EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Opportunity, Opportunities - Organization, Organizations
Opportunity, Opportunities
Opportunity, Opportunities, appreciation of, bewail SDA lack of 9T 243
coming and going continually COL 373
daily, God calls for wise improvement of MYP 143
result of neglect of MH 153
day of SDA MYP 33-5
determine to make noblest use of all 4T 541
everybody has, to make of himself whatever he chooses CH 107
failure of institutional workers to rightly improve 4T 590
failure to improve, miserable results come to many by 4T 655
failure to make the most of, is treason against God MYP 41, 189
for blessing others, learn how to improve 1SM 86-7; 9T 56-7
for Christian service, improve daily AA 55
for doing good: have always been far in advance of gospel workers CH 286
heart filled with God’s grace will find 1SM 89-90
improve every EW 269
result of slighting MH 153
for doing something for Christ, eagerly seize 4T 220
for greater usefulness, what to do when presented 5T 184
for helping others, be active and quick to see 1SM 99; TM 497
for presenting truth, seek GW 120
watch for 2BC 1004
for spreading truth, will not last long 1T 260
God provides, for His people to work with Him PK 660
God-given: everyone needs to improve his FE 218
ministers let, slip by unimproved GW 186
neglect of, condemnation in judgment will result from DA 490
success depends on use made of MYP 148; PK 486; PP 223; 5T 321
youth are responsible for MYP 41, 199
God will open doors of, before His people LS 439; 2SM 407; 9T 9
golden, showing best results of labor put forth 3T 110
gospel workers must make Ev 647
gospel workers must not be slow to seize 3T 498
gracious, life is full of ML 219
hour of man’s necessity is hour of God’s 4T 530
improve all, to acquire all possible in revelation or science FE 213
to overcome temptation LS 291
life’s: earnestly improve MH 397
gone forever once they are lost MH 397
heavenly records show how Christians value MYP 46
little: do not neglect, close at hand ML 220
improve 2SM 181
let no, pass by MH 153
wise improvement of, makes great men in God’s sight 4T 543
wisely improve SD 253
look to God for guidance in use of MH 208
loss of wasted, realized throughout eternity 4T 460
make the most of your FE 87
man’s extremities are God’s AA 146; 2SM 297, 373; SR 293
man’s necessity is God’s 1T 230; 2T 270; 4T 530; 5T 714
man’s responsibilities are proportionate to his privileges and COL 265
men must render to God account of use of CS 22; CT 545
men of, God can and will give fitness to 2SM 228
many good, lost by hesitation and delay Ev 647-8
most precious, men lose 6T 233
mourning for lost, when it is eternally too late TM 167
neglected CS 157
accountability to God for CS 127
to do service for God are recorded in book of heaven PK 639
when probation closes many people will see 4T 537
precious, sometimes lost by delay TM 497
present: great sin of Jews was neglect of 5T 72
improve AA 54
should be improved with prompt and willing heart 5T 69
soul imperiled by forfeiting 4T 123
wisely improve 1SM 186; 2SM 23
youth should improve, to utmost SD 333
providential, SDA failure to improve 9T 51
record of unimproved, must be met in judgment 4T 453
seek, to present truth to others 6T 400
seize, by prompt and vigorous action Ev 647
to draw men to Christ MH 164
sent as blessings in disguise PK 132
SDA are not to wait until, come to them GW 120
students should be trained to improve, to work for Christ 2SM 323-4
students should make the most of FE 302
to confess SDA faith, afforded in facing danger 1SM 118
to serve God, open before minutemen GW 195
unimproved, men are accountable for 7BC 987
use every, to secure preparation for God’s work 7T 189
wasted, many people will rue 9T 106-7
watch for: to do good and to improve your talents CSW 70
to speak of Christ to others COL 339
to speak truth to others 7T 15-6
while you wait for better, light may be withdrawn 1SM 28
wise improvement of, Daniel’s life as example of 4T 569
within reach of all 7T 62
within your reach, take advantage of FE 257
workmen needed while SDA have, to advance God’s work 5T 732
Supplement
accountability for, to God TMK 220:4
advancement in Christian life proportional to HP 183:5
all have,
to help others OHC 175:3
to strengthen moral and physical power 1MCP 104:2
another, minister given, after Ellen White had a dream TSB 177
antediluvians had day of, but yielded to Satan RC 321:4
character and spiritual advancement weighed against HP 130:6
