EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Apostate, Apostates - Appetite, indulgence of, Appetites, indulgence of
Apostate, Apostates
all walking by side of, will be imbued with his spirit TM 290
base, ministers to defend truth against 5T 528
bitterness of, against the faithful EW 69-70
called “fool” in OT MB 57
Christ waits to welcome Ed 294
church must battle 4T 594
condemning a brother as MB 57
deceptive workings of, God’s word not to be contaminated by Ev 625
divert attention from God’s work 9T 148
dragon’s words voiced by 2SM 395
enmity of, manifest during crisis 5T 463
first great, Satan as 4BC 1163; COL 318-9; 6T 407
from our ranks, will be our most bitter enemies GC 608
God’s law opposed by GC 285
once advocates of truth, greatest trials will come from Ev 624-5
opposing SDA work, do not try to convert 9T 148-9
professed Christians marked as CS 223
rulers stirred up by, against us GC 608
Sabbathkeepers to be accused before courts by GC 608
Sanhedrin treated breakers of ceremonial law as AA 405
Satan uses, to divert minds from present truth 1T 123
Satan’s most efficient agents GC 608
Solomon employed, in building temple 2SM 175
spirit and influence of, with God’s word resist Ev 625
to secure their own safety, will betray brethren DA 630
wavering souls tempted to follow 5T 525
who will surely become 2SM 379
will oppress former brethren 5T 463
Apostate church
Apostate church, symbolized by vile woman GC 381
Apostate power
Apostate power, great, Satan represented by DA 763
Apostate teacher, Apostate teachers
Apostate teacher, Apostate teachers in Galatia AA 385
Apostate world
Apostate world, God’s law made void by ML 100
Apostatized
Apostatized, God gives special call to the, to come fully into fold 2T 20
Apostles
1. After Pentecost
angels protected, till their work was done EW 189-90
before councils and imprisoned DA 508
Christ’s grace made, what they were 7T 32
consecration and devotion of AA 593-5
counseled and prayed together 6BC 1062
early, in Jerusalem AA 57-102; SR 248-67
experience of,
from Christ’s ascension and Pentecost AA 35-6; DA 832-3; GC 350
lessons from GW 25
faces of, peace of Christ shone from AA 46
fellowship of, with Christ in sufferings 3T 27
God spoke to men by 4T 147-8
gospel recorded by, for future ages GC 9
history of, example of sacrifice in gospel work 5T 87
in preaching, went back to Adam’s day 4T 401
Jewish leaders tried to stop work of AA 66
John the last surviving AA 569
knew how to speak and pray sincerely AA 594
labors of AA 48-9
during Jewish festivals AA 165, 514; SR 302
learned men listened with astonishment to 4T 378
lessons learned by, written for us ML 96
martyrdom of AA 21, 597; DA 669; EW 209
ministry and sufferings of GC 351
ministry of, at Pentecost AA 35-46; SR 241-7
miracles wrought by AA 78; EW 192; SR 245
mistreatment did not intimidate or discourage AA 79
never claimed to be without sin COL 160
no longer ignorant and uncultured AA 45; Ed 95
office of, most important among men AA 19
outpouring of Spirit upon, results of AA 22
Paul’s reverence for AA 405
personation of, by devils EW 90, 264; GC 557
preaching of, Sadducees opposed TM 68-9
rejoiced in suffering for Christ 5T 87
shook world AA 593
sick persons healed by SL 62; 1T 208
by laying hands on them CH 34
Spirit enabled,
to meet idolatry ML 48
to speak other languages accurately AA 39-40; DA 821
Spirit gave special endowment to GC 9
Spirit unfolded truth to AA 45
success of, secret of DA 667
supernatural endowments given, as seal of their mission MH 94
three leading, were Peter, James, and John 6BC 1108
truth revealed with clearness and earnestness by Ev 171
united in faith, doctrine, and spirit AA 20; DA 296
unitedly labored in Spirit’s power AA 88
what kept, laboring when in danger AA 332
wrong attitude of some, toward Paul AA 398
wrote at dictation of Spirit EW 264
zeal of Christ caught by 5T 132
