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

Minister, Ministers (Part 5 of 5)

commissioned by God to teach truth AA 273-4

communion with God by, importance of AA 362

results of GW 23

companies should be organized and thoroughly educated to work as 9T 171-2

compared to earthen vessels AA 330

conditions calling for use of every power of intellect by 5T 528

conduct of: among strangers Ev 680

can be improved much 2T 511

daily, has great influence on others 2T 511

in board and committee meetings Ev 642

on street and in cars Ev 680

should show that he is man of thought and solid character Ev 171

conduct of other ministers is no criterion for 2T 622

confidence in, do not cause students to lose 8T 161

consistent life of, retains confidence of seekers after truth 2T 548

conversation of, should show he is man of thought and solid character Ev 171

counsels that, should be able to give re diet Ev 439

course pursued in church toward some, displeases God 5T 131

courteous acts by, do not detract from dignity 3T 422

crime of, in neglecting to study God’s word 2T 500

criticizing character, motives, and action of COL 44-5

criticizing the 4T 238; 5T 298-302

before children, evil of 5T 497-8

cultivating garden is good exercise for Ev 660-1; GW 240

daily experience in faith and trust is of highest value to 3T 234

danger of erring by, great 1T 475

dangers facing 1T 368-81

degraded sinner and, Christianity makes strong bond of union between AA 460

delay not to correct wrong habits of eating, drinking, dressing, and working 1T 466