condemnation of those who reject God based on TMK 359:4
God told Ellen White to give, to worker who soon left TSB 217
Holy Spirit taken from ones who ignore great 3SM 154:1
improvement of,
accountability for TMK 93:2
given by God TMK 93:3
though small TDG 161:3
judgment will be according to HP 190:6
lack of, not to be lamented UL 343
little,
compared to link in long chain RC 236:5
improved not waiting to do great work FW 47:3; NL 34:3
looking for great, neglecting little kindnesses TDG 144:3
making most of,
becoming refined as well as learned 2MCP 435:4
for education and character 1MCP 301:1
Moses and Aaron missed UL 299:5
motivation to serve God leads to improving LHU 366:2
neglecting,
little, in looking for great ones HP 226:4
robs others, ourselves and God TMK 113:4
(respite) work for souls during HP 351:3
second,
through Christ’s assuming humanity TDG 255:2
useless for ones not seeing danger TSB 244
slighting, results in eternal loss OHC 187:3
spirituality should equal TDG 294:4
used determine entrance into heaven AG 249:3
warning against trifling with TMK 244:5
wasted by inaction and pleasing self OHC 221:3
watch for,
to do others good RC 229:7; TMK 351:3
to speak to souls HP 320:3
See also Privileges
Opposer, Opposers
Opposer, Opposers, against Sabbath truth, warning not to join hands with 2T 696
against the faith, sharp practice of ancient 1SM 71
against truth: ministers should not defy and provoke 3T 219
ministers whose work aided 2T 104, 111, 696-8, 708
mischief devised by EW 123
whom Satan especially uses 2T 171
angels will give words to reach hearts of 9T 149
bitter, against God’s truth used as Satan’s mediums 2T 172
Christ’s, silenced by His wisdom 1SM 71
erroneous assertions of, avoid repeating TM 165
honest, how to make good impression on EW 102
how to meet MB 129-30; 1T 623-6
influence of open, not what church should fear most PP 497; 4T 493
ministers should study Scriptures well in order to meet 2T 343
most violent, against truth will be raised to see Christ’s second coming GC 637
of cause of truth, fear and shun those who plead for union with PK 660
of every type, ministers should know how to meet 2T 556
Paul met, on their own ground AA 235-6
Stephenson and Hall as, in Wisconsin 1T 116-7
unsound arguments may silence, but do not honor truth 5T 708
unworthy of commendation 2T 695
See also Adversary; Enemy; Opponent; Opposition
Opposing circumstances
Opposing circumstances, should create firm determination to overcome them 6T 145
Opposing element, Opposing element
Opposing element, Opposing element, every, may be successfully resisted GC 529
preaching that is powerless before 2T 344
will be defeated in battle with God’s commandment-keeping people TM 410
Opposites
Opposites, jumble of, by learning of Christ you will not be MM 217
man who exulted in 2T 163
Opposition
Opposition, advance truth in meeting 6T 400
affirmative truths should be presented in meeting 9T 148
against advocates of truth, will become more bitter and determined 9T 239
against doctrines of Christ, misrepresentation and falsehood used to arouse AA 553
against everything not in accord with your own ideas, warning not to manifest CW 35-6
against God’s law, parties busily organized for AA 219
against health reform, beware how you place yourself in MM 279
should not turn SDA from it CH 153
against Sabbath truth, people will be led to Ev 236
all are to hear words of truth in spite of 8T 199
angels help God’s servants in meeting 9T 148
angels watch how you try to meet 9T 147-8
apostates will manifest most bitter 5T 463
apostle’s work made exceedingly difficult by AA 596
argument multiplies 9T 147
arguments should be reserved in meeting 3T 38
arising from bigotry and prejudice, SDA will meet 3T 406
arising from selfish motives, SDA will meet 3T 406
believers deprived of home by 2T 27
bitter: God’s messengers in every age and land have had to meet AA 179
gospel worker often benefited by labor amid AA 574
met by Paul at Ephesus AA 292-7
bitter and determined, SDA driven to God and Bible by 3T 327
caution and prudence needed in dealing with PK 636
Christ our example in dealing with 9T 239-40
Christ’s method of meeting 4T 379; 6T 120; 9T 148; TM 222-3
Christian’s hope in meeting, is in God SD 278
clergy’s, turns many people from light GC 597
cling to God with faith in time of 3T 574
combative spirit arouses 2T 436
combativeness stirred up by 2T 422
constant storm of, Paul almost lost heart amid AA 297
