EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Church membership - Circumstance, Circumstances
Church membership
Church membership, addict of strong drink who should not be accepted into Ev 264
admittance of persons into Ev 306-8, 313
alone, cannot save man 7BC 969
benefits of, to persons not wholly converted GC 43-4
candidates for, examination of Ev 313; 3T 186 See also Baptismal candidate
claims to, fanatical woman who forfeited 2SG 159
covenant of, by which we are bound COL 279
denial of, love of dress, selfishness, and love of pleasure are TM 129
dismissal of persons from Ev 368-72
should not be unfair, hasty, or impulsive Ev 369
dropping names from, without sufficient cause 2SG 150
duties and obligations of 4T 485
gospel work can never be finished until, rallies to do it 9T 117
is of no avail if one does not believe in Christ 5T 49
names that should not be retained in 5BC 1096
persons willfully indulging in sin should not be admitted to GC 43
preparation of children for CG 493-502
readmittance of person guilty of adultery into AH 346
sacredness of, not realized by many 4T 17
Satan seeks to crowd false brethren into Ev 313
should not be lightly canceled 4T 17
tobacco addict who should not be received into Ev 264
true miss. work increases TM 206
vows of, pledge us to be co-workers with Christ CT 466
why Christ accepted Judas Iscariot into GC 43-4
See also Church; Church fellowship; Church member
Churchmen
Churchmen, world-loving, used by Satan GC 53
Church observance, Church observances
Church observance, Church observances, many people punctilious in, are destitute of vitality and religious devotion 1SM 386
Church of England
Church of England GC 251-2, 255-8, 289-90, 358, 362, 384
atonement hidden by darkness over GC 253-4
customs and ceremonies of Roman Church adopted by GC 289
formalism in GC 255
head of, king enthroned as GC 251
rule of, religious declension under GC 253
dissenters persecuted under GC 251-2
Church office, Church offices
Church office, Church offices, all, centered in Christ FE 399
better to criticize man before he is put into, than afterward 5T 618
do not hurry men into, without due consideration and prayer 5T 617
persons who should be prepared to fill ChS 25
some, women could better fill WM 147
Church officer, Church officers
Church officer, Church officers, appointed in each church in apostolic times AA 185
Christ’s message to, re children MH 42-3
dictatorial, who love to rule in church 7BC 915
duty of: to church member before he is disfellowshiped GW 501; 7T 262-3
to needy persons such as Hannah More 1T 669
to promising youth CT 526
election of, every church member has voice in 8T 236
good judgment and tact needed by 5T 618
gospel work can never be finished till members rally to aid of 9T 117
how, can do good work for Christ 5T 238
need to: faithfully gather in tithe CS 106
help and encourage youth too poor to attend school CT 526; 9T 77-8
render faithful service by using their talents 3BC 1129-30
teach church faithfulness in tithes and offerings CS 106-7
urge faithfulness in payment of pledges CS 107
win children to Christ DA 517
need to be: careful in conduct MM 146-7
persons thoroughly converted 6T 85
persons who can minister in word and deed 6T 85
tactful 5T 618
ordain suitable men to act as AA 95
qualifications of 6T 85
selection of: casting of lots in 6BC 1054; 2SM 328
great care needed in 6T 85
prayer needed for guidance in WM 275
taxing labors of, in large churches 2T 115
whom God’s word rebukes 7BC 915
wise counsel given by Peter for GW 101
See also Church clerk; Church leaders; Deacons; Elders
Church of God
Church of God, fanatics claim to belong to 1T 224
Church of Rome
Church of Rome See Roman Catholic Church
Church ordinance, Church ordinances
Church ordinance, Church ordinances, administered by saintliest of men cannot take place of baptism of Spirit 5T 227
baptism as 6T 91 See also Baptism
celebrate, judiciously and carefully EW 116-7
celebration of SD 157
angels present at DA 656
devils present at DA 656
in early days of advent movement Ev 274
should be uplifting Ev 277; 6T 97
testimony meeting at Ev 278
feet washing as See Feet washing
Lord’s Supper as See Lord’s Supper
ordained ministers are authorized to administer EW 101
preparation for, should be as perfect as possible Ev 277
regarded too much as a form DA 660
should not be: observed as mere form Ev 274
performed listlessly Ev 278
speak of God’s love for us Ev 274
unworthy ministers who administer EW 99
visitors should not be forbidden to take part in Ev 277
Church organization
Church organization AA 87-96; 1T 270-2, 715
abuse of, by arbitrary rule of individuals 8T 236-7; 9T 257-61, 270, 277-8, 280, 282-3; TM 321-3, 347-50, 477-84, 490-6
authority of, Christ sanctioned AA 112, 163
co-operation of angels requires TM 28
Corinthian church’s AA 274
cost SDA much study and prayer TM 27
Damascus church’s AA 122, 163; SR 271
danger of departing from simplicity of gospel in 5T 461-2
distribution of responsibility essential in 9T 262-9
duty of, before church member is disfellowshiped GW 500-1; 7T 262-3
erroneous ideas re TM 29
first step in, ordination of 12 apostles was AA 18; DA 291
God’s plan of, success in gospel work requires adherence to 6T 235
gospel plan of, Paul faithfully followed AA 185-6
improved in apostolic times AA 89, 91-2; SR 259-61
indispensable to church’s work TM 26
is not mistake FE 254-5
Jerusalem church’s, was model for organization of churches elsewhere AA 91
lack of, great confusion would result from TM 26
let no one be so deceived as to seek to tear down TM 28
