EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Character, Characters (Part 1 of 4)
Character, Characters
1. Building CT 61-3
as spiritual temple for God CG 166; 4T 606
as temple that God and angels will admire 4T 606
be sure Christ is your director in 6BC 1087
Bible study in, importance of CSW 17-8
Bible teaching re, is very explicit MM 42
bring solid timbers into CT 62; MYP 301
build on Christ in CG 166
changes are essential to 4BC 1160; GW 269-70
child’s, lay foundation of helpfulness for CT 122
Christ has made every provision for MM 217
Christ is our example in CG 166; 8T 86
Christian workers should educate people in MH 198
compared to building of temple 8T 173
cost of, consider MYP 124
decided work of, needed among God’s people 2SM 375
defective, that will exclude them from Paradise AH 416
demands strength and energy of manhood CT 62
depend on Spirit in CG 172
do not neglect to learn trade of 6BC 1087
educate people in MH 198
elements in MYP 345-8
faithfulness in little duties is essential to MYP 148
follow Christ’s example in 8T 86
foundation of: has been same in every generation and land AA 475; Ed 228; PK 82
only secure, great principle that is AA 475; Ed 228-9; PK 82-3
only sure, Christ is CG 166; CT 61-2
virtue needed for ML 96
fundamental elements of CG 193-220
God gives men strength, reasoning power, and time for CG 165-6
God’s law as related to CG 42
God’s plan of 8T 173-4
good books for, youth should be given CT 133
great work of life is PP 596
great work of parents and teachers is CT 61-3
illustrated by houses built on rock and sand MB 147-52; MM 87
imitate attractive graces of nature in CT 188
importance of, in education Ed 225-9
to youth ML 268
is: for eternity CT 61, 63; 4T 606
work of a lifetime CT 61; MH 452
lesson in, let everything you do be MH 199
lessons re 4T 656
man must co-operate with God in 8T 173
material used in, makes a difference 6BC 1087-8
most important work ever entrusted to men is Ed 225
must be done: brick by brick CG 165
one step at a time MYP 45-6
must be done in: accord with pattern given us CG 165
this life TM 430
must go on during hours of probation 7BC 990
neglect of, affects religious worship PK 565
results of COL 298
no careless or indifferent work should be done in 2BC 1030
no worthless timbers should be brought into 2BC 1030
object lesson in Ed 286
of children, is more important than any business or trade CG 169
is more important than farming CG 169
only sure guide in, great principle that is AA 475; Ed 228-9; PK 82-3
parents’ responsibility in CG 169-74
pattern for, God’s law given as CT 62
perfection in, God calls for 5BC 1085
perseverance and energy in, importance of MYP 45
physicians need to give careful examination to MM 33
please God in every phase of COL 332
powers of whole being should be put into CT 62
principles essential to 4T 606
process of, be extremely cautious how you work in MM 209
put very best material into FE 162; MYP 279; 6T 405
rotten timbers used in 4T 588; TM 446-7
secret communion with God is essential to Ed 258
Spirit is man’s efficiency in 6BC 1109
storm of temptations tests 4T 588
things essential to PK 488-9
thorough and solid work needed in CT 62
true education as related to CT 61
work of, Satan seeks to divert minds from MH 447
success in, thoroughness is essential to CT 62
2. Children’s
built on sliding sand by superficial training and education CG 184; 3T 143
cultivation of, as gardener cultivates plants DA 516
defective, inherited by children from parents CT 192
publishes mother’s unfaithfulness AH 268
development of, lack of Ed 288
parents should seek divine aid in 3T 145
first seven years of life have most to do in forming CG 193
great power of influence of association upon CT 220
little stability and firmness of, because of superficial training and education CG 184; 3T 143
malformation of ill-trained, lies at mother’s door AH 246
mold, according to God’s word 5T 327
mother must carefully watch development of AH 265
mother’s work is to fashion 5T 594
parents have important work of forming 1T 686
parents’ duty re development of AH 207; FE 66
parental responsibility for CD 29; CG 278; 2T 475; 3T 144; 4T 140, 362
plastic, effects of wrong discipline upon CT 193
ruined by indulgence CG 272
Satan’s detestable image stamped on 2T 397, 480
seek to fashion, after divine Model 5T 594
