EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Farmhouse, Farmhouses - Fault, Faults
Farmhouse, Farmhouses
Farmhouse, Farmhouses, farmers should bring taste into TM 245
Farm implement, Farm implements
Farm implement, Farm implements, use of, youth at Australian school learned TM 244
Farming
better methods of, intelligence and educated ability needed to devise FE 316
bring science into CG 355-6
children’s character building is more important than CG 169
co-operation of God and man in 2SM 297; TM 243
education needed in MH 193
farmers who regard, as degrading FE 327
healthful occupation FE 73-4
missionary 9T 36
reforms needed in MH 193
religion pure and practical in TM 245
schools should teach CT 310; 6T 177-8, 182
successful CG 355-6
Waldensian, in mountains GC 67
See also Agriculture
Farm laborer, Farm laborers
Farm laborer, Farm laborers, evangelistic work for, in England Ev 416-7
Farm life
Farm life, blessings of, parents and children who would profit by 2T 403
Farm manager
Farm manager, competent, school farm needs to be supervised by 6T 182
Farnsworth, C. K.
Farnsworth, C. K. 1T 655-61; LS 179-80
Farnsworth, E. W.
Farnsworth, E. W. LS 236; 4T 298; Te 202
temperance pledge signed by Te 202
Farnsworth, James
Farnsworth, James 1T 660-1
Fashion, Fashions
1. Classes of
absurd, taste for natural simplicity is lost in following CG 421
baleful, habits of eating affected by CD 258
table arrangements influenced by CD 258; CG 373
carried to ridiculous length, SDA cannot sanction 2SG 287
changing: attitude of many people toward Ed 246
God’s children do not dress to keep pace with 3T 239
leads to wrong habits of diet Ed 246-7
madness concerning MYP 359
changing constantly 4T 630-1
demoralizing, do not sanction MYP 359
ever-changing and never-satisfying, Satan invents 3T 564; WM 161
extravagant, Christian should not follow 4T 571
health- and life-destroying, children should be taught to carry out correct principles in defiance of 2T 538
injurious to health, do not follow 2SM 472
sin of following 2SM 472
invented by him, Satan exults when he sees Christians eagerly accepting 4T 634
latest: as modern Moloch WM 161
minds of people occupied by 9T 43
time squandered and money wasted in following 4T 642
women should have higher aim than to study WM 161
women who talk of 3T 565
no one can tell what freak, will take next 4T 640
of last days, prophecy has noticed 2SG 228; 1T 189
shameful and immodest 2SG 228; 1T 189
of the worldly wealthy, do not ape 4T 515
of this degenerate age, SDA must not yield one inch to 5T 78
pernicious, large hoops in dress were 4T 635
ridiculous, Sabbathkeeper’s influence should rebuke 1T 270
which arose from Parisian house of ill fame 1T 270
unhealthful, forsake 3T 52
unhealthful and immodest and expensive, God dishonored by 4T 634
2. World’s
be willing to move out independent of 1T 277
children inclined to follow, parents’ duty re 5T 499
children’s minds should not be engrossed with CG 181
clothing for Sabbath should not conform to 6T 355
cut loose from 1T 133
demoralizing, Christian cannot conform to CG 433
do not follow, in dress 1T 277-9
effects of imitating 1T 188
excuses and self-justification given for following 1T 276
faithful SDA will not imitate 1T 137
fall of the unfortunate is connected with 2T 456
God ceases to acknowledge Christians who do not subdue desire to imitate 1T 137
God’s people should cease to follow 1T 191
God’s people should not imitate 2SG 227; 1T 188
God’s treasury robbed by 5T 10
heart’s perversity leads to imitation of 4T 641
laid aside when soul is converted SC 58
love of, warning against 1T 189
made a god by multitude CG 434
many Sabbathkeepers wedded to 3T 51
money absorbed by, that might comfort the poor and suffering MH 287
moral courage needed to renounce 1T 287
not SDA standard AH 368
often take ridiculous form CG 435
opposition to, needed FE 288
parents’ hard battle to show children evil of following 1T 278
SDA women cultivating love for 4T 628
shame to women who forget duty in order to imitate 4T 641
Testimonies reprove practice of imitating 1T 275
time and labor wasted in following FE 157
warning not to follow 1T 287
3. Miscellaneous
absorbing mind and affections, persons not satisfied with 3T 484
allurements of, arise at once and close door against 4T 648
altar of, God’s people have expended time and means on 4T 638
happiness and God’s favor laid upon CG 432; 4T 631, 638
child training should not be neglected for AH 183
children robbed of health by conformity to 2T 532; 3T 136