demeanor of GW 172-4

Christian courtesy and true elevation should pervade 4T 400

deportment of 2T 706-7

angel’s pen takes note of TM 143

may balance a soul for or against truth 3T 428

out of meeting should be exemplary 3T 27

should be serious 2T 507

should not disgust beholder 1T 648

simplicity should characterize 2T 507

true Christian politeness should characterize 2T 507

desire to obtain means for selfish purpose is snare to 2T 626

deterioration of, as result of lack of physical exercise 4T 269

development of TM 194

devils communicate weak points of, to others 3T 241

differences among, on minor points Ev 182

should not be made prominent 1SM 183

dignity of: performing home chores does not detract from 3T 309

physical exercise daily does not detract from 2T 569

respect for others does not detract from 3T 422

discussion re relative merits of different, out of place in church AA 274

dispensing light does not rest solely upon 4T 464

disregard of health reform by, unfits him as God’s messenger 6T 378

disrespect for, is disrespect for Christ 4T 393

do not ask, to assume financial responsibilities of schools 6T 216

to audit financial standing of schools 6T 216

do not burden, heavily with business details of city work 7T 252-3

do not call, from field to settle difficulties and dissensions in church GW 419

from their work to attend to little matters 2T 643

do not counteract work of, by criticism 5T 131

do not feel that gospel work depends principally on 6T 427

do not keep, constantly at work in business lines 7T 250

do not look upon, with superstitious reverence TM 404

do not measure, by his ability as speaker 5T 255

do not regard, as infallible GC 596-7

as mere public speakers and orators 4T 393

do not retain, in same district year after year GW 420

do not send, here and there to attend board meetings 7T 255

do not work, so hard that they neglect their families 7T 250

do too much sometimes Ev 113

doctrines taught by, need of unity re TM 29-31

does better to die from hard work than to rust out from inaction 2SM 221

doing colporteur work does not belittle TM 317; 6T 321

duty bound to minister to the sick and afflicted 6T 301

duties of, physicians often required to perform MM 249

each, should be consecrated missionary 5T 381

eat too much or too great variety of food at one meal 4T 416

education of: may be stumbling block to sinners 5T 529

should continue throughout lifetime GW 94

efficacious only as God makes him so TM 404

efficiency of: God is TM 311

is found in Christ TM 171

selfishness and self-sufficiency hinder 4T 371

elocution course not needed by 4T 605

encouragement given to, should not savor of flattery 1T 446

energizing of mind of, by Spirit GW 253

enter new fields 2T 711

entertainment of brethren by, is additional expense GW 450

err in judgment at times 5T 131

esteem, for his work’s sake 4T 318

every day’s labor by, is faithfully chronicled in books of heaven 4T 320

everything savoring of familiarity with women is forbidden ground to GW 125

exalting, warning against 4T 318

example of, should rebuke idleness and slothfulness 2T 501

should rebuke lack of industry and economy 2T 501

expressions of sympathy by, do not detract from his dignity 3T 422

face of, must be flint if he would be faithful 2BC 1034; 5T 299

fail to: adopt health reform 1T 469-70

urge health reform upon believers 1T 469-70

fail without God’s help 4T 262

failure to give sufficient encouragement to 4T 603

faithful record of all works of, made daily by recording angels 1T 468

faithful study of Bible would inspire, with divine faith 8T 193

faithfulness of, church’s well-being depends in large degree on AA 207

faithfulness that can make efforts of, acceptable to God AA 327

faults of, do not expose to unbelievers 3T 94

favorite: do not become attached to AA 277

do not fix attention on some Ev 630

it is unsafe for any church to lean upon 4T 594

fearfully beset by Satan often 1T 195

few, know what simple faith is 5T 159

few Christian, feel called to labor for Jews AA 381

few praying men among 1T 434

field for, whole world is COL 229

financial resources of, many calls are made upon GW 449-50

find themselves and their message subjected to criticism 5T 299

first consideration of, kingdom of God must be GW 31

flattering woman who should be rebuked by Ev 679

flattering you, is out of his place 2T 338

flattery injures 1T 439

follow, only when they follow God’s word GC 597

frequent moving of, places him under heavy expense GW 450

given message of truth to proclaim 6T 425

God breathes words of inspiration through 4T 318

God brings against, charge of spiritual feebleness 1SM 127

God calls for Ev 109

in His work MYP 208

God calls on, to lay down their controversies 9T 211

God does not will that, should seek to be rich AA 366

God frequently leaves, in uncertainty re his efforts 3T 420

God is as ready to give power to, today as in apostolic times AA 278

God is willing to give power to, without stint GW 35

God moves upon, to be one in doctrine and in spirit TM 503

God requires, to come up to standard 2T 710

God speaks to men by His 5T 718

God was displeased because so many, settled at Battle Creek 5T 185

God was with His, in 1913 2SM 406-7

God’s people must not hang their weight on WM 111

God’s promise to give tongue and utterance to 4T 316

God’s word to, is “Go forward” TM 417

God’s work in southern California needs CH 233

good accomplished by, is done in God’s power GW 14

gospel work can never be finished till church members rally to aid 9T 117

gospel work must not be left entirely to, to accomplish 2SG 279

gospel workers who assist FE 108

great joy of, in seeing souls saved 4T 264

hands of, must be held up as were Moses’ hands by Aaron and Hur 5T 162

handling of business matters disqualifies, for their work 7T 246-7

hard battles often have to be fought by 1T 195

hardships and trials that, may expect 4T 261

has no right to be at ease 2T 635

have: all they ought to do to preach word 1T 472-3

continual sacrifices to make 2T 645

no battles to fight in political world FE 478; GW 393

no right to release people from their pledges 4T 474

have to meet: keen minds under control of Satan 5T 528

opposers of every type 2T 556

health of, few hours of manual labor each day improves 4T 264-5

lengthy sermons and prayers are detrimental to 2T 116-7

heart of, Christ should be found in 3T 32

fire of truth should burn on altar of 2T 337

hearts of, made strong by constant communion with God 5T 299

heavenly credentials of, what constitutes 5T 161

