EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Evil, Evils - Exercise (physical)
Evil, Evils
Evil, Evils, accountability for, that you might have checked 4T 516
agencies of, combining and consolidating forces for final crisis 9T 11
permitted to punish evil PP 728
appearance of, abstain from all 2T 615; 4T 364-5
SDA women should abstain from all 2T 455
apprehended, drive many people nearly distracted PP 687
beginnings of, guard against Ed 203
being overcome by, is not necessary AH 177
best way to prevent growth of, is to preoccupy soil CT 136; FE 164; MYP 282
Christ will not leave us alone to battle with 2T 271
comes from Satan FE 429
confederacy of, never stronger than now GW 149
courage of hero needed to resist MH 497-8
deadly, selfishness is MYP 308
dreadful, persons who have continual fearful looking for of some 1T 566
dwelling on scenes of, corrupts mind and soul MH 178
effectual resistance to, man cannot offer 5T 294
end of EW 52, 54, 294-5; GC 504, 544-5, 673, 678; 3SG 86-7; SR 428-30, 433
entrance of, God is in no wise responsible for GC 492-3
far easier to prevent, than to cure it afterward CG 460
finds little foothold in life having noble aim PK 660
flourishes: when good and right are not carefully nourished 1T 212
without cultivation 1T 318
followed eagerly as though righteousness 5T 546
God did not create 5T 503
God has not left us to battle with, in our own strength MH 175-6
God will restrain forces of, till warning is given to world 5T 453
God’s justice and benevolence in dealing with GC 492-3
grossest of, nature worship has always resulted in PK 281-2
habit of brooding over anticipated, is unwise and unchristian 5T 200
imparted, returns again MB 136
impending, when God’s restraining hand could no longer ward off PK 530
increases faster than good AH 201; 1T 400
is result of disobedience 5T 503
knowledge of, all that transgressor gains is Ed 25
leagued with evil for destruction of good DA 405
man cannot resist, without Spirit’s aid SC 52
man may be strong to overcome, in God’s might PK 175
man may lessen some, but can never remove them 5T 312
ministers’ duty to rebuke PK 140-2
multiplying fast in last days ML 88
must be permitted to come to maturity GC 499
must not be covered with cloak of false charity PK 675
no power on earth can compel man to do PP 421
noble and Christlike spirit thinketh no 5T 55
only safeguard against, Christ dwelling in heart is MB 118
origin of EW 145-7; GC 492-504; PP 33-43; 3SG 36-8; SR 13-9; 5T 503
parental failure to correct, in children 7T 66
perpetuated by neglect of training children 5T 325
power of, cannot be overcome by man except by union with Christ 5T 230
man in his own strength cannot resist SC 17
powers of, man is not left alone to conquer FE 86
put away by terrible severity PP 324
qualities that make man strong to resist 4T 656
resulting from departure from God’s statutes PK 294-8
Satan as author, originator, and instigator of See Satan
seeing many, cannot be avoided ML 88
some people are always anticipating PP 293-4
strong current of, professors of truth borne down by 5T 209
succeeds in appearance, but not in reality Ed 108
takes root much more readily than good 1T 212
that we might have checked, our responsibility for DA 441
thousand, practices that open door to 9T 90
tide of: strongest effort is required to press against 4T 421
sweeping over world as not seen since Noah’s day PK 275
that man is powerless to stay PK 348
twin, tobacco and alcohol are Te 72
watching for, minister’s neglect re 1T 314-5
working of, overruled for good by Christ DA 341
you cannot frown away, in children CT 121
See also Sin; Wickedness
Supplement
abhorrence of,
believing in the Word and looking to Jesus TDG 89:3
from dwelling on Christ’s love and mercy HP 111:4
Achan sold himself to TDG 134:2
activity of, in last conflict 3SM 425:5
agents of, persons with perverted moral tastes become OHC 256:2
angels guard us against HP 101:3
appeal for seeing, lost when seeing Jesus OHC 334:5
appearance of,
as right after general confession without repentance TDG 134:5
avoided by all who love Jesus and obey TDG 146:2; TSB 81:2
array of, against us surveyed by unseen intelligences OHC 311:4
avoidance,
of causes of VSS 305:0
of seeing, claimed impossible; public schools 3SM 210:4
battle with, directed by the Holy Spirit; encouragement in UL 82
bias toward,
conquered by cultivating righteous principles 1MCP 30:4
See also Propensities
bondage of, wonder that so few care to be freed from OHC 321:4
borders of, converted will not venture on UL 371:7
casting out, and being filled with Christ’s righteousness TMK 290:3
character quality requires willingness to part with TMK 164:3
cherished,
by some UL 242:4
heinous character of, not discerned TMK 368:4
in our midst works most grievous disaster TMK 153:3
choice for, known but not required by God CC 371:2
chosen by Noachian world UL 88:5
Christ,
in conflict with, sensed price to be paid TMK 48:4
refused when enticed to TMK 30:3
uncorrupted by surrounding TDG 143:3
Christians to be testimony against UL 137:5
Christ’s holiness made contact with, painful TMK 34:3
closing eyes and ears to, changes the individual 2MCP 670:4; OHC 334:3
compromise with, not made by God RC 57:4
confederacies of,
revealed by Christ; count the cost RC 356:2
Satan is forming, against Word of God TMK 345:3
stirred from beneath HP 284:5
consequences of, inestimable; depraved habits, communicated 2MCP 508:1
conspiracy of, agrees that God could do no more to save humanity TMK 69:4
contemporary HP 313:2
continuing in, after tender reproof returns blessing to counselor TDG 105:5