converts from Nero’s household endured AA 462-3
cowardly silence and lack of action before, displeases God 1T 271
creating of strife is result of, to gospel DA 357
demonstration of Spirit and power of God raises 2T 344
determined, drives God’s people to Him in their need 3T 256
preaching of third angel’s message will meet GW 264
devil’s, man cannot serve God without meeting GC 610
disarm, by exalting Christ 3T 91
do not: cease to preach truth because of GC 459
dwell on negative points of questions that arise in meeting 9T 148
give enemies occasion to vindicate TM 219
neglect God’s work to meet 3T 38
unnecessarily arouse 9T 208
do not retaliate in sharp debating manner in meeting Ev 303
do not stir up, by denunciatory speeches Ev 564
drives Christians to Bible and prayer SC 80; 3T 203
engage in contest with, only from sense of duty 3T 66
expect, in gospel seed sowing GW 409-10
experience obtained in meeting, valuable 3T 203
exposure to, leads to greater watchfulness AA 467-8
fierce: Christians in Nero’s household faced 5T 183
early church met 8T 15
how to meet 3BC 1138
John’s witness for Christ in time of AA 568
men opposing God’s law manifest 3BC 1138
Satan urges men on to 2T 651
fierce and cruel, advocates of truth can expect 5T 273-4
fiercest, do not be too easily discouraged by 3T 434
warnings withheld must be given under 5T 463
first angel’s message met EW 233-4; SR 360-1
forbearance and love needed in dealing with 4T 486
forces of, God’s power to throw into disorder SD 278
forms of, to truth may change GC 144
God’s people have endured, in all ages GC 649
God’s people must expect to meet 6T 120
God’s people will meet, in His service Ev 445
of every description 3BC 1138; SD 213; 3T 573
gospel has ever been proclaimed in face of AA 85
gospel message given greater publicity by AA 178
gospel must be carried forward in midst of DA 678
gospel workers driven by, to Bible for arguments 3T 48
gospel workers may meet, in Europe LS 285
gospel workers must meet 3BC 1137; ChS 173-4; Ev 301; 6T 306
gospel workers need not be discouraged on meeting AA 230
gospel workers should labor two and two where there is much EW 103-4
greatest, Christ was of good courage amid DA 330; 3T 217
halfhearted and hypocritical will yield faith under GC 602
hard and denunciatory spirit arouses 3T 247
health-reform work meets, because it restricts appetite CH 153
heathen, Nehemiah met PK 635-45, 653-60
open hostility of PK 675
hold to affirmative in meeting 9T 147
how evangelists should meet Ev 159-60
how ministers should meet EW 102; GW 372-6; 1T 623-6; 2T 499; 3T 212, 216, 555
how Nehemiah met PK 641-5; 3T 573-4
how to meet, in gospel work MB 57-8; 1SM 69-72; 3T 66, 571; 6T 120-3; 9T 147-9, 235, 239-44
inactivity is, to Christ’s work CH 35
inflowing tide of, men that God’s cause needs to meet 4T 415
Jewish: signal victory of Christianity over AA 253
to Christ, increase of persistent TM 74
to Christianity at Corinth AA 252-4
to Christianity at Thessalonica AA 229-30
lot of all God’s messengers of truth GC 143
Luther (Martin) met storm of, from priests EW 223-4
Lystrian believers remained firm in face of AA 202
maintaining truth in midst of, do not shrink from 5T 183
manifest Christ’s meekness and gentleness in meeting 9T 239
makes Christians feel their weakness 3T 203
men cannot be true to principle without exciting DA 356
many believers will abandon third angel’s message to join GC 608
med. miss. work will meet CH 527
meet all, as Christ did 1SM 416
messages from heaven are of character to arouse 5T 254
met by Nehemiah, typical of that which God’s people must meet today PK 644
Miller (Wm.) met GC 335-7
minister has delicate work in meeting GW 119
minister must not make cowardly retreat before 3T 555
minister needs calmness, patience, and self-control in meeting 3T 426
ministers disposed to shrink from 2T 341
ministers of popular churches manifest, against SDA 2T 343; 6T 100
ministers should be able to meet, and not get excited EW 102
ministers warned against rashness in meeting 3T 66
ministers who provoked 3T 219
most bitter, apostates will manifest against SDA 5T 463
most fierce, Adventists opposed to God’s law manifest 3T 574
move cautiously and with greatest wisdom in meeting 1T 624
must not deter God’s people from presenting truth GC 459-60
Nehemiah was inspired by, to greater determination and watchfulness PK 643
Nehemiah’s experience in meeting, lessons from 3T 38