2. Before Pentecost
changes wrought in DA 250; GC 349-50
character of, not perfected by miracle SL 84
Christ aided by, in evangelism DA 349
Christ’s appearances to, after resurrection DA 802-31
Christ’s ascension witnessed by DA 830-1
Christ’s family formed of DA 349; Ed 84-5
differed widely in characteristics, training, and habits AA 20; DA 292-6; Ed 85-6
differences of opinion among DA 296
put away before Pentecost DA 827
disappointment of,
at John the Baptist’s fate DA 245-6, 526
because Christ did not secure Jewish leaders’ support DA 294
when Christ died AA 25-6; DA 379, 670, 794; EW 244-5; GC 345-6; LS 62-3
dissension among, Judas Iscariot was chief cause of DA 719
divided into groups DA 292
dress of, instruction re DA 351
during:
40 days after Christ’s resurrection AA 26-7
10 days after Christ’s ascension AA 35; DA 832; SR 241-2
erring and faulty when Christ washed their feet DA 656
favorite idea held by DA 643
first five, call of DA 138-42
first miss. tour of AA 32; CH 497, 530-1, 541, 557; COL 308; CT 465; DA 351, 359-60, 427, 488; MH 56, 139; ML 238; MYP 217; WM 70, 74
fishermen called to be fishers of men CT 511-2; DA 244-51, 810-1
four of,
called by sea DA 244-51; GW 24
to act leading part Ed 86
God’s purpose in appointing TM 406
grievances of DA 296
highest place sought by DA 548-9, 643-4
invited to come apart and rest DA 359-63
jealousy and contention among DA 643
John the youngest of AA 545
lesson in humility and service taught to DA 644-5
meaning of message of, mistaken by them GC 348-9
men of natural ability CT 511
misconceptions of Christ’s mission held by DA 379; GC 348-9
most of Christ’s miracles witnessed by DA 292
office and mission of AA 19; DA 291
ordination of DA 290-7
by dedicatory prayer and laying on of hands DA 296
first step in church organization AA 18; DA 291
Peter not given supremacy over AA 198-9
power over unclean spirits given to 1T 208
prayer and communion of, before Pentecost MH 509
rabbinical teaching influenced DA 412, 670
regarded as ignorant fishermen SR 252
regrets of, after Christ’s ascension DA 508
reward for services of, no stated sum offered as MH 479-80; MYP 303
selfish ambition of DA 435-7
sent forth:
as Christ’s representatives AA 22; DA 351
as representatives of gospel church AA 19; DA 291, 414
to preach and heal 6T 292
two and two DA 350
serious faults of, when called to service DA 295-6
seven, in humble garb of fishermen DA 809
six long and gloomy days for DA 418
skepticism of, re Christ’s resurrection DA 793-4
slept in Gethsemane MH 509
slow to understand gospel was for all nations DA 351
studied under Christ three years CT 511; DA 809
teachers divinely appointed DA 351
thinking of, confused and erroneous DA 670; GC 348-9
three, in closest relationship to Christ DA 292, 420
unlearned men chosen as AA 593-4; CT 511-2; DA 249-50, 821; MH 197; MYP 169; SR 243
with Christ three and a half years AA 17
words and works of, to revolutionize world MYP 170
3. Training of DA 151-2, 249-51, 294-6, 349-51
Christ’s method of DA 349-50; Ed 84-96
by personal contact and association Ed 231
for Christ’s own use 5BC 1088
for missionary work Ev 109
in school of Christ FE 359
not in false customs and traditions of world CT 511
not in schools of prophets 5BC 1088
to be leaders of church AA 17-24
training given by Christ to CT 511; DA 250-1; WM 117
4. Miscellaneous
apology to, by authorities who had imprisoned them RC 343:4
days of, submitting to Holy Spirit will bring experience of CME 22:3
errors of, arrayed 3SM 343:3
Holy Spirit enabled, to resist idolatry and exalt Jesus RC 132:4
humble workers bear fruit equal to that of HP 68:7
message of, turned souls from idols to God AG 353:4
ministry of, noticed by many because of persecution RC 343:6
power of, for those who will do God’s service HP 222:5
repentance was message of; so it is for us TDG 370:4
Apostleship
Apostleship, Paul’s strongest proof of AA 328