correction of, attempted in a cross spirit UL 59:3
current of, swim against TDG 108:5
decided testimony to be given against practicing TDG 108:4
deliverance from, full in heaven; but not all kept till then TDG 62:2
denouncing of, by Christ excited hostility against Him UL 262:3
describing, purity not taught well by LHU 297
dominion of, Satan tempted Christ to place humanity under TDG 318:3
duty to labor against AG 258:6
dwelling on, wrong; talk of Christ and be glad you are His 2MCP 582:3
ears to be closed to UL 237:3
emptied of all that leads to, in reflecting God’s glory RC 37:5
example in,
by carelessness HP 299:4
not from those with Christ’s peace TDG 207:3
experiment with, wrong CC 20:4
familiarity with, makes it difficult to see even after repentance OHC 81:3
firm resistance against, shows Christlikeness PM 190:1
flee from OHC 15:4
forces of, conquered through Holy Spirit OHC 155:4
gathering like a storm, coming on some when least expected TDG 250:3
God always has some who can discern between good and RY 31:2
good overridden by, by unsanctified passions 1MCP 192:1
groups doing, individuals in, each responsible OHC 303:4
grows through repetition TMK 209:3
hereditary tendencies to, unnecessary FLB 140:4
Holy Spirit needed to restrain; accumulated for centuries UL 51:3
imagining, See Suspicion
increase in; divorce and marriage; live away from cities CL 14:3
influence of, flooding the world AG 258:6
irreligious work never cures UL 302:2
kindness returned for, by David when kingdom threatened TSB 180:1
leaven of, working of UL 293:2
let no, be truthfully said of you OHC 174:5
love of God in giving His Son to counteract TMK 206:4
loyal preserved from the current of TMK 211:5
meeting human and satanic agencies of, after time with God OHC 116:5
mind should not be permitted to dwell on OHC 113:4
moral, intemperance lies at foundation of all HP 194:3
one false step brings much UL 32:2
opened to the world through our first parents UL 41:5
overcome by,
if we do not overcome unholy desires AG 333:4; TMK 254:4
unless more evident moving of Holy Spirit TDG 36:6
overcoming / victory over,
cooperating with the Holy Spirit TDG 89:4
(every tendency) in strength of divinity UL 303:4
if we do all in our power TDG 374:2
must be progressive work OHC 214:5
power provided for HP 42:2; UL 149:3
See also Overcoming
peace between humans and angels who are both RC 323:3
people of God to work against AG 124:2
perpetuating, by talking of spiritualistic theories PM 225:1
pointing out, is not enough; teach prayer and service VSS 347:1
power,
of humanity for, without controlling Spirit of God 3SM 416
of Omnipotence acts in battle against OHC 311:2
to resist, God gives, when asked HP 231:5
powers of,
churches called to pray and help God fight RC 201:3
conquered by the Creator for youth OHC 14:3
pray to be kept from, then act to please Christ TMK 41:3
presented through ceremony as a blessing OHC 109:3
pride of dress is OHC 272:2
promise of better name for those who keep from doing TDG 325:4
proving, in others UL 266:7
reflected on human faces AG 161:3
refusing,
and appreciate good TMK 89:4
angels guard those who are HP 99:2
in word or thought; practice Bible teachings 2MCP 439:4
with humility; inducements TMK 128:4
reigns on every side in this age HP 347:4
remedy for, to be tried; work for souls TDG 11:2
remnant under persecution have not submitted to control of Mar 213:5
removal of, only by food for pure, solid thought OHC 202:4
reprove, faithfully UL 122:5
resistance to,
angels help souls who show HP 253:6
by holding to Christ HP 260:6
constantly HP 195:5; Mar 229:5
requires more than meekness TMK 155:2
training for heaven encourages RC 251:6
with a word for God saves you and others UL 32:4
with perseverance UL 111:2
restraining,
through consecration UL 237:4
work of the people of God AG 124:3
restraint from, never lessens children’s love for parents 1MCP 171:2
righteousness offered to replace, as in Noah’s day TDG 278:4
safeguard against, Christ dwelling in heart is TMK 233:2
Satan tries to establish, in hearts HP 348:2; Mar 95:3
Satan’s throne—location of beginning and support of all FLB 66:6
sin in heart causes carelessness in FLB 92:5
small,
discerned by one guided by principle and Christ HP 260:6
leads to greater disaster UL 95:5
society of, doesn’t compel one to enter into it OHC 132:2
speaking of, ruins souls VSS 144:4
speaking carelessly does great TMK 137:3
speaking,
loses attraction when conversation is on heaven OHC 181:4
of brethren places own soul in jeopardy TDG 298:3
put away, to enter heaven TDG 108:5
readily of one another allows bitterness 2MCP 639:2
remind speaker that Scripture forbids OHC 181:3; TMK 153:5
spread by human association UL 123:4
strength lacking against TSB 204:2
struggling against,
God never forgets His people who are Mar 326:6
without trusting God TDG 266:5
surmising of, See Evil, imagining; Suspicion
sustaining another in TMK 174:4
talker of, let alone UL 363:6
tampering with, leads to control by a stronger will FLB 312:2
tendencies to, See Tendencies
testimony of faithful in this age of HP 347:4
thinking,
and speaking, of brethren TDG 165:3
empty soul temple of; keep unhappy thoughts out TDG 347:6
tolerated by Eli in his sons CC 143:3
tongues ready to exaggerate everything HP 178:3
transmitted to future generations by violating laws of life RC 142:4
truth is only safeguard against HP 179:5
turn from, condemned by the Word of God OHC 37:4
unwillingness to part with AG 285:3
venturing to the edge of TDG 319:2
war with, no release from, until end of world AG 333:2
