EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Diplomacy - Discontent
Diplomacy
Diplomacy, Abraham was wise in PP 134
papal domination of Bohemia by GC 118
See also Tact
Direction, Directions (divine)
follow God’s UL 130
loss of spiritual, Ellen White distressed by ones with TDG 198:3
See also Goals; Guidance
Director, Directors
Director, Directors, discernment and keen foresight needed by, in city medical work 7T 111
highest place as, gospel workers should not hunger and thirst for CH 303
position of, fraught with great temptation CH 303
men occupying, should be Christian gentlemen TM 262
SDA, pledged to obey Christ’s directions CT 284
Dirt brush
Dirt brush, man with, persons in danger of being swept away by EW 48, 81-3, 93
Dirty
Dirty, class who think it virtue to be CG 415
Disability/Impotence
Christ’s encounter with man having; (impotent man) FW 68:2
See also Handicap; Infirmities
Disadvantage, Disadvantages
Disadvantage, Disadvantages, take into consideration a person’s 2T 328
Disadvantaged
See Oppressed; Outcasts; Poor
Disaffection
Disaffection, no cause for, under God’s government DA 58
poison of 4T 195
minds thoroughly imbued with 3T 356
remedy for disease of GW 499
take to your brother 7T 261
seeds of, heart opened to Satan’s suggestions may sow many 7T 184
spread among angels by Satan 3T 328
venturing upon, with most frivolous pretense 3T 344
See also Disunion; Lukewarmness; Rebellion
Disagreeable
Disagreeable, persons continually dwelling upon something SC 122
Disagreeableness
look away from, to Jesus TMK 136:2
patience in dealing with those who show OHC 243:3
Disagreement
harsh words of, in meeting 3SM 146:2
settled easily when changed by beholding Christ RC 304:5
See also Misunderstandings
Disappoint
Disappoint, God will never, those who trust Him 9T 213
Disappointed
Disappointed, never has one been, who has come to God MB 85
Disappointed hope, Disappointed hopes
Disappointed hope, Disappointed hopes, do not feed on 3T 334
in Christ there are no ML 158
mind that dwelt on 2T 247
Disappointment, Disappointments
Disappointment, Disappointments, bitter: awaiting many professed Christians 1SM 81-2
Elijah suffered 3T 261-2
Elijah’s spirit crushed by PK 162
in all ages God’s people have experienced GC 649
lessons to be learned from MB 31
of Martha and Mary when Lazarus died DA 526
result of faithfully enduring AA 577
brace yourself against Ev 489
children should bear their little AH 222
Christ never dejected by DA 330; 3T 217
Christ suffered, in efforts to save individuals 3T 525
Christ’s disciples suffered, when He was crucified GC 345-6, 348, 423
Christian is not left to SC 124
class to whom life is AH 150-1
class who hoard their ML 327
continual, self-conceit brings 3T 476
do not allow, to make you fretful and impatient 8T 191
do not grieve because you are not free from 5T 316
do not keep your, before you 4T 137
do not stop to consider or to talk of TM 390
dwelling on your own, result of SC 116
faith can bear up under MH 488
fatal, for which many souls prepare DA 318
God has grand and overruling purpose in what appears to be Ed 305
God prunes His people by 4T 354-5
God trains gospel workers by PK 594-5
God trains some men by means of 4BC 1160; GW 269; SD 97
God’s ancient servants suffered 3T 261
God’s guiding hand in, men may see ML 12
God’s promise to guide His people amid LS 92
God’s purpose in permitting His people to suffer ML 12
great trial 7T 278
how to eliminate, from your life SC 86
in Christ there is no SD 167
in world to come there will be no ML 349
Israel’s great, at Red Sea GC 457
Israel’s, when 12 spies reported PP 388; 4aSG 22; SR 159; 5T 376
Job suffered PK 162-4
John the Baptist’s, in prison DA 216
keen, all men experience times of PK 162
little, children should be taught to bear bravely CT 123; MH 389
look to Christ in your SD 167
Moses suffered, in exile Ed 62
of Millerite Adventists in 1843-4 See Adventists
overruled for good by God’s providence 4T 360
Paul’s Christian life a succession of AA 449
state of, class who are ever in 2T 640
strengthen Christians in formation of correct characters 3T 494
sympathize with souls in MH 158
triumph of souls faithful through AA 590
unbelief often a result of AA 265
will come 5T 742
world is full of SD 276
See also Despondency; Discouragement
Supplement
all meet with RC 163:3
all who follow God’s leading have FLB 316:4
choosing own way/work,
brings, thinking God in error FW 27:1
instead of God’s brings HP 228:3
Christ,
offers contentment to those with TMK 225:3