so form, as to make them blessing in home, church, and society 5T 324
tolerating one wrong in, result of CG 515
weed every unruly trait from CT 162
See also Child
3. Christian SL 80-8
abstract meditation is essential to formation of 5T 113
attained only through Christ 2T 588
cheap, works more harm than that of worldling 9T 21
claim by faith Christ’s cleansing blood to remove stains from 2T 81
consistent, maintain 3T 482
correct habits must be formed in religious life in order to develop SL 93
developed in midst of trial AA 467
development of: discipline is essential to CH 316
divine plan for AA 529; 8T 173
God’s providence has placed the poor always with us for our 3T 391
prayer is God’s ordained means of success in AA 564
strength is promised for PK 590
submission to discipline is essential to 4T 133
temperance is essential to CH 38
eight graces of 6T 147
formation of: busy action is essential to 5T 113
Christian home is one of most effective agencies for 6T 430
influences unfavorable to, do not needlessly expose yourself to PP 169
is easier amid scenes of nature Ev 46
is more difficult in city Ev 46
gospel worker’s defects of, God’s cause is weakened by 2T 639
how to perfect SL 84
ideal of, is Christlikeness DA 311; 8T 64
if you perfect, you must live for it CD 241
interest in souls of others gives breadth, depth, and stability to 5T 549
is exceedingly precious in God’s sight 1T 538
Paul received in vision correct representation of AA 470
perfection of: cultivation of personal piety is essential to 2T 673
daily conversion is essential to 2T 505
daily review of your acts is essential to 2T 512
Daniel and companions sought PK 486
doers of God’s word will not fail in 2T 694
faithfulness in the littles is essential to 2T 310
God permits men to meet storms and conflicts for ChS 274-5
God requires, of blind people 3T 516
is not done by miracle SL 84
moral and vigorous action of higher mental powers are essential to MYP 237
no need to fail of attaining AA 531
prayer is heaven’s ordained means of success in AA 564
pure and healthy life is most favorable for CH 41
seek, continually 2T 631
teacher’s great aim should be CT 68
test that soul must bear who seeks to MYP 17
value and need of, some believers do not see 2T 519-20
walking humbly with God is essential to 4T 337
youth should strive for MYP 15
positive evidence of, appearance is not 1T 322
precious elements of WM 152
princely dignity of, shines forth as sun 4T 357
pure brightness of genuine, will be revealed 5T 81
seven elements of CG 173; SD 32
slaves to appetite will not perfect 3T 492
substantial, man who enjoyed rarest opportunities for developing 4T 187
suffer no blot to tarnish your 2T 72
symmetrical, family and church relationships that are not best for developing 3T 55
true: does not repulse 5T 123
firmness of purpose marks 4T 543-4
indomitable determination marks 2BC 1003; 4T 543-4
indomitableness in, that adverse circumstances cannot mold or subdue MH 498; 5T 297
is marked out with exactness in Bible 5T 332
is not cold 5T 123
is not indifferent to others’ interests 5T 123
is not unapproachable 5T 123
singleness of purpose marks 2BC 1003
that tells for advancement of God’s cause Ev 315
you can develop, if you will submit to discipline 4T 133
true ideal of, misconception re AH 431
unfavorable surroundings are no excuse for not perfecting MYP 79
value of, youth need higher and nobler view of 4T 656
when completeness of, is attained COL 384
working elements of, faith and love are essential and powerful SD 71
your only hope is to remain where defects in, can be seen and remedied 1T 548
4. Classes (kinds) of
acceptable to God, correct habits in religious life are essential to MYP 114-5
all kinds of, must be dealt with in children and youth CT 192
all-round, does not come by accident COL 331
approved by God, practice of self-denial develops 7T 297
train children to develop 3T 145
approved of God and man is preferable to wealth 3BC 1158; SD 111
beautiful: built up by individual acts of duty PP 574
Christ helps to form MYP 63
obedience to God’s laws develops SD 42
valuable in God’s sight CG 424
believer’s, faith in second advent affects 1T 132
best and highest, be content with nothing less than MM 113
borne in probationary time will be yours at second advent AH 16
built independent of Christ’s grace is built on shifting sand PP 460