warfare against, accept that God knows your difficulties in RC 352:3
word of, makes room for more like seed 2MCP 676:4
words that stir up, in others VSS 144:5
working to oppose, God offers divine help in TDG 209:3
See also Defilement; Propensities; Rebellion; Sin; Wrong
Evildoer, Evildoers
Evildoer, Evildoers, be kind to MB 75
God has no sympathy for 4T 185
love of Christ is more effective than sword or court of justice in reforming DA 350-1
resist not MB 69-75
See also Sinner
Evil servant, Evil servants
Evil servant, Evil servants See Servant
Evilspeaking
Evilspeaking 2T 50-5; 5T 289-95
among sins productive of greatest evils in church 5T 609
as poisonous plant: put in heart by Satan ML 179
sown by Satan AH 196
check, by not listening to it 2T 54
Christ’s presence may be lost as result of DA 83
do not indulge in MYP 424
falls more heavily on speaker than on hearer MH 492; 5T 176
framing excuses for 2SM 236
gathering of many believers in one place tends to encourage 8T 83
is of Satan 6T 42
leaven of 2SM 71
men may deny Christ by DA 357; 1T 408; 3T 332
no, should escape Christian’s lips COL 337
not a light thing PP 385-6
person guilty of, duty of MH 229
how Satan uses PP 663
put away all DA 651; 5T 279; 9T 23
in every church 5T 609
reproduces itself, even in God’s cause TM 186
seeds of, produce harvest of their kind 1BC 1106
sin of: begins with cherishing evil thoughts 5T 177
put away 6T 95
repent of 2T 76
should be confessed before God and church CH 374
spirit of, results of cherishing TM 441
weight that must be laid aside to win race for immortality AA 312
See also Backbiting; Criticism; Faultfinding; Gossip; Judging; Slander; Talebearing
Evil spirit, Evil spirits
Evil spirit, Evil spirits See Spirit; Spirits, evil
Evil surmising, Evil surmisings
Evil surmising, Evil surmisings, about Battle Creek 1T 526-8
benefiting no one, ministers should avoid MM 100
brotherly love caused by, to die out of heart 7T 197
cherishing, weakens spirituality AA 549
Christians have no right to, re fellow men GW 498
do not allow, to come into your heart TM 505
do not cherish, in heart MYP 424
door closed to Spirit’s working by AA 271; Ev 370
evil effects of 1T 311
evil fruit 5T 63
fraud and dishonesty seen by, where all is right 4T 234
friendship and love turned into bitterness and hatred by 2T 566
gathering of many believers in one place tends to encourage 8T 83
God’s law forbids PP 309
God’s work retarded and crippled by Ev 633
giving utterance to, warning against DA 323
heart in which there will be no 5T 488
heart must be purified from all MM 46
hellish shadow 3BC 1163
is lying against truth 7BC 936
jealousy and unrest resulting from 2T 572
lack of holiness leads to 2T 445
leading to unrest, dissatisfaction, and unhappiness 2T 572
learn in school of Christ how to dismiss 8T 195
leaven of 2SM 71
ministers need to put away all 2T 516
mischief wrought by 2T 566
must be: overcome 2T 76
subdued and sacrificed forever 1T 705
no room for, in heart at peace with God and fellow men MB 28
no surer way to weaken spirituality than by 8T 242
parents easily stirred to CG 264
people who seek food for 1T 527
person who termed, discernment 1T 332
poisonous plant sown by Satan AH 196; ML 179
put away every Ev 102
reproduces itself, even in God’s cause TM 186
rubbish of, sweep away 8T 240
Satan instigates, to produce discord and dissension 7T 182
Satan is author of 6T 42
seeking after style and ostentation creates 6T 451
self-esteem often results in DA 650
shaped by traits of character 2T 547
singers warned against Ev 507
some people call special foresight 7BC 936
wearisome load 4T 241
words that would check utterance of MB 68
See also Distrust; Doubting; Imagining; Insinuation; Questioning; Suspicion
Evil thinking
Evil thinking, do not indulge in MYP 424
put away DA 651
weight that one must lay aside to win race for immortality AA 312
Evolution
Evolution, process of, man was not created by Ed 128-30; PP 44-5, 111-6; 3SG 90-6
sentiments of, used by Satan to lead souls astray AA 474
taught in schools from kindergarten to college Ed 227
taught in schools of every grade Ed 227
theory(s) of: contradicts Mosaic record of creation Ed 128-9
finds no support in Bible Ed 129-30
Satan’s falsehood re TM 135-6
that destroy man’s dignity 7BC 906
See also Creation; Earth; Geology; Man
Ewe lamb
Ewe lamb, Nathan’s parable of 2BC 1023; DA 566; PP 721, 727
Exacting spirit
Exacting spirit, warning against 3T 417
Exaction, Exactions
Exaction, Exactions, arbitrary, God’s laws are not MH 114
temptation to think the Christian life is full of TMK 121:2
Exactitude
Exactitude, business connected with God’s cause should be done with TM 181
needed in efforts for God PK 65
pharisaical, danger in TM 195
See also Care; Precision; Thoroughness
Exactness
Exactness, do with, whatever you do MH 499
important in little matters TMK 325:2
Exaggerated impression
Exaggerated impression, giving, ninth commandment violated by PP 309
Exaggerated report, Exaggerated reports
Exaggerated report, Exaggerated reports, expressed under excitement of tea Te 79
told by children to parents 2T 559
Exaggeration, Exaggerations
Exaggeration, Exaggerations, becomes habit 1T 157
check; harmony of mind destroyed 2MCP 376:2
how God looks upon 4T 336
God’s commandment is transgressed by 4T 331
in business deal is condemned 4T 494
in conversation, warning against 1T 201
in giving reproof, warning against Ed 294
of truth, warning against 4T 496
when, becomes habit in children 2SG 255
Exalt
Exalt, men are safe only as they, Christ 8T 145
Exaltation
Exaltation, God promised to keep EGW from EW 20-1
