warnings to people Te 273

familiarity with: Bible arguments 2T 556

practical lessons of Bible 5T 251

prophecies 5T 251

strong points of SDA position 2T 500

fasting and prayerful effort 4T 400

fearlessness in: bearing God’s message GW 150

declaring whole counsel of God 5T 160

preaching God’s word AA 394

feelings of tenderness 3T 466

firm stand for the right MM 90

firmness 3T 556

in declaring whole counsel of God 5T 160

fitness for worthy enterprises 6T 412

forbearance 1T 383; 2T 568

forgetfulness of self GW 16

friendliness Ev 143-4

in everyday life 3T 466

fuller comprehension of plan of salvation 1SM 157

godliness 1T 442

godly authority with meekness Ev 640; GW 172

good generalship Ev 357

good reputation 4T 407

good sound sense 3T 466

grace Ev 640

great moral powers 3T 187

growth in: grace 4T 269; 5T 528; TM 160

knowledge of truth 4T 269

habits of mental activity GW 193

hard study 1T 468

health of body 3T 466

heart filled with pity and love 3T 187

heart of tender affection and sincere love for his flock 3T 186

heart that is: aglow with tender compassion and earnest love 3T 187

softened and subdued by vivid sense of Christ’s sacrifice 5T 159

touched with genuine fervor of love of Christ 5T 158

heart true as steel 4T 448

heavenly anointing TM 338

high aim TM 194

holiness 1T 446; 2T 556, 614; 4T 379

in life 2T 552

holy deportment rebuking vain and frothy professors 1T 434

holy influence EW 103

humbleness of mind 3T 237

humility EW 102-3; 3T 556; 5T 263; 6T 57

in eminent degree GW 142

sitting as fitting garment upon him 5T 165

illumination by Spirit COL 130-1

industry GW 111; 2T 498-9, 550; 3T 234-5, 553

infusion of Spirit 2SM 152

integrity GW 111; 3T 553; 4T 448

in official duties GW 141

strong 4T 270

intellect LS 277

cultivated 2T 503

intellectual power to do right work 4T 320

intelligence GW 111; 3T 553

on question of temperance Te 245

intelligent understanding of truth 4T 407

intense love for soul 2T 337

James 3:17 imprinted on tablets of his soul 5T 175

judgment EW 102

kind spirit EW 103

kindness EW 102-3; 3T 323, 422; 4T 262, 486

exemplary 5T 160

knowledge and skill for practical duties of everyday life Ed 221

knowledge of: disease and its causes Ev 547

God’s word 2T 556

how to economize CG 135-6

how to give simple treatments to the sick 9T 172

how to labor intelligently as med. miss. evangelists 9T 172

how to minister to the sick Ev 547; MM 250

how to wear gospel shoes Ev 174

how to work to best advantage 1T 647

science of Christ’s prayer in John 17 8T 239

when to speak and when to keep silent 2T 557

labor uncontaminated by applause 5T 263

life 1T 469

lips charged with Spirit’s power 2SM 406-7

long-suffering 2T 568

love 2T 568; 3T 422; 4T 486

love for: discipline 2T 614

order Ev 115; 1T 649

love of Christ AA 515

love of God burning on altar of his heart 5T 166

love of God living in his heart 4T 317

loving tenderness 3T 422

manners rightly representing truth GW 174

meek and peaceable spirit 3T 556

meekness 2T 568; 5T 160

of deportment 3T 237

melting love in his heart while laboring for souls 3T 434

mental discipline 3T 466

moral independence 5T 263

moral power 3T 556

to do right 4T 320

movements regulated by Spirit 3T 241

much of God’s grace Ev 638

order 1T 446

in highest sense 2T 707

patience in: dealing with minds 4T 262

meeting opposition 3T 426

patient reasoning EW 98

perseverance GW 39; 2T 150, 500, 549, 644

decided, in his work 1T 467

in efforts to help brethren 3T 187

under difficulties 3T 556-7

piety GW 132; 4T 320, 379

deep EW 103

pity 2T 568; 3T 323; TM 156

for poor sinners 4T 268

pleasant face reflecting love 3T 422

pleasantness Ev 172

power in tone of voice, look, and words 3T 32

preparation for med. miss. work MM 253

proficiency in: grammar and language TM 194

reading and writing TM 194

proper attitude toward med. miss. work 6T 299-301

prudence GW 95

purity EW 103; 2T 614

of heart and life 2T 552; 3T 241

reasoning from cause to effect MM 307

refinement 1T 648

in highest sense 2T 707

in manners Ev 640; GW 172; 1T 415