built on sliding sand, loose dealing reveals SD 111
built without Christ’s grace, fierce storms of temptation will overthrow PP 460
called Pliable in Pilgrim’s Progress, youth should shun ML 73
calm and well-balanced, intemperate man cannot possess Te 32
changed, how to experience CT 194; FE 263
Christ’s See Christ
Christian’s: heaven should be reflected in 9T 31
is shown by his daily life SL 80
must be reproduction of Christ’s character 1SM 105
must bear God’s impress 3T 568
must correspond with his profession 4T 194
Christlike: Christ gives all help needed for development of SD 13
cultivating, is most precious work man can engage in 5T 559
effort to form, is laying up treasure in heaven MB 90
encourage children to form CG 493
engaging in Christian service is essential to development of DA 142
highest scientific education cannot in itself develop TM 259
how to have 5T 487
how to obtain 5T 540
importance of formation of MB 90
loveliness of, flowers call attention to MB 97
only treasure man can take to the next world is COL 332
prize before us is ML 340
radiance of Spirit is reflected in 5T 649-50
significance of WM 37
will open gates of Paradise to man ChS 247
converted, compared to refined gold PP 208
converted person’s, change is seen in SC 57
correct, children need education essential to formation of 3T 562
crooked: cannot be straightened out at death CG 562
must be made straight in this life CG 170
persons who will form Ev 361
Daniel’s, is good model to follow 5T 129
decided, need of women of Ev 477
defective: as beacon of warning 4T 606
be severe and critical with your 5T 97
begin to remedy, at your own hearts TM 328
by tinkering up, men make them worse Ev 117
causes minds to wander through mazes of skepticism 4T 588
do not remain in possession of LS 298
filthy garments represent PK 588
man has no power to remedy 9T 280
person possessing, needs to heed counsel Ev 635
person who prefers society of the ignorant and vicious reveals CT 221
persons who have, should take counsel and reproof CG 168
prayer is essential to success in remedying 4T 321
remedy for 5T 66
Satan exults in man’s 5T 470
defiled by selfishness, cannot enter heaven CS 22; 2SM 134
deformed: as result of excusing its defects 5T 88-9
indulgence of sin makes 4T 364
mother who is disturbed more by soiled dress than by 4T 643
development of beautifully symmetrical, will never decay ML 123
distorted or one-sided, mother should not develop CG 71
enduring, can be built only upon Christ MB 149
evil: formed by copartnership with satanic agencies COL 270
hangs out its sign in countenance CSW 113
exemplary, should especially distinguish God’s people from popular religious bodies 3T 58
expressing Christ’s glory will be received into Paradise DA 331
faultless, John did not have Ed 87
who can stand before God and plead a 5T 608
faulty, redeeming power of grace can develop, into symmetry and abundant fruitfulness PK 233
remedy for 6T 43
firm, represented by lily on lake ML 263
for future life must be formed now COL 342
formed after divine similitude is instructive example to others MM 113
formed by circumstance: is changeable and discordant 4T 657
is mass of contraries 4T 657
is purposeless and powerless 4T 657
formed by obedience to God’s law will be holy GC 469
formed by you, speaks in home life Ev 342
formed in this life, determines your destiny 4T 429; TM 379
formed under God’s direction, sacred history presents many notable examples of Ed 51
genuine believer’s, shows what truth can do for life 5T 569
God’s See God
Godlike, shines brightest when darkness is deepest AA 432
good and harmonious, proper discipline is essential in forming 3T 532-3
great, are formed by little acts and efforts CM 78; 4T 603
half formed, do not go through life with MM 44
hard and gnarled, how to deal with MH 494
heart’s true, men act out CS 340
heavenly, must be acquired on earth 2T 267, 430
high moral, is not result of accident 5T 321
holy, Christ as perfect example of GC 469
wedding garment represents COL 307
human, pastor needs correct understanding of 4T 260
husband cannot be responsible for, that wife forms 4T 255
imperfect and one-sided, are many GW 144
individual: every business transaction reveals MM 154
gospel worker should not sacrifice his 3T 497
not changed at second advent 4T 429
John’s, confiding love and unselfish devotion manifested in AA 539-40