help churches best by planning work for them 6T 49; 9T 82

helpers of, are best qualified to judge of his piety 5T 161

highest efforts of, should be dedicated to saving souls 3T 422

His inferior, Christ delegates His power to DA 166

holiness and power among, great lack of 5T 160

homes of, persons working in Ev 468

honor, only as God’s ambassadors 5T 301

house-to-house work by 2T 618-9

how: are affected when excitement of debate is gone 3T 215

can become mighty through God TM 144

can have his religion honored by unbelievers 5T 134

can prevent unhappy divisions in church EW 61-2

can work in harmony with angels Ev 640-1

may gain confidence of unbelievers 3T 233

may have power of endurance Te 167

may obtain heavenly credentials 5T 161

should meet difficulties GW 189

should meet opposition 1T 623-6; 2T 499; 9T 147-9

should meet trials, perplexities, and temptations 2T 509

should prepare to meet opponents Ev 166

view subjects differently 1SM 183

how circumstances should be met by AA 365

how efficiency of, may be increased Te 166

how means obtained from sale of books should be used by CW 168; 6T 321

how Satan’s hosts may be put to confusion by AA 169

how testimony of, becomes tame and lifeless 5T 299-300

how truth should be presented by 2T 336-7

how unbelievers can be led by, to obey Christ 2T 548

humility of, strength in 3T 307

ideas of, people are not to mold 5T 252

idleness is curse to 2T 500

important branches of gospel work often neglected by Ev 343

imposed upon too often by relation of church trials 5T 96

imprudence of, out of pulpit 1T 380

in danger of: being diverted from soul-saving work GW 312

going into darkness and satanic delusions 5T 214

losing their own souls 2T 511

neglecting personal piety 3T 210

neglecting purity of heart 3T 210

resting satisfied with presenting theory only 4T 526

running off from important points of present truth EW 63

taking credit to themselves for their success 4T 608

incessant reading and writing unfits, for pastoral work GW 337

inclined to avoid physical exertion and confine themselves to books 4T 270

inequality in, God is not pleased with 2T 503

influence and power of, lost by engaging in speculations 2T 622

influence exerted by, in his ministry 2T 618

influence of, does much to mold character of his people 3T 421

mechanical toil does not lessen 6BC 1064

things that counteract 1T 380

instruction that new converts should receive from Ev 343-4

interest of, in God’s work should be undivided 2T 517

interests of, cannot be safely divided 5T 530

keep, free from responsibilities that should be largely borne by businessmen 7T 246

labor in Christ’s stead 1T 431

laboring: at Loma Linda, Calif. MM 60

in southern California FE 520-4

labors of, needed especially at camp meetings 7T 253

lack of physical exercise by, results of 3T 310

lectures by, close of course of 4T 395

leisure time of Ev 660-1

lesson for, from Nehemiah’s experience 3BC 1137

on how to meet prejudice Ev 446

lessons in humility for, from Christ’s life 4T 373

let, know that you are helping them by your prayers 7T 185

licentiate 4T 604-5

young men who might be fitted for 4T 606

life and usefulness of, may be preserved longer 4T 404

life of, should be living sermon 4T 380

should be spotless 5T 598

light of, God’s word is TM 340

literature on Bible doctrines should be used by, in their work Ev 159

littleness in, dishonors God 2T 545

love, for his work’s sake 4T 318

love and confidence in, results of lack of 3T 94

love for souls should stimulate, to exertion 2T 628

lowest place in God’s service seems to, too honorable for them GW 142

man who thought he knew more than any 3T 454

men cannot depend upon, for salvation CG 513

manner(s) of 2T 609-19; 3T 422

should be modest and dignified 2T 610

should be refined and elevated 2T 557

many, gain arguments to sustain truth merely by study of publications 5T 158

many families cannot be reached by FE 212-3

many families will not accept truth unless visited by Ev 435-6

many parents leave saving of their children to COL 195

many people converted to, are not really converted to Christ 4T 316

many places in which voice of, cannot be heard CM 4

may come off conquerors in every contest with Satan 2T 515

may engage at proper time in sale of health publications 1T 688

may have power sufficient for his needs GW 60

may need to go into homes of the sick and pray for them MM 238

med. miss. training better qualifies, for his work 8T 158

meeting alienation, bitterness, and opposition is a delicate work for GW 119

mental powers of, enfeebled by improper eating and lack of physical exercise GW 230

message of, call large congregations together to hear Ev 119

messages of, must be tested by Bible 5T 301

mind and body of, work that is heavy tax on GW 451

mind(s) of: continually exited by study 3T 490

disregard for laws of health enfeebles 4T 264

do not find greatest strength in thoughts of others GW 99-100

must be properly disciplined TM 149

should be aglow with religious fervor 5T 528

should be stored with Bible evidence 4T 260

should be stored with truth for time of emergency TM 149

should be stored with useful knowledge 4T 412

should not be concentrated on one subject to exclusion of others 3T 34

ministry of, seals of AA 328

to the sick GW 213-5

minor errors in early SDA books should not be magnified by 1SM 165

mistake(s) of: how to deal with 3T 94

in passing over same ground again and again to help churches 2T 646

in shepherding churches 9T 140

should be kept within as small circle as possible 3T 93-4

synagogue of Satan watches for CH 559

mistaken idea re, in Vermont 1T 448

more, God calls for 6T 411

more encouragement should be given to men to become 4T 604

more hearts would be reached by, if they would dwell more on practical godliness 4T 395

most grievous sin of, talking out unbelief is 1T 379

most of, God is day’s journey from 1T 434

most profitable lessons to be learned by 5T 238

much evil would be avoided if, would be of one mind 1T 212-3

much in conduct of, can be improved GW 275

must feel Satan’s special warfare against them 2T 510

name of, preacher failing to minister to wants of people has no right to 4T 416

neglect of light by, makes him subject to Satan’s devices 2T 627

neglect physical exercise 3T 211

never forget that Christ teaches through His 5T 300

never idolize AA 278; 6BC 1086; 4T 318; TM 404

never speak in praise of, to their faces 1T 475

new converts look to, for example GW 461

no circumstances are sufficiently important to call, away from interest created by presentation of truth 2T 540-1