children’s lives sacrificed to 2T 531; 3T 136
church attendance affected by Ed 247
conformity to: homes deprived of needed sunlight by 2T 527
lifelong invalids made by 4T 635
people should be taught to beware of self-indulgence in MH 198
corruption of youth aided by 2T 348
creatures of, women who are mere 3T 565
criticizes and ridicules all who do not follow her CG 432
culture of mind and heart neglected in following 4T 642
daughter of, arranging her adornment while probation closes SD 355; GC 491
decrees of, Satan as instigator and prime mover of CG 432
demands of, children and youth subjected to 4T 643
demon altar of, children sacrificed on 2SM 466
devotee(s) of: church services neglected by 4T 631
do not be influenced by 4T 571-2
life of nine tenths of, is a living lie MYP 359
mothers should not be CG 349
prayer and Bible study neglected by 4T 631
reform dress would preach sermon to 4T 638
submit to greatest inconvenience and discomfort 4T 634
wish to appear that which they are not MYP 359
devotion to, among teachers’ most formidable rivals Ed 246
world neglects mind and morals in 4T 142
domination of, church services not exempt from Ed 247
dressing children in accordance with, burdens families heavily 4T 642
fascinating power of CG 432
frivolities of, can a Christian be satisfied with? MYP 355
God is dishonored by 1T 499
god of: life frequently sacrificed to 2T 532
modesty and decency sacrificed to 1T 277-8
much money sacrificed to 2SM 413
goddess of, insinuates herself often into church 5T 499
rules outside world 5T 499
gospel work that has gone out of WM 80
in dress 2SG 287-8
evil of following of 2SM 472
health terribly affected by CG 434
in eating and drinking, do not be led by CD 161
intellect deteriorated by 4T 647
love of, among God’s people MYP 354-5
attention turned by, from light God has given 5T 681
mistress that rules with an iron hand Ed 246
mother more familiar with, than with Saviour 4T 643
mothers must not neglect babies for sake of CD 226-7
mothers should not be held in bondage by FE 149
murderous folly of, sacrifice that women make to CD 226
never-ending demands of MYP 313
thousands of dollars spent to satisfy CS 301
obedience to, pervading SDA churches 4T 647
soul separated from God by 4T 647
observance of day of rest is affected by Ed 247
offspring of, wants which are AH 150-1
oppressor of the poor 4T 634
parade ground of, church as Ed 247
parents who follow, instead of reason 2T 532
people are controlled by, in this age 2T 535
people enslaved by, to customs fatal to health 4T 552
people who would go to almost any length in 3T 313; 5T 673
rule of, causes weariness, unrest, disease, and wretchedness MH 289-90
Satan invents: to absorb people’s attention ML 91
to cause people to sacrifice money, time, and health MYP 359
to engross women’s minds 4T 629
to tempt women WM 161
which leave limbs exposed 2T 532
self-indulgent world lover panders in SD 292
SDA may adopt prevailing, if modest, convenient, and healthful 1T 458-9
SDA should not go out of world to be out of 1T 424
SDA woman must not run to this or that 1T 425
shrine of: Death laughs at worshipers at 4T 634
parents bow at 2T 532
sacrifice of education, health, and comfort at CD 258
what to do for people worshiping at 4T 572
slavery of, souls bound by Satan in 4T 631
young women who break away from MYP 353
slaves to 2SM 413
do not be 4aSG 133
God will not pity 1T 278
professed Christians often are CD 88
spell of, how teacher may break Ed 247-8
spirituality destroyed by 4T 647
strong power of, exerted over youth PP 572
studied more than sermon Ed 247
study of, time worse than thrown away in 1T 134
subject of conversation 1T 505
taxes without reason CG 432
and collects without mercy 4T 634
thousands sell virtue for money to follow MYP 359
to keep pace with, people abuse nature instead of consulting her CD 226
tyrannical mistress CG 432; 4T 634
vain and thoughtless lives of, youth urged not to live 3T 377-8
vice in garb of, intrudes among children 4T 643
votaries of, lose caste as result of dress reform 4T 636
terrible rebuke to mothers who are 3T 564
wars against nature MH 125
why Satan invents so many WM 161
woman devoted to present gratification because of 3T 565
woman gospel worker given to 3T 60
women of: die prematurely 2T 530
have little moral will 2T 530
whose highest aim is to be admired 2T 530
women permit their souls to be starved and dwarfed by MYP 357
world demoralized on point of MYP 359
world is crazy after 4T 647
world is robbed of gospel by MH 287-8