reflected Christ’s character Ed 87
Joseph’s: bore test of adversity and prosperity PP 222
is good model to follow 5T 129
principles revealed in, king and great men of Egypt respected PP 222
Judas Iscariot’s, was more satanic than divine SL 59
like Christ’s character, how to have 5T 515
like moth-eaten garment ML 269
like reed trembling in wind 3T 133
loose and lax and undecided, denies Christ 5T 406
man’s: clear as light of sun to God’s eye 5T 147
estimated accurately by nature of his conversation SD 180
weighed by God in balances of heavenly sanctuary TM 439-40
marked resemblance between, of Judas Iscariot and Balaam PP 452
marred, Christ longs to reshape WM 246
minister’s, dangerous element to be overcome in 2T 548
misshaped, how to remedy 4T 92
misshaped by: failure to do duty in little things MH 490
false standards Ev 590
moral, right education is needed in order to stand true to 3T 22-3
thoughts and feelings combined make up 5T 310
Moses’, instruction received in Egyptian military schools affected Ed 65
life in Egyptian court made impression on Ed 63
most professed Christians’, will not bear test 3T 248
new, given by Christ to all who believe 6T 449
noble, God desires that each of us should build CG 166
noble and all-round, does not come by accident COL 331
is not inherited COL 331
noble and firm, represented by lily on lake ML 263
noble and virtuous, cannot be built up without Christ’s grace PP 460
noblest: foundation of AA 319
rest upon foundation of patience, love, and submission to God’s will 5T 168
nobly developed, how to have 4T 376
not in harmony with God, man could not be happy in heaven with COL 270
not in harmony with God’s law, shows you are not His child DA 107
not like moth-eaten garment, how to develop ML 269
of early Christians was terror to evil-doers GC 46
of solid worth, everyone may build up CH 107
of the faithful, remains pure and spotless for eternity after decree goes forth 5T 216
one-sided, developed by unwise training in childhood MYP 164
only virtuous and spotless, will enter God’s presence 4T 312
other people’s: deformity is revealed by picking flaws in 1SM 110
dwell on that which is noble in MYP 164
it is not proper for us to measure 6T 396
outward, that is stamped by littleness and earthliness 4T 339
patched-up, cannot stand test of temptation 5T 339
physician’s, patients read traits of CH 363
properly balanced, what is needed to form 4T 197-8
pure and elevated, sincere and experimental piety alone can give 2T 267
pure and holy: needed to meet Christ in peace SL 26
now is golden opportunity to form 3T 376
youth is time to form for heaven a 3T 376
pure and noble, sound physical health is aid to perfection of MYP 233
pure and spotless, wedding garment represents COL 310
pure and virtuous, youth need discipline of well-regulated labor in order to have 3T 151
purified, will remain pure and spotless for eternity when sealing work ends 5T 216
purified from every stain of sin, each person must obtain for himself TM 234
real, is revealed by family religion 5T 161
season of temptation gives glimpse of one’s 4T 285
refined perfection of, will win its way anywhere ML 121
religious, exalt God’s law as standard of 5T 500
failure to triumph over spiritual foe weakens FE 118
reproduction of Christ’s, object of Christian life is COL 67
rich young ruler’s, Christ longed to develop excellence of DA 519
righteous: before his fall Adam could form, by obedience to God’s law SC 62
Christ worked out, for sinful man 3T 372
Christ’s grace makes CH 634
co-operate with divine agencies in forming FE 430
development of, true education may be made to help in CT 61
formation of, strictest integrity is indispensable to 4T 310
formation of correct habits is essential to MYP 114-5
man in his fallen condition cannot form, by obedience to God’s law SC 62
perfected through imputed righteousness of Christ MYP 28-9
perfected through repentance, faith, and good works 4T 294
show forth God’s glory in TM 511
ruined by sin, none but Christ can fashion anew DA 38
ruined by sinful indulgence 6T 254
sanctified, earthly parent cannot give his child SD 294
satanic stamp of, children who have 2T 480
sinner’s, every sin reacts upon 1SM 235
some believers have, that are worthless dross 2T 637
sordid, absorbing pursuit of gain makes 2T 240
spotless, is as precious as gold of Ophir FE 87