no ecclesiastical right given to, to forgive sins or sell indulgences 5BC 1151

no good reason why health of, should fail 3T 309

no spiritual power gained by, in shirking duties and responsibilities 3T 559

not all, are qualified for their work 2T 498

not all believers are called to be 4BC 1159

in ordinary sense of term Ed 264

not appointed to settle people’s temporal affairs COL 254

not at liberty to act from selfish motives TM 317-8

not doing half they might to educate people to work for others 4T 392-3

not empowered to remove stain of sin from souls 5BC 1151; DA 806

not infallible 5T 131, 298

not safe from temptation 1T 195, 466

not set apart to handle business matters 7T 255

nothing can be done by, without Christ Ev 643

number of, needs to be greatly increased 6T 414

occupy solemn and sacred position 4T 406

office of, makes sin in them more exceedingly sinful TM 404

often obliged to entertain brethren GW 450

one, may possess qualifications which another lacks AA 277-8

seldom has all qualifications needed to perfect a church 6BC 1086

opponents of, disbelieving smile of TM 248

opportunities that, allow to slip by unimproved GW 186

ordination of See Ordination

others besides, can work for salvation of souls 4T 618

ought not to: cherish their own mental and moral tendencies 3T 421

overtax his physical powers GW 168

parents too often blame, because children are not converted 5T 495

Paul’s example as, in enduring hardships 4T 410

Paul’s solemn charge to AA 503

people and, should circulate literature as never before 1T 690

people are: far in advance of many 2T 629, 708; 5T 166

not to be converted to Ev 330

people imitate 1T 433

people inspect and comment on manners, life, property of 5T 299

people on whom time should not be lost by 3T 450

people seldom rise higher than their 2T 645

perplexities met by, in church 5T 347

persons who give unmistakable evidence they are converted to 5T 227

personal appearance of: must tell in favor of truth GW 450

neglect re 2T 613

should be that of living preacher in and out of pulpit 1T 446

personal effort by, for churches Ev 338

need of more Ev 348

personal ministry by GW 185-9

personal work by, importance of 1T 381

needed for lost souls COL 57

personal work that should be done by Ev 157-9

perusal of works on SDA faith is aid to GW 99

petting, often injures and cripples their usefulness 3T 308

warning against 4T 318

physical exercise benefits 2T 643

physical exercise is of greatest value to 4T 408

physical exercise protects, against disease GW 240

physical labor performed daily benefits 2T 569

physician and, gospel worker who was both CD 161-2; MM 249

plans of, to attend camp meetings 6T 46

plans should be devised by, to enlist youth in miss. work 6T 435-6

pledged to: obey Christ’s directions CT 284

overcome pride, covetousness, and selfishness GW 23

point beyond which knowledge and skill of, are powerless 3T 420

poor health of some, neglect of physical exercise and useful labor causes 3T 211

position of: calls for discipline of mind 3T 466

calls for health of body 3T 466

is very important 4T 393

no man can fill, unless he is industrious, diligent, and faithful in duties 2T 550

possess no grace or holiness of their own GW 124; TM 404

power of, is of God 1T 380

practical knowledge of health reform better qualifies, for his work 6T 302

praising: does him great harm Ev 330

does not please God 5T 301

warning against 1T 474-5; 4T 318

prayer by, importance of 5T 190

prayer in work of, importance of 6T 47

prayer that fortifies, for duty and trial AA 362-3

prayers of, that will be heard and answered GW 178

preaching by See Preaching; Sermon

precept backed by example in, has powerful influence 2T 341

precious in God’s sight GW 465

precious promise to 5T 574

preparation needed by GW 23

presentation of truth by Ev 168-74

essentials to successful 3T 553

to people of other denominations 3T 462

pressed continually under burden of financial responsibility 2SM 188

primary interest of, salvation of souls should be 2T 545

program of, eight-hour system finds no place in GW 451

prosperity of God’s cause depends much on, in field 1T 442

provided with spiritual weapons to fight good fight of faith 4T 536

proving themselves sharp and self-important speakers at camp meeting 5T 165

pulpit labors of, lack of propriety and gravity out of desk counteracts 1T 435

pulpit manners of See Pulpit

qualifications needed by: clearly defined 4T 314

erroneous ideas re GW 105; 2T 341-2

for pastoral work 3T 228

for work for youth DA 812

mistake made re 1T 441-2

Paul’s high estimate of 2T 706

question that should be asked by FE 517-8

question to be repeated by, to his own heart 4T 397

reading books containing false sentiments endangers 9T 68

reading of arguments from pens of others is help to GW 99

receive wisdom and power from Christ 4T 393

receiving limited salary may contrive to add to his little fund by recreational work in his orchard or garden in leisure time Ev 660-1