med. miss. work must not be separated from 8T 164
med. miss. workers must not stand aloof from 8T 161
ministers’ duty to uphold 1T 271
much light given to us re FE 254
must not prescribe exact way God’s people are to work 6T 116
needed for: carrying forward church’s work successfully TM 26
carrying gospel work into new fields TM 26
carrying out and enforcing order 1T 270
holding church property TM 26
keeping out spurious uprisings 9T 258
protection against Satan’s devices 1T 211
providing support for ministry TM 26
publishing truth through press TM 26
needed to protect: churches from unworthy members TM 26
ministry from unworthy members TM 26
unneeded to provide support for the ministry TM 26
new, SDA cannot enter into any 1SM 204; 2SM 390
no one should think we can dispense with TM 27
no such thing as man being independent of, in God’s work 9T 258
opposition of first-day Adventists to TM 26
order is essential to 1T 270
ordination of ministers authorizes them to effect AA 161
Paul was brought into contact with, when converted AA 122, 163; SR 271
perfected further when local churches were organized throughout world AA 91-2
persons who fear, as popery 9T 257; TM 29
persons who regard, as restriction of rightful liberty TM 29
powerful, how to have ML 39
is to reveal God’s wisdom 6T 235
results of, in apostolic times AA 95-6
Satan’s efforts to weaken and destroy TM 28-9
SDA fully believe in Ev 473; 6T 116
SDA system of TM 24-32
built up by wise and careful labor 9T 258; TM 489
experiences in development of TM 24-7
God has wrought in FE 254
hard battle fought to perfect FE 254
hard struggle in establishing TM 26
has proved effectual TM 27
has proved grand success TM 27
let there be no breaking down of 9T 258; TM 489
marked prosperity attended establishment of TM 27
opposition to FE 254; 1T 271, 413; TM 26, 53
prosperity under TM 26-7
reasons for establishing TM 26
JW bore heaviest burden prior to establishment of 3T 501
spirit of independence toward, warning against 9T 257-61; TM 485-505
Thessalonian church’s AA 261
thorough, is essential 9T 257-8
vision re, on Aug. 3, 1861 1T 270
weakening of, warning against FE 254
why believers are united in 6T 238-9
See also Organization
Church paper
Church paper, Review and Herald as CW 108, 134-5
Church privilege, Church privileges
Church privilege, Church privileges, singing to people who seldom have, blessing of CT 547
Church problems (difficulties)
Church problems (difficulties) EW 104-7
bad policy of taking hold of, prematurely 3T 114
danger in doing too much to cure 3T 114
frequently work out their own cure if left alone 3T 114
how God instructed Paul how to handle AA 302-3
in Thessalonica AA 261
little, ministers should not have to settle Ev 91, 662
needless expense of sending men to settle TM 380
petty, gospel workers should not be burdened with EW 105-7
resulting from close relationship of several families 3T 55
unbelievers should not be made acquainted with 2T 54
Church property
Church property, organization needed for holding TM 26
steps should be taken to secure, for God’s cause 1T 211-2
taxation of, religious liberty and TM 200
Church raffle
Church raffle See Raffle
Church record
Church record See Church book
Church relationship
Church relationship, breaking of, from popular churches under latter rain GC 612
different temperaments and dispositions brought together in 5T 114
good and bad persons in, Christ saw FE 295
many people in large cities and in country are without COL 232-3
must not be lightly canceled 4T 17
sacredness of, many people do not realize 4T 17
voluntary severing of, danger in 4T 17-8
See also Church fellowship; Church membership
Church roll
Church roll See Church book
Church rules
Church rules, Christ deemed it essential that His people have 3T 445
SDA, very deficient 4T 647
Church sanctity
Church sanctity, sin gilded over by CS 202
Church scavenger, Church scavengers
Church scavenger, Church scavengers, live on husks of others’ failings and deficiencies 4T 194
Church school
Church school See School, Schools, Seventh-day Adventist
Church school teacher
Church school teacher See Schoolteacher
Church service, Church services
Church service, Church services, act your part in, with promptness 5T 609
after SS, duty of God’s people to attend 3T 188-9
all should have privilege of attending, as far as possible CH 422
all should help to make, interesting and profitable 4BC 1183; 6T 363
angels are present in Ev 184; GW 446; 2SM 475; 5T 492, 499; 6T 362, 366-7
angels listen to testimonies, songs, and prayers in GW 171; 6T 367
angels mark your doings during MYP 266; 5T 493
angels unite with God’s people in COL 298
angels unite with poorest congregation in, if members possess principles of Christ’s character PK 566
anything that attracts mind from, is offense to God 5T 499
appointed by God to prepare men for church above ML 286; MYP 265; 5T 491
ardent and active piety should characterize worshipers at 5T 492
ascend as incense to heavenly sanctuary 6BC 1078
ask God to remove all evil from your heart when entering 6T 362
assembling for, is of no avail unless we worship God in spirit and truth and in beauty of holiness PK 50
at med. institutions, patients need benefits of 3T 167; 4T 565
atmosphere of heaven should pervade 5T 609
attendance at: blessings of SC 101-3
Christ’s example of DA 74
compulsory, Williams (Roger) opposed GC 294
does not in itself bring blessing TM 508-9
effects of style and fashion in dress upon Ed 247; 4T 631
entertainments held to draw people to TM 345