many people have fallen as result of EW 20
many souls lost because of 3T 185
of man, lays snare for his soul 2BC 1035
of men, is perilous PP 717
See also Flattery; Self-exaltation
Supplement
angels wanting, were expelled from heaven TDG 128:2
avoid, by holding God and God holding you TDG 277:2
only from God if living near Him TDG 16:3
See also Honor; Pride
Examination, Examinations
Examination, Examinations, last great, schools should prepare students for FE 517
of baptismal candidate See Baptismal candidate
of candidates for gospel ministry See Minister; Ministry
of guests at wedding feast See Judgment; Parable
school See School examination
See also Self-examination
Example, Examples
Example, Examples, Abraham’s worthy, as man of prayer PP 128
according with truth SDA profess, influence of 2T 334
believer whose, did not accord with his profession 2T 392-3
believer whose bad, caused others to stumble 2T 256
beware lest your, place souls in peril TM 158
cast on side of evil, becomes well-nigh irresistible Ed 150
Christ as See Christ
Christ was, of what He taught Ed 78-9
consistent Christian life as, exerts powerful influence for good 4T 286
Daniel’s See Daniel
godly, has power that cannot be resisted AA 511; GW 59
tells more for truth than greatest eloquence GW 104
good, aids others in developing good principles PK 348
importance of setting before others a PK 348
gospel workers who set bad, for others 7T 201
gospel worker’s See Gospel worker
human, do not follow 5T 189
husband whose, was not best before wife and children 2T 78
influence of your, in crisis MB 127-8
Israel’s, in liberality is worth imitation PP 344
of morning and evening prayer should be followed by Christians PP 354
Joseph’s See Joseph (son of Jacob)
minister’s See Minister
of Bible characters, why God has given Ed 150; 4T 10-12, 15
one, worth more than many precepts MH 149
one sin fostered in life, is powerful enticement to evil Ed 150; MB 94
parents’ See Parent
Paul’s life was, of his teaching AA 507
physician should be, in every respect to believers CH 547
physician’s, should be positive power on right side MH 132
power of 1T 274-87
is great 1T 278
is wonderful Ed 150
preacher’s See Preacher
precepts you give to others should be backed up by 2T 438
respected believer’s unfaithful, in Sabbath observance influences others 4T 250
right, benefits world more than all profession COL 383
SS teachers should set CSW 104-5
SS teacher should not follow, of person who does not grow spiritually CSW 105-6
what would be results if Christ’s followers would follow His 2T 683-4
why God has presented many, showing results of one wrong act Ed 150
your, will preach louder than words CS 41
See also Influence; Model; Pattern
Supplement
bad, reacting impatiently with difficult ones OHC 243:3
cheerful, children and youth need influence of RC 186:6
child follows, of parent in losing temper 2MCP 519:1
Christ,
came to be sacrifice and LHU 169
gave,
in every sphere where we are placed RC 138:2
of obedience UL 166:4
to be followed UL 134:2
life of,
adapted to be universal TMK 134:4
to be, for youth; criterion TMK 325:5
is our only TMK 174:2
was, by really resisting temptations OHC 57:2
consistent, power of HP 172:5
correct, duty of Christians to set OHC 185:4
duty to present correct; mistakes injure 1MCP 317:2
earnest and powerful TDG 187:4
excuse based on your wrong UL 32:3
gift of showing, misused by some TMK 327:4
God’s ambassadors to be UL 268:2
health laws followed strictly improves TMK 313:4
human, imitating RC 35:4
imitating, of those who love not God TMK 269:3
leading away from obedience, condemned UL 272:4
leading others by,
in obedience LHU 176:6
to a relationship with God UL 253:5
to Christ; avoid divided affection LYL 37:3
light to shine brightly from HP 312:4
lives through eternity UL 55:3
minister as, in licentiousness TSB 188:4
need for, in large churches HP 299:4
others affected by, as by Solomon’s TSB 192:1
parents to give, of the divine Pattern TDG 219:4
perfecting of, unlimited UL 305:4
power of, not always realized OHC 243:3
professed Christians’, hurt others RC 65:2
safe only of servants of God 3SM 308:3
sweetens lives of others AG 124:2
teach truth by precept and TMK 358:3
try to become, to others AG 65:5
unchristian, dishonors God and endangers souls TMK 138:2
value of heaven shown by, as well as by words TDG 223:6
words weaker than, in teaching children HP 212:3
wrong, terrible to give UL 275:3
See also Actions; Behavior; Influence
Exasperation
Exasperation, woman given to, at trivial matters 4T 495
See also Anger; Irritation
Excellence
Excellence, highest point of, God desires youth to attain MYP 164
highest standard of, strive to reach 7T 127
man’s, determined by his possession of Christ’s virtues CW 175
no, without great labor SD 333; Te 210
of character See Character
perfect, found only in God’s word CW 121
price of, hard work is SD 322
true, found in life’s humblest lot PK 219
Supplement
consecration of heart, soul and voice to reach TDG 71:5
desire for TMK 91:3
divine, Christ had, although human TMK 111:2
moral,
Christ assures AG 195:5
overcomer to strive for, daily TDG 102:3
to be appreciated TDG 100:5
possibility of attaining, revealed through Christ TMK 134:2
seeking qualities of sanctified, safety lies in TDG 257:7
See also Perfection
Excess
Excess, carrying what is lawful to, is sin 4T 505
consequences of, mankind should not be ignorant of CH 38
danger of going to, in that which is lawful 2SM 18, 91
eating to See Eating; Gluttony
in dress See Clothing
in work See Work
men are constantly tempted to go to CD 29; Te 101