recognize, as Christ’s representatives 4T 542

reformation among God’s people should begin first with 1T 469

regard, only as God’s ambassador 5T 301

religious light should shine forth in clear and steady rays from 5T 531

religious pets and favorites among, people should not have 6BC 1086

requires greater sacrifice than that of institutional workers 7T 208

resources of, conversion of one sinner should tax to utmost GW 465

respect, for his work’s sake 4T 318

respect for: fifth commandment of Decalogue enjoins PP 308

lesson re PK 235-6

misguided souls in apostolic times refused to show AA 278-9

reverence for, show Ed 244; PK 237

reward of, on entering into joy of Christ 2T 709

right example of, God’s people need influence of MM 264

rules and regulations for, cautions re TM 192-3

Sabbathkeepers please Satan by praising 1T 474

sale of Christ’s Object Lessons promoted by, to aid schools 6T 468

sale of publications by 1T 688-9

Satan seeks to ensnare, by licentiousness AH 327

Satan seeks to lead men to distrust God’s 5T 300

Satan stands ready at watchtower to flatter 1T 475

Satan tries with all ingenuity to lead, into sin GW 124

Satan works to dishearten and lead astray 1T 449

Satan’s efforts to overthrow 1T 467-8

Satan’s special efforts are directed against TM 404

Satan’s special temptations are directed against GW 124

sealed with blood of consecration GW 15

seldom come prepared to labor for God at camp meeting 5T 165

seldom does one, have all qualifications necessary to perfect church AA 277

selection of hymns by Ev 506

sermon of See Sermon

sermonizing by See Sermonizing

sermonizing is not best help that, can give to church members 6T 49; 9T 82

servant of all in one sense 2T 650

served tea should refuse it CD 402

services that church should expect of 1T 194

SDA have sufficient number of, but have great lack of laborers 2T 509

SDA need 20, where there is now one TM 195; 4T 426; 5T 61; 6T 414

short temperance talks should be given by, in sanitariums Te 245

shortage of, due to lack of tithes 9T 249

shrewdness and sharpness in, that leads others to misjudge him 5T 131

sickness among, eating too much causes 4T 408

insufficient exercise causes 4T 408

sin in, should not lose its offensiveness TM 404

sin or crime does not lose its sinfulness when practiced by 2T 257

sin that is of tenfold greater magnitude in 2T 458

slack work done by many, causes angels to weep 5T 256

small and mercenary spirit in, is contagious 2T 547

some, should attend every large gathering held in cities Ev 35-6; WM 288

source of power of, Spirit is AA 365

special meetings held for, in 1878 4T 303

speech of See Speech; Voice

Spirit in, enables him to reveal truth to others 3T 466

Spirit is needed by, in saving souls 4T 262

Spirit is to speak through TM 311

Spirit qualifies, for gospel work DA 805

spirituality of, oversight of business matters is not conducive to 7T 252

standard of, converts generally come no higher than 1T 445

station, in great centers of tourist traffic CM 40; 9T 122

in world-renowned health resorts CM 40; 9T 122

stay of, in certain locality Ev 327

strength of, communion with God is source of 6T 47

strong only when fortified with Scripture truth 4T 260

strongest proof that God has called, to ministry AA 328

study by, must never cease 5T 528

that leaves people unfed MH 442

study of Scriptures by 7BC 919-20; GW 249-53 See also Scriptures

studies of 1T 433-4

subjected to greater inconvenience than are college teachers 5T 85

success of: close connection with heaven is ground of 4T 538

communion with God every day essential to 3T 461

depends much on deportment out of desk 1T 380

depends much on overcoming appetite CD 162; MM 296

depends much on persistent and well-directed labor 4T 262

depends on keeping own heart 1T 433

depends on work of Spirit GW 284

does not depend on outward display GW 383

endowment of Spirit is essential to 4T 320

familiarity with God’s word is essential to GW 252

is not positive evidence of their calling in some cases EW 98

old Lancashire woman’s statement re GW 255

succession of, Christ ordained there should be 4T 529

suffer from severe mental taxation unrelieved by physical exercise 4T 269

suffering Man of Calvary is example for 2T 516

sufficiency of, Christ is to be 6T 414

support of: church members should contribute cheerfully to GW 454

God has given His people means to be used for 4T 477

God’s people responsible for 1T 190

tithe should be used for 9T 52, 249-50

See also Tithe

surprising indifference of, to med. miss. work TM 417

sweet influences in church are bound up with 6T 413

symbolized by seven stars AA 586; GW 13-4; SL 78

in Christ’s hands 6T 413-4

tactfulness that is not deception by GW 117

talk given by EGW to, in 1883 TM 503

teaching of, directness and force needed in GW 369

tenfold more work could be done intelligently by, if they cared to become intellectual giants TM 194