Apostolic church
doctrine of world conversion not taught by GC 321
liberality of, example for us WM 271
message of, power attending Ev 219
preparation of, for Pentecost Ev 698
Apostolic succession
Apostolic succession, true evidence of DA 467; 4T 393, 529
Apostolic times
Apostolic times, gospel preached to world in MH 141
Apparel
Apparel See Clothing; Dress; Jewelry; Ornamentation
Appeal, Appeals
direct and personal, erring individuals need WM 101
earnest,
in every sermon make GW 159; 4T 396
need of making GW 144
effective, how to make 1T 646-7
evangelistic, Spirit makes effective Ev 285
for funds for God’s cause 5T 733
how to eliminate CSW 138
heart’s unspoken, Christ heard MH 93
ministers, for decisions Ev 283-5; 4T 316
most solemn, consistent life that is MH 494
need of making,
in personal work 6T 68
to arouse careless and foolish 7T 155
noblest Ed 262
Paul’s toil-worn hands did not detract from his CC 342:3
personal,
in miss. work WM 94
tenfold effective Ev 463
prayer for persons responding to 1SM 144-5
prayerful and earnest, create convictions 2SM 152
response to, seeing Christ as everything would bring more FW 73:2
solemn and earnest, by Christ to people MH 448-9
special,
in public ministry 1SM 144-52
needed to move many to stand for truth 1T 646
stirring, needed 2T 341
strong and earnest, sinners need Ev 188; 1SM 157
tenderest, sinner pointed to sacrifice of Christ by TDG 188:6
to be read at camp meetings 5T 217-35
to come to Christ now just as you are TMK 56:4
to work for God, do not wait for CS 44
unheard because of infatuation with vice Mar 108:2
wanderer given most tender, by God TMK 263:4
wayward one given, to make calling sure LYL 43:4
EGW made, in vision to seek things above TDG 15:4
wife leaving husband given, to change spirit TSB 67:1
See also Call; Persuasion
Appeal to Mothers
Appeal to Mothers, by EGW 1T 666, 689
Dansville visit did not influence 3SM 276:3
Appeal to Youth
Appeal to Youth, containing letters by EGW 1T 666, 689
Appearance, Appearances
business and spiritual character shown by OHC 230:3
Christ never deceived by GW 317; TMK 178:3
conversation on, reveals selfishness OHC 283:4
danger of looking at, instead of God PP 672
Daniel’s, revealed physical soundness and moral purity RC 143:3
deceptive 4T 66
desire to make, is tyrant MM 167; 7T 93
erroneous idea that, is great means to success MM 167
faith instead of, to be your guide PM 112:1
for sake of effect, in med. miss. work MM 161
God does not judge by CS 339
God does not judge by; He polishes rough stones 3SM 240:3
have faith in God when, seem forbidding MH 482; PK 164
honesty brings respect in spite of unpleasant 2MCP 437:4; RC 272:7
hope and strength do not depend on MM 167
index to the heart OHC 273:2; TMK 312:5
keeping up, is tyrant 7T 93
large, persons anxious to make CS 273
look on Christ and God’s love instead of striving for RC 178:6
love of, kept woman from good 2T 393
much time and money not to be spent for 9T 56
never depend on, for success 7T 93
not evidence of Christian character 1T 322
of evil,
abstain from 4T 364-5
do more than to merely avoid MYP 348
women warned against 2T 458-9
youth must refrain from MYP 345
of wealth or position, not essential to gospel work 7T 143
often makes difference in treatment received 1T 11
outside, is index to heart 2SG 286; 1T 136
outward,
be neat and attractive in AH 22
be not careless and indifferent re AH 22
desire for, like canker MM 167
do not dishonor God by 4T 143
man judges by Ed 266
reformation of heart shown in 1T 162
reformed heart is manifested in 1T 162
seemingly most forbidding, have faith in God in face of MH 482; PK 164; 8T 10-1
too much time spent by youth on MYP 345
we may deny Christ in 1T 304
persons governed by, not good judges of what God does 3T 67
persons trying to keep up AH 151
personal,
be neat and attractive in CH 102
make the best of 6T 96
among SDA EW 120