without affectation 2T 503

refusal to excuse or palliate evil PK 141

resolute refusal to exalt self AA 278

respect in teaching TM 176

reverence 2SM 313

impressive, for God PP 580

in teaching TM 176

sanctification 2T 556; 6T 412

by truths he preaches GW 142; 2T 552; 4T 315

of heart and life 2T 335

sanctified influence 3T 234

sanctifying influence of truth 3T 237

self-abasement 2T 516

self-control 2T 511; 3T 556

in meeting opposition 3T 426

true GW 145

self-culture 2T 500

self-denial 2SM 193; 3T 556

practical 3T 256

self-discipline 3T 421, 559

self-examination GW 275-6; 1T 433-4, 468; 3T 421

daily 4T 371

self-improvement Ev 207

self-knowledge 2T 511

to guard him from falling into temptation 2T 517

self-sacrifice 2SM 193; 1T 442-3; 6T 412

exemplary 2T 545

separation from all business of improper nature Ev 632

simplicity 3T 554

greater 4T 446

sobriety 2T 568

sociability Ev 143-4; GW 193

social qualities GW 338

sound judgment EW 98; 1T 209

soundness of principle 5T 133

spirit of: endurance to suffer for Christ 3T 48

sacrifice 2T 549, 709-10; 3T 256

self-denial 2T 151, 549, 709-10

spiritual muscle 4T 262

steadfastness in integrity 4T 448

stimulation of holy zeal 5T 299

strength enough to deny self GW 337

strict regard for rules of propriety 1T 381

strong nerves 3T 466

sympathy 3T 422

for poor sinners 4T 268

tact GW 111; 3T 553; 6T 302

in their work TM 415; WM 124

tactfulness GW 117-20

tender compassion for the tempted, afflicted, and despondent 3T 229

tenderheartedness 3T 323; TM 153, 156

thorough preparation and training 2T 341

thorough reformation in themselves TM 145

thorough transformation 3T 415

thoroughness GW 367-71

in business transactions 2T 498

thought GW 95; 3T 217

trained mind 3T 241

transformation of character TM 143

true moral courage 5T 252

true tenderness of heart TM 150

understanding and appreciation of humanity’s needs 6T 302

understanding of: physiology and hygiene 6T 302

reasons of SDA faith 1T 648

undivided and unselfish interest in God’s cause and work 2T 516

undying love for souls 2T 151, 646

untiring patience and perseverance LS 195

uprightness through varied trials of life 3T 553

well balanced by religious principles 5T 528

wisdom in dealing with minds 4T 262

in his efforts 8T 17

wise and watchful discipline 3T 422

zeal 1T 469; 2T 339

fervent 2T 337

in his work GW 95; 2T 151, 649; 4T 442

unabated, in his work LS 195

untiring, in his work 2T 504

4. Children of

allowed to do as they pleased 2T 627

are most neglected children in some cases GW 206

best qualified to judge of his piety 5T 161

boy of, who did as he pleased 2T 624

corrupt and proverb of reproach 1T 235

failure to discipline 2T 627

message of Christ re MH 42-3

nature of, should not be animalized by flesh food CD 399; MM 281

need to be properly instructed in God’s word 4T 398

Satan zealously works to ensnare AH 357

should be trained to habits of industry 2T 624

should set fitting example of neat and becoming dress GW 450

some have very expensive, to provide for 1T 376

training of AH 353

unruly AH 356

wayward son of, appeal to AH 357-8

who did as they pleased 2T 621

5. Classes of

able: applause endangers 3T 185-6

approbation is loved by some 3T 185

no greater honor than to be accepted by God as AA 328

required for work in these last days of peril 1T 648

should learn to labor without excitement of applause 3T 186

why work of, often produces little good GW 196

able and holy, today there is a great scarcity of AA 328

able preachers among, should not be burdened with business matters Ev 91-2

should not be tied up at centers of influence LS 422-3

able to talk, many persons always ready to flatter and praise 4T 376

acting as pub. house agent in New York State 1T 688

advocating truth, Satan watches to get advantage of 3T 220

against whom Satan and his angels will be arrayed 2T 515

attended by angels AA 527; 2T 514

attending board and council meetings GW 451

battling for: right, God and angels help 1T 467

truth contend with devils 1T 624