worship of, by mothers FE 59
professed Christians enfeeble their powers in GC 474
worshipers of: Death laughs at CG 432
have little force of character and physical energy 4T 644
what mirror should bring to mind of 4T 643
See also Clothing
Supplement
children not to be indulged in UL 302:3
Christian distinction obliterated by HP 165:2
conversation on, reveals selfishness OHC 283:4
demands of, make homemaking a burden and absorb time Con 58:4
following degenerate, or advancing the Master’s cause TDG 139:2
god to which many are enslaved 3SM 245:1
good seed choked out by OHC 162:5
health-destroying, daughters to be guarded against 1MCP 169:4
lovers of,
conversation shows OHC 273:2
represented by foolish virgins TMK 215:2
means used for, by many rich people UL 113:2
parents not to follow ever-changing UL 118:6
people claiming to have last message follow 3SM 243:2
Satan devises, to take time and money OHC 272:3; 3SM 244:3
time spent in studying, is worse than thrown away TMK 312:4
worldly, love for Christ impossible while copying 2MCP 558:1
youth,
generally characterized by OHC 283:2
incur expenses for, which they cannot afford 3SM 244:2
zeal for truth lost in following TDG 349:2
See also Clothes; Custom; Display; Dress; Pride
Fashionable display
Fashionable display, valuable attainment too often neglected for MYP 357
Fashionable dress
Fashionable dress See Clothing
Fashionable gatherings
Fashionable gatherings, foods for CD 88
Fashionable life
Fashionable life, customs of, parents should not be biased by Te 214-5
demands of, nearly everything desirable is sacrificed to Te 147
excitements and excesses of, disease caused by MH 264
impression that work degrades, has laid thousands in grave 3T 156
is hard and thankless life FE 155
sacrifice of time, money, and intellectual vigor to CG 421
Fashionable people
Fashionable people, how to evangelize Ev 556
Fashionable pleasure, Fashionable pleasures
Fashionable pleasure, Fashionable pleasures, butterflies of, mothers who are CD 227
Fashionable sin, Fashionable sins
Fashionable sin, Fashionable sins, concealed under pretense of godliness GC 386
Fashionable society
Fashionable society, habits and customs of, do not gauge course of education by 3T 157
Fashionable visiting
Fashionable visiting, made occasion of gluttony CD 88
Fashion plate, Fashion plates
Fashion plate, Fashion plates, mothers consult, more than Bible MH 291; 4T 643
Fast (fasting)
1. Prayer and
avails nothing unless men resolutely lay hold of work needing to be done 2T 34
by Daniel 4BC 1172
by early church for Peter’s deliverance AA 144; SR 293, 297
by Jews in Esther’s time 3BC 1140; PK 601-2
by minister who must engage in debate 1T 624
by SDA pioneers, to better understand truth CD 187; TM 24
cleansing of heart by CD 187-8; MM 283
Daniel’s, in seeking light on Dan. 8 PK 554-5; SL 46-7
David’s, when his child was sick PP 722
day of, JW and EGW observed 1T 593
Day of Atonement spent in GC 419-20; PP 355
days should be set aside for CD 188-9
decided reformation must accompany 4BC 1150
denominational leaders who should seek God by 9T 275
devils driven away by DA 430-1; 1T 344
do not go about with head bowed down in DA 312
entire abstinence from food may not be required in CD 188-9
erroneous views re 1T 556
for advancement of God’s work in time of conflict and opposition 1T 624
for certain things, recommended as appropriate CD 187; MM 283
for deliverance in Jehoshaphat’s time PK 200
for deliverance of victims of spiritualism 1T 343-4
for divine wisdom in planning for God’s work 2SM 364
for grace to: deny fleshly lusts CD 400; MM 283
overcome appetite for flesh foods CD 400; MM 283
for healing of JW 4T 283
for removal of trials EW 106
for wisdom that God has promised CD 188
forty days of: by Christ 5BC 1079-80; DA 114, 118, 278; EW 155; MH 48; 1SM 269, 284; 2T 202; Te 20, 109, 267, 275 See also Christ
by Moses on Mt. Sinai 1BC 1109; 5BC 1079; PP 313, 329; 1SM 269
Christians not called upon to observe CD 189
no virtue in CD 189
God moved by, to unlock treasuries of truth 2T 650
humble yourself before God in 2SM 379
in self-justifying spirit, abominable to God 5BC 1098; DA 280; 1SM 388
in development of character 4T 400
injurious to health, class who impose upon themselves 3T 172
in Samuel’s time 4T 517
Israel’s, before hearing law at Sinai PP 304
with Samuel at Mizpeh PP 590; 4T 517-8
leaders of God’s people should unite in CD 188
let believers unite in, for wisdom from God TM 499
let nothing be done in, to attract attention DA 312