loss sustained when we neglect SC 101-2
neglect of, results in weakness in moral power 4T 539-40
neglected in search for earthly treasure 2T 654
part of Sabbath observance is 2T 704
persons who cannot afford time for, warning to 2T 196
physician should not neglect CH 368
physicians’ neglect of, is inexcusable 4T 560
results of neglecting PP 541; SC 101-2; 4T 106-7, 539-40
serious mistake of neglecting MH 511; 4T 539
some people fail to see real importance of 4T 539
spiritual strength is obtained by faithful 4T 539-40
study loads should not keep student from 6T 167
teach children not to neglect AH 320
things that promote SD 122
to be laborer together with God means more than CSW 120
youthful pub.-house workers should not neglect 7T 188
back seats in, girls who like 2T 481-2
be careful not to absent yourself needlessly from MH 511
begin, on time CSW 170
behavior during 5T 491-500
believers meet with God and angels at 5T 499
benediction pronounced at close of, all all should remain quiet during 5T 493-4
Bible worker may conduct, in minister’s absence Ev 473
blessing to be derived from, we do not get hundredth part of 6T 362
boys who go out before or after exit of girls during, warning re 2T 481-2
bring to, only that which God can bless 6T 362
can be reverential and yet cheerful 4T 73
careless conversation is detrimental to 2T 597
careless attitude in, is out of place 5T 497
carry to, quickened spiritual consciousness that God and angels are there 6T 362
children from cheerful homes manifest respect and reverence in CG 148-9; SD 122
children should be: in care of their parents during 5T 497
kept quiet and free from play during CG 543
reverent during CG 546-7
with parents during 2T 481; 5T 496-7
children should not be allowed to: manifest evil tempers in CG 540
play, talk, and run about in 2SG 288
children should not read during CG 546
children should not whisper and laugh during CG 546
children too often found during, away from parents 5T 497
in groups 5T 497
children who felt that, was wearisome tax 3T 189
children’s conduct during CG 543-4, 546-7; 2T 481-2; 5T 496-7
children’s indifference and carelessness in MYP 266
Christ is needed as guide and counselor in GW 446
church is not place to meet old friends and visit after 5T 494
closing of 5T 609
clothing worn at CG 428; 5T 498-9; 6T 355
irreverence manifest in 5T 499
ministers’ duty re 5T 499
should be neat and clean 1BC 1119-20
should be neat and trim 6T 355
should be neat, well-fitting, and comely 2SM 474-5
should not be unclean and disordered CG 428; SR 138
untidy, is out of place 5T 498
women’s 5T 498; 6T 355; 2SM 475
common sense is excellent in 4T 71
commonness in, that is offensive to God Ev 145
conduct: for perfection of church CT 244
in way to edify others CT 244
with eye single to God’s glory 4T 489
with solemnity and awe Ev 184; 5T 493
conducting, manner of 5T 492-4; 6T 97, 364-8
confidence should exist in hearts during 2T 579
confusion in, notorious example of 1T 230-1
conversion of souls in GW 435-6
correct ideas of true worship in, ministers should instruct new churches re 5T 500
covetousness is inappropriate in CG 543
criticism and censure should not be countenanced in 4T 488-9
devils try to create paralyzed condition of our senses during 5T 493
disliked by many youth because conscience condemns them 5T 42
disorder in, too much 5T 496-7
display in, love of WM 209
display of apparel in, encourages irreverence 5T 499
dissension is inappropriate in CG 543
do not come to, to take nap 6T 361
with uncombed hair CG 428
do not crowd about stove in indolent and careless attitude during 5T 492
do not dishonor God in, by showy apparel 5T 499
do not engage in political speeches at TM 331
do not make, tedious by lengthy prayers GW 175
do not mar, by sadness of countenance 6T 365
do not sleep one instant during 5T 493
do not stop to visit or gossip in aisles after 5T 494
drowsiness and sleeping in, cause of 2T 414, 602-3
dull, habits of eating have much to do with CH 577
duty of God’s people to maintain PP 528
early SDA, were held in private houses, large kitchens, barns, groves, and schoolhouses TM 26
enter into place of, with decorum 5T 492
erroneous concepts of 1T 412
eyes that sin during, by diverting attention of others CG 546; MYP 265
fashion often insinuates herself into 5T 499
fear of man should be left at home when you go to 2T 579
filthy worshipers in, show lack of reverence for God SR 138
for sanitarium patients, how to conduct 3T 167; 4T 565
formal prayers should not be offered in, for sake of occupying time 5T 609
girls who have habit of making excuse to leave during, warning re 2T 481-2
girls who like back seats in, warning re 2T 481-2
gluttons sleep in, under burning truths of God’s word 2T 374
God esteems, of small companies of believers as precious 6T 363
God honors His people with His presence at PK 50
God in His providence impresses people to attend Ev 207
God is present at 5T 499; 6T 362
God is to speak through His delegated servant at 5T 493
God meets with His people in, by His Spirit PK 49
God’s eye looks upon children during 5T 497
God’s face often turned away from, because of irreverence in attitude, dress, and deportment 5T 499
because of lack of worshipful frame of mind 5T 499
God’s people do not obtain hundredth part of blessing from, that they should 6T 362
God’s people should worship as united family in 2T 579
God’s promise to meet with His people by His Spirit in PK 50
gossiping at, too much 4T 73
great central interest of, Christ should be TM 331
greater reverence needed in Ev 277
