EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Christ, false, Christs, false - Christian, Christians
Christ, false, Christs, false
Christ, false, Christs, false: actuated by their own will and seeking their own glory DA 212
appearance of 3SM 114:3
at Brookfield, N.Y., in 1848 2SG 102-3
delusion by, warning against CW 98
in first century of church GC 186
many people will be deceived by CW 152
persons claiming to be, came to EGW 2SM 76
pretentious claims of 2SM 76
Satan will appear as 1BC 1114; 5BC 1106; 6BC 1105-6; 7BC 911; CW 152; FE 471-2; GC 624-5; 2SM 21, 58, 87, 96, 394; 5T 698; 8T 28; TM 411
showing signs and wonders now to deceive DA 631
warning against 1BC 1114
what will hold men from giving allegiance to 2SM 58
will present teachings not in accord with Scriptures GC 624-5
will profess to have revelations from heaven GC 624
wonderful miracles of healing will be performed by GC 624
Christ’s Object Lessons
Christ’s Object Lessons, adapted peculiarly for use in tourist centers 9T 84-5
Bible workers used, to aid schools 6T 468
bring, to attention of WCTU leaders FE 522-3
church members used, to help schools 6T 468
circulation of: church members should engage in CM 124
conference presidents should encourage 9T 86
well-planned and persevering efforts needed to increase 9T 71
use every available means to increase 6T 470
colporteurs used, to aid schools 6T 468
conf. presidents used, to aid schools 6T 468
contains light for world CT 525; 9T 77
dedicated to advancement of educational work CT 525; FE 520-4; 1SM 103-4; 9T 88
distribution of, in old soldiers’ home WM 339
donated to relief of schools 6T 469
fourfold blessing of, in relief work for schools 6T 475
God’s plan for 6T 469-73
good done by, where it has been sold FE 521
lend, to neighbors 9T 35
ministers used, to aid schools 6T 468
people at camp meetings should be taught how to sell 9T 83
persons who sell: angels attend FE 523
angels commissioned to help 6T 471
need to study it 9T 77
promises to 6T 476
place, before world 6T 469
reading of, many persons blessed by 9T 70-1
thousands of people will be benefited by FE 522
sale of: by student colporteurs CT 547
by teachers and students of San Fernando Academy 9T 85
encouraging experience in CT 529-30
for liquidating school debts CT 528, 547; FE 520-4; 1SM 104; 6T 478; 9T 70-1, 80
for relief of Australasian schools 6T 473-4
for relief of English school 6T 474
for relief of European schools 6T 474
for relief of German school 6T 474
for relief of Scandinavian school 6T 474
for relief of schools in all lands 6T 473
Los Angeles, Calif., is fruitful field for FE 522-3
nurses should engage in FE 522
push, in Southern California Conference FE 523; 9T 83
sanitarium workers should engage in FE 522
schools should raise money by 9T 80
some youth could earn money for school by 9T 78
students should be encouraged in CT 525-9; FE 522
teachers should engage in CT 529
to help schools for years to come 6T 478
to help SDA schools 6T 468-73
to tourists 9T 84
way opened for larger books by 6T 474
worthy students can earn money by CT 528; 9T 79
youth preparing for ministry should engage in 6T 471
speaks for itself 9T 70
students in SDA schools should carefully study CT 525; 9T 77
tract society officers used, to aid schools 6T 468
translate, into European languages 6T 474
unifies believers 6T 475
EGW finished writing, in 1900 1SM 103-5
work of selling, as means of education 6T 476
Supplement
blessings brought from; God praised PM 367:0
canvassers for, to learn lessons in it PM 303:1
churches unified by the sale of PM 365:2
distribution of, to be encouraged PM 275:2
life of those selling PM 302:2
opportunity to share UL 79:5
sale of, ever for financing schools PM 364
Christendom
Christendom, all, will be divided into two great classes GC 450; 2SM 55; 9T 16
apostate, producer of Sunday law 9T 235
intellectual paralysis of, during Dark Ages SR 334
See also Christian world; Churches
Christian, Christians
Christian, Christians (as a leading adjective), See under word modified
1. Classes of
associating with persons of loose morals is wrong 3T 125-6
boastful, knowledge of truth does not make AA 317
careless in dress and person, influence of MYP 349
coarse and uncourteous, influence of MYP 349
comparatively obscure but devoted, impossible to estimate amount of good that may be accomplished by SL 40
compassionate and forgiving, can feel no harmony with sin 5T 171
consistent, be 2T 314
is new and noble creature in Christ 5T 88
consistent and symmetrical, be 5T 650
contending with each other, Satan comes in to take control of 5T 244
corrupt, who are children of Satan EW 228
desiring praise and flattery, are Christians in name only MB 80
destitute of wisdom from above, is unprepared to meet fierce conflicts awaiting church 5T 262-3
devoted, good accomplished by comparatively obscure but SL 40