men need to humble themselves before God with GC 601
national, proclaimed in USA during Civil War 1T 256-8
necessary 4BC 1150
not substitute for: obedience 2T 37
Spirit’s work in heart SD 290
outward signs of, that are valueless in God’s sight 3BC 1132; 4BC 1150
Paul’s, at Damascus AA 123; SR 271
receptive frame of mind promoted by CD 187-8
repentance and putting away sin by 2SM 379
searching Scriptures with 2T 692
search SDA positions of truth with 5T 708
sincere repentance must accompany 4BC 1150
spirit of, is yielding mind, heart, and will to God CD 189
spirit of true CD 189
study of Scriptures with CD 187; 2T 692
treasuries of truth unlocked by 2T 650
to avert cholera, Lord Palmerston quoted on SL 30
to overcome craving for flesh food CD 400; MM 283; 4aSG 131
true, good works should accompany 2T 146-7
gospel work must be accompanied by 5T 134
Wesley’s (John) futile effort to be saved by GC 254-6
when faith must be strengthened by DA 431
when Paul and Barnabas were ordained AA 161; SR 303
wrong made right with 2T 157-8
2. Miscellaneous
acceptable to God, described 2T 34
accomplishes nothing while heart is estranged from God 2T 146
aid in educating appetite 4aSG 131
among disciples of John the Baptist DA 276-7
among Pharisees DA 276
Christ’s explanation of why His disciples did not practice DA 276-7
Christians are not to make crosses for themselves by 4T 626
conditions under which, would be most fitting DA 277-8
danger of going to extreme in CD 191
day of, observed in time of Ezra and Nehemiah PK 665-7
eat sparingly of most simple foods in CD 188-9
enjoined by God’s word, is more than mere form MB 87
erroneous conception of, that Christ did not try to correct DA 276
fainting caused by PP 681
for a day or two, would remedy many slight indispositions 4aSG 139
for a meal or two, best remedy in many cases of sickness MH 235
for short time, gives overworked stomach chance to rest 4aSG 133
in treatment of disease 2SM 450
in real sorrow for sin, never court display by MB 87
Jews practiced, as act of merit DA 276
King Saul’s PP 681
like that of Pharisees, do not be given to 5BC 1086
Luther (Martin) tried to subdue his evil nature by GC 123
national, Baruch read rolls to people on day of PK 433
not substitute for simple trust in God’s word CD 189
object of, as required by God MB 87
of passengers on ship taking Paul to Rome AA 444
of Pharisees DA 278, 603; 2T 143
occasion of outward ceremony 5BC 1086
two days a week COL 151; DA 276
oft-repeated, among Roman Catholics GC 72
one or two days a week of, some people would be benefited by 7T 134
persons benefited more by, than by medicine 4aSG 131
remedy for abused stomach 4aSG 131
right kind of, times before God’s people will require 5BC 1086
Sabbath made day of, to show hatred for Judaism GC 52-3
short: beneficial in case of severe fever 2T 384-5
better than medicine for some sick people 4aSG 130-1; 2SM 450-1; 7T 134-5
brain workers benefited by MH 235
overworked digestive organs benefited by MH 235; 4aSG 133-4; 2SM 450-1
short period of entire, sometimes helpful in sickness MH 235
some people benefited more by, than by treatment or medical advice 7T 134
spoken of by Isaiah, should be studied 3T 519
spread plans before God with 2SM 364
subject of, Pharisees discussed with John the Baptist’s disciples DA 276-80
true: calls for abstinence from all stimulating foods CD 90; MM 283
defined 4BC 1149-50; CD 90; MB 87; MM 283
described by Scripture DA 278; MB 87-8; 2T 158
is no mere formal service DA 278; MB 87
needed because of decaying zeal and languishing spirituality 4T 535-6
object of MB 87
recommend to all MM 283
two days of, person who erred in CD 191
unacceptable to God: condemned through Isaiah AA 413; 2T 146-7, 156-7; 4T 60
mockery of humility 4BC 1150
only outward show 4BC 1150
unaccompanied by good works 2T 146-7
valueless Ev 192
See also Abstemiousness; Abstinence
Supplement
Christ given strength by long 3SM 128:4
Christ’s, See Christ, fast of
overcoming by, needed by church members; impurity TSB 119:3
painful, Christ endured for humans to conquer TMK 314:4
prayer and, days needed for; Satan’s character to be revealed 3SM 414:3
searchers for truth after 1844 practiced CET 192:4
unwise for old worker RY 126:3
worthless without the merit of Christ 3SM 190:1
Fast age
Fast age, present age is 2T 482
Fat (animal)
Fat (animal), consumed as luxury CD 393
eating of, blood stream diseased by CD 393-4
God’s word expressly forbids 2T 61
why God forbade CD 393
flesh food reeking with, suits perverted taste CD 393
