EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Dishonor - Divine nature
Dishonor
Dishonor, choose death before 5T 147
disobedience to God results in PK 508
put away whatever brings, upon Christ DA 439
whatever brings upon God, cannot benefit your soul DA 439
Dishwashing
Dishwashing CG 125
boys should learn to do Ed 216
child who did not like AH 300
do, with dispatch and thoroughness Ev 481
moral importance of 3T 80
mothers should teach girls to do CG 352
people who honor religion while doing 4T 590
young women who think it unladylike to do 1T 686
Disloyal
Disloyal, loyal or 2SM 392-5
Disloyalty/Unfaithfulness
divine wrath against all who persist in, to God 5T 634
God abhors, in time of crisis in His work PK 148
men do not escape consequences of, to God MH 180
Miriam and Aaron guilty of, by their murmurings PP 384-5
to God, means contention against principles of His law 2SM 160
sign of, disobedience is 7BC 908
sinner’s acts of, to God’s law SC 29
Supplement
absent when abiding in Christ TMK 93:4
Christ did not possess, as we do 3SM 131:1
demonstration of, in last days 3SM 421:4
in small things would be repeated TMK 331:3
prevented by loving unity OHC 173:4
situation of, God notes every TMK 234:2
workers not to be treated as with, unless you know TDG 270:2
See also Disobedience; Loyalty
Disobedience
Disobedience, certainty that God will punish PK 107
choose death rather than, to God 4T 147
conscience is hardened by 4T 146
conscience lulled to rest by 4T 254
course of, Satan tempts children to follow MYP 334
dangers of, through His servants God predicts PK 426
do not tolerate, in home or school Ed 290
door to vast amount of knowledge has been closed by CT 440
Eve seemed as beautiful to Adam after her, as before PP 57
exceedingly offensive to God 3T 265
excuse for, Christ removed forever every semblance of MYP 165
failings of others are no excuse for 2T 394-5
God warns against, to save men from harm and loss Ed 287
God’s displeasure and condemnation merited by SD 53
heart is hardened by 4T 146
ignorance was no excuse for, in Moses’ time 1T 651
in children, parents should not permit CG 98
Israel’s example of, warning to God’s people today 1T 652
King Saul’s example of 4T 146
leads to disaster and suffering Ed 287
means curse of God 6T 388
eternal death CG 65
mind rendered unimpressible by 4T 254
no semblance of excuse for MYP 165
one act of, many a youth’s whole life blighted by 5T 125
path to misery and death PK 179
penalty of, death is 3SG 296
people walking in, liberty promised by Satan to PK 178; PP 55
results of, evil and sin and death are 5T 503
ten tribes of Israel warned re PK 281
Satan and his angels determined to incite Adam and Eve to PP 52
Satan originated 5T 503
Satan pleased when he can lead God’s people into 2T 105
Satan promised life to Adam in GC 533
Satan tempts men to, by offering wonderful knowledge PP 55
sin of, put away 6T 95
tends to corrupt faith of others 4T 146
terrible consequences of, Adam and Eve suffered 4T 311-2
to God: is always disastrous PP 55
results in dishonor, disaster, and ruin SL 37
results in dishonor, disaster, and death PK 508
to God’s commandments brings disaster and dishonor at last 2BC 1018
to God’s law, brought all misery existing among His creatures SL 76
evil results following PK 297
to parents, sign of last days MYP 444
See also Sin; Transgression
Supplement
acceptance of Satan’s false assertions introduced 2MCP 562:1
battle required in saving soul from TDG 179:5
blessings before the flood misused caused OHC 252:3
border of, danger in keeping near RC 52:6
children of, promises not rightfully claimed by FW 59:2
chosen because obedience means lifting the cross TDG 87:2
civil, avoid, unless necessary to honor God 3SM 395
condemned by God’s law AG 10:2
consequences of, show sin as against God and our good RC 52:4
continuing in, before flood as if God had not spoken RC 322:2
contrary to the nature given to humans in Eden TMK 291:4
crying “only have faith” while choosing NL 34:2
death as sure result of HP 153:2
defiance not involved in simple, of Adam RC 56:2
demonic spirit possesses children of UL 285:3
eternal life never a reward for, as shown by Christ 2MCP 564:4
excuses for,
by those choosing human favor 3SM 401:3
by those not to enter city of God TDG 207:5