disagreeable, how to deal with 4T 72
who profess to represent Christ 4T 72
doing nothing, neutralize efforts of real workers WM 307
dwarfed in religious growth 5T 262-3
earnest, need of GW 143
energetic, need of GW 143
enslaved by self make inclination their guide AA 504
failing to exercise his God-given powers, fails to grow up into Christ SC 81
loses strength he already had SC 81
faithful, unseen angels accompany 6T 342
false, are fruitless 5T 229
fostering one sin, sets example that is one of most powerful enticements to sin Ed 150; MB 94
gathering up gloom and sadness, falsely represent God and Christian life SC 116
gloomy, who do not have genuine article of religion MYP 363; 3T 334-5
happy, is watchful Christian 8T 100
having peace of God in hearts, are cheerful and happy 3T 241
having their names on church books, but living only for this life 5T 52
healthy, healthy church must be composed of CH 592
humblest and poorest, can be blessing to others 3T 246
indulging one vice, sets example that is one of most powerful enticements to sin Ed 150; MB 94
Jewish and Gentile, action of first church council re AA 188-200; SR 304-9
lacking works corresponding to name they bear, are many CS 54
like fruitless fig tree, described DA 584
living, advances daily in divine life 2T 505
described 2T 505
loose in business transactions, influence of MYP 349
loveless, no such thing as SD 102
loving and lovable, strongest argument for gospel is MH 470
low in conversation, influence of MYP 349
Macedonian, generous self-sacrifice of MB 80
majority of nominal, really live for world CT 326
many people called, are mere human moralists COL 315
mature, many people professing Christ never become 1SM 313
more vigorous, how to become TM 346
most perfect, may increase continually in knowledge and love of God 1T 340
most profitable to all around him has his conversation in heaven 3BC 1157
murmuring and complaining, bear false witness against God SC 116
natural, erroneous idea re 2T 177-8
person erroneously taught from childhood that she was 2T 173-4
not acting as Christ would were He in their place, greatly injure God’s cause WM 37-8
not converted, are Christians in name only 1SM 80
occasional, not safe to be CT 487
practical, does not live to himself Ev 86
resembling Christ most closely in character have humble opinion of themselves 5T 223
rough in manners, influence of MYP 349
seeking to lay up treasures on earth, danger that threatens 5T 258-9
sensational: hunger for something new and diverse 4T 75
is worthless to cause of truth 4T 75
strange doctrines confuse faith of 4T 75
shutting himself up to himself does not fill God’s purpose PP 541
sickly, in SDA churches and institutions are many CH 592
sincere: is not slothful in business CS 158-9
lays up his treasure in heaven CS 158
views eternity of bliss as worth life of persevering and untiring effort CS 158
slothful, hinder those who would move out in God’s work WM 307
some believers who think themselves excellent, do not understand what constitutes service for God DA 584
soundest, keep company with 2SM 314
sunshiny, need of more AH 37
thinking happiness and cheerful countenance is sin do not have genuine article of religion 3T 334
thoughtless, manifest by neglect of others that they are not united with Christ 3T 539
true and faithful, no person is so situated that he cannot be 5T 182-3
trusting in God, is safe anywhere 4T 285
unconverted, keep self prominent 1SM 80
unfaithful as God’s stewards, have dwarfed and sickly existence AA 338
united with Christ have Spirit’s power AA 90-1
united with worldling in pleasure seeking separate themselves from God 4T 633-4
unprincipled, dishonors Christ’s name 2T 443
weakest, abiding in Christ is more than match for Satan GC 530
well-balanced, how to be AA 483
whining and complaining constantly, do not have genuine article of religion 3T 334
wide-awake, need of GW 143
working, church needs CSW 122
watchful Christian is AA 261
2. Early (first or primitive)
accused of burning Rome AA 487
apostasy among AA 504
apostate, united with half-pagan companions GC 45
apostates among, warred against essential doctrines of Christ GC 45
condemned as: foes of religion GC 40
pests to society GC 40
rebels against Roman Empire GC 40
covered with skins of wild animals by persecutors GC 40
escaped from Jerusalem’s destruction GC 30-1
example of, in suffering for Christ’s sake 5T 213
exiled to mountains and deserts 5T 213
felt: power of truth 5T 156
that world’s salvation or loss depended on them 5T 156
fidelity of, to principle GC 45
great apostasy among, in first centuries EW 210-3; GC 49-60; SR 320-34
great numbers of: burned alive in amphitheaters GC 40
crucified by pagans GC 40
thrown to arena to be torn by dogs GC 40
thrown to wild beasts GC 40
hunted like beasts of prey by enemies GC 40
