EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Burdick, Mrs. L. S. - Business transaction, Business transactions
Burdick, Mrs. L. S.
Burdick, Mrs. L. S. 1SM 74
Bureau
Bureau for children’s clothes, how to make CG 111
Burg, F. M.
Burg, F. M. 2SM 202
Burgess, Julia A.
Burgess, Julia A., See Corliss, Julia A.
Burial ground
Burial ground, earth as, after Flood PP 108
Burial place
Burial place, of the righteous, guardian angels mark Ed 305
Sarah’s purchase of ML 192; PP 169
Burial train
Burial train, no, in world to come ML 349
See also Funeral train
Burning
Burning, of Christians in amphitheaters GC 40
Burning bush
Burning bush, See Bush
Burnt offering, Burnt offerings
Burnt offering, Burnt offerings, Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac as SR 81-2; 4T 144-5
altar of See Altar
Cain and Abel required to present PP 71-2; 3SG 47
David’s consumed by fire from heaven 3BC 1127
faith in Christ shown by 3SG 73; SR 69
God’s purpose in instituting SR 52
morning and evening, at sanctuary PP 352-4
Noah offered, after Flood PP 106; 3SG 73; SR 69
offered at removal of ark to Jerusalem PP 708
on brazen altar PP 347-8
righteous deeds more acceptable to God than DA 608
Samuel offered lamb as PP 590
turtle dove or young pigeon as DA 50
type of Christ PP 71-2; 3SG 47
unacceptable except when offered in right spirit 4T 84
Bush, burning
Bush, burning, afflicted persons represented by MH 212
Christ appeared to Moses in 1BC 1103; DA 23
Christ as Deity incarnate was symbolized by DA 23
God’s words to Moses at UL 364:3
lesson from MH 212
Moses and MH 436; PP 251, 350, 471; 4aSG 61; 8T 284
not a dream or vision 1BC 1099
See also Shrub
Bushnell, Mich.
Bushnell, Mich. 1T 596-7
Bush path
Bush path, entangled, we do not follow Christ in ML 162
Business
1. In gospel work
clear and sharp attention needed in Ev 94
conduct, in businesslike way 7T 256
departments of, honesty needed in all 5T 559
kind of men needed to handle TM 348
management of, mistaken ideas re 7T 179
ministers should not handle details of, in city evangelism 7T 252-3
order and accuracy needed in GW 460
oversight of, is not work of ministry 7T 246-9, 252
precision and exactness needed in 7T 175; TM 181
qualities essential in doing 5T 276
2. Of life
all-important, to seek God is 2T 179
chief, to do God’s work is 5T 460
work of saving souls is MYP 227
first: to deny self and serve God is 2SM 222
to have life hidden with God is MM 144
to meet necessities of God’s cause is our 3T 398
to seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness is 2T 225, 399
great, religion must be made MYP 115; SL 93
to be God’s true servants is 5T 70; 8T 131
losses and gains in, are important 5T 411
neglect and carelessness in, warning against 4T 309
prayer and effort should be CH 367; 4T 538
to do all good we can is LS 207
to give right impression to others is our CH 244; ML 342
3. Miscellaneous
acceptance of gospel invitation is hindered by COL 224
acquisition of wealth in, methods of CS 141-6
advantaging oneself in, at disadvantage of others 2T 625
aged persons’ duty re their 2BC 1025; 1T 199
angels in every assembly held for COL 176
as you go about your, God measures you 7BC 972
be courteous, kind, forbearing, and meek in 5T 335
be kind, noble, and generous in 2T 157
be missionary among those with whom you do SC 81
blind man’s disadvantages in 3T 514
branches of, God beholds all CS 142
God is acquainted with all AA 134; SR 284
branches of legitimate, Bible affords essential preparation for all Ed 135
bring Christ into your MYP 70
brother will not take advantage of brother in 5T 350
bustle of, spirituality can be dried up by 5T 423
career of, man who was not straightforward in 2T 42
carry your religion with you in 5T 411
child’s character building is more important than any CG 169
Christian(s) can engage in, without committing sin COL 51
Christian experience in, maintain your 5T 409
Christian’s, should be always in settled state 3T 117
Christianity and, are not two separate things CT 277
church services should not be neglected to attend to 2T 654
conduct, on square and righteous principles 3BC 1158
without one tinge of guile 3BC 1158
conduct in, should be blameless 2T 48
control of certain lines of, a few men will combine to get 2SM 142
corrupting in influence, undertake no 6BC 1087
covetousness in, sin of 3T 545
daily, glorify God in your 4T 133
God’s law should be law of 1SM 90
day of God will find men absorbed in GC 38
departments of, leading maxim in 5T 562
loftiest Christian principles should be exemplified in ML 310
details of, fairness needed in CG 154