building church should seek advice, counsel, and co-operation of members CS 262

burdened with sense of greatness of God’s work AA 327

called of God will be given tact, skill, and understanding Ev 686

Christ teaches uneducated, to carry His truth to others 4T 377

connected with sanitariums, essential qualifications of 7T 75

connected with SDA schools can succeed in revealing truths of third angel’s message MM 263

consecrated AA 359-71

considering it a privilege to counsel with their brethren 1T 444

dependent on hospitality of other people should make themselves useful and helpful 3T 211

devoted, who will have no lack of temporal things 4BC 1180

who will see fruit of their labors AA 278

diverted from urgent work in field to settle some church trial 5T 615-6

doing: colporteur work 6T 321

good work, caution against too much transferring of Ev 690

personal work can accomplish tenfold more than pulpit preacher 9T 124

dying from cancer, comfort for 2SM 255

earnest, God’s cause needs 3T 423

entering new fields may find it necessary to sell publications 1T 688

exerting commanding influence for good GW 111

warning against attachment to 6BC 1086

favorite, do not copy example of Ev 630

feeding God’s flock must first eat of bread of heaven TM 340

feeling that he does not receive due honor 5T 159

finding: church members at variance should call halt Ev 638

harvest of souls wherever they labor ChS 67

it necessary to engage in debate 1T 624

following as God directs will not be left in uncertainty 2SM 401

giving themselves wholly to God’s work will have no lack 2T 345

hard-working, needs periods of rest GW 240

having: ability to hold large audiences Ev 71; 9T 109

correct view of Christ’s work and character GW 166

little education, encouragement for 2SM 152

little learning but who will be listened to by men of superior ability and talents 2SM 152

talent for writing CW 85

having received Spirit, SDA need CM 23

hovering about churches, it is painful to see 3T 406

in want, liberality of JW and EGW to 1T 678

knowing how to care for sick is doubly useful 6T 302

knowing how to treat disease will be twice as successful MM 245

laboring in: places to create an interest 3T 218

towns and cities 4T 317

laboring under high pressure 2T 503

leading God’s flock instead of being led by it 5T 252

licensed, who ought to be in colporteur work 4T 390

living what they preach exert saving influence 1T 380

loving truth, God will work mightily with CH 533

med. missionary, is much more efficient worker MM 245

modern: do not have to suffer and sacrifice as did SDA pioneers 3T 317-8, 327

have to sacrifice and risk little 3T 256

know little of sufferings and hardships of their predecessors 1T 376

most effective, not always most popular 1T 447

of conscience and faith, wanted in this age 3T 217

of highest order, Christian physician is MM 147

ordained: authorized to teach truth, baptize, and organize churches AA 161; SR 303

derive their authority from Christ 4T 393

invested with full ecclesiastical authority AA 161; SR 303

management of financial matters should not be given to 7T 255

many, have never yet exercised shepherd’s care of God’s flock 6T 434

pledged to give soul, body, and spirit to saving souls 5T 530

sin is most exceeding sinful in GW 124

overburdened, finds little time to meditate and pray Ev 663

overworked, are few 2T 503

should go aside and rest awhile Ev 661

pioneer SDA: labored incessantly to combat fanaticism 1T 419

preaching of, stirred men’s hearts 5T 157

self-denial of 1T 370-1

toil and privations faithfully borne by 1T 130

placed above want when they exercise economy 1T 438

possessing: educated talents, hindrances to Ev 668-9

ordinary talents accomplish more by personal work than by preaching Ev 438

qualities in which others are deficient AA 278

praying, ministry of angels promised to 2T 509

SDA need more TM 149

praying with: earnestness GW 178

families receive respect and honor due them 2T 619

prepared to: meet opposition 5T 252

surmount difficulties 5T 252

receiving funds for God’s treasury should give donor a dated written receipt GW 141