habit of indifference and inattention in, should be corrected CG 547
hard speeches drive Christ from 5T 608
held for purpose of talking of Christ and His love 5T 608-9
holy stillness should reign in CG 540
how angels are brought near to 5T 492-3
how Bible should be regarded when read in 5T 84
humility needed in CG 540
hymns for, selection of Ev 506
idle conversation at, too much 4T 73
in fallen nominal churches, described EW 116
inattention during, is out of place 5T 497
indifference in, is out of place 5T 497
indulgence in external adorning that is inappropriate for 5T 499
institutional workers should attend 7T 201
as much as possible CH 422
interest in, should be kept up till the last 5T 609
irreverence in: is recorded in books of heaven CG 547
manifested by improper clothing 5T 499
too much 5T 496-7
jargon and discord in, God is not pleased by 1T 146
jesting at, too much 4T 73
lack of interest in, displeases God 4T 541
marriage plans should not cause AH 50-1; MYP 459-60
laughing during, is out of place MYP 265; 5T 497
leader of, pray for 6T 363
leave behind all common worldly thoughts when entering CG 543
leaven of activity needed in TM 204
lengthy speaking in, benefits no one 2T 321
lifeless attitude of worshipers during, effects of 5T 493
listen attentively to sermon during 5T 493
little child may cause distraction during 5T 493
little differences and prejudices should not be taken to 2T 579
lively and interesting, how to have 1T 146
long and dry prayers in, avoid 5T 201, 618
long and dry speeches in, let there be no 5T 609
long and tedious and backslidden prayers in, why men offer 2T 582
long exhortations in, avoid 5T 618
love should exist in hearts during 2T 579
make nothing common that pertains to 5T 498
man (men) who study to get something new and great in EW 116
many apologies and preliminaries in, weary congregation 2T 670
many people do not desire to attend, because their minds are devoted to other things 4T 629
many people in every community do not attend CH 388; MH 144
meekness should exist in hearts during 2T 579
ministers at large, should urge greater circulation of literature 9T 71-2
moments of reflection and prayer at, encourage 5T 492
monotony of, needs to be disturbed TM 204
moral taste of worshipers in, should be elevated, refined, and sanctified 5T 496
music in See Music
National Assembly of France abolished, in 1793 GC 273-4
neatness in, God requires 5T 498
need of CG 540
need to be vitalized by Spirit FE 116; MM 213
not exempt from fashion’s domination Ed 247
not held for purpose of criticizing one another 5T 608-9
not place to open privacies of heart 2T 578
object of worship in, God should be 5T 499
of congregation picking at straws have been living curse to many 1T 164
often made perfect Babylon 2SG 289
come promptly to CSW 170
everyone should feel he has part to act in making, interesting 6T 362
give opportunity in, for thanksgiving GW 171
in cities 7T 18-9
parents and children should attend CG 530
should not occupy whole day 2T 583
tardiness at, cause of CSW 169-70
testimonies in, that will be filled with power GW 199
your duty to attend 2T 583
See also Sabbath service
open, with prayer 5T 493
opening of: congregation should bow heads and unite in silent prayer when ministers enter pulpit for 5T 492-3
ministers’ duty when entering pulpit for 5T 492
what to do before 5T 492
opening prayer of, every heart should ascend to God in silent devotion during 5T 493
every knee should bow during 2SM 314; 5T 493
order in, God requires CG 540; 5T 498
need of CG 546; Ev 207-8; 2SG 288-9; 1T 145
parading of bows, ribbons, ruffles, feathers, and gold and silver ornaments is inappropriate for 5T 499
parents should have charge of their children during 5T 497
parents who fail to keep their children with them during 2T 481-2
parents’ duty to manage their children during CG 544
pass out from, without jostling and loud talking 5T 493-4
pass quietly to seat at 5T 492
passion is inappropriate in CG 543
permit nothing savoring of unchristian and unloving spirit to enter 5T 608
persons absenting themselves from, duty of MYP 140-1
persons continually talking to each other during sermon of, angels mark doings of 5T 493
persons faithfully attending, are written in book of remembrance EW 114
place for holding See Church building
place of: common talking and whispering are out of place in 5T 492
day school should not be held in CG 543
laughing should not be permitted in 5T 492
respect should be shown for 5T 608
should be regarded as sacred Ed 242-3
should not be used for business purposes CG 542-3; 5T 496
should not be used for lunchroom CG 542-3
talking and whispering that should find no sanction in 5T 492
teach children to regard, as sacred Ed 242-3
plans for, need of well-matured 4T 71
pray for God’s blessing when you attend 1T 146
prayer inaudibly uttered in, is not edifying CT 241
preliminaries in Ev 148
long, avoid 2T 616
pride is inappropriate in CG 543
pride should be left at home when you go to 2T 579
privilege of: do not lightly regard MH 511
essential and beneficial 4T 539
wife should not deprive herself of, to gratify overbearing husband 2T 100
professed Christians who sit in, with mouth full of tobacco 4aSG 127
propriety needed in CG 546
purpose of 2T 578
refined deportment in, God requires 5T 498
reflections and personal thrusts should not be countenanced in 4T 488-9
regard, as sacred and precious occasions 5T 607
relish for, children’s loss of 5T 37
home amusements that destroy AH 516-7
reserve should be left at home when you go to 2T 579