Satan tempts men to go to, in what is lawful in itself GC 555
sexual See Sexual intercourse
world is plagued on one hand by, and on the other by want DA 367
See also Extravagance; Extreme
Supplement
eating and drinking not wrong if not carried to OHC 79:3
lawful (permissible) things carried to TMK 322:3
powers taxed by lawful things carried to TDG 33:3
ruins thousands OHC 79:4
suffering from, in what is lawful CC 35:2
warning against, in describing the days of Noah LHU 353:3
See also Indulgence
Exchange
Exchange, vast, when outer court of temple became DA 157
Excitability
Excitability, children’s, improper eating causes 4aSG 132
Excitable elements
Excitable elements, among SDA, warning re 2SM 44
beware of, in gospel work Ev 68
Excitable temperament, Excitable temperaments
Excitable temperament, Excitable temperaments, persons of, flock to standard of revival enthusiasm 4T 74
led easily into fanaticism 2SM 43
extreme views of 2SM 17
Excitant, Excitants
Excitant, Excitants, unnatural, are harmful CD 150
See also Stimulants
Excited
Excited, ministers should not become, under opposition EW 102
person who becomes easily 3T 516
Excitement
Excitement, aimless, Paul reproved persons given to AA 267
artificial, many holidays tend to encourage FE 312
busy, do not cultivate life of outward zeal in 2T 673
close and bolt doors firmly against Ev 138; GW 316
common and earthly, no need to live only for FE 455
constant round of, that causes indifference to God PP 103
continual round of, many people seek MYP 367
desire for, is temptation and snare CT 325
depression that follows CD 55
discontent and despondency that follows MH 247
do not have people wrought up into 2SM 60
do not hunger for Ev 170
do not move from EW 118
effects of, as result of time setting 4T 308
false: arising from time setting EW 75; 1SM 188
destroys discernment and spiritual eyesight 1T 323
diverts minds from true issue for this time TM 59
erroneously regarded as spiritual gift 1T 412
ill effects of 1T 419
new and strange things will arise to lead to 2SM 17
Satan’s efforts to create TM 59
SDA have no need for Ev 600-1
false and fanatical, cause of truth should be stripped of everything like 1T 415
fever of, exciting amusements keep minds in AH 521
feverish, God’s people do not need 6T 475
frenzy of, is not evidence that minister has zeal for God 4T 405
gospel workers laboring in cities must beware of GW 316
great: in gospel work does not please God 3T 227
not necessary in evangelism ChS 181
strange work is done under GW 316
high pitch of, do not seek to get wound up to 5T 649
evangelist should not work himself up to Ev 657
high state of, exercise of faith does not call for 1SM 83-4
human, be careful not to go into or to try to create 2SM 57
in evangelistic work, warning against Ev 130-1
in revival meetings 2SM 18-9
in school, severe illness or death of students caused by CT 270
in speaker, is not power but weakness 2SM 59
intense, we live in time of 6T 31
intoxication of, many people seek 2SM 21
keep children as free from, as possible CG 216
manifestation of, in sickroom may produce death MH 219
ministers must not rely on, for stimulation 3T 212
mixed multitude in Israel was moved by PP 281
not favorable to: growth in grace Ev 612; 2SM 35
purity or sanctification Ev 612
of emotional character, passes off as rapidly as it comes 4T 70
of feeling, results of creating 2SM 95
people make use of extreme utterances to create TM 227
person who will never hunger or thirst for FE 461
religion of, do not turn to 8T 300
minds that will not turn to GW 309
religious: declension in faith follows 5T 647
passes off as rapidly as it comes 4T 70
Satan uses EW 261
sensational, methods used to create 4T 74
sensational revivalists rely on 4T 74
tends to weaken church 4T 73-4
unbelief and skepticism become strong in proportion to 5T 647
Satan will raise, in fallen churches before loud cry is given EW 261
scenes of, in fanatical movements 2SM 34
SDA do not wish to create Ev 170
special season of, do not live in expectation of 1SM 186; 2SM 23
latter rain is not to be expected as Ev 702
storm of, prayer for sick should not be offered in 2T 147
strain of, do not be always under ChS 249
surface of, people who drift on 4T 74
think calmly and work without TM 227
too much fear of, in God’s service CT 338
true healing is not found in MH 246
undue, people who complain that Christ’s teachings produce TM 284
Spirit’s work has been condemned as CT 367
whirl of, thousands attracted from sober duties of life by 9T 89
youth drawn away from sober duties of life by FE 422
work of SDA is not to create 2SM 16
world is full of CT 343
youth’s love for 1T 501
See also Enthusiasm; Fanaticism
Supplement
Christ moved in the world of, as the sun above clouds TDG 263:4
depression of one in sinful life in absence of TSB 171:2
false, believers led into; avoid controversy 1MCP 42:1
feverish, influence of Satan shown in, passion, etc. TMK 147:3
freedom from undue/unnatural,
in meetings in South Lancaster 3SM 182:2
safer for children LHU 32:7
ministers to speak earnestly but without VSS 259:1
peculiarities of voice and attitude cause, and deceive 1MCP 42:1
pleasure lover seeks, wasting time and intellect TMK 318:2
power instead of, by looking on Christ and God’s love RC 178:6
religion consisting largely of TMK 133:3
religious fervor replaced by desire for TMK 248:2
sanctification is not; entire conformity required FW 121
Satan plans pleasures to fill time with TDG 87:3
seeking, to compensate for loss of Spirit 1MCP 321:3
strange work is done in 1MCP 46:1