not granted; to gain worldly profit TDG 162:4
sought UL 40:6
faith declared while choosing FW 47:2
following, because others do TMK 116:4
fruit of, one refusing light partakes of 1MCP 321:2
God has not forsaken us in spite of HP 34:2
guilt from, more because we have Adam’s example RC 56:2
hardens hearts of professed Christians UL 318:6
humans would have been different in form, speech and song except for UL 103:2
inconvenience avoided by 3SM 401:4
knowledge from the Word of God made unavailable by UL 103:2
life forfeited by Adam by 3SM 141:3
light does not break spell of those set in HP 27:5
path of, false shepherds are no excuse for going in FW 33:3
patience of God with, is according to His character TDG 187:2
perverted human powers RC 51:6
placed in the enemy’s ranks by TMK 297:5
popularity will not excuse FW 33:3
punished unless turned from, through watchcare TDG 91:4
rebellion against law of God HP 361:5
recorded for punishment; chronicled TDG 352:3
result of, illustrated in history of Satan TDG 287:4
salvation from consequence of TDG 162:3
small, woe to world from TMK 255:3
weakness from CC 20:4
Disobedient
Bible truth makes, obedient TMK 199:2
Christ died to make truth of John 1:12 known to TMK 70:4
Christ rejoices to deliver from wrath to fall upon RC 256:6
foolishness of, discovered in life hereafter HP 371:5
lost pearl represents TMK 84:3
receive sentence “Depart from Me” UL 272:4
Satan gets power over, as humans depart from God Mar 176:2
shame and contempt, portion of HP 371:5
Disobedient prophet
Disobedient prophet, fate of PK 106-7
Disorder
Disorder, angels cannot bless or endorse TM 28
course that would lead to, in church TM 503
displeases God 2T 298
fanatics who delighted in 2T 553
God is offended at 1T 275
guard carefully against everything savoring of 2SM 41
leads men to forget God 6T 170
refinement should take place of MH 196
See also Confusion; Disorganization
Supplement
people freed from fanaticism and, after 1844 3SM 376:4
persistence in following our own will brings TMK 249:5
See also Cleanliness; Order; Untidiness
Disorderly
Disorderly, truth does not make people CG 110
Disorderly element, Disorderly elements
Disorderly element, Disorderly elements, do not permit, to control God’s work TM 228, 489
Disorganization
Disorganization, angels cannot bless or endorse TM 28
church not to be broken up by 2SM 68
moves that lead to, warning against TM 228
results of 1T 270
Satan would be delighted in, among SDA TM 228
spirit of, in air we breathe 9T 257; TM 488
universal, gospel is God’s remedy for MM 187-8; 6T 11
See also Dissension; Disunion; Division; Variance
Disparagement
Disparagement, never speak of any man with 4T 608
Disparaging remark, Disparaging remarks
Disparaging remark, Disparaging remarks, hearts bruised and made sore by MM 138
refrain from making 6T 292-3
Dispatch
Dispatch, ability to do business with, is important 3T 499
do with, whatever your hand finds to do 4T 591
do your work with CG 125
habits of, Christian should acquire COL 344
mother should teach children CT 122-3
See also Promptness; Punctuality
Dispensary
located in lower rooms of church 3SM 323:1
Dispensation, Dispensations
Dispensation, Dispensations, both: Christ has been teacher of God’s people in PP 373
God’s claims are same in PP 373
principles of God’s government are same in PP 373
Christian: book of Revelation given for church throughout AA 583
Jewish and, no great contrast between 6BC 1061
John the Baptist was to show relation of law and prophets to DA 220
Sabbath made special object of attack during PK 183
former, God is the same in present as in 1T 653
gospel: heroic examples of loyalty to God in AA 81
last period of probation granted to men is 7BC 971-2
men are freed under, from observance of rites and ceremonies given to Israel AA 190
OT Scriptures portray AA 381
qualifications of church leaders in AA 95
Spirit is to continue its work throughout GC 8
Jewish: men were saved by Christ in 6BC 1061
Moses as visible mediator of PP 330
new, Christ placed Himself at head of 2SM 237
NT, John was honored under 7BC 953
of Spirit, we live in TM 511
old: Christ commanded that love should be ruling principle in SD 49
Christ was man’s Saviour in 1SM 232
Christ’s mission was not to destroy Ev 554
OT, Daniel was honored under 7BC 953