reliable in any emergency LS 194

requested by little girl to speak words easy to understand CT 254

sanctified: must be free from every taint of evil TM 410

must be open as day TM 410

must have no guile in his mouth TM 410

will be power in flashing light of truth TM 410

seeking: additional education in SDA schools 8T 151

to become Christlike prays TM 143

self-made, erroneous idea re 2T 706

self-sacrificing, faithfully labored against fanaticism 1T 419

serving as Bible teachers in schools See Bible teacher

SDA, better supported than Christ’s disciples 2T 345

have to meet men of learning and strong minds 2T 556

shutting himself in with Christ in his great need, promise to AA 369

special favorite of some wealthy man 1T 475

Spirit-filled, effectiveness of 6T 88

standing in: forefront of battle unshrinkingly 2T 510

light, powerful influence of statements by 1T 378

studious, whose labor is not appreciated as it ought to be 1T 447

successful AA 278; 3T 422

acknowledges his entire dependence on God AA 328

does not boast AA 328

essential qualifications of 3T 553

hard study and hard work characterize CT 539

must be practical man 3T 556-7

must be wholly consecrated to soul-saving work 4T 261

must have more than book knowledge GW 111

must pray earnestly 4T 320

must put self out of sight 3T 556

only as they allow God to rule in their lives GW 124

something more than book knowledge is essential to 3T 553

why there are not more 3T 187

teaching believers to work for souls have co-operation of angels GW 200

that SDA pulpits need 1SM 159

truly representing Christ are men of prayer 4T 529

undaunted by circumstances are needed today 4T 448

underpaid, work produced by 2SM 188

uneducated men used by Christ as 4T 377

unlearned, should not remain ignorant 4T 378

using up their brain power to keep work moving 2T 503

“very thick with the Almighty” GW 255

watering themselves while watering others 1T 645

weary, needs to be sustained by faith and prayer 4T 531

weighted with burden for souls will never be mere sermonizer TM 160

wide-awake, needed to awaken people who slumber in sin and error 4T 445

working in proper manner outside of pulpit produces tenfold more Ev 641

6. Clothing worn by GW 172-4; 2T 609-10; 3T 552

black or dark material is more becoming for, in pulpit 2T 610

carefulness re, is important GW 172-4; 2T 610, 613

carelessness in, displeases God GW 174

caution re 3T 552

color of, lack of taste in 2T 614

should be suitable 2T 610

combination of two or three different colors in, is inappropriate in pulpit 2T 610

contrasting vest and pants not appropriate as, in pulpit 2T 610

extravagance should be avoided in TM 180

God may be honored or dishonored by GW 173; 2T 611

good material needed in TM 180

improper, bad influence of 2T 614

influence of 2T 610, 614

neatness of fit in, lack of 2T 614

needs to be: becoming upon him 2T 610

in harmony with character of his work GW 145

negligence re, must be corrected 2T 613

often offends people of good taste and refined sensibilities 2T 613

preaches to people 2T 610

propriety and taste needed in GW 174

should be: neat and becoming GW 450

neat and comfortable TM 180

should befit dignity of their position GW 173, 450; 1T 649

should not be untidy and slovenly GW 173

should rightly represent: God 2T 615

truth GW 174

should set right example GW 174; 2T 610

in plainness TM 180

slackness and lack of taste in, is unbecoming 2T 610

slovenly in some cases 2T 610

style of 2T 614

taste and orderly arrangement needed in GW 173; 2T 610

that destroys influence of his labor 2T 614

that was against him 2T 613

trimmings in, tell to disadvantage TM 180

untidy in some cases 2T 610

7. Defective (classes of)

acquiring property because he was not satisfied with his wages 2T 546

applauded and praised are not necessarily controlled by Spirit Ev 330; 4T 318

arbitrary, dictatorial, overbearing, boastful, proud, and unconsecrated 4T 403

as blind man following one who has sight 1T 442

as destitute of life and energy as hills of Gilboa of dew and rain 5T 251

asleep 2T 336; 8T 37

to his great danger 1T 426

attracting large congregations but producing little fruit 1T 438

avoiding burdens and disagreeable responsibilities cannot be depended on in crises 3T 558-9