faithfulness required in CG 359
diligence in 5T 178-82
believers in second advent should manifest 4T 309
may not always be prospered CT 278; 4T 410
ministers should manifest 2T 550
some people poor because of lack of 2SG 120
youth should cheerfully maintain 2SM 330
diligent in, man who was not 5T 179
dishonest scheming in, rebuked 4T 331
dishonesty in, warning against 4T 309-12
do not let, interfere with training of children CG 38, 319
lead to neglect of duty to God 2T 278
duty in, have conscientious regard for 3T 24
education for, study of agriculture does not hinder LS 354
education that is essential for FE 323
eighth commandment of Decalogue applies to PP 309
Enoch sought to please God in ML 98
erroneous idea that God’s people should give up all 7BC 909
everybody’s, work of saving the homeless and orphans is AH 169
expensive, Satan’s service is 2T 286
sin is MM 217
extensive, persons desiring to move away to carry on 5T 153
father’s duty on returning home from AH 220
fidelity in, glorify God by SC 82
financial standing in, know your 4T 482
five traits that are better capital in, than any amount of money Ed 137
fraud and dishonesty in, is recorded in books of heaven 5T 350
give up your, if it causes you to lose love for Christ MYP 70
if you cannot advance in divine life while engaged in it 2T 233-4
God calls men and women to leave, to become missionaries AA 370
God is concerned with all your ML 292; 5T 742
God’s, requires haste Ev 415
God’s help in, be humble enough to feel need of 5T 427
heart too engrossed in, becomes less impressible 7BC 967
hindering outworking of God’s righteousness in character, do not engage in MB 99
honesty and integrity essential in CS 142-6
incompetent persons should not be entrusted with 7T 247
iniquity in, displeases God TM 372
integrity in AH 391-4
Satan lures men from 4T 37
sharper who sells his 4T 617
interests of, must not crowd into place of spiritual interests MM 207
Israel laid aside, on Day of Atonement PP 355
keep your, straight and not left at loose ends 2T 676
left entangled at sudden death 4T 482
let associations in, be formed with earnest prayer MH 513
likeness of Christ’s character should be manifest in FE 397
looseness in, caution against CM 95-6
is building on sliding sand 3BC 1158
loss is infinitely better in, than dishonorable gain 8T 93
love of riches in, roots true godliness out of heart 3T 547
made grave of religion by some people 6T 196
make your, credit to truth you profess 2T 244
men who drive their, instead of its driving them 4T 453
ministers should not engage in, aside from gospel work 1T 470; 5T 530
which diverts them from God’s work AA 365-6
mistaken idea that person engaged in, can do nothing to save souls 2T 233-4
most profitable, Christ’s service as 5T 259
much caution needed in AH 72
neglect of spiritual duties for, peril in 2T 233-4
neglectful and careless re, believer in second advent should not be 4T 309
never divorce religion from 4T 190
of serving God, educate your mind to 3T 385
of serving self, warning re taking stock in 2T 56
order and regularity essential in 4T 412
order and system needed in 4T 411
overdevotion to, godliness is endangered by 5T 560
overreaching in, written against you in records above 3T 545
people engrossed in, SDA restaurants are to bring truth before MM 306
person cheating himself in, what to do re 4T 350
persons qualified to conduct, may be ignorant re child care Ed 275
persons who make, primary and forget God 2T 233-4
persons with whom you do, live useful and unselfish life among 2T 132
plans for, inexperienced hands should not execute 5T 276
poor people unwilling to follow advice in 1T 224
practical knowledge of, students should be taught FE 468; 3T 142
pride and selfishness in, as signs of times 9T 12-4
principles and methods of Ed 135-45
principles of, set forth in book of Proverbs Ed 135
prosperity in, danger in CS 147-53
pub. houses should train workers in 7T 147
rectitude in, result of departure from 4T 487
religion and 5T 422-9
are not two separate things COL 349-50
religion is divorced from, by most of Christian world 4T 337
religion is needed in ML 261; 2T 233; 5T 411; 6T 424
religion’s relation to 2T 506
religious duty and prudence should be mixed in AH 381
religious interests should not be sunk in 5T 409
religious privileges sinfully neglected as result of 2T 574, 599
right, one in which you may engage fairly and squarely is 4T 351
rule of, few persons make Christ’s teachings the MH 142
ruling power in, shrewdness must not become 4T 540
Satan’s counsel to persons who would prosper in 4T 494