subjected to, in His own home 3SM 130:0
Christians,
allowed to have, RC 353:4
yet to prize God’s approbation OHC 9:4
maturity of, developed in UL 102:4
commit, to God in prayer TDG 22:4
1844,
gratitude for, because time given to work TMK 349:2
mind of Ellen White locked after, until God showed her TDG 317:3
everyone has,
bring sunshine VSS 64:2
we should try to lighten them TMK 187:3
explained in future life OHC 318:3
fruit borne in, to show connection with Christ RC 355:2
God permits,
to reveal sin and bring happiness OHC 81:5
while seeing all things HP 120:6
heaven appreciated after OHC 158:5
impression of, never give, in way Christ leads TDG 304:7
living above, with God’s character qualities 3SM 310:3
look to where light last seen when in OHC 318:4
murmurings from, lost sight of when Zion arises TMK 273:4
patience to bear, with uncomplaining dignity OHC 70:4
permitted to harmonize plans with God’s HP 120:6
redeemed around the throne came from HP 371:3
relying on humans to appreciate or sustain brings RC 119:4
saints come through, at end of time 3SM 430:1
seeking easier way will lead to UL 139:6
seeking happiness brings TDG 280:4
selfish interest followed by 1MCP 271:2
sustaining power in, from connection with Christ RC 355:2
teach helplessness and calling on the Lord RC 353:5
time mourning over, shows selfishness HP 273:3
See also Trials
Disaster, Disasters/Calamity, Calamities
awful, follow one another in quick succession 8T 252
buildings supposed to be proof against, laid in ruins 9T 95
by land and sea, follow one another in quick succession ChS 155; PK 277; 6T 408
signs of Christ’s soon coming 6T 408
signs of times TM 444
warnings of what is to come on world 4T 49
will be charged to laxity in Sunday observance ChS 155
earthly, riches that cannot be lost in 2BC 1026
God has interposed often to save people from ML 291
great men account for, by supposed science FE 409
loss and, sure to follow unfaithfulness in tithing 3T 404
most grievous, evil cherished in hearts of believers is AA 549; 8T 242
most terrible, witnessed at second advent PP 109-10
yet to be seen PP 109-10
on great lines of travel MYP 90
populous cities will be reduced to ruin by GC 589
Satan’s power to cause GC 589-90
rapid increase of, enlighten persons studying meaning of Te 251
riches that cannot be lost in SD 188
science seeks to explain 6T 408
special providences of God in 4T 49
steamboat, intoxicating drink causes Te 288
terrible, befalling great cities CH 555-6
God’s people ought to be aroused by MM 310
what appears to be, may be door to highest benefit MB 61
See also Accident; Calamity
Supplement
eyes not to remain on, of condemned publishing office PM 177:3
God’s purpose in, to save from greater danger HP 265:2; UL 65:2
land and sea 3SM 417:4
lesson from, in Review building fire; not to be in city PM 176:2
natural, Satan exercises his power in; floods HP 342:3
nearness of Christ’s return seen in Mar 175:4
punishment not always the purpose of; avoid criticism PM 178:2
purpose of God in LDE 27
Sabbathkeepers blamed for LDE 257
Satan,
exercises his power in, by land and sea HP 342:3
uses, to seal fate of many HP 348:4
show power of evil UL 318:3
sinners trembling now in time of; share truth PM 312:1
warn of second coming; people must be told PM 313:1
workers out of other churches faithful in time of 3SM 387:0
See also Accidents
Disbelief
See Unbelief
Discerning powers
Discerning powers, Bible study sharpens CT 544
Discernment
Discernment, between good and evil, person to whom is promised DA 456
blunted by insufficient sleep 3T 242
Christians should have clearer, than worldling COL 333
Christian should possess keener, than worldling 4T 545
clear: gained by exercise 3T 497
God’s people need 5T 337
needed in God’s work SD 330
needed to perceive truth for this time 2SM 14
shun all impurity of speech or thought in order to have DA 302
Spirit gives 2SM 274
cultivate religious faculties in order to have right, of religious things LS 325
evil surmising erroneously called 7BC 936
false excitement destroys 1T 323
God’s people should be constantly growing in GW 25
lack of, in 1896 in failing to divide the field or provide adequate Gen. Conf. personnel TM 342
managers of institutions can have LS 245-6
men constantly growing in, world needs GW 505
needed to distinguish the spurious from the genuine TM 229
obedience brings, to comprehend more of God’s purposes and plans SD 39
of God’s people, Satan seeks to becloud 9T 9