battling unarmed with devils 1T 429

becoming rusty in God’s work and needing to be burnished 2T 644

being all dignity is not needed in God’s work 1T 648

carrying sale of books too far 1T 687

cheap, do not be content to be 3T 461

clothing cross of Calvary with beautiful flowers GW 32

commonplace, do not be content to be 3T 461

compared to King Hazael of Syria 5T 79

daring not to preach cutting truths EW 228

debating, are most unreliable 3T 217

clothed in his own armor 1T 625

deficient in: Bible knowledge GW 249-50; 2T 342

Christian graces, too many 3T 423

faith, hope, and love 3T 187

his duties 2T 150

qualifications for building up churches LS 195

depending on: arguments more than on God’s strength, peril of 1T 428

book learning more than on knowledge of God 2SM 152

excitement to arouse his ambition 3T 212

feeling never make good burden-bearing laborers 1T 445

impressions 2T 505

desiring to: be accounted able speakers 5T 132

be like Christ but wishing to avoid poverty and crucifixion 2T 650

create sensation 5T 132

do something great 5T 132

imitate romantic style of modern revivalists 5T 132

obtain means for selfish purposes 2T 626

destitute of Spirit 7T 251

devoting all their time to sermonizing in tent meetings GW 76

devoting his time to his personal interests 2T 623

digging their graves with their teeth 4T 408

disappointing people by their ignorance 2T 500

discouraged by lack of appreciation on part of people 5T 257

discourteous, drive souls away from Christ TM 150

displeasing God by their feeble efforts MM 317-8

dissatisfied with his wages 2T 546

diverted from their work too easily GW 371; 4T 265

doing enough work for two but not working directly to point CW 107

doubting: inflict injury upon God’s cause 1T 377-80

Satan uses 1T 378

should leave their work immediately 2T 513

drifting away from great landmarks of faith TM 30

dropped from God’s work for being fainthearted, distrustful, discouraged 2T 150

dry as hills of Gilboa GW 165

dull and languid, saving influence cannot be exerted by GW 451

duty of, whose labors appear to be without result GW 371

dwarfs in religious growth while preaching to others 5T 158

easily discouraged, does injury to God’s cause and injustice to himself 2T 151

too many 3T 423

easily stirred and frequently irritated 3T 237

eating: heartily but not taking enough exercise 3T 310

hurriedly various kinds of food CH 565

three meals a day when two would be better 4T 416

too great variety at one meal GW 230

too much GW 230

educating themselves as combatants 3T 215

encouraging believers to invest money in business enterprises 5T 530

enjoying preaching more than personal work for churches 9T 250

exalted in his own estimation 1T 448-9

exposing himself in reckless manner to Satan’s attacks 1T 430

failing in: evangelistic preaching 2T 117-8

management, should never labor alone 1T 442

failing to: teach believers how to work does incomplete work WM 111

visit people are not true shepherds 4T 536

fallen through exaltation 1T 474

farming six days in week and working for God on Sabbath 1T 471

fat, habits that make 3T 489-90

finding his labor powerless 2BC 1034

following science falsely so called, peril of 5T 80

from whom: Christ withdraws His smiles 3T 205

God calls humble confessions 2T 335

gaining apparent success by swaying minds through human influence GW 382

gifted, in danger of making shipwreck of faith 7BC 958

giving their flocks poison instead of pure wheat TM 334

going over and over same ground but accomplishing little 2T 649

graduating when they have scarcely learned first principles of doctrine of Christ 2T 342