restless child who cannot be restrained should be taken out of CG 544
restlessness in, sweet communion with God is lost by 5T 492
reverence in: children should be taught to manifest CG 540; Ed 242-3
ministers should foster spirit of 5T 499
need of PK 49; 2SG 288-9; 5T 491
review often your spiritual condition during 5T 492
Roman Catholic, described GC 566-7
rules needed re time, place, and manner of worship in 5T 491
SS’s relationship to 3T 188-9
sale of merchandise in, ministers’ duty re 1T 471
Satan attends GC 518-9
Satan does not force men to stay away from 2T 294
Scripture reading in, duty of persons who give Ev 508; 6T 380
seek greater blessing from 6T 362-3
self-esteem is inappropriate in CG 543
selfishness is inappropriate in CG 543
self-respect during, show that you have MYP 266
sermon of: do not talk to each other during MYP 266
listen attentively to 5T 493
little child may divert hearers’ attention from 5T 493
See also Sermon
SDA, too much formality in 5T 318
should be made: interesting EW 114; 2T 579; 4T 132-3
instructive 2T 579
intensely interesting 5T 609
should be sacred and precious occasion 5T 607
silence during, sweet eloquence in 5T 492
simplicity in, need of Ev 512
true ministers are content with Ev 502
simplicity should exist in hearts during 2T 579
sinful habits practiced during MYP 265
singing in See Singing
sleeping in, let there be no 6T 361
perilous results of 5T 493
soiled and dirty clothes should not be worn in 5T 499
solemn awe should be on worshipers as they enter CG 543
song in See Song
speaker at, pray for 6T 363
stillness should reign in 2SG 288-9
study of God’s word in, give principal attention to Ev 502
subject of thought in, God should be 5T 499
talking during sermon at, shows little reverence for the house and worship of God 5T 493
tedious and wearisome, long prayers make 2T 577
time of, should be regarded as sacred Ed 242-3
teach child to regard, as sacred Ed 242-3
treat nothing in, with carelessness or indifference 5T 491
unkind feelings drive Christ from 5T 608
untidy clothing should not be worn in 5T 498
vanity should be left at home when you go to 2T 579
voluntary absence from, danger in 5T 426
wearing of hats in, that is irreverent 5T 499
whispering during, is out of place MYP 265; 5T 497
wicked men and devils cannot shut out God from MYP 133
worshipers at, should put away every evil thing PK 50
worshipers having unclean bodies in, do not come before God in acceptable manner SR 138
worshipers wearing unclean garments in, do not come before God in acceptable manner SR 138
you will love to attend, when you grow in grace MYP 122
young people’s irreverence during 5T 493
youth from cheerful homes bring spirit of respect and reverence into CG 148-9; SD 122
youth’s carelessness and indifference in MYP 266
See also Baptismal service; Feet washing; Lord’s Supper; Prayer meeting; Religious service; Sabbath school; Social meeting; Testimony meeting; Worship of God
Church standard, Church standards
Church standard, Church standards, SDA, custom alone is not to be basis of 6T 142
Church supper, Church suppers
Church supper, Church suppers, fund raising, that encourage gluttony and dissipation CS 201; WM 289
Church treasurer
Church treasurer, note given to, in promising to pay withheld tithe CS 95-6
Church treasury
Church treasury, fund for aiding the poor should be established in 5T 150 See also Treasury
Church trial, Church trials
Church trial, Church trials, calls for self-examination by church members 5T 241
fruitful source of, abuse of stomach is 1T 618-9
manufactured, evils of 1T 164
many, caused by untrained, unsubdued, and carnal tempers 4T 92
Methodist, of Harmon family LS 52-3; 2SG 23-4; 1T 35-44
minister who should have had nothing to do with 3T 107
minister who was of no account in 1T 448
ministers cautioned against references to 5T 96
ministers placed in unenviable position by 5T 615-6
ministers’ efforts at home and abroad are crippled by 2T 642
petty, dishonor Christ 4T 19
procedures followed in, right and wrong 1T 164-8; 2T 643; 3T 104-16; 5T 241, 615-6
rules re, given by Christ 3T 428
shameful and one-sided 4T 324
some ministers too ready to engage in 4T 268
two thirds of all, arise from gossip 2T 466
with which God had nothing to do 1T 164
See also Church discipline
Church tribunal
Church tribunal, God’s tribunal is above MH 340
Church unity
Church unity 4T 16-20 See also Unity
Church work
Church work, church school teachers should engage in CT 534
mother should not neglect children to do AH 246
raising money for, forbidden methods of CS 201-5; WM 289-92
regular and systematic, enlist all members in some line of 7T 188
spirit of love in, too little CSW 86
teachers in large SDA schools should engage in CT 534
various departments of, members should engage in GW 198
See also Missionary work
Church worker
Church worker, work of, parents should support CSW 44
Cider
1. Fermented
argument that a little, does no harm 5T 358; Te 96
downward course of many people begins with use of 5T 358; Te 96
foundation of drinking habit laid by use of Te 277
as really as do stronger drinks MH 332; 5T 356
kept in sight, is constant temptation MH 331
leads to highway to drunkenness Te 93, 278
liquor habit established by MH 332
moderate use of, highway to drunkenness 5T 357; Te 96, 163
little openings made by 5T 360
not safe to have, in house Te 92, 277
one of so-called milder drinks 5T 356
persons with inherited appetite for unnatural stimulants should shun MH 331
some people never really drunk but always under influence of 5T 357
warning against Te 93-4