of sacred and eternal things, persons who lose 4T 589
people of, proof of weak mind to 3T 376
powers of: acquaintance with Scriptures sharpens CT 544
destroyed to great extent by wrong habits 6T 374
frivolities that tend to destroy CT 368
how sinful living impairs 8T 66
should be kept ever keen and sensitive CT 368
sin’s effects upon 8T 66
quick, Christian may be placed in situations calling for FE 257
so-called, that is jealousy 1T 708
special sense of, that was deception 1T 708
Spirit makes, more penetrative DA 251; GW 285-6
spiritual: decreasing among God’s people 3T 324
gospel workers should pray for clear CW 173
habitually dwelling on Christ quickens GW 166
minister needs 5T 532
need of TM 264-78
persons in greatest need of 5T 674-5
sacrifice of principle blurs 8T 96
true, men who lacked 4T 322
Supplement
affected by tobacco; filthy indulgence 1MCP 75:3
being on wrong side when God calls for 2MCP 689:0
blinded; Sunday exalted with God-given ability 3SM 424:0
clearer, end of time requires TMK 347:5
conditions for OHC 152:2
connection with God required for HP 184:5
deadened,
as conviction resisted CC 35:5
by bringing in those with false theories LHU 371:2
departure of; unable to tell light from darkness TDG 228:3
endangered when people who deceive are praised PM 223:3
eyesalve of Rev. 3:18 OHC 351:3
false paths through lack of; confederacy PM 150:3
given,
as you correct wrongs in business TDG 343:2
in seeking new educational or spiritual heights TMK 242:5
God only can provide, knowing the heart TDG 184:2
how attained UL 349:6
humans were to have been given CC 20:4
humbled men are given Mar 219:3
light from the face of Christ gives TDG 135:2
lost,
by moral weakness TSB 183:2
by perversion of principle UL 70:5
by those walking in error, burdened Ellen White TDG 198:6
meat eating clouds 3SM 289:2
humiliation necessary 2MCP 727:1
to know truth and error RC 218:8
obedience brings, TMK 294:3
for more of God’s purposes 2MCP 563:0
perverted by Satan UL 168:5
recognizing Satan’s mind control attempts requires OHC 19:4
saving souls, requires TDG 171:3
sharpening of, to avoid deception OHC 172:5
study and pray to have; themes of heavenly choir TMK 273:4
truth nourished brings TMK 301:4
wine prohibited for clarity of Con 82:5
worthlessness of human merit seen by FW 23:2
See also Discretion; Enlightenment; Eyesight; Perception; Tact
Disciple of Christ, Disciples of Christ
1. Twelve
all that Christ was to, He desires to be to us SC 75
angels’ comforting message to, after His ascension DA 831-2; EW 191
architects in laying foundation of Christ’s church 8T 14
asked Him to teach them to pray MB 102-3
asleep while He prayed in Gethsemane DA 686-94; MH 509; 2T 204-6; 8T 100
assisted Him in teaching the people DA 349
associated together as members of His family MB 3
awed and humbled by listening to Christ pray MB 102-3
banner of truth and religious liberty held aloft by AA 68-9
bitter disappointment of, when Christ died AA 25-6; DA 379, 670, 696, 772, 774; EW 178, 180; GC 346-9, 404, 423; LS 62-3
blinded at first by selfishness of their hearts MB 25
call of, no flattering prospects offered in MH 479
called from fish nets to be fishers of men CH 317; DA 244-51, 273; GW 24; 6T 318
change wrought in, after His resurrection GC 349-50
Christ filled thoughts of, after Pentecost AA 45
Christ revealed God to, in way that performed special work in their hearts 8T 317
Christ trained, by personal contact and association DA 152
Christ’s labors for, in Caesarea Philippi DA 411
Christ’s lessons to, came back to them with new meaning after Pentecost DA 194
Christ’s parables understood clearly by, after Pentecost MH 420; 8T 267
Christ’s relation to God not understood by, at first DA 663-4; MH 420; 8T 266-7
Christ’s relationship to Father was revealed to MH 418-20; 5T 737-40; 8T 266-8
comforting message given to, in upper chamber MH 419-20
commissioned as Christ’s chief ministers 8T 14
commissioned to heal the sick CH 33-4
contention among, spirit of self-aggrandizement caused 4T 226
could not comprehend His movements MB 3
courage of, after His resurrection GC 349-51
crowning trial of DA 394
day of Christ’s resurrection was one of uncertainty, confusion, and perplexity for DA 790
dead body of Christ was very precious to DA 772
decision of, to unite fully in labor with Him DA 246-9
did not believe that Christ would rise from the dead AA 26
did not fully appreciate His character and mission till after outpouring of Spirit on Pentecost DA 507
did not understand: message they preached at first GC 345-6, 349