they err who tempt, with unhealthful food CD 55

things not to be countenanced by, in church services 4T 489

things that, cannot do for people 3T 420

should not permit to hinder his work 2T 338-9

thoughts of, should not be preoccupied 4T 265

three things that will recommend, anywhere 3T 466

time and energy should not be spent by, in labor for persons who know truth MM 317

time and labor of, church members used by Satan to consume 5T 616

time and strength of, should not be drawn upon to sell books 1T 472

time of, belongs to God’s church 1T 195

is either devoted to God or it is not 2T 623

time that is wasted by, in churches 3T 61

time that should be employed in Bible study by 2T 500

tithe may not be used by, as he sees fit 9T 247

tongue of, should not be employed in telling men best way to bury their means in earth 5T 532

too indifferent generally to salvation of children 1T 400

too little prayer among Ev 641

too many financial burdens placed on 7T 255

too much time of, is engrossed when machinery of gospel work is too complicated 4T 602

too much time spent by, in caring for churches 7T 24

too often called to responsibilities they are not fitted to bear 6T 216

total abstinence by, welfare of society demands 5T 441

traits which must be exercised by, with proper discrimination AA 386

true believers should unite with, in work for salvation of souls 5T 238

true honor and glory of, what constitutes 4T 416

two qualities that should go together in 3T 217

twofold office of 5T 256

under Christ’s special care and protection GW 13

union of, is felt in church EW 61-2

unity among: blessed results of 6T 50

essential to unity of church 1T 270-1

perfect, need of maintaining EW 61-2

unless guarded, will hide truth under human ornamentation GW 155

unsanctified hurry and confusion makes efforts of, fruitless 7T 251

unsettled questions among: should be settled quietly and without controversy Ev 183

should not be brought to front and urged publicly Ev 183

uphold, in soul-saving work 9T 131

usefulness of, depends much on overcoming appetite MM 296

depends on control of appetites and passions Te 166

utterances of, not needed to save men from error 8T 157

valuable time consumed by, in abstract study 4T 265

varied experience needed by, in order to grow 2T 642

victories of, should not lead to self-exaltation GW 16; 2T 510

violent gesticulations by, detract from impressions made by truth Ev 184

vision of Christ needed by GW 22-3

visiting family should inquire of their condition 2T 618

visiting people in their homes is not pleasant to some Ev 440

wages of See Wages

wages should not influence, in his labor nor turn him from duty 2T 341

war against devils as well as men 1T 648

warfare before, to resist Satan 1T 378

warned against: erroneous ideas re inspiration of Scriptures 7BC 919-20

flatterers 5T 299

flattering remarks by brethren 1T 436

flattery of women Ev 679-80

pantheism CW 93; Ev 623

seductive harlot’s influence TM 434-5

watched continually by Satan GW 17

ways of, considered a sample of those of all SDA 2T 511

weak points of, most likely to be assailed by temptation 2T 511

weaknesses of, how to deal with 3T 94

Satan exploits GW 17

weapons that should not be handled by TM 248

well-meant but unwise hospitality that should be rejected by CD 55

what studying most able authors cannot do for 1T 433-4

when sympathy should not be given by, to woman Ev 460-1

when woman lingeringly holds hand of, he should quickly withdraw it 5T 598

where, cease to be true, God Himself will take charge of flock 5T 80

whole aim of, should be to bring sinners to repentance GW 172

whole truth need not be spoken by, to unbelievers on any and every occasion GW 117