scheming spirit in, spirituality endangered by 4T 350-1
secular: prosperity in, as result of God’s blessing 4T 477
Sabbath observance in DA 285; Ev 242-3, 245; MM 215; PP 296, 307-8; 1T 532; 2T 583
six days given to work at MM 215
service for God should not be secondary to 2T 267
set example in, for youth 7T 187
slothful in, true Christian is not MYP 72
slothfulness in 1T 325; 2T 255
accompanied by spiritual sloth in religious life 2T 498
speculative, sanitariums not established as CH 249
strain of, patience and spirituality needed to bear DA 73
strictest integrity in, indispensable to formation of righteous character 4T 309-10
success in: essentials to COL 111; MYP 259; 5T 276
possible without sacrificing principle FE 83
temptations attending 2T 279
true, depends on recognition of God’s ownership Ed 136
true, secret of Ed 135
taking advantage of others in, sin of 4T 37
talents buried in, God’s service needs CS 125
temporal, be discriminating, apt, and accomplished in 4T 358
Christian is not debarred from engaging in FE 82-3
church members should do miss. work in connection with 8T 77
discretion and wisdom needed in 1T 212
tact and industry are essential to success in 5T 276
Ten Commandments apply to 2T 42-3
time and talents of persons needed in gospel work are absorbed by CM 38
time needed in, for prayer and Bible study COL 51; 2T 654
true success in, impossible when sacrificing principle FE 83
truthful and honest in, colporteur should be 6T 338
unlawful gains in, are condemned 4T 494
use of talents in, accountability for CS 143
whatever your, reveal gospel to others PK 222
when, is snare 1SM 90
where, of everyone is business of all 3T 55-6
why many people consider it uphill, to serve God 2T 189
witnesses see all we do and say in SD 37
woman who made, secondary to God and truth 2T 280-1
world is absorbed in rounds of PP 104; 5T 100
worldly: accountability to God for CT 545
compensation is given according to work done in COL 397
danger of becoming too engrossed in 2T 574, 599; 5T 280, 459; 9T 62
laborer expects to be paid only what he earns in COL 397
minds of people are occupied by 9T 43
not carried on in heaven 5T 276
professed Christians leave their, in confusion 1T 199
value of education in 5T 276
world-loving person may become as familiar with God’s word as with 5T 273
wrong in, God never compromises with Ed 144
young man starting out in, duty of Ed 137
your, as part of God’s great plan Ed 138
See also Church business
Supplement
adjust wrongs done in TDG 343:2
advantage (unfair) taken in, See Over-reaching
affections centered upon, become idols TMK 165:2
attitude of Christians in HP 311:2
being in, just what we want others to think we are TDG 337:2
blessing of, may advance the work UL 72:5
cannot be taken to other world TDG 218:2
cares of, committed to God in prayer TDG 22:4
character perfection may be hindered in AG 271:5
Christ glorified in manner of doing HP 224:3
Christ not close because of spell of FW 92:1
Christian life to be more than time activities of OHC 241:3
Christian principles of HP 243
commands of God followed in TMK 219:5
connections in, sanctified by the grace of Christ AG 271:4
control of lines of, by a few; trade unions mark opposers CL 10:3
day of the Lord a snare to those engrossed in CC 37:7
deception in, See Fraud
defective principles in, woven into religious life TDG 161:5
diligence in, commendable but not if neglecting God and people OHC 241:3
divine aid in, when we do our part TDG 42:5
each to manage own, controlling money for contributions PM 232:4
engagements of, Christ’s yoke to be worn in HP 201:4
entanglements in, permitted to stir to action PM 302:3; UL 72:5
enterprises of, See Projects
examine, with God; dealing treacherously with Him TDG 349:3
fairness in,
considered important by our Saviour 2MCP 437:2
small deviations from, are serious RC 272:3
falsehoods may gain advancement in HP 179:4
finished Friday; wait to begin new business TMK 147:2
God is concerned about every detail of OHC 225:4
godliness in, worth more than sermons OHC 225:5
God’s place not to be taken by UL 142:5; OHC 340:2
heaven involved in, of the Christian HP 185:3
heaven’s principles in, shown superior by grace HP 316:4
honesty in,
honest measure TDG 337:2
in institutions PM 230:1
ignorance about new, wanting to move from city CL 26:2
image desired for, to be lived 2MCP 438:0
integrity in, although criticized 2MCP 438:1
loss in, met by casting cares on God TMK 232:4
maintain clear conscience in TMK 290:5
management of, learned under God; character important PM 127:2