sacrifices centered in Christ during AA 230
rites and ceremonies of Mosaic, no longer binding after Christ’s death AA 189
teachers who fear God do not judge Him by CT 184
trying, teachers who read God’s love in CT 184
two, John the Baptist as connecting link between DA 220
Supplement
law and grace inseparable in all FW 30:2
old,
reason for so many bleeding victims in OHC 47:2
wonderful because of Creator’s presence TMK 101:2
old and new, Christ made a complete whole of TMK 197:4
Displacement, Displacements
Displacement, Displacements, physical, fashionable dress causes 4T 635
Display
Display, aim at making, is snare AH 384
ambition for, thousands of people ruined by 2SM 184-5
art of, success in winning souls is not in 9T 142
artificial, not needed SD 75
Solomon’s glory of 2BC 1030
avoid: in city evangelism Ev 127, 396; 7T 38
in evangelistic singing Ev 509
in marriage ceremony AH 100-1; 4T 503, 515
avoid expensive, in evangelism Ev 139; GW 383
books should be issued free from all CW 169
children who devote much time and means to, to attract attention SD 132
children’s dress should be without 4T 72
Christ shunned DA 74
Christ’s kingdom is not characterized by DA 437
deeds of charity should not be performed for SL 8
desire for, Christ overcame temptation of 3T 380
in God’s service leads to indulgence and self-glorification 7T 90
do not spend money simply for CS 249
do not think that, makes right impression in colporteur work 6T 318
dollar squandered in, deprives spender of means to help the needy Ed 248
eagerness of some youth for 3T 366
earthly, Christ paid no attention to 1SM 259
educators in Christ’s time sought to command respect by Ed 77; 8T 222
evangelistic, that makes truth taste too strongly of dish Ev 127
expenditure of means for, by professed Christians 2T 275-6
extravagant, how much professed Christian world expends for ML 241; WM 216
results of 6T 274-5
family who loved 3T 29
fashionable, mothers warned against slavery of FE 61
valuable attainments often neglected for AH 521
fashionable religion consisting of, not acceptable to God COL 298
first and highest thoughts of most women are of 3T 366
flowers diffusing sweetest fragrance make least 5T 75
fondness for, has no part in good and humble religion 2T 493
frivolous, in nine cases out of ten Satan secures whole family to CG 433-4
God does not approve of AH 379
God looks not upon outward, but upon heart MM 168
God’s people do not clothe themselves for 3T 239
gospel workers should not love 3T 204
great, God does not require 6T 293
guard against CH 102
imposing: building added to building in Battle Creek to make TM 319
formalists seek to make, before world ChS 40
personal consecration and sanctification bring better results than Ev 473; 6T 116
imposing worldly, valueless to God in His work 7T 143
in dress: Christian simplicity sacrifices for 4T 631
dishonors God’s house 4T 643
durability should be chosen rather than MH 288
forbidden by God MH 287
irreverence encouraged by 5T 499
made more important than character 4T 643
See also Clothing
in SS work, warning against FE 253
inclination to, physician must crush out his CH 589
indulge in nothing simply for 9T 55; WM 267
investment of means for 2SM 185
is neither religion nor sanctification Ev 510
Isaiah’s prophecy referring to, in last days 1T 270
less, need of 4T 621-2
love of: among God’s people MYP 354-5
appealed to in raising money for religious purposes 9T 91
children must not be encouraged in CG 135
Christ condemns TM 179
churchgoers indulge in 9T 91
corrupts heart and deteriorates character 4T 638
crimes committed through 4T 490
do not spend money to gratify TM 179
discard, from your heart and life MYP 347
how children are affected by CG 277
in house of God CS 160; WM 209
in Isaiah’s time PK 306
in Jewish priests and rulers DA 219
leading to presumption, Christ shunned DA 116
love for children should not be expressed by indulging their 6T 451
magnificent church edifices demanded by COL 298; PK 565
many people carried to excesses and extravagance by ML 97
means should not be spent for CSW 95
must be forsaken 3T 52
Paul rebuked Jews for their AA 247
pride and formality and, have taken place of true piety and humble godliness FE 253
produces extravagance in youth Ed 247