never allow evil feelings to arise in meeting 9T 148
never get excited in meeting 9T 148
of false shepherds, to Sabbath truth EW 123-5
of independent brethren, against decision of first church council AA 196
of Jewish leaders, to preaching by apostles TM 66-76
of men in authority, danger of needlessly arousing Ev 304
to new doctrines TM 69-70, 294-5
of men of different denominations, against truth 3BC 1138
of ministers of popular churches, against present truth 8T 197
of ministers who deny claims of God’s law GC 592
of religious leaders, against Sabbath EW 68-9
of Satan’s agents, God’s people will meet and must combat 3T 406
of white and Negro ministers, against Sabbath truth 9T 208
open: Judas Iscariot’s was not DA 720
mystification that is worse than 1T 317
secret enmity that is worse than PK 658, 675
outward, will not dim our faith 2SM 378
Paul and Barnabas labored in face of AA 177
Paul and Silas met, at Philippi AA 218
Paul battled against, at Ephesus AA 296
Paul met, everywhere AA 204
Paul pressed steadily forward in face of AA 233
person introducing leaven of truth amid false doctrines may expect Ev 301
prayer as weapon against 3BC 1138
preaching that meets no 2T 344
presentation of truth will excite, as in other ages GC 458
pretext for, Paul sought to remove every AA 204
proclamation of gospel message will not be hindered by 9T 208
promise for Christians who meet SL 83
put aside personalities in meeting 9T 241; TM 249
Satan uses, to cause gospel worker to flee in discouragement PK 172
Satan’s, against Christ and plan of salvation PK 685-7
second angel’s message met EW 239
secret, of pretended friends of God’s cause PK 675
self-sufficiency in meeting, danger of 9T 243
SDA should not turn from health-reform work because of CH 153
slanders propagated by 3T 571
soul-saving work is to be carried forward amid 9T 45-6
spirit of, awakened by harsh, selfish, denunciatory spirit 3T 247
to reproof led to Jeremiah’s imprisonment PK 437
spirit of active, person possessed of Ev 282
stand forth boldly and meet TM 404
storing up 2T 436-9
storm of, flee to God for strength in GC 609
what some gospel workers say when under GC 609
strengthens people who stand firm in defense of faith 5T 601
strong: do gospel work without arousing Ev 445
do not be discouraged by 2SG 200-1
ministers who cannot endure 2T 515
sweeten and soothe, instead of stirring it up 2T 438
terrible, God’s people must soon meet AA 431
that dies out more speedily if left unnoticed 3T 37
third angel’s message will meet GW 264; 8T 199
times of, God’s care for His church in TM 404-5
to bringing all tithes into treasury of God’s house TM 53, 60
to church organization 1T 270-2; TM 53
to faithful warnings 4T 227-46
to God’s threatenings, will not hinder their execution 4T 180
to gospel, no hope of seeing cessation of DA 357
to reform re use of flesh food, ministers warned against Ev 664; MM 279
to truth: how fanatics create 2T 388
how to meet 5T 708
will be manifested to end of time GC 144
will cause rulers and great men to hear of SDA Ev 560
triumph of word and Spirit of God over all TM 67
true follower of Christ is not deterred by GC 460
truth is made to shine brighter by Ev 305
truth presented in faith and humility cannot be defeated by CW 108; 1SM 118
truth that reproves sins and errors of the times excites GC 458
truth will triumph over all AA 12
unanswerable argument may provoke only GW 59; SR 318
use of argument in meeting 3T 37-8, 427
use no harsh and severe expressions in meeting 9T 239
use no sharp and rugged words in meeting 9T 239
victories in meeting, God promises 3T 573-4
waves of, class who drift with current rather than breast CH 264
when God’s message meets, He gives it additional force AA 601
why church awakens no GC 48
words that do much to disarm 3T 247
world’s, do not be swayed by MM 256
not church’s greatest danger AA 549; 8T 242
See also Antagonism; Debate; Discussion; Opponent; Opposer; Persecution; Resistance
Supplement
bitterest, trusting soul not shaken by UL 315:6
Christ’s kingdom confessed by people in spite of all AG 47:6
critical ones drag business by constant TDG 351:4
duty in spite of TDG 284:3
excited by spiritual Christianity 1MCP 244:1
expect,
in preaching Christ UL 264:5
unbelief UL 266:2
faith to withstand, by truth planted in the heart FW 33:1
faithful will not be harmed by OHC 359:6
forsaking property and family because of 3SM 401:5
go elsewhere when life threatened by 3SM 420:1
God’s Word to be learned now in preparation for OHC 37:2