manner of coming of Christ’s kingdom of glory GC 24-5; MB 3, 107-8
spiritual nature of His kingdom DA 215, 670; GC 345-9
disappointed because He was not crowned king 1T 57-8
doubt and unbelief manifested by DA 380, 418, 429-31, 750, 804; EW 180
doubted: His divinity when He was crucified DA 750
that He would be rejected and put to death DA 417-8
earnest work by Him to prepare, for service CS 53
educated to accept teaching of rabbis as voice of God DA 670
empowered to work miracles DA 350, 361; GW 243
endowed with power: on Day of Pentecost 8T 20
to work miracles EW 189
enmity cherished at first by, toward Samaritans DA 193
erroneous ideas of, re Messiah and His mission DA 412, 670, 799; GC 24-5, 348-9; MB 3-5
expected much and attempted much AA 594
faces of, peace of Christ shone from AA 46
failed Him when He was put to death 2T 206
failed to understand all that He desired to reveal to them AA 25-6; DA 418, 494, 506-8, 565
fate of AA 21, 597; DA 816; Ed 86
fear of, during storms on Sea of Galilee DA 334-6, 380-2
feet of, washed by Christ DA 645-9
filled with: awe and wonder at His prediction of overthrow of temple GC 24-5
love for Him after Pentecost AA 22
first: chosen from ranks of common people Ed 85
fishermen CH 317; DA 244-9, 810-1; GW 24
fishers of Galilee Ed 85; GC 171
humble and teachable GC 171
humble and unlettered men Ed 85; GC 171
men of native ability and teachable spirit Ed 85
received by Him in Judea DA 231
trained by stern discipline of toil and hardship Ed 85
unschooled in learning and customs of rabbis Ed 85
young men DA 145
first five of, call of DA 132-43; MB 3, 131
foundation of Christian church began with calling of DA 141
first opportunity of, to publicly acknowledge faith in Him DA 150
followed murderous throng to Calvary 2T 208
forewarned re His suffering and death DA 415-8, 549
forsook Him when Judas betrayed Him DA 696-7
four of, were to act leading part Ed 86
future mercifully veiled from, in prophecy of Matthew 24 GC 24-5
God can do for us what He did for DA 250
God is as willing to manifest His power through us as through DA 297
gospel message proclaimed by, announced His first advent COL 226
gospel preached in Jerusalem by AA 31-2, 39-46, 57-69, 77-86, 165
gospel was proclaimed by, to all earth in short time 8T 15
gospel work by, priests and rulers opposed AA 29, 40-6, 60-9, 77-86; EW 192-7
great gospel commission given to AA 25-34; DA 818-28; 8T 14-5
hearts of, won by grace and power of Christ’s teaching GC 348
honored with stripes and imprisonment 2T 345
hopes of, during His triumphal entry into Jerusalem DA 570
no longer set on worldly greatness AA 45
how, gained likeness to Christ SC 72-3
how work of, was greater in magnitude than was Christ’s AA 22; DA 664-7
influence of Pharisees upon DA 408-9
influenced at first by Jewish bigotry DA 193
instructed by Him amid scenes of nature COL 24-5
instruction given to, during 40 days after His resurrection DA 802-35; EW 189-90
Jewish bigotry influenced, re Samaritans DA 193
John the Baptist’s imprisonment was bitter disappointment to DA 249
John was last survivor of AA 569
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus came to help of, when Christ died DA 773-4
joy of, after witnessing His ascension AA 35; DA 832-3
Judas Iscariot’s influence over DA 293-4, 559, 719-20
knelt in prayer GW 178
knew how to speak and pray sincerely AA 594
lamentably ignorant 1SM 379
language of, was pure, simple, and accurate after Pentecost AA 40
lessons addressed to, are for us also SL 59
lessons learned by, in Samaria DA 193-4
lessons that came back with new meaning to, after Christ’s ascension DA 193-4
like Christ in mind and character after Pentecost AA 45
long-cherished hopes of, based on popular delusion brought them disappointment DA 379
looked for: immediate coming of His kingdom of glory MB 107
temporal deliverance from Roman yoke GC 594
Lord’s Prayer taught to MB 102-22
love that filled hearts of, cherish 8T 241
marked diversity of character among AA 20; DA 296; Ed 85-6
method used by Christ in training DA 152
minds beclouded by previous religious education 6T 248-9
minds of, Spirit illuminated DA 494
ministry of, glorious results attended 2T 343-4
miraculously enabled by Spirit to speak other languages AA 39-40
mistaken re kingdom to be set up at end of 70 weeks of Dan. 9:24-27 GC 353
never wearied of rehearsing His words and works DA 507
new experience gained by, with Christ during 40 days after His resurrection AA 26-7