progress of God’s cause hindered by 7T 296
robbing God’s treasury 5T 10
some Christian women indulge too freely in 5T 130
unfits children for better life CG 37
warning against CG 433-4
women whose whole mind and heart are absorbed in 4T 644
world is made den of thieves and robbers by PK 651
majority of children live for SD 132
make no great, in city evangelism Ev 85, 127, 396
man and wife who were fond of 2T 493
man who loved, and did not economize his means 3T 29
men of common sense appreciate comfort above 7T 93
men regard, as essential to success 9T 110
means absorbed by, that might comfort the poor and suffering MH 287
means for God’s cause should not be used to make 7T 284
needless, guard against AH 22
parents should devote less time to 3T 145
not in harmony with principles of God’s work Ev 127
of body, true refinement does not find satisfaction in 2T 243
ornamenting one’s person for, evil of 3T 367
outward: Christ did not work with GW 49; MH 36
does not give strength to SDA work 7T 90
God does not require 8T 183
God’s work must be carried on without CH 300
mistaken idea that, gives influence CS 273
not needed in gospel work Ev 126
not needed to reach unbelievers CW 170
physician must not trust to CH 589; MM 166-8
Solomon engrossed with thoughts of 4T 628
some people delight themselves in 2T 593
true religion does not consist in FE 398
truth has power which no, can give MM 161
warning against ML 123
warning against too much, in city evangelism Ev 127
will not do gospel work yet to be done Ev 559
passion for, lies at foundation of ruin of many homes 7BC 941
youth allured to sin by Ed 227
persons who are most separate from CW 102
persons who try to compete with world in, Spirit cannot use 6T 251
personal, thoughts of God banished by GC 463-4
physicians cautioned against 6T 251
pledge made re, in baptismal vows 3T 379
pride and love of: covered with garment of pretended righteousness 2BC 1017
imposing ceremonials demanded by COL 298; PK 565
lack of adornment of soul leads to COL 298; PK 565
leads to presumption 3T 372
magnificent church edifices demanded by COL 298; PK 565
splendid adornings demanded by COL 298; PK 565
why Christ withstood fearful test on 3T 372
pride of external, churches must put away all 5T 581-2
right impression is not made on men by 6T 318
sanctified judgment needed instead of, in all departments of God’s work 7T 93
soul’s integrity should be so firm that it will not be moved by 3T 47
spirit of, schools warned against CT 270
thirst for, mind turned from life’s true purpose by MH 364; 9T 90
time and money and health lost for sake of FE 155
time should not be give to GC 488
time should not be wasted in 3T 483-4
time wasted in attempts at AH 222-3
true med. missionary will not strain every nerve to make CH 319-20
truly converted soul is not ambitious for 5T 569
victories are not gained by 6T 140
world robbed of gospel by MH 287-8
world’s, people in whom Christ rules feel no desire to imitate 5T 189
worldly, difficulty of curing longing for 2BC 1013
valueless in God’s sight MH 36-7
youth thoughtlessly waste means for CS 290
youth’s disposition to wear artificials for 3T 376
See also Appearance; Ornamentation; Ostentation; Show
Supplement
choosing, rather than growing in grace OHC 218:3
Christ,
avoided LHU 32:6
did not come with TMK 50:2
dispensed with RC 228:2
Christians are opposed to; contrasted by humility TDG 316:4
embellishing homes for, is robbing God of just due TMK 322:3
God,
displeased by, when heart is sinful UL 131:4
places no value on AG 67:4
message to go without, in the power of the Spirit PM 308:4
money spent for, wastes talent God lent TMK 220:3
satisfaction not from OHC 273:2
spell of, holding people away from Christ FW 92:1
spirit of making outward, for friends is device of enemy OHC 281:5
standing in God’s sight not caused by PM 41:3
temptations of, Christ met HP 252:3
theatrical, diverts attention from the Word to humans TDG 359:4
vanity of, to be left out of our lives OHC 281:6
Disposition, Dispositions
Disposition, Dispositions, acquisitive, that was snare 3T 246
all people do not have same Ev 103
amiable, cultivate 4T 59
youth need FE 69
be pleasing in 4T 367
become more like Christ in 1T 308
best, cultivate SD 268
child of passionate and perverse CG 93-4