goes when carnal heart is changed 1T 162
slack or untidy in, never be CH 102; Ev 672
studying the law of God as critically as TMK 295:2
success depends on God rather than on TDG 26:3
time and money squandered for 2MCP 381:1
time spent for, instead of inward adorning TMK 312:3
victories not measured by, but by goodness, etc. TDG 199:5
world judges us by our 6T 397
See also Clothing; Dress
Appetite, Appetites
4. Perverted (debased, degraded)
1. Animal
butter strengthens 2T 486
flesh food strengthens 2T 486
given us for important purposes 4T 244
indulgence of, degrades and enslaves CH 38
intemperance subjects higher faculties to Te 146
keep, in rigid subjection 4T 244
Nabal used wealth to gratify 2BC 1021-2
perverted, become warring lusts 4T 244
reason should control 3T 561
strengthened at expense of moral and intellectual faculties 2T 486
unhealthful stimulants subject higher powers to 4T 34
See also Passion, animal
2. Control of
children to be taught AH 261; CD 229; MH 385; ML 82; 3T 564-5
Christ demonstrated 1SM 272
Christ gives strength for 5T 510
Christ helps to obtain CD 169-70; 3T 161-2
Christ our example in 4T 29
Christian exercises CD 427; FE 144; 3T 570
conscience must have MH 319, 399; MYP 237; 3T 84, 491; 5T 314; 8T 63; Te 60, 145-6, 216
consecration impossible without CH 69
control of passions made easy by CD 162
essential SL 23; 3T 473, 488; Te 16
exercise, to enjoy plain and wholesome food CD 488
failure to exercise, is intemperance 4aSG 125
God’s will must have AA 311; DA 122; MYP 41-2; 3T 538
how to have 2T 507
impossible without God’s help MM 144; 2T 409
intellectual powers must have DA 101; PP 562; 1T 487
lack of, dyspepsia from 2T 374
ministers become more useful by MM 296; 3T 486
miss. work for persons without Ev 265
natural law must have CH 69; SL 29
necessary AA 307; CD 145-70; CH 588; DA 122; MH 175; SL 25-33; 4T 366, 454
perfect,
essential 2T 428
increase in spiritual strength requires 2T 413
possible to all MH 176
reason must have AA 311; 5BC 1079; CH 156; MH 319, 323; MYP 237-8; 3T 84; 4T 571; 5T 314; Te 12, 146
sanctification impossible without 3T 570
Spirit must have CT 20
spiritual affection must have MH 399
students need CD 159
will must have CD 167; CH 113; Te 181
youth to be taught MYP 233
3. Natural CD 239
abundance for gratification of CH 114; 3T 50
divinely appointed Te 12
eating regularly whets CD 179
giving way to, injures constitution 2T 591
gospel workers need to restrain GW 80
health preserved by restricting 3T 63
life prolonged by restricting 3T 63
perverted by indulgence Te 19
physical exercise increases 3BC 1157
pure and holy when given to man Te 12
4. perverted (debased, degraded)
antediluvians given to CD 373-4
as warring lust CD 167; CH 68; SL 29; 4T 215
association with persons of 5T 508
cease to indulge CH 37; MM 262; TM 114
to preserve health CD 85
crave things most injurious to health 4aSG 146; 2SM 417-8
deadly work of CW 123
depraved CD 239
disease caused by pampering 4T 582
disease overcome by denying 1T 487
Esau sold birthright to satisfy PP 181-2
excuses for flesh diet found by CD 410
false education resulting in CD 239
health reform light guards against 4T 141
how nature helps to overcome 1T 549
indulged at expense of health 1T 486
indulged in use of slow poisons 3T 140-1
Israelites controlled by 4aSG 18
laws of our being violated by CD 161; 3T 63
natural powers weakened by 1T 549
prayer needed to control MH 144-5
reason and judgment enslaved by 4T 28
reasoning faculties affected by 4aSG 13-4
remedy for 4aSG 130-1
sacrifice cheerfully gratification of 2T 99
Satan finds access to soul through Ev 515
Satan ruins men through Ev 530
sinfulness and power of 5BC 1079
sins of greatest magnitude committed through 4T 30
slaves to Te 274
warning to 4aSG 13-4
soul ill-affected by 6T 371
soul’s fine feelings destroyed by Te 149
thousands will not war against their CH 68