greater, we must expect OHC 362:3
lives endangered by, by stirring up prejudice SW 68:2
living and presenting Bible religion causes TDG 60:5
love in discourses would disarm VSS 208:1
love of Christ will melt; work quietly in the South SW 68:1
Luther breasted, to benefit others RC 157:5
meeting,
in working for God TDG 221:2
not with the spirit of wolves TDG 165:2
parties already formed for; professed Christians worse than sinners SW 87
refusing to join the vindictive ones amid OHC 370:4
Scriptures stored in the mind used in time of FW 57:0
spirit of, cast out, however painful 1MCP 44:2
stand in, to all that displeases God OHC 206:3
stirred by strong statements 3SM 403:2
three angels’ messages that stirred, still active 3SM 405:2
truth,
introduced brings; expect sneers VSS 328:1
maintained in face of bitter 3SM 407:1
virtues not seen in prosperity, developed by OHC 359:6; TDG 47:5
work of reform will meet TDG 49:2
Oppressed person, Oppressed persons
Oppressed person, Oppressed persons, acts to relieve, result in blessings to doer PP 218; 4T 56
Christian’s duty to ML 242; WM 168
deliverance for, in God 5T 197
God bends from His throne to hear cry of DA 356
God teaches men to have tender love for 3T 415
practical labor for, in view of final judgment 5T 612
sympathizing with, brings men closer to Christ ChS 268; 2T 25
Supplement
Christ,
invites the, to come to Him OHC 98:2
sympathizes with SW 11:0
tenderly entered feeling of the OHC 183:4
God is interested in UL 23:4
honor of lifting HP 173:4
relieve HP 239:3
sympathy for, feeling dependence on Christ SW 28:1
ways to help; education in the Southern field SW 27:1
work in love for, and the Lord will help TMK 328:4
Oppression
Oppression, angels co-operate with men in relieving DA 500
angels fly swiftly to aid souls bowed under MB 119
cherish hatred for all 7BC 942
colossal fortunes piled up by 9T 12-4, 90
gain obtained by, what Christians should prefer to PK 652
God will punish, wherever it exists 3SG 240
God’s determination to punish PP 268
in last days, James 5 describes COL 170
madness to acquire wealth causes 1T 351
no act connected with God’s cause should savor in smallest degree of 5T 565
no act of, goes unmarked by God PP 300
no lordly, in Christ’s kingdom DA 550-1
of hireling 2T 156-61
of one person, means loss to all Ed 238; MH 442
of others, God endorses no attempt at TM 366
of widows and orphans, God will punish WM 219
prevalence of, just before second advent PK 651
respond to acts of, by kindness 5T 344
royal, America as asylum for persons fleeing from GC 441
there is to be no, in God’s service CT 155
in home or school CT 155
what to remember when suffering DA 659
Supplement
Christians cannot tolerate SW 17:2
error supported by TDG 131:3
fear of, unnecessary when obedient to extent of knowledge OHC 323:3
forces of, educated by our opposition TDG 250:5
God called Israel His son when under SW 14:2
God remembered His people in, in Egypt SW 41:1
grace provided for time of satanic 3SM 398:4
lifting colored people from SW 54:2
precipitating, by unwise use of pen or voice TDG 250:3
recorded in the books of heaven UL 82:3
relief from, help those not knowing where to turn for 3SM 239:2
save faithful ones from, if possible 3SM 400:2
subjects of Christ will know no AG 14:3
triumph of, for a time over commandment keepers 3SM 414:2
vengeance of God for 3SM 418:3
See also Affliction; Persecution
Oppressive power, Oppressive powers
Oppressive power, Oppressive powers, Satan’s, do not help to advance TM 223
Oppressor, Oppressors
Oppressor, Oppressors, exacting more than is just because they can do so PK 651
most cruel, what God says to PP 694
Option
Option, one man’s, God’s service not committed to 3BC 1129
Oracle, Oracles
Oracle, Oracles, famous, of Greece and Rome Ev 603; PP 684
God’s: committed to Israel’s keeping MB 42; PK 18, 677
men need to understand 5T 273
theories of men substituted in place of PK 170
tying something to, does not make it true 2SM 15
heathen: Ahaziah sent to inquire of AA 290; CH 455; PK 207-10
Baal-zebub as idol of Ekron was PK 207-10; 5T 196
have counterpart in modern clairvoyants, fortunetellers, and spiritualist mediums Ev 608; 5T 193
living: God’s voice addresses men in 5T 577
Scriptures are God’s 1SM 17; 5T 533
should be accepted upon God’s authority 5T 700
Supplement
recipients of, seeing truth are to yield to God’s work TDG 244:2
teachings of, cast down imaginations, etc. OHC 110:4
Orange, Mich.