2. Fermented (ill effects of)
animal passions control high powers of mind 5T 357; Te 277
animal passions strengthened Te 277
appetite fostered for stronger drinks MH 332, 446; 5T 356-7, 359; Te 95, 277
brain benumbed and beclouded 5T 357; Te 92, 277
confirmed drunkards Te 95
death from consumption 5T 357; Te 95
disease of various kinds 5T 357
gross and sensual disposition 5T 357; Te 277
inebriation of worst kind 5T 356; Te 94, 277
men reduced to level of brutes 5T 358
mind kept in fever of unrest Te 93, 278
nervous system disordered Te 93, 278
permanent disease 5T 357; Te 95
rush of blood to head Te 95
reason caused to give way to lust Te 92-3
stomach loses natural vigor 5T 358; Te 95
trembling nerves 5T 357; Te 95
vices of almost every type 5T 357; Te 92-3
vital functions of body deadened by 5T 357
3. Fermented (manufacture of)
church’s duty re members engaged in 5T 359
for market, Christians cannot conscientiously engage in 5T 356
Christian should not engage in MH 334
warning against Te 98
it is no excuse to say that if you do not, somebody else will 5T 360
opposed to cause of temperance 5T 355
persons engaged in, are transgressors of God’s law 5T 359
will be punished for sins they have influenced others to commit 5T 359
personal Christian influence hurt very much by 5T 355
reproach brought upon truth by 5T 355
EGW decidedly opposed to Te 96
4. Unfermented
Beware of fermentation of MH 331-2; 5T 356; Te 93-4
canned when fresh, may be kept sweet a long time 5T 356; Te 93
made from wormy or decayed apples, health endangered by MH 332
often sold on market MH 332; Te 93-4
unfit for stomach 5T 356; Te 94-5
manufacture of MH 332; 5T 356, 358; Te 93-4
reason not dethroned by 5T 356; Te 93
remains sweet for short time only MH 331-2
things microscope often reveals re MH 332
Cider barrel
Cider barrel, when to break in head of Te 95
Cider drinker
Cider drinker, catering to appetite of, offense against God 5T 354
never grows in grace 5T 357; Te 277
Cigar, Cigars
Cigar, Cigars, ill effects of 5T 440; Te 279
See also Cigarette; Smoking; Tobacco
Cigarette, Cigarettes
Cigarette, Cigarettes, boys smoking MH 329
See also Cigar; Smoking; Tobacco
Cilicia
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio Ev 402
Cinnamon
Cinnamon, children’s appetite depraved by CD 239
Cipher, Ciphers
Cipher, Ciphers, in world, person inclined to be Ed 256; 2T 522; 3T 115
many people are mere 2T 522
on right side, people whose influence seems to be 3T 115
Circle, Circles
Circle, Circles, Christ lifts men from narrow, which selfishness prescribes DA 823
family See Family circle
home See Home circle
inner, redeemed permitted to stand in, in heaven OHC 368:5
large, with lines running from edge to center AH 179
no excuse for neglecting inner, for larger circle outside SD 223, 252
of Christ’s loving presence, class who hurry through Ed 260
private, minister’s duty to preach before AA 503
sacred, that should be guarded in home AH 177-80; MH 361
small, do not allow minor things to bind you in CD 209
Circulation
Circulation, body’s, unbalanced by determined will 5T 310
physical exercise combined with labor improves 4T 94
See also Blood circulation
Circumcision
1. Of flesh
child of parent excommunicated from synagogue was forbidden to receive DA 472
Christ was subjected to DA 50
circle cut in flesh SR 146
converted Gentiles did not need AA 136
first general church council’s action re AA 400-1
Hebrew child entitled by, to blessings of God’s covenant PP 256
Jews performed, on Sabbath DA 456
Judaizing Christians insisted that Gentile converts should submit to AA 189-92, 195; 6BC 1110-1; SR 304-5
Moses’ youngest son subjected to PP 256
ordinance of, not to be urged upon Gentiles AA 195; SR 307
why God gave PP 364; 3SG 299; SR 148-9
Paul believed and taught that, was nothing AA 204
pledge not to intermarry with other nations 3SG 297; SR 146
pledge of, Abraham’s descendants failed to keep PP 363
pledge to: fulfill conditions of God’s covenant 3SG 297; SR 147
obey God’s law DA 50; PP 363; 3SG 297
remain free from idolatry PP 363; 3SG 297
question of: agitated by Judaizers in Paul’s time AA 189-90; 6BC 1061, 1110-1; SR 304-5
first general church council decided AA 191-6; 6BC 1108
Paul was instructed by Spirit re AA 200
regarded by Judaizers as essential to salvation SR 304-5
renewed in Israel at Gilgal PP 485-6, 495-6, 613; 4aSG 60; 4T 158
sign of: covenant with God PP 364, 485; SR 147
devotion to God’s service PP 138, 363
God’s covenant with Abraham PP 364; SR 146-7
separation from idolatry PP 138, 363-4; SR 146-7
significance of PP 138, 363-4; 3SG 297; SR 146-7
suspension of, during Israel’s wandering in wilderness PP 406, 485
Timothy submitted to, by Paul’s wise advice AA 204
token or pledge of covenant made with Abraham 3SG 299; SR 149
uncircumcision and, abolition of ceremonial distinction between AA 141; SR 290
valueless after Christ’s death 6BC 1061
would have been unnecessary if men had kept God’s law PP 364
2. Miscellaneous
heart, God gives 1SM 392
true, is worship of Christ in spirit and truth FE 399
Circumspect
Circumspect, few people are 5T 93
Circumspectly
Circumspectly, strive to have God’s work carried on 5T 567
Circumstance, Circumstances
Circumstance, Circumstances, adapt yourself to 4T 261
adverse, indomitableness of true Christian character cannot be molded or subdued by 5T 297
are God’s workmen whereby good comes MH 489
bear living testimony for God under all TM 391
believer will be placed under different, every day GW 257
believer’s faith and courage tested by 2BC 1035; SD 206