managers in Review office to avoid selfishness in PM 111:1
meetings for, See Meetings, business
move slowly and honestly in, or stop OHC 225:4
neglecting devotion to God because of OHC 221:2
one thing at a time in, accomplishing much OHC 224:5
partnership in, unwise for those with faulty character UL 137:3
perplexity in, not to cause discouragement TDG 42:5
person, See Businessman
place of, See Market
pressure of, not to separate you from God TDG 104:5
principles of,
as important as religious obligation to pray OHC 226:2
different for the world TDG 337:3
publishing house not to be regarded as common place of PM 43:4
quality work in, requires right connection with God RC 271:5
relations in, youth to examine, relative to God’s plans FLB 323:5
religion for, to be the same as it is for church HP 190:2
resting place amid rush of, cherishing promises TDG 232:3
Sabbath claims not to be viewed to accommodate 3SM 423:2
serving the Lord is to be our chief TDG 349:2
sharp dealing in, hurts missionary work PM 280:0
soul,
not to be diverted from God by OHC 226:2
to be less engaged in matters of UL 333:4
speculation in, Bible study protects from interest in RC 208:5
straightforwardness in,
for all commandment keepers RC 273:2
not sinning for worldly gain 2MCP 436:4
success in, rely on Christ and do your part for TMK 232:4
sure Guide for whatever is our OHC 56:6
tact in, taught in childhood OHC 263:4
talents for, to be given to the service of God TDG 218:2
temporal (affairs), eternal interests swallowed up by RC 206:5
time for acquaintance with Christ lost by concerns of 1MCP 128:1
training in, for those working for God RC 271:3
transactions of,
accepted by world but condemned by God TDG 343:4
Christ turned away in FLB 312:3
Christ’s spirit in HP 311:2
communing with God during HP 84:3
controlled by genuine religion RC 205:7
defects explained to buyer in HP 243:2
God’s presence to be in HP 332:4
governed by golden rule TDG 343:6
honesty in all UL 145:5
just, required of people with responsibility TDG 40:2
light in, by those claiming truth RC 206:6
part of religion for true follower TDG 281:2
principle built into; people needed RC 271:3
principles of heaven to be revealed HP 154:4
pure as were Christ’s HP 154:6
pure, considerate and just UL 119:2
realizing that God sees 2MCP 438:0; RC 272:4; TDG 337:2
relationships are more important than TDG 276:6
safeguard in UL 21:2
sharp, God is not glorified by LDE 134:1
spiritual obligations in as important as in prayer TSB 70:3
truth in,
a religious obligation OHC 226:2
consulted OHC 32:3
unfair,
done in the Lord’s name PM 150:2
recorded Mar 340:6
unselfishness in; time is near end PM 210:5
witness by unselfishness in TDG 201:4
tricks in, faith must elevate above OHC 225:4
unfairness in, not needed to sustain God’s work PM 129:2
unimportant, eternal interests neglected for TMK 321:3
unjust dealings in, God cannot bless those who have TDG 343:5
wealth motive in, See Commercialism
Word of God wisest guide even in HP 135:2
worldly,
Christ’s name need not be mentioned in; but to friends OHC 55:3
confuses and Satan enters TDG 339:4
not to replace religious experience UL 225
worldly connections in,
are necessary 2MCP 437:5, 438:0; RC 272:4; TDG 337:2;
require alertness and prayer HP 311:2
worldly schemes/ways of,
ensnare souls TMK 301:3
workers to be taught freedom from PM 60:1
See also Affairs; Busy; Projects
Business ability
Business ability, dispatch and thoroughness essential to 3T 499
men of, minor matters of gospel work should be entrusted to 7T 247
school managers need 6T 215
Business accounts
Business accounts, unseen auditors scrutinize Ed 144
Business affair, Business affairs
Business affair, Business affairs, arrange, so nothing comes between you and children CG 474-5
in God’s work, men chosen to direct 3BC 1129
management of, pray for wisdom in SC 122
seek brethren’s counsel re 1T 200-1
mind constantly strained on, health injured as result of FE 154
mistaken zeal in CS 137
Business (affair) another’s
Business (affair) another’s, what you eat and drink is 2T 362
Business associate, Business associates
Business associate, Business associates, one’s influence over, should sanctify 2T 155-6
Business capability, Business capabilities
Business capability, Business capabilities, men of large, truth will be accepted by Ev 87
Business capital
Business capital, that is better than money Ed 137
Business care, Business cares
Business care, Business cares, child training should not be neglected because of AH 183
drowning of religious life in 5T 426
hearts thrown open to, while shut to Christ 3T 384