led to invest all in God’s cause 5T 156
left in dungeons to die from hunger, cold, and torture 5T 213
liberality of, in works of charity and benevolence 3T 392
living in heathen lands, Peter’s letters to AA 521
mighty influence exerted by 5T 239-40
miss. labors of AA 105-9
opposition of apostate Christians against, in first centuries GC 45
persecution against, in first centuries GC 39-48
persecution drew, nearer to Christ and to each other GC 42
persecution scattered, from Jerusalem AA 103-6
punishment of, as chief entertainment at public fetes GC 40
refuge sought by, in desolate and solitary places GC 40; 5T 464
rejoiced when counted worthy to suffer for Christ 5T 213
terribly persecuted by pagans GC 39-40
thousands of, found shelter in catacombs GC 40
unbelieving Jews persecuted DA 629
unselfish labors of, should inspire us AA 109
were: few in number 5T 239-40
peculiar people GC 46
poor people 5T 156
terror to evildoers 5T 240
were without: honor 5T 239-40
position GC 46
why, were hated and persecuted to death 5T 240
zeal and enthusiasm of, waned 6T 422
3. Need or ought to
act as Christ would WM 38
be living example of Christ’s life and spirit 1T 408
bear stamp of King of kings TM 335
catch inspiration of Christ’s work for souls 8T 45
gain strength by strengthening others 7BC 947
grow by co-operating with divine agency COL 66-7
have command of own spirits 1T 306
heed command given in Mal. 3:10 AA 338
keep his: counsel CH 341
soul undefiled 3BC 1157
make Christ known to world 6T 427
make personal effort for salvation of men 5T 459
mingle trusting child’s simplicity with man’s strength and maturity 4T 558
partake of Christ’s experience PP 278
represent: Christ in world for salvation of souls COL 67
God of universe GC 476
stand firm in condemnation of evil CG 180
work: for God at all times and in all places 5T 459
to save youth from influences that would sweep them down to ruin CT 544
4. Need or ought to be
affectionate 4T 548
blessing to world AA 13
Christ’s representatives 5T 368
honest AH 427
light of world MB 40; PP 369-70
light to all around him SD 83; 5T 84; 6T 145
like Christ 5T 249
living representatives of Christ in disposition and character SL 55; 1T 408
missionary MH 104
most cheerful and happy people MYP 363
pitiful 4T 548
refined 4T 548
strictly temperate 6T 374
subject one to another 3T 446
surrounded with spiritual atmosphere of light and peace PK 720
sympathetic AH 427
tender 4T 548
true AH 427
united to Christian in gospel work ChS 14
5. Professed
appearing gloomy, do not have genuine article of Christianity MYP 363
asleep in blindness 2T 223
backslidden condition of, as sign of times GC 309-11, 463-4
believers indulging selfish desires for expensive clothing, furniture, and food are, only in name CS 54
believers making no advancement in knowledge and piety are, in name only MYP 66
choosing society of ungodly, expose themselves to temptation GC 508
conforming to world in dress, evil influence of 4T 629
conversion of many, is superficial 2T 634
errors of, no one is compelled to copy 4T 650
failing to imitate Christ, place themselves in enemy’s ranks 1T 276
fruit borne by, world watches to see 7T 201
half-and-half service makes, agents of Satan MB 94
indifference of, to Satan and his work GC 508
insane in their pursuits 2T 223
intemperance among GC 474-5
lack of self-denial makes man a, in name only CS 54
learning Satan’s methods and practices TM 280-1
like salt that has lost its savor, that are Christians in name only DA 306
are worse than unbelievers DA 306
majority of, live for world CT 326
many, do not correctly represent Christianity MYP 363
many people are, because Christianity is considered honorable CT 326
message of second advent rejected by most GC 338-9
misrepresenting Christ’s character, brings world into church MYP 139
most discerning eye often fails to detect any difference between appearance of, and unbelievers CT 326
neglect to help the poor by 6T 273
not all, are Christians at heart 2T 446
not living Christ’s life are mockery to religion 9T 22
on trial before universe COL 303
Sabbath truth rejected by GC 454
sleepy indolence of, Satan uses COL 280
some: allied with influences opposed to God and truth PK 177
guilty of adultery 2T 352
satisfied with religion of fathers GC 454-5
under Satan’s influence EW 227
standard of piety is low among CT 326
unbelievers and, little difference seen between appearance of CT 326
unfaithfulness of, disgraces Christ’s name 8T 248
wise and foolish virgins as COL 412
6. True (genuine)
abhor evil 5T 171
adorning of, hidden man of heart is SC 58-9
aim to reach highest attainments for doing good to others FE 119
God’s signature 6T 99
being, is no small thing EW 47; 1T 454
believe it sin to condescend to foolish flattery MYP 349
believers making no practical self-sacrifice for good of others are not DA 504