Israel forbidden to eat MH 311-2; SD 225
of peace offerings, burned on altar PP 576
olive oil preferable to MH 298
secondhand food 7T 134
See Grease
Fat
Fat, some people grow, because system is clogged MH 240
See also Reducing; Weight
Fate
Fate, blind, many people live as if life were controlled by FE 71-2
does not make man remain helpless and in uncertainty COL 332
See Chance
“Father,”
“Father,” as used in Matt. 23:9 5BC 1098
Father
Son and Holy Spirit, See Godhead
Father, Fathers
1. Kinds of
aged: fitful and impulsive 2SM 424
having children to bring up CG 284
needs of, should call forth noble feelings of child’s heart AH 362
seldom prepared to rear family 2SM 424
average, children neglected by AH 220
capricious, managing of children by CG 262
carpenter, boys should be taught lessons in carpentry by CT 122
censorious AH 232
chained in slavery of evil practices Te 70-1
children allowed by, to disrespect his wife 3T 453
Christian: active worker in church 5T 424-5
feels condemned when he neglects to attend public worship 5T 425
has cheerful heart 2SM 438
coming home with feelings of impatience and faultfinding FE 158
controlled by children PP 575
criticizing AH 232
deserving severest censure 2T 379
despotic CG 262
dictating as though lord of creation AH 232
disagreed with mother in disciplining child CG 239
disqualified to bring up children aright Te 70-1
drunken, wretched lot of children of Te 31
ease-loving and affectionate, Eli as 4T 199-200
engaged in business AH 220-1
failing to be to children a Christian teacher, ruler, and friend is unworthy 5T 322
faithful, Job as 3BC 1140
fond, children’s faults and sins overlooked by PP 578
godless AH 348
godly, angels co-operate with AH 213-4
good, qualifications of MH 390
guilty of almost murdering children 2SM 429-30
headstrong 4T 203
ideal 5T 424
ignorant, intelligent farmers as 2SM 426
impatient, overwork makes 2SM 429
indolent, wife and children wronged by 2T 255
indulgent, Eli as 2BC 1010; PP 575
lying CG 150-1
morose, gloom cast on home by MH 374-5
neglectful, Eli as 2BC 1009-10
nervous AH 225-6
overwork makes 2SM 429
old-fashioned, needed today 2SM 19
gloom cast on home by MH 374-5
overindulgent, Eli was PP 571
perplexed with business 2SM 428
rebelling against church authority 4T 203
returning home from business, duty of AH 220; ML 198
ruling family too rigidly 4T 127
selfish, gloom cast on home by MH 374-5
temperate, characteristics of 2SM 438
tempted, prayer that should be offered by AH 214-5
tobacco-using Te 60
cannot teach children to control appetite and passions Te 71
polluted kisses of Te 60
what should be remembered by Te 56
too lax with children, warnings to CG 277
tyrannical 2T 94
unbelieving and abusive AH 348
unloved by family 2T 84
unwise and unfaithful, Eli as 4aSG 103-4
whose animal nature predominates over his intellectual and moral 2T 381
whose first considerations are to obtain property 2SM 428
wise, planning for daughter by FE 74
slavish fear not brought into home by AH 308
2. Need(s) or ought to
associate with children in their sports and work FE 159; MH 391
be Christian in trade and business relations 5T 424
be companion to children AH 220-3
be pleasant, kind, and affectionate to children AH 222
become acquainted with his children FE 159
bind children to heart by strong ties of sanctified love 5T 322
check impatience he is about to utter 1T 306
come home with smiles and pleasant words MH 392
come into close contact with his boys CT 128
deal gently and patiently with children CG 286
enforce sterner virtues in family MH 391
find pleasant change in spending time with children ML 198
give family proofs of affection, love, interest, and care 2T 86
help make home happy AH 211; MH 392
illustrate sterner virtues by manly bearing 2T 701
lead out in family worship morning and evening MH 392-3
learn best methods of dealing with young minds Te 70
preserve reserve and dignified, godlike manhood 2T 461
provide children with proper food and clothing 2T 85
remember that all minds are not constituted alike CG 285
share home burdens AH 216-9; 2T 699
speak in pleasant tones in home AH 216
spend as much time as possible with children AH 222
study how to make wife happy 2SM 428
study Scriptures CSW 20
support family 2T 255
sympathize with children in their little troubles AH 220
take time to study children’s nature and needs CT 127
talk and pray with children CG 286-7
teach sacredness of Sabbath to children 2T 701-2
unbend from false dignity AH 220