leave behind your, and come before God once a year 2T 574, 599
when coming to camp meeting 2T 601
when you leave your business 1T 695
mind should not be diverted from religious duty by 5T 421
Business career
Business career, man who was not straightforward in 2T 42
Business center, Business centers
Business center, Business centers, school should not be located in FE 421
Business circle, Business circles
Business circle, Business circles, few in, make Christ’s teachings rule of life MH 142
Business competition
Business competition 4T 494
real independence enjoyed by few in Ed 219
sharp Ed 137
underselling a brother in 4T 494
Business deal
Business deal See Business transaction
Business education
Business education, practical, students need 6T 217-8
Business engagement
Business engagement, prayer in SC 99
Business entanglement, Business entanglements
Business entanglement, Business entanglements, ministers cautioned re Ev 632
that tarnish character Ev 632
Business enterprises
Business enterprises, conduct, as Christ would conduct them DA 556
decisions made in, by tossing up coin 2SM 325-8
God’s service not to be made secondary to SD 57
investment in, getting rich quick by 1T 226
large personal, ministers should not engage in AA 365
when, become an idol 2BC 1011-2
with unbelievers, SDA should not enter into CS 38; 9T 19
Business eye
Business eye, watching for bargain 4T 351
Business failure, Business failures
Business failure, Business failures, caused by: inability to keep accounts CT 218
lack of economy 2T 432
lax habits 4T 411
unfixedness of purpose 4T 411
Business firm, Business firms
Business firm, Business firms, establish no large, in cities 2SM 357
Business hour, Business hours
Business hour, Business hours, faithfully employ 4T 451
Business integrity
Business integrity, God’s ownership at foundation of Ed 137
warning re 4T 37
Business interest, Business interests
Business interest, Business interests, Christ’s paramount claims upon 4T 317
establish no large, in cities 2SM 357
Business investment, Business investments
Business investment, Business investments, consult brethren of experience before making 1T 455
Business leader, Business leaders
Business leader, Business leaders, Bible maxims for Ed 135-6
Business life
Business life, be light bearers to world in 7T 143
Christ should be represented in DA 556
durability, nicety, and order needed in 2T 83
dishonesty in, tarnishes soul 4T 351
education is essential preparation for CT 538
father should not neglect children because of CT 127
honesty an essential principle of Ed 139
lack of faithfulness in, reproach to SDA faith 2T 83
practical, youth generally neglect 3T 153
religion not to be divorced from SD 267
self-control needed in SD 285
speculations in, should be honest and just 3T 249
successful, students need education for CT 218
Business line, Business line
Business line, Business line, Israelite youth educated in FE 417
laborers in, caution for 7T 248
men experienced in, institutions need 7T 253
men of promise in, train and develop 7T 248
men trained in, gospel work needs to be managed by Ev 22-3; LS 422
ministers should not be kept in 7T 250
more grace needed to work for God in ordinary, than as acknowledged missionary CT 279
poor persons may learn some CS 165
Businessman, Businessmen
Businessman, Businessmen 1SM 90; 1T 478; 4T 46-9
able, lack of foresight and promptness in 3T 116-7
absorbed in pursuit of gain when probation closes GC 491; SD 355
American, working for Christ GW 466; 6T 29
as stewards of God 3T 117
Bible study is source of strength and safety to 5T 280, 426
bound by superior obligations HP 201:4
business matters of God’s work should be handled by 7T 255
Christian, does not scheme CG 153
takes no advantage of neighbor CG 153; ML 330
consecrated, conferences need 7T 247
SDA institutions need 7T 247
courtesy is studied by 4T 68
Daniel as example of COL 350-1; PK 546; 7T 248
devotional spirit of, need of maintaining 5T 409
duties and responsibilities of 4T 468-9, 482
for advancement of gospel 4T 469
to God’s cause 5T 276
estate of, settlement of 4T 482
everything done by, religion needed in ChS 27
father who is, duty of AH 220-1
fidelity of, glorifies his Master TMK 324:4
financial matters of city evangelism should be handled by Ev 92; 7T 253
gospel must be given to CS 139; 6T 78
home life of 1T 695
honest, things that characterize dealings of ML 330
how Satan ensnares 5T 426
in contact with world, has trials, perplexity, and anxious care 5T 409
in God’s work, need not be novices 7T 248
in large cities, message must be given to Ev 388
