EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Fire, balls of - Flesh food, Flesh foods
Fire, balls of
Fire, balls of: Sodom destroyed by 5BC 1122
vision of buildings destroyed by Ev 29; 9T 28; WM 136-7
EGW struck on heart by, while praying LS 71
Firebrand, Firebrands
Firebrand, Firebrands, babbling tongue scatters 5T 57
temple (second) set afire by GC 33
Fire engines
Fire engines, unable to operate LS 413; 9T 13
Fireproof building
Fireproof building See Building
Firm
Firm, God’s great: all that men enjoy is received from 6T 447
believers are part of Ev 355
man is honored by being made co-partner in SD 15
no prosperity for any, unless God presides 2SM 182
See also Business; Company; Organization
Firm
Firm, Christian must stand, as rock to principle 4T 555
as rock to Christ’s teachings 9T 266
Daniel was, as rock to principle 4T 569-70
God needs men, in testimony against sin TM 412-3
martyrs stood, for truth under most aggravated circumstances 4T 336
result of standing, as rock to principle 4T 357-8
JW and EGW had to stand, as rock 3T 315
Firmament
Firmament, glories of: important lessons in AA 572; CS 17; SD 17; SL 72
speak to man of God’s love CS 17; SD 17
God might have written truth on 4T 473
spangled with stars, speaks of God’s love SD 17
of chosen ones, God has in reserve PK 189
See also Heavens; Sky
Supplement
look at glory of, at night FLB 26:4
Firmly
Firmly, meet demands of God’s word TM 452
men in positions of trust in God’s cause must adhere, to principle AA 199
rebuke sin TM 182
Firmly rooted
Firmly rooted, result of failing to be, in truth 4T 556
Firmness
Firmness, Christ’s life was characterized by SD 130
cultivate, earnestly CT 226; 4T 656
of purpose 3T 44
developing power, conflict and perplexity call for MH 500
discipline of temptation, poverty, and adversity develops DA 72
element of good character AH 320
essential in every family 5T 45
exercise, with proper discrimination AA 386
Gideon’s, where principle was concerned PP 555
habits of, training that encourages FE 73
lack of, in modern youth 5T 43
men of, needed to resist Satan TM 412-3
SDA offices need 4T 453
messengers of God need, in rebuking sin PK 105
misinterpreted as hardheartedness and willfulness 3T 315
must be most unflinching when God’s law is despised 5T 136
must not degenerate into domineering spirit 6T 151
needed in great final crisis AA 431
needed to step out on unpopular side Ev 240
overcoming sin calls for 2T 101
Paul’s, in standing for the right AA 199-200
reform must be advocated with 4T 569
SS teachers should cultivate CSW 97
Samson was one of weakest in PP 567
shun overbearing spirit in manifesting 4T 569
sister of, mercy is 4T 420
some men lack, of character 5T 297
time has come to manifest, for truth TM 165
true Christian character should be marked by, of purpose 4T 543-4
true Christian combines, of purpose with tenderness of feeling TM 176
youth who manifested, for religious principle 5T 43
See also Constancy; Steadfastness
Supplement
Christ combined gentleness with HP 54:4
Christ had, but was invariably kind 3SM 237:2
cultivation of, character foundation on sand without 2MCP 688:4
repress wrong with TMK 135:3
young men to be trained for RC 195:7
See also Commitment
Firm purpose
Firm purpose, people of, God calls for 4T 75
Firm severity
Firm severity, authority must be sustained by PK 236; 5T 45
First
First, man who loved to be 3T 456
why some souls accounted last will become COL 403
First, seeking to be
Christ cannot trust those who are LHU 294:3; TDG 242:3
Christ’s humility shames those who are TDG 356:3
judgment will cause shame when TDG 200:3
unnecessary UL 136:4
First aid
First aid, in accidents: children and youth should be instructed in Ed 196
missionaries should know how to give Ed 221
students should know how to give FE 426-7
in common diseases, children and youth should be instructed in Ed 196
students should know how to give FE 426-7
in drowning, in 1856 2SG 207-8
First angel’s message
First angel’s message EW 232-7; GC 355-74; SR 356-63
accomplished its work SR 373
announced hour of God’s judgment GC 379
approaching judgment announced by GC 311
calls attention to true Sabbath 2SM 105
calls men to worship God as Creator GC 436-7; 2SM 106
carried to distant lands GC 368, 611
carried to every miss. station in world GC 611
children impelled to declare, in some parts of Europe SR 356
clearer understanding of, faithful Millerite Adventists received GC 432
coming of Christ as announced by GC 393-4
designed to separate God’s people from corrupting influences of world GC 379
does not point to second advent GC 424
erroneous idea that, is still in future Ev 613
erroneous ideas re EW 257
essential that we repeat CW 26-7
few ministers accepted SR 358
first preachers of, motives and labors of 1T 53; WM 80
give, to world in publications and discourses CW 27
given at right time GC 352, 405; SR 373
given to test and purify church GC 353, 380
great religious awakening foretold by GC 355
heralds truth to be proclaimed till Christ’s intercession ceases GC 435-6
how rejection of, affected popular churches EW 232-3; GC 380-90; SR 364-6
importance of proclaiming EW 188
is part of “everlasting gospel” GC 312
is to prepare men to stand in judgment GC 436