Bible demands rightdoing under all FE 102; MYP 446
bid the tempted not to look to MH 181
bring your troubles to Him who understands all your TM 487
calm-thinking men not dependent on, need of 1T 445
can be controlled by will’s might in Christ’s name 4T 346
cannot work reforms CD 35
chafing and perplexing, Christ knows all MH 249
chain of, benevolence of God’s people called forth by 9T 253
souls held in Satan’s net by FE 500
change of, hidden traits of character revealed by 4T 55-6
character is tested by 4BC 1181; 4T 540
character’s hidden defects revealed by 2T 572
children should be trained to be true to God under all CT 150
Christ deals with His people according to, in which they are placed 2T 74
Christ has made it possible for man to maintain his integrity under all PK 545
Christ is acquainted with your 2T 74
Christ knows, of every soul DA 568; MH 89
Christian cannot be separated from Christ by MH 72
Christian cannot be separated from Spirit by DA 670
Christian’s wants under all, Scripture truths are adapted to meet GC 6
control, by inwrought principle learned of Christ TM 421
creatures of, children who are 5T 545
persons who are 3T 47
daily life’s, used by God to prepare His people for greater work DA 382
difficult, persons in 5T 182-3
disagreeable, rest confidingly in Christ’s love while under MH 488; ML 184
discouraging: person firm of heart in ML 334
soul oppressed by PK 387
do not look to, when assailed by temptation DA 123
do your best under all Ev 97; MYP 27
do not be swerved to right or left by 2T 101
duty may be indicated by PP 441, 674; 3T 73
duty pointed out by, why some people refuse to obey PP 441
finding fault with, is finding fault with providences 2T 571-3
woman who was continually 2T 571-3
firm trust in God may be had under all 3T 293
force of, how character is transformed by 4T 617
friends may be separated by MH 72
God has promised help and grace sufficient for all AA 467
God often overrules, to convince men of their sins PP 393
God permits, calling for exercise of passive grace 1SM 117
God sometimes brings about, to compel His people to move forward in faith AA 357
God uses: to develop fruits of Spirit in His people COL 61
to develop His people’s characters 4T 55-6
to test His people 4T 85
God’s workmen for bringing good to His people MH 489; ML 185
gospel worker should adapt himself to GW 381
gospel worker should carefully study Ev 327
gospel worker should not be affected by 3T 506
gospel workers must do best they can under all Ev 97
great difference made by, with mothers in lifework WM 151
have little to do with soul’s experience 5T 488
heavenly attainments are not dependent on WM 152
how men are tried and tested by 4T 55-6
how to make, helpers instead of hindrances COL 332; 6T 145
how to meet unforeseen, in foreign fields GW 461
how to relate yourself to change of 4T 55-6
irritating, how teachers are tested by CT 195-6
Joseph resolved to be true to God under all PP 214
learn to adapt yourself to AH 374; CS 249
let God be acknowledged as standing at helm under every 6T 396
life can have no, which Christ has not anticipated in His teachings Ed 81
life’s varied, God’s people are tested and proved by 3T 22
love is not dependent on 5BC 1140; SD 101
make, your servants TM 421
man can make his 3T 497
man can shape MH 500
man should not permit: to be his ruler TM 421
to make him 3T 497
to rule and subvert principle WM 151
to shape him MH 500
man swayed by 3T 25
man undaunted by, God calls for CH 290
man who was too impulsive and too easily affected by 2T 134
man’s various, Satan adapts his temptations to MYP 86
men affected by, who should remain at home 2T 515
master your Ed 18; MH 500; 3T 47, 497
meekness labors to be happy under all 3T 335
met day by day, designed to test believer’s faithfulness PP 222-3
mind must not be allowed to drift with FE 108
ministers are not to shape God’s work by their AA 365
ministers should shape, to meet God’s demands AA 365
ministers should work faithfully regardless of 2T 516-7
minister’s labors must be shaped by Ev 326
more favorable, gospel worker who flatters himself that he would succeed under 3T 496-7
most discouraging, angels sent to aid persons praying in faith under PK 378
what you can do under 4T 567
most forbidding: Christ will sustain His cause under DA 371
Christian may stand firm under PK 387
trust God under PK 173
most trying, trust God with unwavering faith under CT 487
new, new methods and plans will spring from 6T 476
no excuse for failing to witness for Christ AA 466-7
obey God under all PP 622
of every experience of life, God is acquainted with TM 484
of great difficulty and trial, do not prove that a person is not in place Providence has assigned him 5T 182
only safety under all, is to be master of self in Christ’s strength 4T 431
opposing, should create firm determination to overcome them COL 332; 6T 145
other people’s, little understood 5T 55
people are seldom placed twice in same 3T 541
Paul shaped his message to GW 118
Paul varied his manner of work according to GW 118
people are sometimes obliged by, to affect humility they do not feel 4T 202
people who blame, for their discomfiture TM 169
people who drift wherever, may carry them CG 164; MYP 163
perplexity under, Satan seeks to shake man’s confidence in God by PK 174
person who ascribes man’s sins to his 1T 441
persons perplexed by, how Satan takes advantage of DA 120
persons who blame, for bringing them trial 4T 346
persons who yield to, fate of 5T 215
positive self-control needed under all SD 142
power of adaptation to, persons who do not have 3T 147