half asleep GW 35

having ability, God’s cause loses much by defective labors of untrained GW 78

having his mind too much on wages he receives 1T 467

having no time to preach on temperance Te 237

having smattering knowledge of Bible grieves the Spirit GW 98

hearers but not doers 3T 53

hindering health reform by: condemnatory remarks 6T 377

pleasantries and jokes about it 6T 377

hindering instead of helping in time of adversity 2T 515

holding erroneous ideas of what constitutes a Christian 2T 505

in great peril, warning to 3T 212

in high places, sins committed by 2T 449

incompetent, imperil church’s well-being 5T 104

increasing his family too much 2T 644

indifferent toward poor brethren WM 210

indiscreet: makes hard labor for those who follow him 3T 237

throws cloud of suspicion upon all 3T 237

turn souls from truth 3T 242

indolent, Paul’s religious industry rebukes 4T 410

who would be writer 3T 559

inefficient, reason for 3T 48-9

remedy for TM 159-62

injured because his brethren made too much of him 1T 448

injuring God’s cause 2T 345

and bringing truth into disrepute 2T 503

insufficiently aroused LS 203

irresolute and doubting continually will receive nothing from God 2T 644

jesting and joking, is filled with self-love and self-importance GW 205

jovial, who crucifies Christ afresh TM 146-7

who stretches beyond measure to win praise TM 146-7

knowing: little of experimental religion 5T 159

nothing comparatively of difficulties and trials 4T 442

laboring: a year in evangelistic work with no results Ev 686-7

but not in right way 2T 120

laboring chiefly for wages 4BC 1180; 2T 344, 518, 545

cares only for himself 3SG 124

God has no pleasure in 2T 344-5

should take up other work 3T 555-6

lacking: baptism of suffering 2SG 285-6

business tact should never labor alone 1T 442

humbleness of mind and his dignity was easily hurt 3T 237

in economy will be in want in any position 1T 438

industry, need to tarry in Jerusalem till endowed with power from on high 2T 120

mental training will certainly fail 2T 500-1

miss. spirit should choose other calling 2T 150-1

power GW 35

leading churches to observe rites having no foundation in God’s word 4BC 1149-50

learned, failing to bear simple and straightforward testimony 2SM 152

leaving: God’s work and finding their lot tenfold harder than before 1T 130

preaching for more profitable business 1T 447

letting: his home and farm cares occupy his mind 2T 623

opportunity for good work pass unimproved 2BC 1004

like machinery in which only one set of wheels works at a time 3T 35

like worldling in business transactions 2T 154

liking to take things lazily 3T 555

losing connection with God, influence of GW 17

loving to debate: become elated and lose balance 3T 220

frequently become coarse and rough 3T 216

neglect practical subjects needed by God’s flock 3T 216

loving to have his vanity flattered 3T 552

lulling church members to sleep GW 437

magnifying self in his own eyes 1T 623

making: Bible say things not written therein GW 105

enemies by abrupt manners 3T 242

himself theme of thought and conversation 3T 240

his children his excuse for remaining at home 2T 627

his own interest paramount in his work 2T 623

his selfish interests first in his work 2T 620-1

success of nothing 3T 555

trouble for himself and his best friends 3T 552

wrong use of Lord’s funds 1T 227-8

men-pleasing, warning to PK 141

mangling Scriptures 2T 342

manifesting: half the zeal shown by men working for earthly gain 2T 335

listless indifference are hindrance to churches 2T 340

mature, who despise Testimonies 5T 61

more of curse than blessing to God’s cause 3T 461

more ready to argue than to pray 4T 448

moving listlessly as though given millennium in which to work 2T 335

naturally independent and self-sufficient 3T 109

naturally indolent 2T 499

naturally irritable and easily provoked 2T 707

needing judgment and counsel of co-worker 1T 442

needing to: be learners rather than teachers 5T 238

severely censure his own course 2T 708-9

neglectful, other gospel workers should not have to pick up stitches dropped by 5T 375

neglecting: to visit people is unfaithful Ev 440

work appointed them to do 7T 254

neglecting health reform, spiritual gifts, systematic benevolence, missionary work Ev 343

neglecting his duty 2T 120; 3T 233

should be dismissed from work 3T 233

neglecting simple branches of education 2T 503

neglecting to give instruction re tithing Ev 252

are unfaithful stewards Ev 252

should be relieved of responsibility CS 106

negligent and selfish and ease-loving, God’s benediction is not on 4T 537

not: accepting whole Bible as inspired COL 39

appreciating med. miss. work, should not preside over churches MM 238

as progressive as the churches 1T 369

dependable in crisis 5T 88

earning all his salary 2T 623

feeling burden of work 1T 688; 2T 341

half awake to Satan’s wiles 3T 196

industrious, displease God 2T 499