in New York City, message must be given to Ev 388
industries should be established by SDA, to provide work for God’s people 7T 128
influential, who does not glorify God 5T 425
intelligent, simple truth desired by 9T 135-6
kind of, that are needed COL 350
leading, gospel must be taken to COL 230
management of, conf. work needs to be under TM 321-2
maxims for Ed 135
may be instructed of God at every step COL 350; PK 546; 7T 248
missionary in China supported by GW 466; 6T 29-30
money-loving, loses sight of eternal world COL 101
needs more grace than does missionary CT 279
not necessarily a scheming policy man COL 350; PK 546; 7T 248
opportunities of SDA, to sustain God’s cause 1T 250
ought to: conduct business on right principles WM 111
glorify God and Christ in business ChS 27; SC 82
keep offering of praise and thanksgiving on altar of sacrifice 5T 426
learn to prepare simple and healthful foods CH 155
peril of 5T 427
perplexed, duty of SC 122
religion to be carried into everything by HP 224:3
religious duties of 5T 425
religious experience of, Christ has made special provision for 5T 410
responsibilities of, ministers should not carry 7T 246
Sabbath observance by Ev 242-3, 245; MM 215; PP 296; 1T 532
school managers should be 6T 216
secret prayer needed by 5T 426
SDA books should be taken to CM 39
SDA schools should train students as FE 489
sharp policy not necessary for; consider Daniel RC 271:2
successful: are economical, persevering, and energetic 4T 452
Christ should be represented by WM 111
must have regular hours for rising, prayer, meals, and retiring 4T 412
talents of: accountability to God for use of CS 143
God’s claims upon 4T 469
thorough study and training needed to perfect COL 350
temperance is essential to 6T 256
unbending integrity needed in CG 153
untrue to highest responsibilities, expectation of Ed 108-9
warned against serving mammon 5T 280
wealthy, disposition of property by 3T 117
worldly, do not reveal methods of manufacturing health foods to 7T 129
policy of, SDA institutions should not follow 5T 561
worldly interests of, eternal things should not be subordinate to 5T 280
Business management
Business management 3BC 1158-9
essential qualifications of, in God’s work 5T 276
judicious, men can be God’s faithful stewards by 1T 200
lack of, some people poor from 2SG 120
loose and dilatory in, do not be 4T 573
many people not qualified for AH 93
poor people should seek good counsel on WM 201-2
slack and loose, improper 1T 199
See also College management; Institutional management; Publishing house management; Sanitarium management; School management
Business manager, Business managers
Business manager, Business managers, be faithful and judicious as 1T 200
essential qualifications of MM 169
men of tact and ability needed as 7T 247-8
See also College manager; Institution; Manager; Publishing house manager; Sanitarium manager; School manager
Business matter, Business matters
Business matter, Business matters, aged person’s, should be kept in good order 4aSG 96
at camp meetings, reduce to minimum 6T 44
church’s, businessmen should handle 7T 255
do not discuss, on Sabbath Ev 245; PP 307
husband and wife should counsel together re FE 154; 2T 677
management of, character molded by CG 216
ministers’ duty re Ev 91-2; 7T 246-9, 252-3, 255
poor people should seek counsel of experienced brethren re 1T 224-5
practical, students need lessons in Ed 221
professed believers who suffer Satan to control 1T 199-200
success in, some people too indolent to make 3T 551
transact, in harmony with God’s law 5T 428
Business meeting, Business meetings
Business meeting, Business meetings, disposition to say witty things in, improper Ev 642
ordained ministers at, question re 7T 254-5
See also Church business meeting
Business method, Business methods
Business method, Business methods Ed 135-45
right, men of promise should be trained in 7T 248
Satan promises wealth to followers of his CS 144
Business office
Business office, religion to be brought into CT 279; CG 358-9
Business operation, Business operations
Business operation, Business operations, government leaders struggle in vain to put, on secure basis MH 183; 9T 13
Business partnership
Business partnership, father taking son into MYP 47; SD 324
with unbelievers, dissolve your Ev 245
SDA should avoid Ev 245
Business perplexity, Business perplexities
Business perplexity, Business perplexities, God’s counsel simplifies 8T 141
guidance out of 3T 458
gospel workers should not be entangled in CM 23
home life should not be marred by AH 214; CH 100; FE 154; 1T 695