to deny, is brave and noble Te 189
victim of, who cannot see injury to himself CD 333
world corrupted by Te 12
wrong habits of eating produce Ed 204; MH 295
5. Restriction of
able persons accomplish more by MH 308-9
blessings Israel would have enjoyed by CD 378
Christ overcame by DA 117
Christian perfection impossible without CD 57; 2T 400
decision of character essential to CD 165
Eden regained by 3T 491
interest and zeal needed in 1T 619
Israel rebelled against 2T 394; 3T 171, 339
labor and expense saved by 2T 404
low scale of spirituality from lack of 2T 414
masses reject any theory calling for 2T 377
med. miss. workers must see need of 6T 267
moral courage needed for 2SM 416; 8T 75
necessary CH 156; 2T 432; 9T 157
only safe path is 3T 561
practice 5T 732
restoration of health requires CD 107-8
why God requires CD 160-1; 2T 591; 3T 63
6. Miscellaneous
abnormal, increases as it is fed CT 405
after resurrection, same as before COL 270
appeals to, church funds raised by CS 202-3; GC 474; 2SM 413; 9T 91
bondage of,
stand free from 5T 442
to serve Christ we must be free from CD 427; 3T 570
brakes to be put on CD 162
caprice of,
indulge not 4T 498
slaves to CD 165
chains of, may become too strong to break 5T 358
children’s:
care needed in educating MH 384
educate MH 334
how mothers tempt 3T 563
mistaken idea re CD 239
parental responsibility for PP 561
parents not to pamper FE 153
parents’ duty to restrain CG 388
results of indulging, terrible 3T 568
clamoring of,
disregard strong 5T 514
heaven sacrificed rather than to deny 3SG 116
indulgence increases CD 175; 2SM 415
prevail over natural affection Te 67
reason and conscience trampled by 4T 552
what weakens power to resist 3T 563
cleansing of, God demands 9T 153-4
conform, to great moral standard of righteousness FE 118
converted man’s, corresponds to profession of faith CD 297
cravings of,
for clay, etc. CD 239
help those powerless to resist 3T 489
defiling, converted person will abandon Ev 264
delicate, children with CD 239
educate,
in right lines Ev 261
to vegetarian diet CD 381
epicurean 2T 487
note what you spend in cultivating AH 379
false, physician must talk plainly re 2SM 282-3
fleshly, sword of God must cut to marrow of TM 414
for intoxicating liquor, without foundation in nature Te 12
for stimulants, how to overcome 4T 28
for unhealthful food, secret vice encourages 2T 470
fresh air excites 1T 702
generally not natural Te 159-60
given us:
for good purpose CD 167
to be servants and not rulers TM 421
god of,
do not make CD 121, 409; CH 82; 4aSG 126; 1T 486; 2T 96-7; 9T 164
intemperance makes 2SM 441
money sacrificed to 2SM 413
tobacco user makes 4aSG 127
God’s children not to eat and drink to please 3T 239
good respiration stimulates Ed 198-9; MH 272
groveling, sense of sacred things beclouded by 4T 647
guard strictly 6BC 1089; FE 152; 3T 477-8
health reform causes no loss of 4aSG 154
higher faculties enslaved by 2T 348
idol made of 5BC 1080; CH 82, 458; 1SM 284; 1T 548; 5T 196-7; Te 20
by tobacco user CH 68
intemperate, do not indulge 1BC 1118
loss of,
every spring before 1864, EGW suffered 4aSG 154
good meal purchased at expense of 2T 69
overworking digestive organs at night causes CD 174; 2SM 415
lustful:
as idol 1T 548
health reform restricts 1T 486
indulgence of, wars against soul 1T 548
intellect beclouded by 1T 486
moral sensibilities stupefied by 1T 486
terrible effects of MH 337-8
morbid 2T 67
debasing passions a result of 2SM 416-7
highly seasoned food creates 2SM 420
parents’ duty to control CG 94
slaves to 2SM 416
stomach abused by 2SM 416
not safe guide in selecting food Ed 204; MH 295; Te 159-60
pampering of, self-government lost by 2T 348
parents transmit, to children CD 238; CH 49; PP 306, 561; 3T 140, 488, 567-8; Te 175, 292
power of 3T 485-92
millions destroyed by Te 12
reason often controlled by CG 392; 4aSG 120; 1SM 274; 2SM 413; 2T 95; Te 15