will endure to all eternity 5T 579
stereotyped, men of God have not been men of PP 248
striking contrast between, of John and Judas Iscariot SL 59
strong, many people mistake strong passions for PP 567-8; 4T 656
parents’ duty in building CG 184-90
strong and symmetrical: Christ is ready to help you form MYP 63; 5T 579
foundation for TM 176
how to build up AA 483
what to do to have AA 483
strong and beautiful, is built up by individual acts of duty PP 574; 4T 572
strong and well-balanced, mental and physical exercise essential to PP 601
strongest and noblest, rests upon foundation of patience, love, and submission to God’s will AA 319; 5T 168
student’s, teacher cannot make FE 245
superficial, pretty face cannot hide 2T 180
symmetrical and well-balanced, faith and works must be united in forming ML 123; 1SM 139
strive to perfect LS 303
symmetrical structure of strong and beautiful, is built up by individual acts of duty PP 574; 4T 572
that God can endorse, result of forming 1SM 90-1
that is counterpart of God’s character, develop 6BC 1105
that is fruit of Spirit’s working cannot be imparted to another COL 412
that will stand test, men must individually develop CW 45; TM 110
that you manifest now, is deciding your future destiny SD 361
too transparent to deceive sensible persons, useless girls who have 3T 152
transformed, testifies of indwelling love of Christ 6T 43
true: angels delineate your 2T 181
cannot be concealed from God 2T 34
developed in management of temporal concerns 4T 309
God uses the afflicted to develop our 3T 511
is not shaped from without and put on DA 307
is quality of soul that reveals itself in conduct CG 161; ML 267
men are given opportunity to develop their 3T 313
person sometimes must be shown his 4T 69
radiates from within DA 307
revealed by way men do God’s work 3T 391
true believer’s, excellence of Christ will ever shine in 5T 531
truly noble, does not stoop to resent false accusations by enemies 4T 607
unbalanced, mental training that develops 3T 26
unchristian, disunion and dissension are fruit of 5T 51
un-Christlike, do not misrepresent Christ by MH 42-3
undeveloped, men are accountable for 7BC 987
unrefined and unsanctified, no place in heaven 3T 464-5
unsullied before God is rare 4T 622
upright, is worth more than gold of Ophir PP 223
vacillating, Rehoboam received from mother stamp of PK 88
valuable, each person has work to do that no one else can do in forming his 4T 606
valuable as gold, how to have 2T 637
virtuous: cannot be built up without Christ’s grace PP 460
Christians should possess 2T 535
essential to real moral worth 5T 123
foundation upon which to build is 5T 123
warped, as result of improper education 4T 72
warped and hard and gnarled, many people have MH 494; 4T 72
never cast aside MH 494
warped by indulgence, flattery, and indolence are useless 3T 364
wavering, must be corrected 2T 130
weak and impulsive, children who do not learn to obey will have CT 112
weak and vacillating, can be changed to one of strength and steadfastness CT 38; DA 251; GW 285
well-balanced: faith and works must be united in forming 1SM 139
heart culture is essential to 5T 403
intemperate man cannot possess Te 32
is formed by single acts well done MYP 144
is impossible when motives are not high, pure, and unselfish SD 171
needed to enter City of God MYP 144
strive to perfect LS 303
well-balanced and symmetrical, parent should secure for child CT 107
well-developed, faithful performance of small duties is essential to 3T 308
when Christ’s, is reproduced in His people He will come for them COL 69
wife is responsible for, that she forms 4T 255
wife’s, husband’s molding and softening influence on 3T 533
without spot or wrinkle needed in order to enter heaven MYP 144
youth’s: early education shapes 3T 131, 135
how cheapness affects Ed 277
is molded in childhood AH 15
overstrong tendencies of, should be repressed 3T 26
that will be of highest value to society ML 121
youthful, that is not like reed trembling in wind 3T 133
5. Defect(s) of
all men have 5T 95
are confirmed by exercise 5T 122
base thought reveals 4T 540-1
can be corrected by right training FE 65
ceaseless watchfulness over your, exercise SD 115
circumstances bring to light 2T 572
coarseness and roughness are, that must be overcome 4T 340
compared to spots and wrinkles 2T 453