persons burdened with, God pities CS 225
what to do when burdened with SC 122
Business place, Business places
Business place, Business places, angel records all acts in 1T 480
common, things that may not be sin in 5T 492
Satan’s traps set in MH 338; Te 24
teachings of God’s word should be taken to your AH 214
Business practice, Business practices
Business practice, Business practices, evil, church’s purity corrupted by 4T 494
conference and institutional, that God condemns TM 372-3
Business principle, Business principles
Business principle, Business principles Ed 135-45
book of Proverbs contains Ed 135-6
defective, result of following 2SM 181
do not regard, as worldlings do 2T 42
principles of truth needed as COL 350; 2T 78
right: cherish 5T 427
men of promise should be trained in 7T 248
to sell a thing for no more than it is worth is 1T 537
sound, needed 2SM 156
Business question, Business questions
Business question, Business questions, common, ministers should not decide 7T 255
making decisions in, by chance methods 2SM 327
Business relation, Business relations
Business relation, Business relations, be a Christian in 5T 424
Christ’s meekness should be shown in 5T 335
Christ’s spirit should rule in 5T 335
Christian influence needed in CG 549
be courteous, forbearing, and kind in 5T 335
God’s requirements misinterpreted because of 1SM 311
opportunities for miss. work through FE 213
people in cities become entangled in Ev 27; 8T 31
stand up for Christ in 5T 341
Business room
Business room, church not to be used as CG 542-3
Business scheme
Business scheme, embracing only this life, is unsound and incomplete Ed 145
Business speculation, Business speculations
Business speculation, Business speculations 1T 225-6, 305; 4T 617
dangerous schemes of CS 237
compared to lottery CS 238
desire to get rich quickly by CS 234; 1T 226
for making money quickly, influence of person indulging in CS 234
for sudden and exorbitant gains CS 231-2
if God had blessed, it would have ruined many 4T 617
in land near school property CS 240-1
in patent rights 1T 455
investment in, people robbed by 4T 596
minister loses influence and power by 2T 622
ministers should not engage in AA 365-6
ministers should not urge people to invest in GW 341
poor people should restrain inclination to 3T 400
sharp, trials and difficulties attend 4T 617
soul will not be engrossed in, at second advent 2T 41
souls destroyed as result of 4T 616-7
worldly CS 243
Business tact
Business tact, management of publishing work calls for 5T 550
marriage of persons deficient in 2SM 420-1; AH 165
men lacking, often have large families AH 165; 2SM 421
men of, usually have fewer children AH 165; 2SM 421
ministers need 1T 441-2
persons trying to find work need 5T 178
Business transaction, Business transactions
Business transaction, Business transactions 4T 350-4
1. Correct practices in
Abraham honorable in SD 321
Abraham’s courtesy in ML 192; SD 321
allow light to shine in 3BC 1158
be circumspect in 2T 78
be pure, clean, and noble in CH 303
Bible religion needed in DA 307
character should not be tarnished by 2T 49
Christ should be brought into MYP 70
Christian manner of conducting ML 330
Christian will be in, what he wants his brethren to think he is ML 330
Christian will not take advantage of Christian in 5T 350
Christian’s, what should characterize our CG 153
Christianity’s claims in, recognize and obey 4T 494
correct speaking needed in CT 247
Daniel’s, without flaw PK 546
deal just as you would be dealt by in 1T 416
difference to be made in, for the poor, widows, and orphans 3BC 1159
divine wisdom needed in 5T 560
equity required in CS 145-6
fair and honest, best and noblest work done by MM 127
fair dealing in, nothing lost by 3BC 1158
faithfulness in, required 2T 78
fear of God needed in 1T 416
God’s law should not be trampled on in TM 87
God’s will is to be our will in 1SM 90
godliness needed in ML 243
golden rule should be followed in MH 187; ML 235; 1T 416; 2T 43; 4T 359
honesty required in CG 154; CS 146; 7T 142
honor God in CT 58
intelligence and purity should mark CS 143
keep, fragrant with God’s presence 9T 21
let not, rob you of humaneness ML 242
persevering energy and close application in, lack of 2T 498
pure in God’s sight, needed 7T 142-3
regard, as part of religion CS 143-4
regulate, according to God’s word 2T 161
religion needed in 4T 494
shrewdness needed in 4T 540
stand on side of righteousness in 7T 130
such as God can approve, needed 8T 143
thoroughness, order, and taste needed in 2T 83
uprightness in, is important 3BC 1158; 4T 350-9