self-indulgence increases DA 117
souls struggling with DA 123
thousands of God’s people overcome by 3T 473
thousands ruined by 3T 491-2
pregnant woman’s, mistake re 2T 382
prepare food so as not to disgust CD 260
principle should rule instead of 6T 374
religion of Christ subjects, to control of conscience and reason 5T 314
ruling principle with many 3T 563
Satan controls man through CD 150, 153; MYP 236; 4aSG 15
Satan’s plan to ruin man by Te 12, 273
children become CD 238; FE 140; 3T 568
children should not grow up as CG 406
Christian character not perfected by 3T 492; Te 16
earnings spent in sensual indulgence by CD 423
men have made themselves 4aSG 131
youth in general are 3T 564
strait jacket not to be suddenly put on MM 285
strength to curb, God’s grace is 2T 92
strong, victory can be gained over Te 267-8
sways many of God’s people 4T 403
tyrannizing, break from CH 22
unhealthy 2T 67
reluctance to restrain 3SG 252
unnatural 2T 69
easier to create than to correct CD 232-3
intemperance is indulging Ev 266
patients who have MH 263
reason and judgment enslaved by 4T 28
restrain and deny 3T 63
sin of indulging Ev 266
unwholesome diet creates Ed 203; 2SM 420
wrong to cook merely to suit 1T 681
youths’, clamor for indulgence 3T 84
Supplement
Adam and Eve’s fall caused by HP 194:3
Adam failed on, and Christ must conquer there 3SM 128:4
allurements of, youth surrounded by OHC 269:3
appreciation for atonement negated by indulged HP 193:2
body and soul damaged by indulgence of 1MCP 317:2
change in, required 3SM 191:0
children not to be indulged in, but taught obedience TMK 40:2
Christ overcame,
for humanity Con 37:1; OHC 93:2
in self-denial; gluttony rebuked Con 59:1
Christ realized power of HP 194:2
Christ resisted Satan’s strongest efforts on point of Con 78:3
Christ tempted on, HP 252:3; UL 39:3
responded with “It is written” TDG 215:4
Christ’s victory over, appreciated by few AG 164:2
conscience and spiritual affections to control HP 141:4
control of,
by an enlightened conscience OHC 42:5
by the will in view of accountability TMK 313:3
by those whose works confirm their faith TMK 169:3
clearness of mind requires Con 57:2
easier in the wilderness for John the Baptist CC 270:4
intelligently glorifies God and lengthens life TDG 123:6
Satan’s control of minds reduced by 2MCP 394:2
danger of eating meat because of 3SM 289:2
Daniel followed principle rather than to indulge CC 248:2
death was the cost of, for sons of Aaron Con 81:2
denial of,
Christ’s first work in redemption AG 164:6; HP 194:3
for Christ’s sake to bring rejoicing OHC 265:4
honorable TMK 314:3
money wasted on rich food; poverty possible 3SM 275:1
seen important; put money in treasury (1854) 3SM 274:2
depraved, broad way provides room for TMK 304:2
destruction by flood,
because of corruption in Con 24:2
from Satan’s success in temptation of Con 39:2
Eden lost through, and regained only by denial of it CME 41:0
education of, needed for physical and spiritual strength TDG 185:5
effort to attain victory over Con 79:3
epicurean, tables spread to satisfy CC 35:3
faculties sold for Con 80:0
first commandment may be broken by TMK 322:2
health and spiritual growth,
destroyed by Con 74:2
injured by indulgence of 1MCP 297:3
improvement in mind and sanctification hindered by 3SM 291:4
influence decreased by indulgence of HP 192:2
intemperance in,
caused the loss of Eden TMK 314:3
resulted in impatience TSB 215:2
leading temptation HP 194:6
minds clouded from, led Nadab and Abihu to use strange fire Con 81:1
murder charged against victims of Con 77:1
natural, to conform with God’s will UL 214:2
nurse may pray with and for those with degraded RC 254:6
overcoming,
by divine power and human effort AG 164:5; HP 194:4
example of Christ in, shows us how 3SM 129:0
in character development OHC 87:3
means ability to conquer on every point HP 194:6
through faith in Christ Con 74:3