concealed (hidden), how God reveals to men their AA 524; MH 471; 3T 513-4; 4T 496
correct your, in humility SD 117
with genuine sincerity 3T 336
deficiency of, may be supplied through faith AA 564
neglect of small duties results in 2T 310
discover your, and overcome them 4T 84
do not charge your, to others SD 200
do not excuse your ML 104
each: gives Satan occasion to reproach Christ 5T 472
is open door by which Satan can enter to tempt and destroy 5T 472
is sure means of destruction if not overcome 5T 573
must be overcome as Christ overcame 4T 66
must be overcome by Spirit’s help 5T 573
put away AH 200; CW 81; DA 651
experiences used by God to reveal 4T 496
eyesalve enables man to see his 4T 615
failure to overcome, results of 3T 305
gain supremacy by our failure to overcome temptation FE 118
glaring, must be overcome 4T 340
glimpse of Christ’s purity lays bare man’s SC 29
God brings men into circumstances where they can see and correct their MH 471; 4T 91-2
God designs that you discover and overcome your 4T 84
God in His mercy reveals to men their ML 92
God reveals their, to the humble and teachable PP 633
God sends us trials to reveal our 3T 115
God will not overlook your COL 316
God’s grace is needed to correct 3T 452
God’s law reveals 6BC 1077; 7BC 935; GC 467; 1SM 213, 219
gospel worker’s, Satan exploits 5T 592
grace will be given to overcome SD 349
great moral looking glass reveals FE 460
hereditary and cultivated, believers who reveal COL 48
how to overcome SD 115; 4T 346
indolent sluggishness is 5T 296
inherent, grapple with your TM 452
war against spiritual advancement TM 452
inherited, teacher must take into account FE 278
it is left with us to remedy our 5T 214
known, fate of person who retains MM 200
many, sincerely pious men may have 4T 336
may be overcome: by patient continuance in well-doing 4T 341
in God’s strength MM 200
mirror that reveals 7BC 935; GW 275-6; 1SM 317; 3T 116
must be: overcome while probation lasts AH 319
removed before second coming 2T 355
repented of here AH 319
must not be cherished SD 349
never say you cannot remedy your COL 331
no excuse for, in great judgment day COL 317
no man’s, will excuse your guilt 4T 357
no one should say that he cannot remedy his COL 331; SD 115
no safety while retaining 5T 305
not discerned when sin has deadened moral perceptions 5T 641
one: closes gate of Holy City to man MYP 144
compared to bit of worm-eaten timber 4T 322
makes man imperfect MYP 144
will bar man forever from heaven 2T 453
opportunity to correct their, God gives to men MH 471
other people’s, are often result of improper education 4T 72
how to deal with 4T 72
overcome by: building up opposite traits ML 99
Christ’s grace ML 104
overcoming, exercise of will is essential in COL 331; SD 115
parents who excuse children’s, until they are deformed 5T 89
peculiar, every man has his 5T 35
person who says he cannot overcome his COL 331; SD 115
persons who cherish, Satan will overcome PP 568
probation is granted to men to remove their CT 225; 4T 655-6
probationary time must be used in overcoming 4T 307
put away your TM 323
regarded as virtues by some people TM 190-1
remedy, or house will fall when tempest of trial beats on it CG 165
remedying, exercise of will is essential to COL 331; SD 115
remember your, when criticizing others 4T 61
Satan tells men they cannot remedy MB 115
Satan works to control man’s mind through his GC 489; PP 568
selfishness and self-love are, which will cause you to lose heaven 2T 56
serious, John possessed by nature AA 540; SL 54
slowness and sluggishness of action is 3T 499
some, are received as birthright 5T 418
strength to correct, God gives PP 633
strength to overcome, seek God in earnest prayer for 4T 242
strengthen with years FE 65
Testimonies point out 5T 674
tinkers of, make them worse Ev 635; TM 191
wrong action reveals 4T 540-1
6. Development (formation) of CG 164-8
all real, forced submission prevents SC 43-4
angels record EW 246
angels watch MM 146; 1T 242, 262; 2T 401
benefit of trials in 3T 115
best, highest education gives that which leads to CT 45
books as agent in ML 267
business as agent in ML 267
Christ and angels watch 1T 237
Christ dealt in that which is essential to Ed 81
Christian home is wonderful help in AH 19
circumstances arise for 5T 634
circumstances used by God for 4T 55-6
conversation as agent in ML 267