3. Miscellaneous AH 211-2
acquaintance with physical law is needed by MH 373; 2SM 429-30
all members of family center in 1T 547; 2T 701
arbitrary rule of, family happiness marred by 4T 126
arbitrary spirit exercised by 4T 126-7
as faithful shepherd, helpful lessons for MH 374
as head of household MH 390
Abraham’s example of MH 390-1; PP 141-4; 3T 59
responsibilities of AH 221; MH 390-2
as “house-band” of family AH 215, 225-6; 1T 547; 2T 701
binding children to God by faith 4T 616
as priest of household CG 286, 521, 549; CT 128; Ed 250-1; MH 392; ML 33; PP 144; SD 223; 1T 547; 2T 626, 701; 7T 67
in ancient times AH 324; PP 141, 144, 279, 350
must confess to God sins committed by himself and children 2T 701
should lead family worship 1T 397, 547; 7T 43
authority of: abuse of 4T 126-9
affection should be combined with MH 391
after children are grown up and have families 3T 293-4
not absolute AH 225-6
blind errors and ignorant bigotry of, children sacrificed to 2T 379
business troubles should not be brought home by CH 100; FE 154
cannot be conscience for children 3T 245
cares and business perplexities too often brought home by FE 158
character of, children given stamp of 2T 402, 405
child training by AH 220-3
children bereft of, comfort for 2SM 265
God is father to 2T 314
have strongest claim on Christian’s tender sympathy and care CS 163; 6T 281
help should be given to needy 6T 278
See also Orphan
children led by, to disrespect mother AH 315
children look to, for support and guidance MH 390
children need discipline of, as well as that of mother AH 224
children permitted by, to disobey and disrespect mother 3T 453-4
children should be dealt with decidedly by, yet patiently, lovingly, and pityingly 2T 405
children should not be treated by, as if machines 2T 95
children’s confidence lost by AH 439
children’s duty to help AH 295
children’s religious education should not be left to mother by AH 321
conduct (deportment) of 2T 95
in home life AH 213
conversation of 2T 95
courtesy should be shown to mother by CT 128
crime of, in bringing diseased children into world 2T 379
daughter unwisely petted by 2T 558
discipline of rebellious children by CG 241-2, 285; 4aSG 51
duty of: at Passover Feast AH 324-5
first and most sacred, is to his family 2T 85
grave and important CG 24
men unprepared to assume 2SM 420-1
to children cannot be transferred to mother FE 69
to children unloved by stepmother 2T 58
to cultivate cheerful and happy temper 4T 255
to tired wife AH 224-5
to work to support family 2T 255
education needed by, in correct morals AH 213
effort of, to break up son’s marriage 2SM 341-2
Eli’s duty as, in dealing with wicked sons PP 577-8
example for, Christ as DA 515
failure of: to appreciate mother’s burdens and labors FE 158
to appreciate wife’s work AH 232-3
to respect mother of his children 3T 454
family has first claims on 2T 85
formation of children’s characters by FE 65-6
friendship with children should be cultivated by MH 391-2
God’s law should be made rule of home by MH 390-1
influence of, upon children 1T 545
is lawmaker of family MH 390; 1T 547; 2T 701
kind attentions should be shown to mother by AH 198
kindness and sympathy should be combined with firm restraint by MH 391
kindness should be shown to mother by CT 128
leisure time of, children should be given some MH 391
mental and moral deficiencies of, children who bore 2T 379
minister’s duty as 2T 698-701
mother and: have same interest in children 1T 157
hearts of, should be bound together in closest and happiest union AH 316
relationship between 1T 306-7
mother needs aid of, in child training FE 153
in teaching children temperance CG 408
mother needs co-operation of, in child training CT 127
mother should be encouraged and sustained by, in her work AH 216
mother should not be criticized by, in presence of children AH 314
mother should not conceal children’s wrongs from 2SG 254-6; 1T 156-7
mother’s duty to stand by, in disciplining children 2SG 254-6
mother’s health needs consideration of AH 162
mother’s task should be lightened by AH 222; FE 159
mother’s work compared with that of AH 232-3
must not: act as overgrown and undisciplined boy AH 213
be as child moved by impulse 1T 547
be harsh, severe, or impatient 2T 405
be tyrannical AH 213
betray his sacred trust AH 212
come home with clouded brow 2SM 428
correct children while he is in passion AH 314-5
discourage children MH 391
let business vexations mar home life AH 214
yield parental authority on any point AH 212