secures God’s favor SD 111
witness for Christ in DA 556
2. Improper practices in
advantage taken of blind man in, is robbery 3T 514
advantage taken of others in, angels grieved by 2T 239
forbidden 1T 228; 2T 43; 3T 246; 7T 163
God’s cause reproached by 3T 127
bantering in, disgraceful 2T 239
charge no exorbitant prices for work done or goods sold in 7T 163
close penny, angels disgusted by 2T 239
God blasphemed by 2T 239
closeness in 2T 152-6
disgusts 2T 240
God displeased by 2T 153-4
influence injured by 2T 152
spiritual advancement injured by 2T 152
truth is reproached by 2T 154, 159
unbecoming to Christian 2T 654
crowding one another in, spirit of 4T 540
deception in, money gotten by 3T 112
never resort to CG 154
temptation to resort to CG 154
deviation from fairness in, condemned CG 154; ML 330
dickering in, that displeases God 2T 238
dishonest, God not a party to MM 123
dishonest practices in, abstain from 7T 163
dishonesty in 3T 249
God displeased by 2T 154
must be overcome 2T 74-5
need of restitution in case of 5T 643
reprove FE 482-3
written in God’s book 3T 550-1
duplicity in, do not resort to 3BC 1158
erroneous, Satan plans to hinder God’s work by CS 233
exaggerations in, God condemns Ed 236; 4T 494
false, stamp not your record in heaven with 2T 72
falsehood in, do not resort to AA 76; CG 154
money gotten by 3T 112
fraud in, abomination to God 1T 539
God will not bless MM 170
grievous sin 3BC 1160
money gotten by 3T 112
resort not to 3BC 1158
fraudulent, men add to wealth by TM 457
fraudulent acts in, recorded in heaven 9T 13
minister who was like a worldling in 2T 154
misrepresentations in, God condemns Ed 236
oppression and injustice in, avoid TM 185-6
overreaching in CG 154; 1T 479-80; 2T 71, 654; 3T 545
abomination to God CS 227; 1T 539; 7T 179
allow no shadow of 7T 163
angels grieved by 2T 239
brethren discouraged by CS 240
cease 1T 415
change needed in person given to 2T 239
detracts from reward in heaven 4T 355-6
fault that must be overcome 2T 74
God condemns 1T 537; 4T 350, 487; 5T 338-9
God displeased by CS 240; 2T 86, 154
money obtained by, God does not want 4T 353
never resort to 2T 71
so-called liberal men given to 1T 479-80
Spirit grieved by 4T 491
truth is reproached by 2T 159
youth lured to sin by Ed 227
penurious, truth is reproached by 2T 239
penurious spirit in, makes one despised 2T 86
petty sharpness in, unworthy of Christian 4T 540
petty tricks in, condemned 4T 494
selfish, God does not accept means secured from CS 145
selfish and unjust, God will turn aside advantage gained by MM 135
selfishness in, allow no shadow of 7T 163
sharp, by institutional managers is offensive to God 7T 174
that God does not accept CS 145
lack of fear of God seen in 3BC 1158
sharp bargains in, evil influence of 3T 249
rich fool’s 3T 402
sharp practice in, shun 3BC 1158
sharpers in 7T 163-4
Christians cannot be 2SM 20
sharpness in, God’s stewards should not resort to MM 172
Greeks on seacoast trained in AA 349
unbecoming to Christian 2T 654
small deal in, Christian name disgraced by 3T 550
that cannot endure test of judgment 3T 246
unchristian practices in 5T 277
underhand, prevalent 8T 249
unjust, duty of person injuring another by DA 556
recorded in books of heaven LS 413; 9T 13
wealth acquired by 2T 682
unscrupulous Ed 137
unselfishness and uncovetousness in, need of more 1SM 113
with unbelievers, do not haggle over small sum in Ev 90
3. Miscellaneous
account of every, kept in heaven 9T 13
blind person’s, our duty re WM 239
careful and upright in, duty of man who was 2T 255
character development affected by ML 267
conference, businessmen should handle 7T 247
details of, unseen auditors scrutinize Ed 144
fair or unfair, what makes 4T 311, 337
God and angels witness our 5T 628
God beholds all CS 232
God’s children tested in 4T 311
honest or dishonest, what makes 4T 337
improper in place of worship 5T 496
individual character revealed in MM 154
little or big, do not draw back from agreements in CG 154
marriage of persons deficient in tact in 2SM 420-1
meetings for, improper at camp meeting 6T 44
must be met in judgment WM 218-9
need of, there will ever be 5T 459
participants in TM 185-6
perplexities of, counsel of God simplifies 8T 141
persons venturing nothing advance little in 4T 77
power for good in, a little condescension has MM 172
publishing house, superiority of heaven’s principles should be shown in 7T 142
recorded in books of heaven LS 413
that God will see and reward MM 172
Watcher sees all WM 218-9
with widows and orphans, warnings re WM 219
worldling’s standpoint re 2T 43