no longer a collection of independent units or discordant and conflicting elements after Pentecost AA 45
no longer ignorant and uncultured after He trained them AA 45; DA 250
no stated sum offered to, for their services CH 317; GW 113; PK 65
no stipulation made by, re remuneration they should receive GW 113
not cast off because they had forsaken Him DA 793
not fully united as colaborers with Him until miraculous catch of fish DA 246
not left to fight alone after His ascension AA 29, 33
not Sabbathbreakers DA 287
not wholly free from grasping and mercenary spirit COL 390
noted for purity of language DA 712
nothing in, to bring glory to themselves DA 250
often dismissed by Him to visit their homes and rest DA 259; MH 55
often perplexed by teaching of priests and Pharisees DA 349-50
ordination of: all night spent in prayer by Him before DA 292; MB 4
first step in organization of Christian church was AA 18; DA 291
for gospel ministry AA 18-9; DA 290-7; MB 3-4; MH 509
outpouring of Spirit on, on Day of Pentecost AA 35-46; MH 420
periods of rest given to DA 359-63; GW 243
perplexed and troubled because He did not secure support of priests and rabbis MB 3
persecution of, hatred that led to AA 85
personal relationship of, to Him day by day 5T 223
place of, always next to Him DA 299
plucking of grain on Sabbath by DA 284-5; PP 531
to eat was not wrong in itself DA 284
power of, to withstand opposition was proportionate to their conformity to God’s will AA 594
prayed with intense earnestness for fitness to meet men AA 37
preparation of, for outpouring of Spirit on Pentecost AA 36-7
presence of, at crucifixion scene DA 744
pressed with poverty 4T 254
prophecies explained to, by Him after His resurrection AA 26-7
prospects of suffering awaited DA 305
rabbis accused, of Sabbathbreaking DA 284
rebuked by Him for disputing about who should be accounted greatest SL 55
reproved at times for slowness of comprehension 6T 248
request of, that Judas Iscariot be ordained with them DA 293-4
return of, from first miss. journey DA 359-60; GW 243
returned to fishing for short time DA 249
reward promised to, for their service for Him COL 395-6
Sanhedrin plotted to turn people against AA 80
scenes of Christ’s life recalled by, after His ascension AA 36
scriptures Christ explained to, better understood after Pentecost AA 44
sealed their ministry with their blood 2T 345
sent forth on first missionary tour CH 530-1, 541-2; DA 349-58; MH 139; 4T 234
seven of, with Him by Sea of Galilee after His resurrection DA 809-17
shared popular expectation of earthly kingdom MB 3
slow to: learn that contempt and hatred must give place to pity and sympathy DA 193-4
understand Him at first MB 25
some, had friends dependent on them for support MH 480
Spirit animated and spoke through AA 46
spirit of self-seeking among DA 409
spoke in power of Spirit after Pentecost AA 22
strengthened by endowment of Spirit AA 46
strife among, re who should be greatest DA 432-42, 549-51, 643-4, 719; GC 348; SL 55
subject to like passions as we are SC 73
success of: Christ assumed responsibility for AA 29
due only to God DA 250
wise men marveled at 4T 378
tarried at Jerusalem till they received baptism of Spirit 5T 159
teachings of rabbis had misled MB 3
tested severely when He was betrayed and crucified DA 394
theologians listened to, with astonishment after His ascension 4T 378
three, who stood in nearest relationship to Him DA 292, 343, 419-20, 431, 686
three and a half years of training given to AA 17
three years of training given to AA 36; DA 250, 664, 809; Ed 85
training given to: by Him AA 17-24; MB 3; WM 117
for miss. work Ev 109
led them to feel their need of Spirit AA 45
methods used in Ed 84-96
training of Judas and Peter as, for gospel work GW 414
trust given to, believers in every age have shared AA 109
twelve, stand as representatives of gospel church AA 19
two, witnessed His trial before Caiaphas DA 710-3; EW 171
understanding of, more fully enlightened after Pentecost MH 420
quickened by Spirit to appreciate heavenly things DA 670-1
understanding of truth by, was proportionate to their conformity to God’s will AA 594
understood Christ’s mission more fully after His resurrection AA 26-7
unity among: after descent of Spirit 8T 20-1, 241
before Spirit was poured out 8T 20
Christ’s prayer for SC 75; 8T 239-41, 269
unlearned and ignorant men among 2T 343-4
went forth as teachers and healers after Christ’s resurrection 8T 14
were to: bear witness to His life and works DA 670