neglect of child training by, regarded by God as sin FE 66
overwork makes, nervous, impatient, and exacting 2SM 429
outbursts of passion by, in disciplining children 4T 369
perplexities of, should not be brought home ML 198; 2SM 439
perverse temperament of, seen in children 4T 499
physical laws with which, should be acquainted MH 373
prodigal son’s, pity and compassion of COL 203-4; 3T 101-2
religious duties neglected by 5T 425
represents divine Lawgiver in family AH 212
requirements of good and wise, worthy of strict obedience PK 425-6
responsibility(s) of AH 211-5
for child’s earlier training Ed 276
for education of sons PP 575-6
for religious training of children AH 216
man who should not have assumed FE 65-6
to spend time with family 2T 224
what a man should do before assuming Ed 276
ruler of family as long as he lived 3T 294
smiling countenance should be brought home by AH 216; FE 159
sons should be trained by, in his trade or employment CG 355
sterner virtues should be practiced by MH 391
sympathy should be shown to mother by AH 179
tenderness should be shown to mother by AH 179
time should be taken by, for social and domestic enjoyment FE 65-6
training children aright costs prayers of CG 479
warned against governing family too rigidly 4T 127
weakness of, in disciplining children AH 314-5
wealth selfishly retained by, to enrich children 3T 121
who had iron heel 2T 85
wife should be encouraged by, to lean on his affections 2SM 430
wife’s work for children should be upheld by MH 394
wise and judicious laws of, children’s duty to respect 4aSG 51
wise and merciful course should be pursued by, in family 2T 253
words of discouragement should not be uttered by AH 222
working in copartnership with satanic agencies AH 213
young men’s duty to share burdens of 3T 221
See also Husband; Parent; Stepfather
Supplement
approaching God by the name, is a privilege TMK 262:3
child training responsibility shared by FLB 265:2; HP 208:2
children,
gathered by, leading them to light RC 175:5
in family always to hold the interest of 1MCP 166:3
mingled with by, and sympathized with RC 174:3
children’s care from infancy as first consideration of RC 179:2
close relationship of, to God; education for future life 3SM 209:2
companion of his boys keeping them from evil associates 1MCP 166:3
confidence from, robbed by relationship out of marriage TSB 136:0
counsel of, influence through love for accepting RC 174:3
discipline of, needed to teach children firmness FLB 265:5
duty of,
in training children RC 174
not to be set aside for fortune or position RC 174:6
earthly, called upon by child, as we may call upon God RC 353:5
family to be bound to the throne of God by FLB 265:3
God,
claims our service as our HP 128:2
delights to reveal Himself as HP 326:3
represented by characters of parents RC 185:6
revealed as, by Christ, loving His children 1MCP 183:1
would have us call Him HP 11:2; OHC 14:2
heavenly, See God the Father
house band of the family, binding them to throne of God 1MCP 166:3
influence of,
cut off through affluence and honor RC 174:6
on children’s character RC 179:2
kind, Jesus represented God as LHU 36:2
kind labor of, to turn children to Christ FLB 265:6
lives of, not safe for us to follow; we have more light FW 122:2
love shown in letting us call God our TSB 261:2
ministers as, to their children; symbols of heavenly family RC 179:3
misunderstood and reproached (G. I. Butler) RY 119:2; TSB 355:2
mother to be respected by,
and harmonized with RC 174:2
before the children RC 178:5
priest and house-band while mother is the teacher RC 178:5
regard God as a tender TMK 263:2
responsibility of,
as house-band TMK 39:3
even in children’s first years RC 175:2
neglected by estranged one TSB 212:0
responsibility shared by, in training child 1MCP 135:4
souls of wife and children to be valuable to RC 179:2
time of,
precious in learning about temperaments RC 174:5
with children teaching God’s love through nature RC 174:4
unbelieving, counsel to witness to, about the SDA life TMK 309:5
work of,
honored while mother’s seems unimportant RC 176:6
viewed more modestly if seen as God sees RC 176:7
Fathers and mothers
See Parents
Fathers, church
Fathers, church See Church fathers
Fatherhood
Fatherhood, training for, man’s need of Ed 276
Fatherless children
Fatherless children See Father; Orphan
Fatigue
Fatigue, children complaining of 2T 481
excessive, guard against TM 513
more people die for want of exercise than from 2T 525-6
self-abuse causes 2T 481
See also Weariness
Faulkhead, N. D.