best brief interpretation of, found in Bible 7BC 903
cannot be light and trifling with unbelievers 5T 83
careless person is not 1T 158
character and disposition of, is like Christ’s 3T 58
characteristics of 5T 224-5, 428; TM 121-2
characteristics that do not belong to 5T 225
chooses: Christ as first and last and best in everything 5T 231
company of the unconverted to communicate light and knowledge to them 5T 112
Christ’s claims upon WM 309
church needs 5T 334
clings to what is good 5T 171
clothing worn by: is modest and arranged on person with order and taste MYP 349
is neat and not gaudy MYP 349
superfluity and display are avoided in MYP 349
compared to precious stones 6T 435 See also Stone; Temple
constantly acknowledge Christ 7T 70
controls his appetite and passions 3T 569-70
copy pattern given by Saviour 5T 121
description of 2T 441
devils plotted to destroy all EW 222
do not choose company of the unconverted 5T 112
do not keep as far as possible from souls who most need their help DA 504
do not love atmosphere surrounding irreligious lives 5T 112
does not desire to enter place of amusement or engage in diversion on which he cannot ask God’s blessing MYP 398
dresses in manner showing sacred regard for Sabbath and worship of God MYP 349
enough, world does not have 5T 334
erroneous idea of what is 1SM 313-4
false-hearted professor will be distinguished from GC 602
feels: he should make right disposition of Lord’s money 4T 479
he should wisely improve his talents 4T 479
fruits which testify that men are 2SG 235
has victory over besetments and passions 1T 158
hates sin 2T 294
have sacrifices to make CT 328
holy and happy confidence in God characterizes 3T 377
is (are): active in God’s service 7BC 935
as salt to preserve world CT 323 See also Salt
benevolent MYP 349
Christlike person AH 427, 431; 6BC 1097; 7BC 935; CS 54; Ev 641; SD 271, 352; 1T 510; 2T 573; 3T 81; 5T 386; 6T 215; 8T 53; Te 68
courteous MYP 349
co-worker with God for saving men SC 79
elevated in conversation MYP 349
faithful in dealing with brethren and world MYP 349
follower of Christ 6BC 1101
highest type of man Ev 641
kind MYP 349
light of world MYP 349
living fountains CSW 66
never unkind AH 362
persecuted by the half-converted GC 45
person who abides in Christ 7BC 951
poor man’s friend WM 168
representative of Christ Ev 641
salt of earth MYP 349
self-denying CT 328
stopping in world as it were only for a night 4T 490
symbols of what God can do for world 6T 11
is free from: envy and jealousy 5T 123
pomposity and stubbornness 5T 121
labor only to please God 2T 549
line of demarcation between, and world is too plain to be mistaken MYP 349
lives life of sobriety, humility, and holiness CT 328
love: brethren and are in harmony with them 3T 58
to wait and watch for Spirit’s leading 1T 152
makes God first and last and best in everything PK 68
marked cheerfulness characterizes 3T 377
meager ideas of what constitutes, many believers have 2T 317
more precious than world-renowned missionary or martyr, description of COL 403
never complains that Christ’s yoke is galling 5T 220
never neglects his parents AH 362
outward adorning of, harmonizes with inward peace and holiness AA 523
persecution is the lot of AA 576-7
possesses miss. spirit 5T 386
prayerless person is not 1T 158
privilege and duty, to have rich experience in things of God GC 475
pure religion and upright and holy life constitutes man a TM 280
rule by which to distinguish 5T 229
sees God’s love and benevolence in every bounty received 3T 377
serves in any department where duty calls 4T 459
sifting temptations reveal who are GC 625
society cannot spare 5T 334
spirit and influence of world destroy desire to be 1T 243
spirit of beneficence and forbearance is revealed by 5T 123
spirit that put Christ to death moves the wicked to destroy GC 507
stands firm as rock in testing time GC 602
strengthens good purposes of persons they contact PK 348
strives constantly to rise to level of perfection 5T 220
submission to God’s providences characterizes 3T 377
there are: in every church GC 449
in Roman Church GC 449, 565; 9T 243
not of SDA faith CSW 85
trifling person is not 1T 158
unmistakable evidence that a person is 5T 224-5
what it means to be 7BC 903; COL 403; 1T 152; 2T 331
whoever by word or deed injures, thereby wounds Christ 5T 229
why, does not choose company of the unconverted 5T 112
words of, are those of sincerity and truth MYP 349
work of, is to represent Christ in world 1SM 132; 5T 743
works: for God during entire life 5T 393
from principle and not from impulse 5T 393
world is land of strangers and enemies to 5T 104
you cannot withdraw yourself from others and be 6T 362
7. Miscellaneous
always have strong helper in God PK 576
are children of one Father AA 550
being found in company with children of God does not make man a GC 396