precious lessons may be found in your SC 87
preserve confidence in Christ under all SD 328
pressure of, Daniel and companions refused to yield to PK 483
take advantage of no man who is under CS 145
privilege of being strong in God’s strength under all 3T 67
privilege of every child of God in every PK 632
prompt action often demanded by TM 213, 497
reforms cannot be worked by CD 35
religion of, ministers who have 2T 514-5
religion of some teachers is subject to and controlled by CT 195-6
right must be pursued under all FE 125
Satan arranges, to overcome leaders of God’s people 3T 470
Satan shapes, to weaken soul’s fortifications PK 83-4
Satan works to turn and twist, to his own advantage CT 374
seeming to call forth all evil of your nature, significance of MH 470-2
servant of, do not be TM 421
sin which cannot be palliated with excuses of 3T 505
slave of, do not be Ed 18
spirit kept in peace under all 4T 459
sport of: Christian who will never become PP 421
God never intended that His people should be AH 248; WM 152
sport of changing, many people drift about as 4T 655
stand up for Christ under all 5T 341
submission to God’s will is not to be born of 4T 155
take Christ’s example as guide under all 1SM 86
tending to draw men farther and farther from the right CH 458-9
time and, Christ presented lessons appropriate to MH 25-6
train of: God may permit, to lead teachers to flee to Him for help 6T 157
that man is powerless to stay PK 348
that punishes sin with sin PP 728
that seems to draw men away from the right 5T 198
trivial, sometimes prove to be decided blessing ML 219
trying: do not talk discouragement when under Ev 64
God’s people will often be surrounded with DA 369
person who will prove unfaithful under 4BC 1156
spirit kept in peace under MH 512
what to do under MH 512
seize, as God’s instruments to work His will MH 500; PK 676; 3T 497
unfavorable, gospel worker should not be discouraged by 3T 496
youth may stand firm for God under PK 490
varied, met day by day are designed to test faithfulness and to qualify for greater trusts PP 222-3
variety of: brings God-given powers into exercise 3T 56
God teaches men by, to exercise self-control 3T 505
God’s purpose in bringing His people into MH 471
self-possession and self-control needed in 3T 505
what can be said of men under certain, cannot be said of them under others 3T 470
whatever your, perform your duty faithfully AA 467
when God overrules PP 393
will call forth words and decisions in favor of the right MM 206
women who are mere creatures of 3T 565
work on Sabbath for worldly profit is not justified by 4T 251
youth who think religious character must conform to, rebuke for MYP 79
youth who will not be swayed by, God needs CT 537
youth have to decide what their stand shall be under all CT 225
See also Surroundings
Supplement
adverse, See Adversity
cases said to be altered by UL 310:6, 318:5
changes in,
Christianity lived by many until RC 232:2
elate or depress, but God is the same HP 120:4
character
defects, shown by TMK 282:2
quality is not dependent on RC 173:7
seems to deteriorate under trying RC 173:3
tested by unfavorable OHC 215:3
corrupting, terrible to place self in HP 200:2
dangerous and trying, victory is in Christ when in OHC 265:3
dark side of, not to be looked on TDG 216:2
discouraging, Paul courageous during CC 352:3
faith
and graces developed by OHC 313:3
built on, always wants more evidence 2MCP 679:2
of doubters depends on HP 106:2
to govern instead of HP 109:2
fruit of the Spirit not dependent on RC 170:6
giving should depend on TDG 97:3
God
knows,
and will remind us of past dealings RC 354:5
He saw Ethiopian traveler UL 130:2
places us in, to develop and use our faculties TMK 278:4
works through, to help us know He remembers HP 265:3
good or bad, cannot prevent happiness OHC 175:2
hardships made John the Baptist unmovable by CC 270:5
improved only by drinking living water; (situations) TDG 301:5
improvement (personal) making the most of OHC 290:4
irritating, known by Christ TMK 53:5
living
above, rather than being a toy to them OHC 339:4
for Christ in all OHC 317:4
look to power of the Word instead of to RC 308:7
molded by,
duty not to be TMK 93:3
or faithful in spite of them LHU 245:3
mothers’ duty not to be subverted by RC 173:2
moved by RC 318:4
obedience accepted according to; sunset time 3SM 317:2
often opposite of what we ask or desire OHC 313:2
peace of Christ does not depend on FW 88:2
perplexing, temptation in times of HP 256:3
power to overcome does not depend on TDG 289:5
quarreling over, instead of viewing Christ RC 277:5
reaction of minds to, God can predict LHU 323:2
religion is not to change with RC 368:3; TMK 167:2
responsibilities depend on; light to be prized LHU 361:3
Satan
adapts temptation to TMK 34:5
watches for, to bring unbelief and doubt HP 120:5
separate from friends but not from Spirit of Christ TMK 171:5
soul weakened by Satan’s shaping of RY 178:4
sport of,
master of self instead of, by overcoming LHU 376:2
not God’s plan for us RC 173:3
standing for right under all HP 168:4
strength in all, as Christ had in God RC 349:4
surrender brings power not affected by LHU 252:5
temptation resisted and soul not weakened by OHC 94:5
testimonies to be applied relative to 3SM 217:2
tolerable if memories of Jesus fill our mind HP 123:3
trying,
character beauty shown by grace even under RC 185:3
reveal the heart OHC 313:3
speak gently in OHC 336:3
wisdom and strength for OHC 125:3
worst, Christ revealed what humans may be in TMK 47:4
See also Case; Environment