Faulkhead, N. D. 1SM 149
testimony gratefully received by 3SM 84
Fault, Faults
1. Other people’s
are no excuse for your defects of character 4T 650
attitude to take re SC 121
cease talking of 2T 185
check your disposition to magnify 4T 135
Christlike love does not needlessly expose AA 319; 5T 169
confession of, one to another MB 113-4; 5T 639
cultivate patient tenderness toward SC 121
do not watch to pick at CD 464
dwelling on, reflex effect of MH 492
earnest workers have no time to dwell on MH 492
evil of shielding one’s self behind 2T 393-4
exposure of, warning re DA 440
husks of, you cannot afford to live on MH 492
natural tendency to see 3T 444-5
person truly converted is not inclined to think or talk of SD 348
person who sees, responsible if he does not set better example 4T 650
publishing and exposing, what to do instead of SD 100
Satan uses, to divert minds from Christ SC 71
seeing, while blind to your own 5T 35-6
some people point out, to divert attention from their own 5T 59
to gain credit for great religious zeal 5T 59
temptation to point out, do not yield to ML 335
thinking and talking about, what to do instead of CM 46
true Christian will not exult in exposing 5T 96
viewed as through magnifying glass CD 423
warning not to recite 2T 52
what Bible says to do re 2T 52
See also Criticism; Gossip; Talebearing
2. Miscellaneous
Bible’s purpose in revealing, of men of God PP 238
Christian must overcome all his MH 492
conquered, becomes steppingstone to better and higher things Ed 296
correct your, daily MYP 73
corrected through faith in Christ AA 564; Ed 257
erring church members’: how to deal with 3T 93
more easily seen than your own 4T 485
should not be repeated to others DA 441
finding, is easy 4T 256
His disciples’, how Christ dealt with Ed 88-91
how to tell people their SD 117
John warred against his AA 558
of grieving or wounding others, confess COL 144
persevere in overcoming every AA 532
Satan uses your, to divert mind from Christ SC 71
secret, ministers need to overcome their TM 145-6
SDA, enemies of God’s law triumph over EW 70
telling people their, is extremely delicate thing SD 117
that is more often with mother than with father 1T 156
trials reveal MH 470
true friend will reprove your 3T 226
your peculiar, look to Christ for special grace to overcome MYP 112; SL 90
See also Defect; Misstep; Mistake
Supplement
bear with, of others TDG 274:3
character of Christ was without TMK 156:3
Christ is needed to help in overcoming LHU 280:4
Christ remembered when Satan accuses you of LHU 265:4
correcting, by cooperating with Christ TMK 190:4
covering, of those in error, wrong UL 220:4
detected by the Bible FLB 223:4
go to one thought to be at,
directly HP 292:4
with meekness TDG 105:2
God is more patient with, than are parents TMK 263:4
harm done by cherished, would horrify if realized OHC 212:5
helping one with, by prayer rather than condemnation TMK 187:2
Judas did not correct, but picked flaws in others TMK 177:4
look on, to restore, not to condemn OHC 185:5
mastery over, gained by divine grace TDG 226:5
often overtaken in, Christlike sympathy needed for ones OHC 183:2
others’,
if Jesus fills mind we will not talk of HP 123:3
pray to understand self if talking of HP 88:2
talking of UL 359:2
overcoming,
as affliction reveals character spots RC 349:5
by the power and grace of Christ; every fault TDG 372:4
developing intellect in simplicity 1MCP 292:4
overtaken in, reproof, counsel and prayer needed by one OHC 177:3
own,
better to discover than your brother’s HP 178:4
to be remembered when tempted to judge others TMK 187:2
power to wrestle against, robbed by fictitious stories TMK 318:2
seen more clearly as we draw closer to Christ OHC 27:2
speaking with one at, seriously although in meekness TDG 105:3; UL 106:2
See also Character, defects of; Mistakes