cannot harmonize with servants of Satan GC 507
careless indifference of, turns many souls from path of life COL 341
children who do not become, at home 5T 51-2
Christ’s act of cursing barren fig tree is warning to all DA 584
Christ’s life is example for 2T 650
close and tender ties should bind together AA 550
conduct of, laws that should govern WM 296
conversation and deportment of, should reveal calm and hallowed peace of mind 5T 113
converse too little about precious chapters of their experience MYP 424
dead and heartless performance of duty does not make men 4T 89
deportment of, should awaken in sinner desire to come to Christ MYP 424
differences among, do not appeal to civil tribunals to settle AA 305-7
difficulties between, should be settled within church COL 248-9
do not try to make other, like yourself Ev 99
duty of, to children MH 42-4 See also Children
to orphans 6T 282 See also Orphan
each: assigned a distinct work to do ChS 9
given ability to do something for God CS 142-3
God’s steward 9T 246
each person must be 2SM 379
essential qualifications of, self-deceived believers who lack 1T 243
example of, should awaken in sinner desire for Christ MYP 424
fear to offend God must control SD 174
feeble resistance offered by, to temptation GC 507-8
first duty of, obedience to God is 4T 610
first work of, is to be united in family AH 37
forbidden to: conform to customs of the ungodly PP 458
marry the ungodly 5T 363 See also Marriage
frivolity of, turns away many souls from path of life COL 341
glory of Christ’s character should be manifested in every 6T 11
golden rule should be practiced by MB 135
guardian angel is appointed to each GC 512, 517
has: mission of wonderful importance ChS 10
part to do to bring heaven’s blessings to men 5T 610
something to do in Master’s service 5T 182
work to do in God’s vineyard 4T 454
having his name on church book does not make man a CS 84
home of, is in mansions Christ is preparing 4T 490
how, could move world 9T 221
influence of, affects opinions and habits of others 3T 52
intemperate person cannot be 3T 51
Joseph was 1BC 1097
joy of, joy of seeing sinners saved should be PK 172
lack of moral courage in GC 597
large share of Christian world have no right to call themselves MYP 238
life of, life of no living thing should be taken to sustain CD 412
majority of, make no returns to God for His great blessings 5T 99
pride themselves on their superior advantages 5T 99
man cannot be, without earnest effort 2T 265-6
many believers need to learn what it is to be 1T 152
many people profess to be, because Christianity is considered honorable CT 326; 1T 404
many people who think themselves to be, will be found wanting at last COL 72
many people will be lost while hoping and desiring to be SC 48; 2T 265-6
many sources of happiness at command of FE 84
may tell with unerring accuracy what pleasures are lawful and right FE 84
mere profession of faith in Christ does not make man a AA 317; CT 433
name of See Name
needs: hero’s courage to resist evil 5T 404
keener discernment than worldling has 4T 545
more intelligence than worldlings 4T 545
never give the world false impression that, are gloomy and unhappy people DA 152-3
no need to go out of world in order to be 5T 124
not left to walk in uncertain paths SC 124
obligations of, much greater than those of ancient Israel AA 338
obligation to carry gospel to world rests on all SC 81
only two classes of DA 763; GC 43, 450; TM 139
persons who are 4T 633
privilege and duty of, to refresh their spirits and invigorate their bodies by innocent recreation MYP 364; 1T 514-5
privilege(s) of SL 89-96
heights of GC 477
to give offerings no less freely than did Israelites AA 337
professedly are not dwellers on earth 4T 490
Satan’s agents seek to deceive GC 507
saving influence of, world would perish in corruption without MYP 349
selfish indulgence of, turns many souls from path of life COL 341
sent into world as Christ’s representatives MB 40
seven traits showing that a person is not 5T 224-5
sociability among, need of cultivating 6T 172-3
spur to ambition of, joy of seeing sinners saved should be PK 172
temptations that are common to 5T 102
ten traits that characterize 5T 224-5
tithing system is blessing to 3T 404
to be half, and half worldly makes you about one-hundreth part Christian and all the rest worldly 2T 264
too little conversation among, re precious chapters of their experience MYP 424
two errors to be avoided by SC 59-60
uniting with church does not make man a 4T 16
vital power of, love of Christ in heart is MB 36
why, find religious life so hard and worldly life so easy 2T 264
words of, should awaken in sinner desire to come to Christ MYP 424
work of, is to mend, restore, and heal TM 265
worldling and, make clear the distinction between 4T 633