susceptibility to; choose words in harmony with truth VSS 402
worldly, does not lure ones filled with Bread of life OHC 209:5
worship not to have confusing Mar 234:7
See also Amusement
Exciting amusement
Exciting amusement See Amusement
Exciting indulgence, Exciting indulgences
Exciting indulgence, Exciting indulgences, sick people are not benefited by MH 246-7
Exclusive
Exclusive, Christ was not DA 86
Enoch was not inclined to be PP 85
God would not have His people SC 101; SD 44; Te 219
re associates GW 335-6
Exclusiveness
Exclusiveness, cannot exist in institution where God presides 7T 198
Christ’s example forbids, at Lord’s Supper DA 656
Christ’s example rebukes GW 334-5
Christ’s opposition to their, Pharisees irked by DA 86, 243
early Christian, that was contrary to spirit of gospel AA 142
established by custom of ages, abandoned by early church AA 142
family, rebuked 2T 74, 76-7; 3T 521, 534-6
forbidden at Lord’s Supper DA 656; Ev 276-7
with exception of persons living in open sin DA 656
greatest, found in Jerusalem AA 197
narrow, education that fosters Ed 241
national, increased facilities of communication breaking down ancient barriers of GC 288
not God’s plan for His people PP 368
of Jews toward Gentiles DA 33, 150, 243, 402; MH 25; SR 303-4
Christ’s attitude to Samaritans was contrary to DA 193-4
Christ’s disciples were not free from DA 400
Christ’s healing of Syrophoenician woman’s daughter rebuked DA 400
designed by Jews as safeguard against idolatry PK 708
gospel was to utterly destroy SR 291
parable of good Samaritan rebuked DA 497-505
Pharisaism led to DA 819-20
results of, for heathen peoples DA 35-7
of Jewish leaders, toward Gentiles DA 150; MH 25
toward majority of their own people DA 150, 243
proud, why Israel shut themselves away in PP 370
self-righteous, God’s people must not shut themselves up in PP 369
separating different classes of society, Christ sought to break down DA 150
See also Aloofness; Bigotry; Caste; Intolerance; Rank; Seclusiveness; Wall of separation
Supplement
literature distribution system should avoid PM 323
national, Christ overthrew, to make salvation available to all TMK 50:4
selfish, refusing to admit need TDG 249:3
wrong because God’s blessings are for all OHC 245:4
See also Equality; Nationalities; Prejudice
Excommunication
1. Jewish
applied to any Jew who believed in Christ DA 538
healed blind man suffered, from synagogue DA 474
priests and rulers believing in Christ dreaded DA 699
30-day, results of DA 472-3
2. Papal
bull of, against Luther (Martin) and adherents GC 141-3, 147
power of, Wycliffe (John) attacked GC 84, 141, 143
terrors of GC 141
See also Interdict
Excretory organ, Excretory organs
Excretory organ, Excretory organs, inactivity places double burden on MH 238
Excursion, Excursions
Excursion, Excursions, money wasted on, for selfish gratification Ev 344-5
SDA families benefited by, into countryside 1T 514
students benefited by, in field or wood Ed 213
studying and planning for your own, cease FE 461
teachers should accompany students on Ed 212
youth who will cease to long for FE 455
See also Picnic; Recreation
Excuse, Excuses
Excuse, Excuses, all the lost will be without, in judgment day 1SM 96
another person’s defects are no, for your guilt 4T 357
framed for neglecting health reform 2T 486
given for: gratification of perverted appetite have no weight with God Te 106
mistaken sensitiveness 2T 571-2
not keeping Sabbath Ev 240, 242
refusing gospel invitation COL 224
given in Luke 14:18-20 were not founded on real necessity COL 222
lying, swept away at final judgment DA 58
no, for not heeding Mal. 3:8-10 TM 305-6
for sin DA 88, 311; 1SM 225; 4T 623; TM 455
person who adds apology to, for his wrong course 5T 641
persons having heard and rejected truth will be without 1T 125-6
Satan suggests, for disobedience 4T 146
spirit of confession without, for sin 5T 641
sufficient answer to, given for not keeping Sabbath Ev 240
tempter’s agency is not, for one wrong act DA 311
trifles that ministers should not regard as, for neglecting their work 2T 338-9
valueless if you have not Christ’s attributes TM 421
See also Apology
Supplement
failure to live up to standards explained by 3SM 179
for character deformities lead to sin RC 293:6
inheritance used as an, for wrong HP 270:2
looking for, to avoid obedience and lifting a cross FW 41:2
Satan makes, by disobedient ones claiming Christ’s name FW 42:1
sinner would find, if plan of redemption were deficient TMK 96:5
some make, for walking in way of enemy TDG 177:4
studying, for neglecting obedience TMK 297:4
testimonies leave souls without 3SM 31:3
See also Disobedience, excuses for
Executive, Executives
Executive, Executives, Christian, conduct that is not calm justice of 4T 269
See Leaders; Managers
Executive ability
Executive ability, Judas Iscariot had Ed 93
manual training develops Ed 220
See also Ability; Capability; Leader; Leadership; Manager; Management
Executive judgment
Executive judgment See Judgment
Executor
Executor, of will 4T 483
Exercise (mental)
Exercise (mental) See Mental exercise; Mind
Exercise (physical)
1. Benefits of (or from) ML 144
animal passions provided healthy outlet MM 81
blood circulation equalized LS 354; MH 238
blood circulation improved CH 199-200; MH 238, 385; ML 150; MM 81, 106; 2T 525-6, 529-30; 4T 94
blood circulation quickened FE 426; MH 238; MM 106
blood helped to expel impurities 2T 529
body is invigorated 3BC 1157
body organs strengthened MH 239; 3T 77
body strengthened 3BC 1157; 2T 428
bowels strengthened 3T 78
brain relieved of weariness 3T 152
complaining invalid restored MM 107