child’s, mother’s thoughts and feelings affect AH 241
parents should study CG 205-6
child’s stubborn, how to subdue AH 197
children’s coarse, reflects upon home training SD 113
closely criticize your 1SM 89
combative See Combative disposition
cultivate, to esteem others better than yourself 4T 133
development of perverse, in children CG 230
diet materially affects AH 252
evenness of, essential qualification for teacher Ed 277
faults in, cut away your AH 200
God can mold your, so it will be sweet and Christlike CT 233
guard your CH 559
with earnestness TM 158
habits of regularity and order improve CG 112; Ev 652; ML 143
how persons sour and cross in, become sweet and gentle CT 293
imbued with thankfulness and peace, is most valuable in God’s sight 4T 559
improper eating spoils CD 126
infirmities of, help people who stagger under their load of 5T 610-1
must be cured before Christ’s second coming 2T 355
irritable See Irritable disposition
leavening of jovial, in church Ev 643
marked diversities of, among members of family CG 205
men of varied, significance of harmony and union among 8T 242
men’s various, Satan adapts temptations to MYP 86
minister’s light and jovial, influence of Ev 643
modify your ML 92
mold of your, daily acts of life tell CG 481
morose or gloomy, teacher should beware of indulging CT 233
natural, religion you profess is colored by your 3T 504
naturally perverse and impetuous, transformation of 5T 49-50
not changed by resurrection AH 16
parents’, transmitted to children PP 561
peculiar, some people have inherited 9T 222
peculiarities of, each person needs to understand his 4T 69
persons of very accommodating, Reuben represents 1BC 1098
people differ so widely in, their ways of looking at things vary MH 483
persons of rough and sullen and stubborn, how Christ regards Ed 294
need help most FE 281
pleasant, used by God to bless the sick MM 173
pleasant and well-balanced, teachers need CT 193
proving a person to be untrustworthy COL 400
querulous and complaining, is unChristlike COL 400
restless, why some children have 4T 98
revealing desire for self-advancement COL 400
soured: child who has CG 83; Te 177
sour stomach often causes CD 112
Spirit makes men like Christ in SD 311
sunniness of, learn to combine sense of purity and integrity with GW 122
sunny, bring children up to have CT 127
sweetness and serenity of, temperance and regularity in all things promotes Ed 206
sweetness of, do all you can to maintain CG 364
education that gives Ed 241
teachers whose, which have no place in heaven FE 278-9
thankful, how to acquire 1SM 234
to avenge wrong, keen sense of justice often prompts Ed 257
often prompted by active and energetic spirit Ed 257
to notice and expose every defect or error is wrong GW 334
to watch others, when you will have no MB 128
ungenial, supposed smartness is curse of 2SM 237
winsomeness of, Christ is man’s example in GW 121
See also Attitudes; Temperament
Disputation, Disputations
Disputation, Disputations, no noisy, in Christ’s life MH 32
noisy, Christ shunned DA 261
on matters of minor importance, warning against CW 77
See also Debate; Discussion
Dispute, Disputes
Dispute, Disputes, loud and long, between opposing Jewish sects DA 261; MH 32
over minor question, Satan stirs up his agents to start DA 396
personal, Christ refused to become entangled in 9T 218
unimportant, gospel workers should not spend time settling GW 311-2
Disputing
Disputing, avoid, re matters of little real importance Ev 182
See Arguments
Disrespect
Disrespect, children should not be allowed to show, to parents CT 112
for God’s work and workers, is not rare CH 298
God marks every token of 1T 275
manifest for parents will be manifest for teachers CG 98
See Insolence
Disruption
(unsettling) lack of, slows spiritual progress UL 170
Dissatisfaction
Dissatisfaction, complaints of, cease when men come to Christ CH 502; 4T 579
is contagious PP 377
leaven of, that is curse 3T 313
ministers guilty of stirring up 1T 236
reveals absence of Saviour 5T 487
Satan excites, against leaders of God’s work 1T 236
spirit of, kindled among angels by Satan PP 38
with everything is dangerous 3T 67
with way you perform your duty is right SD 97
words of, spread like contagious disease 4T 428
See also Discontent
Dissatisfied spirits