wholesome criticism of, has its place TM 196

why, must know what they are about 2T 556

why churches have almost ceased to appreciate WM 110

why many, have hard time financially AH 383

why so little success in preaching of some 3T 205

winning souls is not all to be left to DA 141

woe that God pronounces upon 2T 552

women may do more good than, in visiting people Ev 472

women to whom, should have little to say Ev 679

words that all, should ponder PP 580

work in different localities and new fields benefits 2T 642

work of setting churches right is not given to 7T 18

work of warning souls is not to be confined to 3T 61

work too much in their own strength 2T 339

working for souls can overdo the matter 1SM 178

wrong attitude of present generation toward CH 37-8

young men should work with, in city evangelism 9T 119

young men watch spirit manifested by, in investigation of Scriptures TM 109

youth should be trained to enter field as 8T 230

Supplement

accommodating, desired who give smooth messages TDG 54:5

admiration for oratory of, but not convicted of truth VSS 284:0

admired without a regard for truth VSS 285:0

adulterous, service of, to be suspended TSB 189:1

adultery of,

as by sons of Eli TSB 99:2

dealing with TSB 239

reproached cause of God TSB 153:2

aged, treated tenderly RY 24:1

anyone may be, to a soul in need HP 320:3

appeal is not criteria for choosing; trust God VSS 291:0

appetite defiles many Con 76:1

atmosphere of spiritual light more important for, than sermons LHU 225:2

attraction to,

avoided by keeping Christ uplifted VSS 312:0

instead of to Christ; oratory VSS 284:1

behavior of, considered as example; not to be cheap TSB 146:0

bitterness against, who disagree with one’s ideas TDG 192:4

brethren to be respected by, and good relations maintained CET 203:1

busy work of, pray for him TMK 270:3

calls for, made him feel important TSB 178:3

carelessness and inattention not to be in service of RC 179:4

Christ,

as model for; use simplicity VSS 232:4

as nourishment for, not own sparks VSS 313:3

is efficiency of LHU 318:3

is model for; words were well adapted VSS 110:5

preached by; bring His grace into the life TDG 73:4

to be taught by, as a personal Saviour 3SM 187:1

colored, working for whites SW 15:4

comical illustrations of, not used by Christ VSS 104:1

consciences not to be controlled by; preach the Word 2MCP 709:1

counsel from, needs to be practical; (about leaving city) CL 25:4

credentials of,

heavenly, to be shown TSB 82:1

loosing, was not worst problem for one TSB 128:1

quiet response appropriate to loss of TSB 181

renewal of, for unsanctified one TSB 186:1

unsuitability of one who left wife for TSB 213:3

withdrawn; attitude bad TSB 172

criticism of, fault among those Ellen White was addressing TDG 167:5

criticism of message God gave to 3SM 54:2

deception by, who have turned to seducing spirits UL 317:6

discontinuance as, for one corrupting morals TSB 126:1

discussion by, with ladies, wrong on certain subjects 2MCP 767:0

Ellen White spoke to, about righteousness by faith 3SM 183

experiences of, to be related to families they visit VSS 236:1

failure of, as church shepherd if not shepherd at home RC 179:4

faith in Bible truths lost by, at Battle Creek RY 78:4

faith lacking in, in 1888 meetings 3SM 171:2

faithful, declare truth regardless of acceptance TDG 55:4

familiarity,

follows thoughts from some 1MCP 227:1

is worse for TSB 193:4

feelings are appropriate against, who corrupts minds TSB 176:3

food for spiritual health to be given by 3SM 188:3

gestures and strange performance of 3SM 333:2; VSS 423:1

God,

sends, with messages; some reject 3SM 86:1

to be sought by; put away pride; pray for people 3SM 189:4

God’s,

consider how you can be reached if you refuse TDG 167:5

last work of, before wicked search for His Word Mar 264:4

growth lacking in some TSB 196

harmony and burden sharing not work only of TDG 274:4

hearts worked for in wrong manner by, in preaching the law FW 18:1

homes of, to be symbols of the heavenly family RC 179:3

humble, needed, not eloquent speakers VSS 285:2

humor used by,

(joking) to be avoided VSS 269

not justified by Christ’s teachings VSS 111

hypnotism has influenced 2MCP 719:1

impulse not to guide, in exposing mysteries of iniquity RC 240:3

impurity suggested by; get away from him TSB 105:2

influence of,

against law of God 3SM 166:3

curse from sympathizing with women 1MCP 227:4

lost by familiarity with a woman TSB 182

methods to be refined to maintain VSS 258:2

not telling for God when idolizing theory 1MCP 43:2

younger wife would not hurt RY 115

influences in the church are bound up with LHU 318:3

instruments,

Holy Spirit impresses hearts VSS 339:2

in God’s hands LHU 318:3

knowledge and popularity not to be the goals of TDG 119:4

laypersons and, to go into ripening fields Mar 106:4

liberties with another’s wife justified as TSB 148

light from written word to be used by UL 66:6