Orange, Mich. 1T 577, 596, 599
Orange, Oranges
Orange, Oranges, healthful food CD 311
med. institution benefited by having CD 312
san. patients benefited by CD 445
EGW used 2SM 302
Orange orchard
Orange orchard, advantage of, to med. institution CD 312
Oration
Oration, of Herod Agrippa I at Caesarea SR 298-9; WM 314
Orator, Orators
Orator, Orators, brilliant, Apollos was 6BC 1063
educated and popular, before his conversion Paul was 3T 433
eloquent, things of greatest importance neglected by GW 170
heathen, used enticing words to gain applause 6BC 1084
ministers who will not strain to become 1SM 157
Paul did not come to churches as 6BC 1084
people should not regard ministers merely as 4T 393
silver-tongued, not needed to give message 5T 187
Oratorical style
Oratorical style, Paul’s, before conversion 6BC 1084
Oratory
Oratory, eloquent, that is as sounding brass and tinkling cymbal 6BC 1091
flights of, by Paul before conversion AA 251-2
graces of, erroneous thinking re Ed 234; MH 213-4
loud-voiced, educated Christian’s influence does not go forth in TM 244-5
love of, minister warned against 4T 316
minister whose, causes people to forget truth GW 153
Paul’s power of AA 235, 251-2; MH 213-4; 4T 316
students of, who cannot read in intelligible and impressive manner Ed 234
See also Elocution; Eloquence; Public speaking; Speech, oratorical
Orb, Orbs
Orb, Orbs, of light, heavens garnished with SL 16
See also Moon; Star; Sun
Orchards
Orchards, cultivation of MH 193
exercise in, benefits of Ev 666; MH 264-5; MM 232, 296
families should have, for cultivation CD 400; MM 310
for raising small fruits 2SM 360
God works in 6T 186
orange See Orange orchard
part of elixir of life 7T 76-7
people should be instructed in setting out FE 324; 7T 228
sanitariums should have MM 233; 7T 78
schools should have 6T 187; WM 184
seed in hand is not 4T 606
why many, are not productive CG 80; FE 327
Ordeal, Ordeals
Ordeal, Ordeals, terrible, sifting wheat from chaff is 7BC 911; 2SM 380
trying, what to remember when your heart shrinks from 659
See also Adversity; Affliction; Suffering; Trial
Order
Order, among God’s people CH 101-3
church’s duty to maintain GW 501-2
help to maintain 5T 515
highly essential 3T 188
in last days EW 97
is Christian duty FE 157
must be observed 1T 210-1
needed to preserve unity of believers in faith EW 97
prevents Satan from taking advantage 1T 210-1
to protect church against false teachers EW 100-1
child should be taught, at home CG 319-20
from babyhood AH 236
children should learn to do things with CG 110
Christian duty to maintain CG 109
may be carried too far FE 157
church organization essential to 1T 270
cultivate, in all you do 2T 83
in children CG 110
discipline and, opposition to Ev 318
some youth much opposed to Ev 651
do not neglect, in shunning formality EW 97
do not show pride and love of world in 2T 258
erroneous ideas re Ev 318; 1T 650; 9T 257; TM 488
essential: at this time TM 228
in business 4T 412
to acceptable school life FE 302
to comfort AH 152
to success 1T 650
essential qualification for teacher Ed 277
everything on mother’s person should teach AH 254
exact, in organization of camp of Israel Ed 37-8; PP 374-5, 447
extremes re, warning against AH 152; CG 109
God is a God of CG 112; MYP 350; PP 376; 2SM 476; 2T 66; 5T 274
God is pleased with, among His people 1T 191
God of, God has not changed from 1T 653
God requires that His people preserve 5T 274
God wants, with His people 2T 611
gospel: apostles surrounded new converts with safeguards of AA 185
established in church SR 259-61
too much feared and neglected EW 97
habits of: children should be taught MM 178
Christian should acquire COL 344
cultivate FE 543
parents should teach children 1T 219
parents should train children in CG 23-4
students should be trained in CT 214
teaching children CH 103
youth need to form Ev 652; ML 143
harmonious action and, success can only attend TM 29
in business, is necessary 4T 411
in church: Christ would have us observe 3T 445
erroneous ideas re TM 29
essential for co-operation of angels TM 28
is necessary 1T 191
many restless spirits will not submit to 1T 413
necessary for unity of faith EW 100
not dangerous 1T 145
system ensures 1T 239
warning against disregard of EW 118
in conducting church affairs, observe AA 96
in confusion, when men will discern Ed 270
in early church, blessings of AA 95-6
in God’s work, follow 2SM 200
is necessary 2SG 231
is required PP 376
value of PK 617
in gospel work EW 97-104
feared by some as dangerous Ev 318; 9T 257; TM 488
feared by some as popery Ev 318; 9T 257; TM 488
feared by some as restriction of personal liberty Ev 318; 9T 257; TM 488
importance of 1T 649
is necessary Ev 115, 318; 4T 601
in heaven, God’s people on earth should imitate 2T 697
in heaven there is 2SG 231; 1T 191; 2T 697; 4T 601
in His service, God desires His people to maintain 2SM 35
in home 2T 259
in meetings of Sabbathkeepers, is necessary 2SG 288-9
in primary schools, there should be CT 170