Dissatisfied spirits, world is full of 2T 640
Dissembler, Dissemblers
Dissembler, Dissemblers, double-minded persons are 5BC 1086
world is full of LS 330; TM 471
Dissembling
Dissembling, artful, recorded in books of heaven GC 482
David’s, strengthened hand of Philistines PP 673
in dealing with God, one of greatest sins in Christian world is 4T 475
to suit your own selfish plans, warnings against AA 76
Dissension
See Misunderstandings
Dissension, Dissensions
Dissension, Dissensions, ambitious propositions that create, avoid 9T 196
among apostles, generally excited by Judas Iscariot DA 719
among God’s people: how to handle CW 78
Satan glad to cause CW 79
Satan seeks to create Ev 359; 5T 236
among Jews, Christ shunned DA 253
avoid TM 57
avoid anything likely to create CH 244
Christ is dishonored by 4T 19
Christians should put away all DA 827; ML 61
course that will create, do not needlessly take 1SM 179
disgraceful, common in SDA churches 1SM 123
early church imperiled by AA 553
fruit of unchristian character 5T 51
God is dishonored by 3T 59
God is grieved by 5T 224
god of all, Satan is Ev 358
in church: a cause of GC 378-9
dishonors Christ 9T 145
harshness fosters 5T 342
how to avert AA 96
“nothing to do” brings ChS 108
out of place CG 543
results in great loss 1SM 123
Satan seeks to bring in 2SM 159
worldlings watch and jeer at 1SM 123
in church at Antioch AA 96
in Corinthian church AA 280, 300
indulgence of appetite causes CD 53
introduce nothing that will cause TM 106
leprosy of, cure for 2SM 160
little leaven of, leavened camp of Israel 3T 344
moral poison of, taken into system of selfish people FE 483; GW 395
occasion for, Christ wished to avoid all DA 181
put away all 5T 279
and seek to save the lost 8T 21
persons who sow, need thorough conversion 9T 193
roots of, God’s frown upon persons who cherish LS 327-8
Satan always seeks to cause 7T 156
Satan instigated jealousy and evil surmising to cause 7T 182
Satan tried to create, in early church 7BC 947
Satan’s most effective way to counteract God’s work 7T 156
seeds of, Satan exalts when he can sow SD 286
SDA publications should contain nothing savoring of 7T 156
sin of, should be confessed before God and church CH 374
sowers of: angels cannot work with 7BC 940-1
devils attend 7BC 940-1
reaps in his own soul its deadly fruits MH 492
sowing, encourages envy and jealousy DA 179
spirit of: all should realize how cruel is 4T 222
do not allow, to creep into home AH 178, 436
great injury to church 2SM 318
strife and, bring discouragement to the soul LS 433
have nothing to do with LS 433
See also Contention; Discord; Division; Strife; Variance
Dissimulation
Dissimulation, Satan’s fine art TM 366
Dissipated person, Dissipated persons
Dissipated person, Dissipated persons, rescued by Paul’s efforts AA 252
who became monuments of God’s mercy AA 252
Dissipation
Dissipation, amusements which lead to 1T 514
associations of, many people close life record among Te 18
athletic games open door to Ed 210-1
bulwark against, mother should help children build CD 226
Christ gave no license to DA 151; Te 193
demoralizing, of holidays MYP 311-2
downfall of kingdoms caused by GW 388
enervating effect of, on physical, mental, and spiritual development PK 482
enticements to, everywhere in cities MH 363
fashionable, souls deceived and led astray by MYP 399
stanch temperance men who have been delivered from LS 222
habits of, acquired at parties of pleasure Ed 211
impress of, left upon Solomon’s face ML 167
midnight, in courtship MYP 457-8
results of AH 56
moral faculties enfeebled by 4T 28
path of, amusements that are steps in MYP 399
popular churches encourage WM 289
prevails everywhere AH 521; MYP 357
profane, God sees every scene of Te 18
scenes of, Christ gave no license to ML 186
seeds of, Christ gave no license to Te 193
students’ mental development affected by 5T 23
tenderness of conscience lost by Te 274
vortex of, many young men swallowed up by CT 300
world filled with violence by DA 633
youth have wasted God-given strength in MYP 22
youth instructed in, by evil associates PP 595
Supplement
book learning is, for some 1MCP 195:2
humble ones not knowing truth accepted by God in time of 3SM 400:1
increasing; handbills with indecent pictures TSB 120:1
indulgence in all kinds of, while Noah warned RC 322:3