worldly conversation that, should not engage in 1T 158
worldly principles should not govern 2T 488
you are decided and wholehearted, or not Christian at all 1T 126
you cannot be: unless faithful in that which is least 2T 312
without earnest effort 2T 265-6
without unceasing watchfulness and prayer 3T 374
youth need help in order to be 1T 154
See also Believer; Church member; People of God
Supplement
abiding of, in Christ OHC 142:2
actions of
are to be a copy of Christ’s RC 164:3
not like unrepentant sinners HP 182:4
active in this important time UL 112:2
advantage of, because Christ overcame for us HP 260:5
affections of, on higher attractions, not amusements OHC 149:2
argument in favor of Bible truth AG 263:5
atmosphere of light and peace may surround HP 283:6
bearing the name of HP 57:2
becoming, souls want to know about, every Sabbath TDG 18:6
being,
is being Christian in all things UL 21:5
is being Christlike OHC 238:2
is connecting with divine wisdom TMK 160:5
is considered by some to be a condescension OHC 201:3
is reflecting light to souls UL 124:5
meaning of, learned of Christ TMK 218:4
means to be joined to Christ FLB 130:4
mind of Christ and will of God are part of TMK 174:3
Bible, love one another TDG 83:2
cause of, undertaken by Christ as priest FLB 212:8
changed by beholding Christ TMK 61:2
character not names on church books makes us UL 28:5
character of,
to be holy, with good words and manners RC 305:2
unlike that of worldling in finding pleasure OHC 149:2
characteristics of,
contrasted with those of the unconverted TDG 291:2
kindness, love and courtesy TDG 144:4
mentioned TSB 157:3
peace possessed by Christ HP 168:3
charity of 1 Cor. 13 will be cultivated by RC 306:6
charm around, by kind words and pleasant looks RC 305:5
cheerful, by accepting Christ UL 359:6
cheerfulness of, from consideration of blessings HP 245:2
children
may be FLB 270:4
shown that father knows the meaning of being RC 178:5
Christ
gave His life that we might be TDG 287:5
on earth, example for HP 181:2
to be uplifted by those called UL 81:3
meaning of UL 137:4
the mark of LHU 148:2; RC 20:4, 305:2; TMK 311:4
Christ’s jewels UL 372:2
claim to be, by many who aren’t AG 66:2
committed, leads others to heaven and resists evil HP 260:6
confidence in true, for unbending integrity RC 272:5
connection
with God to be shown by 3SM 202:4
controlling power of God in life of 2MCP 495:3
conversion needed by some UL 22:5
courteous, powerful argument for the gospel is 3SM 238:4
cross not understood by many professed UL 191
crown and shield of,
are elements of character RC 170:6
fruits of the Spirit RC 173:6
darkness covering the world envelops HP 96:3
defective, turn eyes from, to the truly devoted OHC 248:4
defilement removed by those who know meaning of being TMK 115:5
definition of (meaning of being) LHU 341:2
dependence on his Maker felt by the true UL 158:5
destruction and harassment of, tried by Satan UL 222:3
disorderly person also not a good OHC 230:3
distinction of,
in intelligence and discernment OHC 106:5
to be more marked TMK 343:2
duties of,
first to children and nearest relatives 1MCP 162:1
to seek and save the lost TDG 67:4
early, weakness of; unconscious of loss UL 358:4
emotions not evidence of being TMK 163:2
erring, God does not reject, but gives another trial FLB 134:2
evidence of being, is not joy; it is in God’s Word 2MCP 810:1
excuses for not becoming, by lady Ellen White talked to TDG 362:5
exemplify Christ in daily work OHC 186:5
experienced, often recount God’s mercies and promises HP 299:2
eyes of, to be fixed on Him who searches and tries HP 266:6
faith and works make, preparing them to sit with Christ TDG 262:4
faultfinding, overbearing man is not a OHC 238:2
feelings of, remorse for sin mingled with peace in God TDG 62:3
fidelity expected of HP 260:4
friend and helper to all connected with him HP 243:2
gentleman; conceit leads to unadvised words TDG 70:6
gentleness and refinement will be shown by every OHC 238:3
genuine,
each is to inquire whether he is FLB 220:6
only ones welcomed to heaven HP 318:3
goodness, cheerfulness and courage of, make them lights OHC 296:2
goods of the Lord to be dealt with wisely by TDG 85:3
gospel like gold threads in work and experience of 3SM 198:4
growing, learning to trust more 3SM 192:3
growth to be the experience of HP 219:2
guide for weary souls like a palm tree in the desert HP 240:3
healthy, not merely passive recipient OHC 260:2
heaven reflected in character of CME 26:5
honesty and uprightness not enough for HP 180:4
immature, belief thought by, to be the only requirement Mar 236:4
impossible to be, while pleasing self, need to realize 1MCP 125:2
individuals before God; others not to interpret truth for them FW 77:3
inspiration of, perfection of Christ’s character is RC 304:5
intentions of becoming, put off; consider your children TDG 264:2