like other men except in responsibilities; not infallible 1MCP 262:2

lips of, polluted by tobacco Con 83:2

lives of,

Christ to control VSS 304

to show importance of what they speak about VSS 184:3

message of final warning by, not attention to self VSS 284:2

minds being corrupted by TSB 176:3

minds of,

disqualified by eating and drinking Con 83:1

dwarfed not searching Word of God 1MCP 93:2

misleading by, condemned in the time of trouble Mar 290:4

obedience to, by colored; Bible to be taught to them SW 48:2

obligation to obey not lessened by words of FW 122:2

opposition from, expected by J. G. Matteson; (clergy) TDG 60:5

oratory is a snare to, and to the church VSS 286:1

other occupation better for, if not yoked with Christ TDG 119:4

others than, are to say “Come”; hear with a purpose TDG 223:5

people of God should uphold, in prayer RC 121:3

perfection in speaking of, controlled by the Spirit VSS 184:3

perplexities to be taken to God, not to 1MCP 262:2

pleasure gatherings often led by Con 65:2

popularity is not to be object of VSS 323:3

powerful if Christ’s character studied 3SM 187:1

praised for smooth messages TDG 55:3

prayer and meditation needed by, for effective sermons VSS 219:1

prayer for, in groups of two or three TMK 270:3

preaching,

much is not required of; keep own souls VSS 225:2

not required for being UL 247:5

preparation of people by, for worship in heaven VSS 432:3

presentation of hope, peace and grace by VSS 337:1

priests at home and ambassadors in the church RC 179:3

problem of, over Galatians 3SM 175:2

professed sincerity of, seeking to quiet conscience FW 32:2

pure minds required of TSB 82:1

purity and holiness lacking in; Satan’s work not seen TSB 87:3

qualified by hold from above and study 2MCP 399:3

respect for, children lose, if parents are critical TDG 167:6

responsibility of, preparing people for perfection VSS 346:3

responsible to teach salvation; take perplexities to God 1MCP 262:2

selection of, godliness not oratory should determine VSS 286:2

self-righteousness of, from apparent success TSB 170:1

sermonizing rather than ministry of SW 17:1

service of, unacceptable because of speculation 1MCP 103:2

sin,

of licentiousness increasing among TSB 188:3

to be be defined and pointed out by Con 75:1

sinful, opportunity given to a certain TSB 173

sins to be confessed by, instead of self-sufficiency 3SM 390:2

souls labored with by, instead of reading and writing VSS 306:3

speech of, to be with grace; trifling banished VSS 271:1

spirit controlling some, pained Ellen White (1888 conference) 3SM 171:4

spiritualists will tempt, to “prove all things” Con 88:2

spirituality in work of; use Bible instead of feelings VSS 341:2

strength from words of, is important TMK 154:2

strength of, preserved by avoiding long sermons VSS 247

striving for perfection needed by, as preached VSS 347:0

study,

important for, in old age for good preaching and minds 2MCP 399:3

of spiritualist theories by, dangerous 2MCP 718:3

Scripture instead of trusting, when errors arise FW 86:2

success for LHU 225

teaching methods,

of Christ to be studied by 1MCP 185:3

to be taught by VSS 202:1

teaching of,

doctrines of men UL 370:3

more and preaching less needed by VSS 235:4

temptations made strong for TSB 195:1

trust of woman in sympathy of; purity is lost 1MCP 227:3

truth,

must be in hearts of, or they are blind guides TSB 153:2

presentation by, to be improved VSS 202:2

redemption and mediation of Christ pondered by 3SM 187:1

seen in new light by, in meeting after 1888 3SM 181:2

truthfulness of TDG 73:4

unconverted, sermonizing without experience of faith FW 16:1

unity among, needed in doctrine and spirit CET 203:1

unworthy, organization needed for protection from CET 195:2

used by God to help His people TDG 167:5

visitation of,

more VSS 236:0

with families VSS 236:1

voice organs to receive special care by VSS 263:1

warning to be given by, although unpopular VSS 345:3

weeping between porch and altar needed by 3SM 390:2

witnessing not to be done only by UL 354:4

women,

chased by; public condemnation TSB 202:1

easily seduced by TSB 206:0

not to be listened to by; work for souls 2MCP 767:1

Word of God,

explained by, using the Bible itself LHU 115:7

perverted by many, to hide truth TDG 179:5

should be studied by, in unity (1888) 3SM 171:1

(understanding of) to be opened by 3SM 188:2

words of,

prayer for effectiveness of TMK 270:3

to awaken conscience; not smooth words VSS 320:2

who cherish the simplicity of righteousness TDG 185:3

words of Christ to be read to people by VSS 313:1

work of,

handled as a common business by many TSB 195:3

neglected: making known the riches of Christ 3SM 185:4

to be stopped until heart is sanctified TSB 197:1

unessentials not to be in; holy unction VSS 311:3

young, work for: testimony meetings not large meetings RY 37

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