disease prevented MM 81
diseased persons helped CG 343
diseased stomach relieved 2T 530
diseased system helped to recover normal condition FE 146
dyspeptic’s digestive organs given healthy tone CD 103; MH 240
entire human system invigorated MM 107
girls improved in mind and body 1T 686-7
impurities thrown off by body 3T 490
inurement to life’s hardships 3T 193
invalids given life and strength 2T 530-1
invalids receive CD 302; MH 238; MM 107; 2T 526
kidneys strengthened 2T 533
liver strengthened 2T 533
lungs kept in good condition MH 238
lungs strengthened 2T 533
mind diverted from self 2T 670
mind healthfully influenced ML 150; 1T 394, 686
mind strengthened 2T 428
minister receives 2T 569
ministers blessed 2T 643
muscles given tone 1T 448
muscles strengthened CH 199-200; ML 150; MM 81; 1T 448; 2T 528, 533; 3T 78; 6T 192
persons of sedentary habits receive 3T 489-90
physical development aided FE 426
recovery from sickness promoted MH 240
remedy for disease MM 225
skin given healthful glow 2T 530
skin helped to expel impurities MH 238
skin kept in healthy condition MH 238
tone given to system FE 426
waste matter accumulating in system is worked off 3T 310
young women receive FE 74-5
youth protected from secret vice 2T 348-9
2. Kinds of
active, man who did not enjoy 2T 411
sedentary and mental workers daily need CD 110; MH 310
best, manual training provides CT 354
brisk but not violent, person who has a cold needs 2T 530
cheerful, recovery from sickness is helped by MH 240
combined with useful labor: blood circulation improved by 4T 94
happy influence exerted on mind by 4T 94
invalids benefited by CH 199-200
invalid’s attention diverted from himself by 4T 94
is beneficial CH 199-200, 627
muscles strengthened CH 199-200; 4T 94
youth afforded most benefit by Ed 215
healthful: aids recovery from sickness MH 240
important remedy for disease MM 225
invalids need 2T 530
ill effects of eating too much with little 2T 432
instructive and useful, is best FE 418
judicious: beneficial in treating colds 2T 530
blood brought to surface by 2T 530
blood circulation improved by 2T 530
blood sent to extremities by 2T 530
diseased stomach benefited by 2T 530
sick people benefited by CD 303; MM 297
skin given healthful glow by 2T 530
moderate, after meal is beneficial CD 104; 2T 530
muscles are strengthened by daily 2T 533
morning, is beneficial ML 136
proper: education needs to be given on CD 406
muscles of sick people benefited by MM 296
needed in open air CD 419
nerves of sick people benefited by MM 296
one of God’s physicians CH 261; MM 259; 2SM 281
out of doors does not break boy’s constitution 4T 97
precious blessing 2T 528
proportionate for all organs and faculties, essential to best work of each FE 418
sensible, women failing in health can help themselves by MH 293
stern and severe, young men benefited by ML 130
useful and healthful, better for sick people than certain amusements 4T 94
variety of, benefits of 3T 78
vigorous: animal passions find healthy outlet in MM 81
blood circulation equalized by MH 238
blood needs to be kept in healthy circulation by MH 385
students must have Ed 210
violent, immediately after eating hinders digestive process CD 103; MH 240; 2T 413
should be avoided immediately after eating MH 240; 2T 413
violent or excessive, evil of eating after MH 305-6
3. Lack of
blood circulation depressed by 1T 588
blood circulation ill-affected by MH 238
blood made impure by 1T 562
bowels ill-affected in some cases by 3T 78
children become sick as result of MH 385
dyspepsia caused by 2T 374
eat sparingly of even plain food during 4T 515
entire system suffers from 2T 526
health ill-affected by MH 238
ill effects of FE 146; GW 240; ML 144
limbs weakened by 2T 533
mental breakdown fostered by CD 122-3, 395; CT 299
mental effort restricted by GW 240
mental powers enfeebled by GW 230; 3T 310
mind cannot be kept in working order without ML 130
ministers deteriorate as result of 4T 269
ministers suffer from 3T 310
ministers who have 3T 309-10
ministers’ poor health often due to 3T 211; 4T 408
moral powers enfeebled by 3T 310
morbid condition produced by 3T 76
more people die from, than from overfatigue 2T 525-6
muscles become flabby and enfeebled by 2T 533
muscles ill-affected by 2T 533
muscular system weakened by MH 237-8
muscular weakness increased by 2T 529
nervous system unbalanced by CH 41; COL 346
sickness caused by 3T 489-90
skin ill-affected by MH 238
students’ health often injured by FE 60
veins ill affected by 2T 533
4. Outdoor (open air)
as part of elixir of life 7T 76-7
blood circulation improved by MM 81
body needs invigorating influence of 4T 264
children benefited by MH 382
cultivation of gardens provides 7T 78
cultivation of soil is excellent MH 265
excellent recreation for body and mind Ed 278
feeble and indolent persons benefited by 3T 78
get, as much as possible 2T 526
good and vigorous circulation promoted by 2T 526
habitual, is beneficial 2T 523-4
health requires CD 444; 4T 502
health restored by MM 232
helps to preserve body from disease MM 81
invalids benefited by 2T 526
invalids need 4aSG 145; 2SM 456
invalids who are willful in not taking daily 2T 526
is best MH 239
is health-giving and life-giving MH 264
is life-giving necessity MH 265; 7T 82
kidneys strengthened by, to perform their work 2T 533
lack of, invalids ill-affected by 2T 525
liver strengthened by, to perform its work 2T 533
lungs strengthened by 2T 533
ministers need CH 564; 3T 489-90; 4T 264
ministers should spend a few hours daily in CH 564
more beneficial than medicine CD 419
muscles strengthened by MM 81