interest for brother same as for self if you are TDG 365:4
isolated, encouragement for OHC 166
joy in Christ to be shown by CME 26:3
joy of, reflecting light LHU 244:2
kindness
courtesy and, gospel’s powerful argument HP 181:4
is characteristic of all TSB 51:0
knowledge can be used rightly only by 3SM 311:1
lawsuits filed by, for redress 3SM 302:2
lazy (indolent), harm cause of God OHC 302:3
learns of Christ, takes duties, bears burdens TDG 160:6
life of,
conflict, self-denial OHC 25:3
consistent, working out plan of salvation TMK 87:3
contrast shown by, between truth and error TDG 40:5
distinctly different from worldling TMK 87:4
evidence of divine grace AG 263:5
influence of grace to be shown in TMK 305:2
love must be woven into FLB 43:2; TMK 298:3
nothing worth saving is lost in choosing OHC 201:2
on earth compared to winter OHC 158:4
one step of, cannot be taken without Christ RC 103:6
palm tree like, drawing from hidden springs RC 307:4
paradoxical TDG 62:3
radiates as Christ’s life UL 75:6
regulated by Bible just as it reads RC 77:5
self-denial
and cross bearing in TMK 92:2
love and unselfishness in TDG 159:2
sluggishness fatal to OHC 164:3
surrender, overcoming to be a daily part of TMK 55:4
to testify against sin, but not through self RC 379:5
true, represented in the Word of God HP 144:2
well ordered with godly conversation OHC 274:2
world sees saving power of truth in TDG 145:5
light bearers RC 164:3; UL 75:7
light-givers, exhorted to achieve piety TDG 81:2
like cedars, must put down deep roots to grow OHC 331:3
lives of, to be pure, holy, ready UL 76:3
lovable, God wants to help you be TMK 218:2
love shown by,
as glimpse of heaven; harmony HP 316:3
for others as precious souls TDG 272:7
who realizes Christ is Saviour RC 21:4
love to exist between, as Christ loved them TDG 332:5
lukewarm/halfhearted/indifferent,
have opportunity to hear truth UL 35:2
heaven not entered by TDG 145:2
nauseating to Christ UL 179:2
obscure the glory of God RC 65:2
seek to enfold OHC 178:2
meek and quiet spirit to be sought by OHC 274:3
meekness of Christ characterizes OHC 170:3; RC 300:2
mercy to control dealings of, with one another HP 238:3
message of: Behold the Lamb of God LHU 209:4
name given to those joining to Christ; royal name LHU 291:5
name of,
means to be Christlike; be true to it TDG 159:2
stolen by some not representing Christ TDG 155:5
taking HP 286
implies promise to prepare for heaven HP 286:4
unworthiness for, by making a hell here OHC 229:4
very few have right to UL 200:4
nature is appreciated more by, than by artist and poets TMK 145:4
need for healthy, wholesome, with well-balanced minds 1MCP 49:4
neglecting to obey God’s will or Word excludes us as TDG 50:5
new, See Converts
noblemen of God not groveling in bondage to Satan TMK 150:3
noncommittal, no trifling thing TMK 215:3
occasional, lives a lie UL 213:4
opposed to display; clothed with humility TDG 316:4
other, strengthened by words of hope and courage HP 174:7
partial, end up on the enemy’s side TDG 240:3
path of, clear and well-defined RC 235:2
people of world contrasted with, honors Christ TDG 64:5
perfection of, showing Christ’s power 2MCP 527:4
pleasant, influence for God and truth RC 306:2
polish of, determines luster HP 267:3; UL 372:3
possibilities for, through Christ in Eph. 3:14-21 HP 158:5
presence of, when living the truth honors the gospel TDG 352:5
privilege of, to connect with Source of light TDG 92:2
prize for, who is faithful to the end of the race TMK 315:2
proclamation by, of goodness and power of God OHC 279:5
professed,
adultery among all classes of TSB 99:2
better to be a worldling than a cheap TMK 318:3
characters of many, are hard and cold OHC 160:3
Christ taunted by actions of; like Satan TDG 98:4
Christ’s grief in looking on TMK 321:4
completeness in Christ more important because of TDG 324:2
corruption of; stupor on nearly all TSB 114:2
danger of looking at OHC 29:4
discourtesy in, although sincere 3SM 238:5
disloyalty of, in living on world’s level TMK 128:3
dwelling upon commonplace things RC 20:4
experience needed by, to stand without fault TDG 307:2
(false) mislead FLB 235:4
fashion
engages affections of OHC 273:2
followed by, give energies to world OHC 272:3
first-commandment principles infringed by TMK 322:2
fruit lacking in, when goodness flaunted TMK 133:3
gatherings of feasting and gaiety among Con 65
hatred of, by inability to force conscience TDG 371:5
heart door of, to be opened TDG 207:3
help clothe sin with garments of light Con 68:3
imperfections of, time lost weighing OHC 246:4
inclination governs TMK 267:2
judgment finds, not to have repented TDG 278:2
lack spiritual growth by separation from Christ OHC 216:3
lesson of submission to be learned by TMK 174:3
liberty of religion not much respected by CL 14:2
low level while gospel is pure TSB 157:2