development of plant as figure of Ed 105-6
discipline of heart and mind is essential to 4T 202
display of dress is treated as more important than MH 291
diversity of condition is one of God’s means of PP 535
doing Christ’s work helps in WM 301
essential training in Ed 112
every little act of life influences 4T 657
give God’s people time for 1T 238
God’s refining process for WM 301
God’s word must enter into DA 391
harmonious, right use of talents is essential to CG 166
heavenly intelligences watch CT 223
home influence that is favorable to AH 36
home influences count much in Ed 283
how difficulties help in 3T 494
illustrated by growing seed CT 142
importance of COL 332
important work of, mothers should qualify themselves for 5T 324
impossible without freedom of choice PP 49
instruct and discipline children to act their part in 1T 402
is: for eternity CG 162; CT 61
important in this life COL 332
is work: of lifetime CG 162; CT 61
which no one but ourselves can do 4T 606
lessons re, from nature Ed 112
little things of life influence PP 222
mental discipline is essential to 4T 202
mothers and WM 151-2
must receive proper discipline for fullest and highest development MH 398
only one model for 6BC 1098
operation of God’s providence in MH 471
opportunity for, God gives to all men 2BC 1010
parental responsibility for CG 169-74
pointed testimony is needed for 2SG 300
position has no power for TM 288
poverty as one means that God uses for MH 186
probation is given man for, for heaven GC 542-3
proper discipline is essential to 5T 23
right, experience in true religious life is essential to 4T 115
some men’s probation is lengthened for 4T 306
Spirit’s work in GW 285-6
sure result of feeding on God’s word is MM 124
takes time 5T 618
talent of time must be used in COL 342
things that contribute to MM 146
thoughts have much to do with MYP 144
tribulation and distress as means of 4T 143
true material that goes into, tests that reveal CH 283
truest and noblest, is secured by living in accord with Creator’s will PP 222
when God cannot help you in 6T 262
without freedom of choice there would be no Ed 23; PP 49
world is now no more favorable to, than in Noah’s time 1SM 90
7. Good
cannot be secured by merely wishing for it MYP 348
essential for filling positions of trust 5T 129
formation of, life of industry and obedience favors SD 131
gained only by labor MYP 348
grows daily in proportion to effort put forth 5T 129
is capital more valuable than silver, gold, or stocks CT 225-6; 4T 656
is more precious than: gold of Ophir 4T 607
worldly possessions 4T 657
must be built up brick by brick CT 537; 5T 129
never secured by merely wishing for it MYP 348
work of forming, is noblest work in which men can engage 4T 657
8. Noble
built by doing pure and noble deeds CG 166
development of, many people have meager ideas re 4T 656
formation of, is work of lifetime PP 223
God desires each of us to build CG 166
is: earned through Christ’s merits and grace COL 331
formed by hard and stern battles with self COL 331
not result of accident Ed 57; PK 488
is result of: diligent and persevering effort PP 223
marks true Christian 1T 243
men of, world does not need men of great intellect as much as Ed 225
not due to special favors or endowments of Providence Ed 57; PK 488
9. Perfect
all who enter heaven must have CSW 112
Christ developed, as man DA 762
Christ enables man to develop DA 762
Christ offers to impart, to man COL 311
development of, God’s plan for 6T 148
God’s way of helping men in 2BC 1036
light is given by God for MYP 368
you may have every facility needed for Te 114
example of, Christ has given CT 60
God’s law requires, of man DA 762
is formed by divine grace SC 126
man cannot develop, unless he resists temptation 2T 638
no man can be careless and selfish and develop 3T 531
no man can be idle and achieve 3T 531
Paul did not write to people who had MH 167
seek ML 219
true ideal of what constitutes, man who has MB 135
10. Perfection of
accomplished day by day AA 483
advance daily in SD 328
advancement may be made daily in GW 274; MH 503
aim for nothing short of 2T 521
attainable by everyone who strives for it 1SM 211-2
attained by: exercising faculties in good works MB 83
slow and toilsome steps 5T 500
attained through Christ SD 26
cannot be attained without: obedience to God SD 90
self-sacrifice 9T 53