overworking the mind leads to 2MCP 507:3
stand guard against, while claiming strength TDG 20:5
youth with, who profess truth; profligacy TMK 325:3
See also Intemperance; Strength
Distance
Distance, cannot separate man from Spirit DA 670
Distemper
Distemper, envy is 5T 56
Distillery, Distilleries
Distillery, Distilleries, license laws plant, everywhere MH 342
Distinction
Distinction, ambition for, thousands ruined by 2SM 184-5
ambitious lust after, soul that will not have MM 124
between God’s people and world, need of PP 458
between social classes of men are forgotten in Christ’s kingdom DA 437
clear and decided, must be restored and exemplified in God’s people TM 16
line of, drawn by God between saints and sinners CT 341; MYP 390; TM 87
persons actuated by love of, think of themselves DA 436
persons who may climb to places of, and in end lose all SD 194
Pharisees sought, by scrupulous ceremonialism DA 261
See Fame
Distinguished men
Distinguished men, failure of, to receive light of truth AA 240
Distraction, Distractions
Distraction, Distractions, God not pleased with MYP 350
of earth, God sits enthroned above MH 417
See Amusements; Entertainment
Distress
Distress, blessing for persons giving feasts to help people in ML 240
brethren in, criticisms and complaints do not bring relief to 6T 455
Christ turned to Father in hours of 2T 509
day of, coming on world as thief in night FE 354
families in, Christian’s duty to WM 137, 183-4
God a protector in SD 16
God never turns away prayer for pity in MB 132
great, coming 1T 260-3
state of things that will create TM 331
greatest, riches bring no relief in 3T 549
increasing more and more CD 271
man’s, touches Christ’s heart DA 480
mental See Mental distress
of nations, many souls will turn to God during 1T 269
people in, Christian’s duty to DA 504
person in, warning not to revile PP 736
power that is near to deliver from PK 545
purifies and strengthens Christian 4T 143
Satan seeks to shake man’s confidence in God during PK 174
Satan takes advantage of persons afflicted by DA 120
season of, before God’s people calls for unfaltering faith PK 512
seek relief in Christ when in 2T 119
souls in, nigh and afar off PK 232
think not on things that bring 2T 319
time of, Christ our Source of strength in 2T 205
Habakkuk foretold DA 122
seek God in 2T 106
unbelieving world will soon experience 1T 268
what to do when in MYP 107-8
what would well-nigh banish, from earth GW 385-6
world will be involved in CH 504
you may have to suffer, to be true to God Ev 241
See also Affliction; Difficulties; Hardship; Misery; Misfortune; Sorrow; Suffering; Trial; Trouble; Wretchedness
Distressed person, Distressed persons
Distressed person, Distressed persons, Christ spoke peace to WM 53
educate children to seek to alleviate sufferings of 6T 429
God provides for PP 534
prayers of, borne by angels to God DA 142-3
spirit of tender pity toward, Christian may have ML 244
District, Districts
District, Districts, truth may be preached in all, by wise planning MM 313
Distrust
Distrust, Abraham betrayed, of God’s care while in Egypt PP 130
among God’s people, crowds God out 4T 155
Satan seeks to excite AA 305; PP 403; 5T 242
cherishing feelings of, danger in 3T 328; 5T 672
children learn, from parents 4T 195-6
continual, casts shadow instead of shedding sunbeam 2T 640
David’s, of God among Philistines PP 672-3
of God at Nob PP 656
do not cherish, toward God CS 227
Eve’s, of God’s goodness Ed 24-5
evil leaven 9T 194
give no place to, of God PP 294
in church, is disheartening 2T 673
in hearts of church members, is Satan’s work 4T 489
insinuation of, Satan comes with DA 118
temptation prefaced with DA 124
lessons of, heart that unlearns MB 96
little leaven of, leavened camp of Israel 3T 344
Moses manifested, of God when smiting rock PP 417
of God is natural outgrowth of unrenewed heart GC 527
of human power, tenor of Bible is to inculcate PP 717
of years, it is work of time to overcome 5T 379
people kept by, from accepting Christ COL 341
persons tempted to give way to, may gather courage from Elijah’s experience PK 173
pervading world MH 159
reproduces itself, even in God’s cause TM 186
Satan comes with suggestions of, re God’s word MYP 198
Satan insinuates, of God’s wisdom and goodness Ed 24