must be all that the name means TMK 129:2
neglect by, to shine; vital power lost TDG 211:4
nothing contributed by many, for the kingdom OHC 302:2
praise from all, would honor God TMK 219:3
resources and cross not understood by RC 17:6
rough, discourteous and faultfinding RC 305:3
Satan
succeeds through Mar 63:3
tries to lead, away from order CET 201:1
self-denial refused by 2MCP 381:1
shallow experience and words of RC 20:4
sins of, exposed at last TSB 90:1
sneer at God’s ways UL 96:3
spiritual drunkenness of TDG 312:5
temperaments that mar characters of OHC 179:5
truth not affected by inconsistency of 2MCP 534:5
try to please both God and self RC 65:2
turn weapons against own soldiers TDG 13:4
unforgiveness is most dangerous for OHC 176:4
unkind, have not learned of Jesus HP 180:4
unwilling to
examine own hearts OHC 162:4
exercise self-denial OHC 270:3
vine trailing on ground represents many HP 169:2
virtually say Jesus did not understand RC 65:3
without
any right to the name HP 20:2
vital connection has no saving properties for others TDG 92:4
work for sinners not realized by TDG 100:4
worship defiled by alcohol not discerned by Con 84:2
progressive, has grace and love which passes knowledge OHC 68:5
providence seems to be against the dedicated HP 271:2
quarreling and condemning never to be done by HP 182:5
rejoicing songs are the right of CME 26:4
relationship with God and angels HP 286:2
representative of Christ, known by his fruits RC 379:4
resolution to be decided TDG 71:3
responsibility of HP 327:3
safety of, depends on his knowing whose side he is on OHC 267:4
Satan induces, to make war with the remnant Mar 204:2
scriptural description of, separated from the world HP 168:3
seek to be, in every sense of the word TDG 78:2
seen as
having been with Christ if they heed His words TMK 336:3
one who strives for the mastery AG 271:2
self is dead in life of HP 166:3
self-denial practiced by true TMK 62:4
selfish and complaining, repulse sinners from Christ OHC 229:3
selfish, lead others away from true piety and work UL 175:5
self-righteous armor on hearts of many TDG 169:4
self-sacrificing spirit in work of SW 17:2
sensitive to others’ needs UL 117:2
separation from other, search Scriptures to prepare for OHC 37:2
shining of,
is duty 3SM 327:4
natural with truth in the heart TDG 85:5
signs of genuine, given by Christ TSB 146:2
simplicity of life of, not understood by many TDG 140:2
sincere and lukewarm, both in church UL 35:2
speech of, to be with grace PM 285:0
spirit of Christ possessed by HP 180:3; RC 305:3
spiritual experience superficial for most FLB 219:3
spirituality of, rebukes pride of world TDG 47:4
spurious, religion of, not seen at home and at work OHC 359:5
stalwart,
are few because they lack Christ’s self-denial TDG 236:2
likened to forest tree standing alone TDG 47:5
standard to be elevated by; purity TSB 146:1
stewards of his Lord’s goods TMK 220:3
strength of, joy of Christ AG 257:4
students to strive to be RC 248:3; TMK 160:5
success of,
depends on Christ UL 22:3
with Christ’s wisdom and righteousness HP 122:4
superiority of Christ’s principles to be shown by RC 164:3
tenderness, compassion, and benevolence enjoined upon OHC 180:3
thoughts of,
on holy things is a duty of PM 85:0
pure and uplifting; also words and acts HP 166:2
transformation of, when true to others and Christ 3SM 196:1
trials of, not more than wicked’s OHC 9
true,
Christ is glorified before worldlings by TDG 64:5
God makes, a spectacle to the world OHC 123:2
God’s helping hand TDG 25:4
know mind and will of God TMK 250:4
savor of life with Christ in the heart OHC 296:4
shaking time brings, replacing disaffected ones Mar 200:6
works unselfishly not seeking ease OHC 287:5
understanding what it means to be FLB 130:4
ungrounded, like trees uprooted by stormy blasts OHC 332:2
unkind, good of, is evil spoken of HP 180:4
unpretentious, able to stand the test of the storm AG 67:6
unselfishness revealed by HP 326:5
usefulness of, measured by power to share experience VSS 43:1
value of,
when they do not reveal Christ TDG 25:6
See Individual, value of
varied characters of, like different flowers OHC 254:5
vigilance and resistance needed by TDG 336:2
vigilant, resist Satan Mar 148:3
virgins represent, some of whom will be surprised Mar 54:3
walled in by rich promises of God TMK 61:4
warfare of, requirements for UL 129:5
wise and powerful when world is against them UL 373:2
words,
and example of, needed by many OHC 279:4
of abuse will not come from true TDG 320:2
reveal truth of professions of VSS 20:3
work of,
accepting Christ and revealing Him HP 321:4
eyes need to be opened to see 3SM 202:3
workers in institutions to be PM 53:2
works of, listed OHC 121:4
world shown close connection of, with God OHC 213:3
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