in public worship, denounced by Münzer (Thomas) GC 191
in religious meetings, SDA need Ev 207
in SS, is necessary 3T 189
in san. workers’ work, importance of CH 420
in schoolroom, how teacher may maintain Ed 285
invaluable aid in maintaining Ed 285
in worship of God, some thought it wrong to observe 1T 145
indispensable to proper home management AH 21
is heaven’s first law CH 101; 6T 201
is law of heaven 4T 142; TM 26
Israel was instructed to maintain, in everything 2T 611
lesson(s) on: Christ gave MM 204
from history of Israel 1T 650, 653
students should be taught CT 211
love of, how teachers can encourage in students Ed 212
maintained in tents of Israel’s armies CH 101
manifest, in all things 2T 66
manifest in all works of God TM 26
ministers should love 1T 649
minister should possess, in highest sense 2T 707
ministers should set right example in 2T 610
nothing can be done without CSW 151
observed in church when Christ was here EW 97
observed strictly in apostolic church EW 97
of apostolic church, needed in church today SR 260
of heaven, God established GC 494-5
is perfect 1T 146
out of confusion, God’s eternal purpose is to bring PK 461
parents should be examples in CG 110
perfect: angels’ movements characterized by Ev 115; 1T 649
angels’ work characterized by TM 28
bees observe 4T 455
in heaven PP 376; 1T 650; 4T 199, 429; TM 29
in Israel’s encampment 4aSG 10-1, 47-8
in Scriptures there is not always 1SM 20
Israel observed, in journeying SR 157; 1T 651
Israelites marched in 4aSG 10-1; SR 179
persons entering heaven will love, and respect discipline 4T 429
preservation of, God’s people need rules and regulations for 5T 274
preserve, in houses and premises 2T 614
SS teachers should be examples in CSW 92
seen in all Christ’s work DA 789
SDA system of, guard against breaking down TM 228
should be law of God’s people on earth TM 26
special, observed among Israelites in Moses’ time 1T 652
strict, maintained in camp of Israel PP 375
successful action in battle requires Ev 115
there must be no breaking down of, in SDA system of organization TM 489
training of children in CG 110-1
true, ministers need to sense importance of 2T 614
union needed among God’s people in maintaining 1T 210-1
youth who are much opposed to SD 114
youth need training in 6T 170
See also Church organization; Disorder; Organization; Plan; Planning; System
Supplement
God,
displeased by lack of, in the lives of His children TMK 157:4
loves, and requires it in His people OHC 230:5
God of,
desires us to be in order and under His discipline OHC 228:2
determination to follow His order 2MCP 596:4
habits of, essential part of education TDG 173:3
liberty thought to be restricted by, as popery CET 201:1
life, changed by God to prevent stagnation UL 170:6
nations around Israelites to be influenced by LHU 145:5
necessary always; (organization) LDE 47
need for greater, as we near the final crisis 3SM 26:2
person lacking, also not a good Christian OHC 230:3
rejection of, God will not accept standard of TMK 151:2
required by God in wilderness TMK 323:3
secret, See Secret societies
seen in heaven of what seems unexplainable TMK 365:5
submitting to, thought by some to abridge their liberty Mar 233:2
See also Indecision; Irregularity; Neatness; Organization
Order
Order, secret See Secret order
sign of our, Sabbath observance as 7T 104-9
Order, Orders
Order, Orders, Christ’s, Christians must obey 2BC 996
marching, Duke of Wellington’s statement re GW 115
sharp and dictatorial, never give Ev 638
Supplement
Captain of salvation gives, in steering ship of truth TDG 93:2
divine, quick to hear, constantly depending on God TDG 80:4
giving, instead of helping TMK 332:2
Scriptures give, which may not otherwise be chosen TDG 281:2
Order (of beings)
Order (of beings), new and distinct, human beings were created as SD 7
Order of the day
Order of the day, men whose, is work, work, work 2T 663
Ordinance, Ordinances
Ordinance, Ordinances, Christ as great, by which man and God are united 7BC 967
Christ’s, respect should be paid to 3T 433
given to Israel, that they might keep God in remembrance 2T 607; 5T 666
God’s, encumbered with countless exactions of Jewish leaders’ devising PK 709
tithing is one of TM 307 See also Tithing
God’s purpose in giving, to Israel LS 200
gospel, false teachers at Corinth perverted AA 300
Israel would not have needed multitude of, if they had loved God and kept His commandments 2T 607; 5T 667
Jews multiplied FE 398
Jews trusted to, instead of Him to whom they point DA 29
marriage relation is one of God’s sacred AH 70; 2SM 440 See also Marriage
Mosaic, results of Jewish perversion of DA 36
typified Christ CS 67
of baptism See Baptism
See Communion; Feet, washing of; Law; Lord’s Supper
Ordinance of humility
Ordinance of humility See Feet washing
Ordination
1. Of ministers AA 161-2; EW 101; SR 303-4; 4T 406-7
acknowledges designation to appointed office AA 162
adds no new grace or virtual qualification AA 161-2