pampering of OHC 265:4
parents not to indulge, telling children no 3SM 293:2
Paul battled, with firm resistance TDG 277:3
perversion of,
danger in cultivation of TDG 138:7
determine to overcome TDG 210:8
habits of eating should not gratify RC 138:3
money spent to gratify OHC 268:2
organs of body enfeebled by HP 191:4
power of God lost by 2MCP 792:4
preserve body by avoiding TDG 123:3
power of, realized by Christ; indicated by length of fast AG 164:2
power to control, in Christ 3SM 292:0
promised land not entered because of CME 40:5
purity of, to be shown CC 248:6
relationship with God must not be hurt by 3SM 283:2
restoration of, by patient who was inactive TDG 129:5
Satan,
had almost entire control of the world regarding Con 40:1
has overcome many by tempting the OHC 93:2
sickly ones among remnant indulging 3SM 274:4
sickness from indulgence of, displeases God TDG 206:2
sin of indulging,
seen by length of Christ’s fast HP 194:2
will our people see? 2MCP 394:3
sinfulness of debased, shown by Christ’s long fast Con 37:4
slave to, by overeating and too much variety 2MCP 388:3
spending more for indulgence and, than for gospel Con 59:1
spoiled by indulgence; character unsettled 1MCP 170:1
strength of temptation of, measured by Christ’s time in wilderness TDG 206:5
subject to moral and intellectual power TMK 86:5
temptation of,
designed to work our ruin Con 61:1
reaching sinless Adam and Eve Con 15:4
temptation resisted less by indulgence of Con 60:1
time and money squandered to gratify 2MCP 381:1
tobacco use is a gross 1MCP 76:0
truth counteracted by indulgence of Con 60:1
unnatural, indulged cause enfeebled conditions TMK 315:3
victory over,
by Christ began redemption where ruin began 3SM 128:4
impossible without Christ HP 194:4
possible through Christ’s victory Con 66:2
vitiated, food served to meet, of yachting friends TDG 138:2
warning in 1 Peter 2:11 includes perverted Mar 81:2
weakness (debility) of mind and body caused mostly by 3SM 292:0
will power needed to control; do not give in TDG 210:6
See also Lust; Passions
Appetite, indulgence of, Appetites, indulgence of
Appetite, indulgence of, Appetites, indulgence of AA 317; CD 161-2; CH 67-8; GC 473-4; 2T 397; 3T 475; 4T 28-43, 293, 582
1. Consequences of
Alexander the Great fell 4T 348
animal propensities strengthened CD 62; CH 67; SL 25; Te 18
antediluvians destroyed 1BC 1090; CH 109; 3T 162; Te 95
appreciation of plan of redemption lessened PP 68
appreciation of sacred truth lessened 1T 693-4
body enfeebled 3T 63
brain and nerves robbed by 1MCP 316:1
brain beclouded CH 68; GW 230; SL 29; 3T 310, 491; 4T 28, 454; TM 114
brain enfeebled CS 134
brain nerves ill-affected 3T 51
brings degradation UL 321:2
brought woe to world AG 164:4
caused fall of man AG 164:6
causes decline in virtue 2MCP 567:2
causes dissension 2MCP 392:0
causes loss of vigor TMK 313:4
children harmed 3T 141
children’s conduct ill-affected CG 392; 2T 368
conqueror of nations fell 4T 348
conscience benumbed PP 558
death for many 6T 372
declension in virtue 3T 486
degeneracy of human race 3T 486
destroys brain power and God’s temple AG 161:3
digestive organs enfeebled SL 25
discrimination destroyed TM 473
disease MM 263-4; 1T 461, 693; 2T 69; 3T 63; 4T 31, 582
dissension, strife, discord, etc. CD 53
dyspeptic stomach CH 68; SL 29
effects of HP 193:3
eternal things not valued due to 2MCP 392:3
eternity left out of reckoning 6T 407
excesses and extravagance ML 97
faculties benumbed CH 68
family, church, and prayer meeting ill-affected CG 392; 2T 368
God’s law violated 1BC 1082; CH 21; 3T 161
guilt before God 3T 62-3
heart hardened PP 558
heaven sacrificed for SL 28
heavenly reward lost CS 29
holy emotions of soul blunted GW 230; 3T 310
human race enfeebled 3T 139
impatience 2T 697
increased in time; moral power decreased Con 36:3
injury to self Ev 265
intellect benumbed CD 159-60
intellect injured 4aSG 129