Satan leads man to, toward God GC 532
Satan seeks to lead to presumption when he fails to excite DA 126
seeds of: allow no one to plant in your heart 7BC 928
bitterness of soul produced by 5T 30
why some people sow AH 441
souls having wandered far in sin and returned to Christ will meet COL 190
spirit of, everyone should realize how cruel is 4T 222
tends to break down health MH 241
when it is easy to yield to DA 249
why cherish, when Christ is our friend? SC 122
See also Doubt; Evil surmising; Imagining; Mistrust; Questioning; Suspicion
Supplement
atmosphere of, by hunting up and telling grievances OHC 239:5
by one thinking he should have been favored 1MCP 178:3
close door to, opening it to faith TMK 228:2
despite evidence of God’s leading RC 353:3
giving way to UL 128:7
God,
dishonored by, after evidence of His love OHC 120:2
insulted by TDG 23:5
mind opened to Satan is filled with OHC 319:4; TMK 228:3
put away OHC 119:3
seeking happiness through only earthly things is TMK 232:3
sowing, to reap the same RC 300:4
See also Disloyalty; Doubt
Disturbed
easily, one should not be OHC 326:2
Disunion
Disunion, among Christians, infidelity is pleased with 8T 240
world looks with pleasure on 8T 240
among God’s people: greatly dishonors Him 8T 174
Satan delights to see 8T 240
Spirit will not abide where there is 4T 221
things will constantly arise to cause 2SM 79
do not allow differences of opinion to create MM 269
do not give place to Satan by cherishing 5T 236
evil results of 6T 139-40
fruit of unchristian character 5T 51
is weakness and defeat 6T 293
nothing so weakens church as ML 276
perfect Babylon resulting from 1T 270-1
putting away all, needed MM 334
Satan’s efforts to introduce, into church AA 87-8
sowing seeds of, beware of 2SM 71
spirit of, in a few members harms church school 6T 202
weakness results from 1SM 85; 2SM 374; 8T 240
See also Discord; Dissension; Division; Unity, lack of
Disunity
Disunity, among God’s people, remedy for 6T 242
slight difference of ideas should not be cause of CW 31
Ditty
Ditty, frivolous, youth warned against singing 1T 506
Diversion, Diversions
Diversion, Diversions, abundant means for, enlightened and discriminating mind will find 4T 653
frivolous and corrupting, provide manly and useful occupation as substitute for 5T 90
in which Christians should not indulge AH 515-6
Satan manufactures, to keep men from thinking of God CT 456
Satan’s, Christ would not work miracle for 4aSG 151
sources of, should be both innocent and instructive 4T 653
that can make youth happy 1T 504
true Christian cannot engage in any, on which he cannot ask God’s blessing AH 515
vain and trifling, life is too short to be squandered in 3T 146
See also Amusement; Entertainment; Recreation
Diversity
Diversity, among human beings SD 286
in natural world SD 286
of character among Christ’s disciples AA 20; DA 296
unity in, among God’s children SD 286
importance and value of 1SM 21-2
unity possible in 6BC 1083
unity of gospel workers in 9T 144-6
Supplement
unity in
among Christ’s followers OHC 169
grafted into one parent stock 2MCP 426:2
one is not criterion for others 2MCP 423:3
varied testimonies form a whole PM 100:3
work of God is a great whole; harmony PM 229:1
Dividing influence, Dividing influences
Dividing influence, Dividing influences, God will free His people from 1T 338
Dividing line
Dividing line, each day may be, for some soul Ev 704
Divination, Divinations
Divination, Divinations, Balaam’s, sought by Moab and Midian against Israel PP 438-9
power of, Joseph did not claim to have PP 229
spirit of: damsel at Philippi had AA 212-3; EW 203-4; GC 516
devil possession as related to GC 516
Elymas the sorcerer had GC 516
Simon Magus had GC 516
treatises on, Ephesian converts destroyed AA 288-9
Divine
Divine, when men cease to recognize the, they will cease to regard the human Ed 75
Divine nature
Divine nature, men partake of: by being conformed to divine image PP 330
by connecting with Christ DA 123; GC 213; ML 274; 4T 355; 9T 187-8
by learning lessons Christ desires to teach us MH 157
by working of Spirit’s mighty energies 5T 267
partakers of, Christ came to make men DA 123
God has granted men privilege of becoming CS 23
sanctification by working of Spirit is implanting of, in humanity COL 384
See Nature, divine