angels witness TM 434
authorizes them to: administer church ordinances EW 101
baptize new believers AA 161; EW 101; SR 303
organize churches AA 161; SR 303
teach truth AA 161
candidates for: ministers should decide on fitness of 1T 209
need to be carefully examined 2T 555-6; 4T 442; TM 172
qualifications of 4T 406-7
too little done in examining GW 437
do not be hasty in 4T 406-7
does not invest them with virtue AA 161-2; SR 304
erroneous ideas re AA 162; SR 304
former teachers of spiritualism should not receive EW 101-2
in apostolic times AA 110, 160-5; SR 303-4; 4T 406
invests them with full ecclesiastical authority AA 161; SR 303-4
laying on of hands in, with prayer AA 110, 160-2; DA 296; MB 4; PP 463; 4aSG 127; SR 303-4
men who should not receive EW 101-2
of miss. physicians as, to gospel work Ev 546
of Paul and Barnabas, at Antioch of Syria AA 160-5; SR 303
of true med. missionaries as, to gospel work Ev 546
of 12 apostles by Christ as AA 18; DA 290-7; MB 3-4
first step taken in church organization AA 18; DA 291
God and angels witnessed AA 18
Paul did not depend on man for 6BC 1088
public recognition of their appointment to preach gospel AA 161
recognition of his authority in his ministerial office AA 162
rite of, greatly abused after apostolic times AA 162; SR 304
seal of church is set on God’s work by AA 162
set apart no man by, while his teaching or example contradicts God’s testimony regarding diet 6T 378
unwarrantable importance attached to AA 162; SR 304
vows of consecration taken at TM 434
2. Miscellaneous
God will use many people who have never received, to finish His work AA 110-1; TM 187-8
many persons without, can serve God MYP 226
of deacons, by prayer and laying on of hands SR 260
in apostolic times AA 89
of Hebrew elders, in Moses’ time AA 94
of local church elders 4T 406-7
some people not set apart by, have been called to gospel work AA 355
Ore
Ore, melted and poured forth by burning mountains 3SG 80
refined in furnace, illustration of MH 471
valuable, Christ refines MH 471; 4T 221; 7T 214
Oreb
Oreb, Midianite prince PP 554
Orebro, Sweden
Orebro, Sweden Ev 422; TM 301
“Oregon,”
“Oregon,” steamship LS 229-30
Oregon, U.S.A.
Oregon, U.S.A. LS 209, 229-34; 4T 284, 287-91, 321
Oregon Territory
Oregon Territory 5T 272
Organ
Organ, rich notes of deep-toned, in Roman Church GC 566
See also Organ lesson
Organism, Organisms
Organism, Organisms, diseased and lifeless, fungus roots itself on Ed 190
human: grosser part of, flesh foods encourage 2T 61
is under God’s supervision MM 9
misuse of any part of, violates God’s law COL 348
needs of, people need instruction re 6T 224
nerves and muscles of, are kept in order and activity by God MM 8
whole, deranged by sin MH 451; 8T 312
See also Body, human
Organization, Organizations
Organization, Organizations, danger of gospel worker shifting his burden upon DA 370
earthly, evil of depending on strength of MM 206
evil does not result because of FE 253
excessive emphasis on, produces evil FE 253
for different nationalities of SDA in USA, not needed 9T 195-8
God’s plan of, gospel work must move in harmony with 1SM 112
human, the infinite will never be bound about by FE 440
importance of, in gospel work 1T 649
in God’s work: essential 5T 461
greatest power to keep out spurious uprisings 9T 258; TM 228, 489
is not an evil FE 253-9
value of PK 617
in miss. society, warning against too much emphasis on FE 253-4
in SS work, warning against too much emphasis on FE 253-4
Israel’s: completed at Sinai Ed 37; PP 374
for departure from Egypt PP 281
improved by Moses on counsel from Jethro PP 300-1, 383-4; SR 135-6
perfect in Moses’ time 1T 652
was thorough PP 374
lessons on, from Israel’s history 1T 650, 653
many people leave work of benevolence to MH 147
men of world who have God-given powers of, God’s work needs CS 140
new, SDA cannot now enter into any 1SM 204; 2SM 390
would mean apostasy from truth 2SM 390
of youth, into companies for miss. work ChS 34
religious, erroneous idea that each believer may act independently of 9T 258; TM 489
SDA system of, there must be no breaking down of order in TM 489
some persons have much better, than others 2T 74
temporary, provided for Israel before leaving Egypt Ed 37
tendency to substitute work of, for individual effort MH 147
unless kept by God’s power, will seek control of men TM 494
will work under Satan’s dictation 7T 180-1; TM 366, 494
wrong stand taken re 1T 211
See also Church organization; Order; Reorganization; System; Systematizing
Supplement
dispensing with, wrong; it has been costly CET 197:3, 199:0
gift of UL 273:6
light on, at early stage in SDA work; evils corrected CET 192:1
need for, evident for early SDAs CET 195:2
SDA, Ellen White involved in establishment of CET 192:1
sentiments against, by some early SDAs CET 195:3
struggle to establish, despite testimony from God CET 195:4
system of, has been successful CET 197:2
will of God was revealed showing importance of CET 195:3
See also Order