intellectual clearness sacrificed ML 75; SL 23
Israelites overthrown 1SM 277; Te 13
judgment confused TM 473
life’s relations ill-affected CG 392; 2T 368
light given of heaven eclipsed 2T 97
manhood and honor sacrificed 2SM 420
mental improvement hindered 9T 156
mental powers enfeebled PP 545; SL 26; 1T 487-8
mind controlled by Satan CD 167
ministers pale-faced GW 230; 4T 417
money needlessly spent AA 338; 3T 164, 401; WM 291
moral powers enfeebled CH 24; PP 545; SL 26; 1T 487-8, 693-4; 3T 164
natural law violated 3T 161
nature’s work crippled CH 66; SL 26
parents palsied CD 399
passions inflamed CH 23
people forget God and His laws Te 34
perception of sacred things deadened CD 167
perceptive faculties beclouded or deadened 4aSG 148; 3T 486
physical and mental debility CD 135; 3T 487; 9T 156
physical powers enfeebled SL 26; 1T 487-8, 693-4; 3T 486
physical strength lessened PP 545
physical vigor sacrificed CH 66; ML 75; SL 23
pleasure of eating diminished 2T 69
premature death 3T 562; 9T 156
prevents acceptance with God 1MCP 76:2
reduces clearness of intellect CC 248:3
resistance to temptation lowered PP 378
sacrifices made MYP 236-7
sanctification’s chief hindrance 9T 156
Satan controls whole being CD 167
Satan works for; conscience stupefied 2MCP 394:2
sensibilities benumbed or blunted GC 519; MM 278; 4aSG 129, 148; 3T 476
sensuality PP 378
separation from God CD 159; FE 147
sickness CD 110
sin appears less sinful 4aSG 129; 3T 164
sin brought into world CH 109; 5T 93
Sodom and Gomorrah sinned CH 110; 3T 162
soul diseased 4T 215
spiritual power sacrificed ML 75; SL 23
spirituality destroyed 2T 93
stomach taxed 2T 432
strength wasted 3T 164
suffering for many 6T 372
temper perverted SL 29
thoughts sluggish 4T 454
truth’s effect blunted CD 427; 3T 570
unnatural desires created 4T 29
vital forces weakened 3T 139
weakens human machinery RC 154:3
2. Temptation to
alluring forms of, many CD 29, 235; CG 395; PK 488
becoming more powerful 3T 492
courage needed to resist Te 199
failure to overcome, souls lost by 4T 31
few have moral stamina to resist 4T 574
God’s help needed to overcome CD 154
Israel’s yielding to CH 111; PP 382
more difficult to overcome 3T 492
one of:
strongest temptations CH 108; 3T 485
three leading temptations 1SM 280; 4T 576
powerful 3T 561
resist CD 161
strength of, how to measure 3T 486
teach people to resist MM 263
triumph of principle over SL 23
twice as great effort required now to resist 3T 488
what to remember in Te 276
why many fail to overcome Te 105-6
3. Miscellaneous
Bible teaching feebly impresses souls benumbed by CH 68
by many rich people UL 113:2
children not to be encouraged in 2T 62
decided testimony to be borne against CD 401
desire for, overcome MM 296
excuses offered for, have no weight with God CD 154; Te 106
far greater now than generations ago CD 167
foundation of sins CH 110; 3T 561-2
gatherings for pleasure given to PP 460
God marks sin of FE 147
God’s plan to check PP 60
grievous sin AG 164:2
grows with children’s growth 3T 564
guilt for, pressed upon Christ HP 194:5
guilt of, while closing eyes to God-given light 3T 62-3
hurtful PP 182
is intemperance CG 394
truly converted persons abandon 9T 113
John the Baptist’s diet as rebuke to 3T 62
law governing people generally 3T 140; 6T 374
loose rein given to, ill effects of 1T 362; 2T 92
lover of, will be destroyed 6T 406-7
many people live for 3T 564
means not to be spent for COL 334
not man’s chief end CH 116
not mark of truly great man MYP 66
obedience to the Word saves from TMK 196:4
prudence to be consulted before spending means for 2T 431
put away 6T 373
Satan tempts professed Christians to WM 292
second nature to some people 3T 563
sought as chief good MYP 66
unlawful,
abstain from Ev 515
conquer every CH 464
unrestrained, guard against CD 243
world largely given to CD 17
wrong to eat merely for MH 300
See also Eating; Flesh food; Food