teach what He had taught DA 826
were to be: delivered up to councils 4T 234
scourged in synagogues 4T 234
were to see: Jerusalem in desolation GC 24-6; MB 120
temple swept away MB 120
when thoughts of, were stormy and unreasonable DA 380
why humble and unlearned men were chosen as AA 17; DA 250; GC 171; MH 197
with Him as pupils with teacher SC 72-3; 5T 223
wondered at Christ’s conduct in dealing with Samaritans DA 193-4
words spoken by, would echo from generation to generation to close of time AA 18-9
work committed to, required great efficiency AA 31
work done by, we also are to do MH 104
See also Apostle
2. Miscellaneous
angels guard sacred truths serving as anchor to EW 196-7
are: His representatives on earth 2T 631
one with Him in purpose, mind, and character, but not in person MH 422
called His jewels MB 89
display of great liberality alone does not make man a 5T 168
great faith does not make man a 5T 168
humblest and poorest of, can be blessing to others SC 83
life of, should be series of uninterrupted victories 6T 307
man can be, only by obeying His word 7T 240
mere power to work miracles does not make man a 5T 168
no man who makes any reserve can be DA 273
not all who profess to serve Him are MH 493
remember that, is to do his Master’s will MM 255
seventy See Seventy disciples
teach children they may become, by giving their hearts and minds to Him FE 369
teachers who are, Satan assails FE 249
test for person professing to be 5T 168
true, person without love for God and fellow man is not AA 318-9
two, who walked with Christ to Emmaus DA 795-801; GC 349
unity of, with Him does not destroy personality of either MH 422
what it means to be 5T 222
See also Christian
Supplement
believed on Christ when wine was made at Cana TDG 366:5
blessing from sharing faith of TMK 159:5
boat with, on dark night brought to mind of Ellen White TDG 110:4
boldness of, attested to Christ’s influence FW 64:1
called to work fishing for men TDG 253:2
characteristics of, after descent of the Holy Spirit UL 358:3
chosen from humble men willing to be taught SW 10:2; TMK 189:3
Christ,
gave greatest comfort for, in the Holy Spirit 3SM 188:4
prayed that influences would not harm, while they slept TMK 258:2
taught, about future after His resurrection Mar 249:3
willed His peace to RC 278
Christ’s,
care for UL 51:2
final lessons repeated by UL 357:3
heart still with, on entering heaven RC 257:3
last words impressed, with their trust HP 317:2
spiritual presence was a mystery to RC 129:2; TDG 142:4
teaching to, limited by their understanding OHC 211:2
commission to, given to all connected with Christ HP 173:3
connection with Christ taught TDG 41:4
disappointed after Jesus’ death TMK 363:2
discouragement of, in the storm on the lake OHC 56:2
dispute of, about greatness left them incapable of solemn things RC 261:2
diversity among, for perfection in the work PM 104:1
experience and conflicts of, foreseen by Christ UL 137:2
hope of, died when Christ was lifted up FW 63:2
humble fishermen UL 57:2
invitation to, drawing power in TDG 41:3
Judas was, outwardly; He stole in Christ’s presence 2MCP 598:3
led into sin by not seeing their danger HP 76:3
lessons of John 14 to 17 reviewed by UL 357:3
message of, small proportion of the people accepted Mar 38:4
mission of Christ not understood by OHC 264:2
neighbor and enemy of, no distinction between HP 319:3
oneness of, prayed for by Christ TDG 369:4
our duty to diffuse light as CET 204:2
partners for, Jesus chose, to complement each other PM 294:2
Pharisees saw in, something wonderful FW 65:0
planned to meet Christ on night of storm TDG 110:5
pray as did, after ascension HP 93:2; RC 121:3
preached Christ, after resurrection FW 63:3
responsibility of, is for all believers RY 100:4
sent by twos to help each other; Jesus chose partners PM 294:2
seventy,
experiences of, have lessons for workers today TDG 113:2
had not been constantly with Jesus but had heard Him TDG 113:6
spiritual condition of, Christ’s words not understood because of TMK 191:4
teaching of Christ explained to the people by VSS 235:3
touched by Jesus’ words: Will ye also go away? TDG 189:4
training of, not from Jewish teachers TDG 41:2
uneducated,
imperfect and, but willing to learn LHU 259:3
in tradition but gained highest education TDG 41:5
words of Jesus not understood by, before resurrection TMK 340:2
work given to, by Jesus at His ascension PM 119:2
See also Apostles; Christ, followers of
Discipleship