office workers need 1T 516-7
people employed withindoors are benefited by 1T 515
persons of sedentary habits should daily take MH 240
plan, so as to strengthen weak organs MH 239
prescribe: as life-giving necessity MH 265
for san. patients 7T 78
preservation of health requires 3T 489-90
regular, health requires CD 444
san. patients benefited by, in cultivation of soil 7T 78
sedentary workers benefited by 1T 515
sick people benefited by MM 296
students need 3T 489
treatment of cold is helped by 2T 530
women need 2T 531
5. Miscellaneous
Adam and Eve needed, before they sinned 3T 77
air and 2T 522-39
as restorer CH 199-200
best form of, useful work is CT 308
better than medicine in many cases MH 240
blood needs to be vitalized by 2T 525
body must have 4T 652
brain should not be overworked to neglect of 3T 149
brain workers who need more MH 238
children should have best of CG 390
clothing should be suitable for 2T 529
combine, with mental exertion 3T 490
decrease in, requires reduction in eating 2T 602
do not deprive yourself of CD 302; MM 230; 2SM 296
good habits of, children should be trained SD 140
good health requires ML 138; 2T 432, 525, 697; 3T 158; 7T 247
gospel workers need AA 356
heaven provides, to keep the well in health 2T 535
to make the sick well 2T 535
indisposition to, is very bad 2T 324
indoor workers need 1T 515
invalid women and girls need 2T 528-9
invalids benefited more by, than by water treatments 4T 94
invalids inclined to fear 2T 535
invalids need 4aSG 145; 2SM 456; 2T 530
invalids should begin to take, moderately at first 2T 535
invalids who would recover health should not discontinue 2T 529
is good MM 79
man must have, to have strength 3T 67
many sick people can never get well without 3T 76
mental condition that leads to dread of 2T 249
mental effort needs corresponding FE 146; ML 144
mental effort without, ill effects of FE 146
mental health requires 2T 413
mental workers need MH 310
ministers find, in cultivating garden CH 564
in tilling soil FE 325
ministers greatly benefited by 4T 408
ministers need CH 564; LS 354; 3T 235, 309; 4T 264, 269
daily CH 564
ministers should not neglect 3T 211; 4T 269-70
mother’s need of AH 251
office workers need 1T 516-7
one of life’s greatest blessings CD 293
people who fear, will make them sick 2T 523
persons attending council meeting need MM 295
persons of sedentary and literary habits need 3T 157; 6T 192
persons sluggish in temperament need MH 308
persons who eat too much need 2T 428
persons with highly wrought imagination need 5T 310-1
physical powers need, for proper development 4T 410
physicians need MM 292
physician’s erroneous views re 1T 554-6
pitching hay is valuable FE 73
powerful agent in recovery of health ML 150
preservation of mental powers requires Ed 207; MH 238
preservation of physical vigor requires MH 238
principles of, parents should become acquainted with Ed 276
principles of hygiene as applied to, give more attention to Ed 197
proper periods of, in treating disease 1T 553
proper use of, blessings of 2T 535
prudence needed in 2T 434
restoration of health by use of 2SM 298
san. patients need 7T 78
school children need FE 60-1
sedentary workers need CD 110; MH 240, 310; 1T 515
should be: in harmony with Christ’s lessons to disciples CT 281
proportionate to mental taxation 3T 309
sick people are benefited by daily MM 297
sick people too feeble for, movement cure helps some 3T 76
sound constitution and vigorous health are impossible without PP 601
speakers err in not taking sufficient MH 309
students need CG 339-44; Ed 210; FE 72
in sunlight and open air CT 295; Ed 208
students should devote part of each day to CG 342-3
students’ health requires CG 339-44
teachers need CT 281; Ed 278; FE 221; LS 354
therapeutic value of 3T 76
time spent in, not lost CT 295; FE 418
treatment of invalids by use of 3T 76
treatment of mental breakdown by use of CH 199-200
treatment of the sick by use of 1T 555-6
use of, in treatment of breakdown from overwork CH 199-200
vigorous health cannot be had without CT 307
walking is beneficial as 3T 75-6, 78
because all organs of body are used 3T 78
when but little outdoor, becomes slow murder 4aSG 146
why indolent persons are disinclined to 2T 528
why some people become easily wearied by 2T 528
will must be called to aid in taking 2T 428
within reach of all 2SM 287
woman who was not inclined to 2T 427
women need 2T 531
writers err in not taking sufficient MH 309
young women need 3T 150
young women who think that they are invalids need MM 107
youth need, to be healthful FE 114
youth should have best of CG 390
Supplement
aversion to responsibility and, by invalids 2MCP 604:2
balanced, of all organs indispensable to health RC 147:3
brain and muscles to receive, proportionally TDG 129:3
circulation and respiration quickened by RC 147:4
combined with mental taxation in educating youth RC 147:7
daily physical, needed for health 2MCP 375:4
depression calls for, of all powers RC 161:3
faith grows by TMK 231:2
gardening brings, which is God’s work RC 152:4
heart and mind kept young by RC 163:7
knowledge about, to regulate us OHC 69:5
labor affording, benefits mind, muscles and circulation RC 160:5
mind uninterested in, prevents benefits RC 147:6
moderate, eat sparingly and take, for self-worth 2MCP 394:1
neglecting spiritual and physical OHC 221:2
physical,
needed by one in despair TDG 129:3
remedial agent 1MCP 117:1
severe, strengthening for healthy young man 1MCP 117:4
spiritual, essential for spiritual muscle and strength OHC 260:2
work of God as much as is holding meetings RC 152:4
See also Inactivity