Discipleship, Christ’s likeness in self-denial and cross bearing is evidence of FE 311; LS 351
Christian, love that is evidence of DA 678
condition of COL 393; CS 252; DA 815; 1SM 110; TM 127
put by Christ to Peter GW 183
self-denial is essential CS 289; 3T 388
self-sacrifice is essential CS 289
cross declared to be token of 5T 78
essential qualification for DA 815
mere profession of: does not make man Christ’s disciple DA 644
is valueless MB 146
will not save souls COL 50
proof of 5T 348
test (condition) of SC 57-65
bring, to bear more closely on candidates for baptism 6T 95-6; TM 128
character is true 5T 305
obedience is MB 146
rich young ruler failed to accept COL 393; DA 519-23
true sign of, obedience is SC 60
unity is evidence of PP 520
Supplement
conditions of, Christ declared, to be self-denial 2MCP 380:3
evidence of, sometimes not discernible HP 167:4
fruit bearing is a sign of OHC 144:2
meek and quiet spirit sign of OHC 274:3
proof of, in self-denial taking up cross TDG 356:4
responsibility to be accepted in PM 259:4
Disciplinarian
Disciplinarian, physical strength supports school principal in his work as CT 213-4
school principal should be able to do thorough work as CT 213-4
Disciplinary
Disciplinary, life is 5T 344
Disciplinary talent
Disciplinary talent, store of, every school needs CT 211
Discipline
Discipline, administer, to youth with mercy, love, and tenderness CT 214
acquired in colporteur work fits people for other fields of usefulness CM 34
among athletes 2T 358
among God’s people, church’s duty to maintain GW 501-2
beyond home and school Ed 295
bitter, appointed by God’s tender love 5T 683
child See Child discipline
church See Church discipline
college See College discipline
erroneous ideas re 1T 650
essential 5T 461
to development of Christian character CH 316
to training for God’s service GW 269
evasion of, which makes people weak and deficient DA 73
faith and, Bible is SDA rule of 1SM 416
family See Family discipline
gentle, mother may bind children to her heart by CT 114; MH 388
God designs life to be GC 67
God desires His people to have, in His service 2SM 35
habits of, cultivate FE 543
home See Family discipline
human being’s, should differ from dumb animal’s training Ed 288
importance of, in Christian warfare AA 311
in living Christian life MH 470-1
imposed by God, must be endured without complaining or fainting by way FE 346
Israel placed under, on leaving Egypt Ed 37
Israel’s lack of, at Red Sea PP 284
keep your spirit under, to Christ FE 263
lax, in institutions of learning destroys usefulness FE 64
lesson of, how to learn 5T 399
love and kindness must be united with CT 265
love for, ministers need 2T 614
maintain, in missions and institutions 1BC 1108
men of giant intellect who are babes in 3T 495-6
mental See Mental discipline
moral See Moral discipline
more severe, closer test brings Ed 151
necessary, should be endured without complaining or fainting DA 251
necessary for solidity and strength of character DA 73
needed in: gospel work Ev 115, 318
Sabbath school 3T 189
needful, many people are unwilling to submit to 5T 176
not a particle of harshness should be brought into MM 180
of erring youth, how to administer MM 180
of life: little things supply CG 129-30; MYP 202
stern, all have to meet Ed 295
youth prepared for high destiny by PP 601
of well regulated labor, essential to youth’s development PP 601
order and, opposition to Ev 318
some youth much opposed to Ev 651
perfect, marks movements of angels TM 29
rules of, help to maintain 5T 515
school See School discipline
severe, required of athletes AA 311; CD 27
severest mental and moral, fitness for usefulness requires PP 248
spiritual, God’s people become inefficient, ignorant, and undeveloped without FE 255
strict: caution re enforcement of FE 249
essential to child training CG 85
may cause dissatisfaction at times CG 85
ministers should regulate themselves by 2T 710
needed in Christian warfare AA 314
successful action in battle requires Ev 115
teachers should be under, to Christ CT 191-200
teachers’ duty re 3T 132-3
tenderest, Christ molded and corrected His disciples by Ev 58
thorough: in camp of Israel PP 447
marks movements of angelic host PP 376
more valuable than natural aptitude and endowment FE 258
needed in church TM 26
to rule your spirit is to keep self under ML 70; MYP 134
trials and obstacles are God’s chosen methods of MH 471
wise, youth regarded as hopeless may be reclaimed by Ed 294
wise and watchful, Christian needs 3T 422
youth in SDA institutions need CT 214; FE 63
youth made strong by, to resist temptation MYP 80
youth need, in life ML 296
youth who are much opposed to SD 114
See also Self-discipline; Whipping
Discipline
Discipline, how ministers can better, a church 1T 649
ministers should, themselves 1T 649
Discipline (for children and students)
appropriate method of, depends on child 2MCP 551:4
faithful without anger 2MCP 519:0
God holds parents responsible for TDG 293:5
happiness from strong and even 1MCP 171:1
lack of, obligation to parents not sensed when RC 180:6
lax, evil from, not undone by later learning 2MCP 599:1
love in, when teachers join children in amusements 3SM 228:4
methods for,
for students affect their salvation 1MCP 192:1
parents are responsible UL 302
mother should handle, if father not around 3SM 216:0
parents to cooperate with teachers for wise 1MCP 200:3
Satan provides, when neglected by parents 3SM 218:0
school needed when mother lacks ability for 3SM 215:1
scolding by parents who lack ability in 3SM 217:4
Discipline (for spiritual growth)
character to be formed now under TMK 117:4
children of God, must submit to His TMK 249:5
church learns to depend on Christ through His TMK 353:4
compared to harrowing of the seed TMK 281:2
depends on individual: gentleness or suffering FW 86:3
God,
desires His children to want 2MCP 596:4
gives, to humble us and to show weaknesses HP 267:2
knows what, you need HP 231:5
sends, to prepare for blessings UL 109:3
God’s love to be seen in His OHC 317:6
happiness and good are the purposes of TDG 122:3
heart surrendered trusts UL 377:2
meekness, the aim of; character development OHC 317:2
Moses prepared by forty years of exile TMK 22:3
need for, varies depending on spiritual background 2MCP 809:4
overcoming by putting soul under, to God TMK 242:5
prepares for blessing OHC 313:2
refinement caused by Christ’s 3SM 243:1
soul brought under, to God HP 161:3
soul trained by severe; peace and happiness follow 1MCP 13:1
being led by His Word TDG 290:5
submission to Christ’s/God’s, HP 228:5
enables Him to use us RC 261:8
submission to God’s, trusting His providence OHC 318:2
time of, on earth is limited UL 279:3
use, for God OHC 289:4
world is our school for, and character formation TDG 96:2
Discipline (miscellaneous)
church, See Church, discipline of
faith for Christ to work in the heart requires TMK 55:3
faithfulness in service through TDG 354:2
family, uniform yet varied for different members RC 175:7
mental, Bible study gives advanced HP 133:4
Moses self-trained in mental and moral TDG 321:4
submission to, thought by some to abridge liberty Mar 233:2
toleration for, varies; imposing ideas on another 2MCP 633:0
See also Behavior; Correction
Disconsolate
Disconsolate, people who suppose they are to be, in following Christ 1SM 137
Discontent
Discontent, child’s, caused by indulgence CG 272
children ever filled with CG 230
countenances that express AH 430
depressing and ruinous effect of, on health Ed 197
disposition to, persons who will rise above 5T 484
do not give way to 7T 45
during building of second temple PK 564
every degree of, forbidden by last precept of Decalogue SD 65
fruit of indulgence and selfishness 4T 202
giving expression to, makes man instrument of Satan COL 341
man who encouraged spirit of, from his youth 2T 422
people troubled with CG 352
persons free from 1T 566
self-conceit brings 3T 476
sinful, wife who nourishes AH 249
spirit of: diffused among angels by Lucifer GC 495
Israel indulged PP 428
results of cherishing TM 441
spirit of meekness is directly opposite of 3T 334
unknown in heaven before Satan started it GC 496
temptations encouraged by 2T 640
tends to break down health MH 241
unhappy, youth warned against 3T 222
victims of, try in vain to find happiness 3T 382
whispered, warning against PP 396
See also Complaining; Despondency; Dissatisfaction; Fretfulness; Murmuring
Supplement
banished from those who follow Christ HP 262:4
Christ never uttered TDG 263:4
Christians cannot justify TDG 304:7
Christ’s presence not to be hidden by TDG 305:4
difficulties permitted to cause, may separate from God TDG 42:3
expression of,
brooding over troubles 1MCP 62:3
considered as a virtue by some TMK 177:2
feelings of, (unrest) help you find friendship in God OHC 64:2
gone when you accept Christ as personal Saviour 1MCP 125:0
good and bad kinds of; living for self OHC 242
state of, when not learning in the Master’s school TMK 85:3
trivial matters that brought RY 78:0
See also Anger; Contentment; Hatred; Rebellion