leads men to keep Sabbath GC 438
linked with second and third angels’ messages 6T 17
location of, no human authority has right to change CW 26
loud cry of Ev 84
manner in which, was given Ev 435
many thousands of people accepted SR 358
Miller (Wm.) and associates preached, in America EW 232; GC 368; SR 356-7
must be proclaimed in time of the end TM 115
must extend to islands of sea Ev 19; GW 470
must go to all people GC 450
must lighter, darkness of every continent Ev 19; GW 470
not a peg or pin of, is to be removed CW 26
not all who proclaimed, are to give third angel’s message EW 62
obedience to God’s law is required by GC 436
opening of investigative judgment was announced by GC 355-6
opposition of popular churches against SR 358-61
Paul did not preach GC 356
persons having had no experience in, duty of EW 188
persons who embraced, through fear of God’s wrath 1T 53
points to: closing work of Christ’s ministration for salvation of men GC 435
investigative judgment GC 424
popular churches rejected EW 237; SR 362, 364-5
power attending, attends third angel’s message also 2SM 109
present, in connection with second and third CD 209
proclaimed from 1840 to 1844 7BC 971; CH 547; CW 26; Ev 390; EW 232; GC 398, 611; 2SM 104; SR 356-7, 368; 1T 78-9; 9T 98
proclamation of EW 232-7; GC 355-74; SR 356-63
all heaven watched, with interest EW 260
angels interested in EW 235
farmers helped in SR 358
God’s purpose in EW 232; GC 379
health institutions are to co-operate in Ev 20
house-to-house visitation in 2SM 402
in America SR 356
in Boston, Mass. Ev 84
in Europe SR 356
in Portland, Me. Ev 84
institutions of learning are to co-operate in Ev 20
largely committed to humble laymen SR 358
located by God’s word CW 26
mechanics helped in SR 358
most solemn work given to mortals is CD 76
ordered of God GC 457
professional men helped in EW 232; SR 358
prophecy fulfilled in EW 245; SR 373
pub. houses are to co-operate in Ev 20
SDA given work of 9T 19
some ministers united in SR 358
tended to repress fanaticism and dissension GC 398; SR 368
traders helped in SR 358
what would have happened if churches had accepted GC 379
widespread movement under SR 367
work of SDA is to sound 7T 107-8
zeal of believers in 2SM 402
prophecy of, fulfilled in advent movement of 1840-44 SR 356
Reformers did not preach GC 356
rejecters of: could not appreciate third angel’s message EW 260-1
could not receive second angel’s message EW 249
could not see light of second angel’s message EW 237
left in darkness 1SM 63
not benefited by second angel’s message EW 260
relationship of, to everlasting gospel GC 355-6
relationship of passing of time in 1844 to CW 30
seven thunders delineated events transpiring under 7BC 971
SDA faith in reference to, was correct LS 278
shows time when it was to be given GC 355-6
sound, by pen and voice CW 26-7
spiritual fall of churches that rejected EW 237
still to be proclaimed CW 26
symbolism in GC 355
testing message comprehended in Ev 613
there can be no third angel’s message without CW 27; 2SM 105
third angel’s message embraces 7BC 980; CW 26, 29; Ev 196; 8T 197
true understanding of, is vitally important EW 258-9
truths contained in: all should understand CW 29-30; Ev 196; GW 470
must be proclaimed till Christ’s intercession ceases GC 435-6
must go to all parts of world GW 470
must go to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people Ev 19
warning of, designed to correct evils shutting people away from God GC 379
was to be proclaimed: in time of end TM 115
prior to second advent PK 714
went to every mission station on earth GC 611
what would have happened if professed Christians had accepted GC 379
will be proclaimed to every nation PK 187
woe to him who removes block or stirs pin of EW 258
work of investigative judgment is announced by GC 352
See also Advent movement; Midnight cry
Supplement
obedience required by RC 62:2
First and second angels’ messages
went with power; wake up TDG 282:4
First-born
First-born, Israel as God’s, among nations DA 51; PP 273; 3SG 195
of animals, angel destroyed Egypt’s DA 51; PP 273-4, 276-7; 3SG 229
set apart for God by Israel AA 337; PP 274-7, 526
First-born son, First-born sons
First-born son, First-born sons, Christ as See Christ
dedication of: commanded again when Israel left Egypt DA 51; PP 274-7
had its origin in earliest times DA 50-1
redemption money paid at DA 52
Egyptian, smitten by plague COL 85; DA 51, 77; GC 614; MH 403; PP 273-80; 3SG 228-9, 245-6; SR 118-9
Israel’s, protected from destruction in Egypt DA 51, 77; MH 403; PP 273-80
law re presentation of, significance of DA 51
of patriarchal times: advantages and privileges of DA 51; PP 177-8, 235-8, 273, 350, 395; 3SG 113; SR 87
redemption (ransom) price paid for AA 337; DA 51; PP 274, 277, 526; 4T 467
roll of, name “Jesus” was inscribed on DA 52
tribe of Levi chosen in place of DA 51; PP 277, 350, 395
See also Birthright
First commandment
First commandment See Ten Commandments
First day of week
First day of week See Sunday
First fruit, first fruits
First fruit, first fruits, Andrew and John as, of Christ’s ministry DA 138
barley sheaf offered as: before harvest could be reaped DA 786
Christ as antitype of 6BC 1092; DA 77, 785-6; GC 399; 1SM 305-7
on second day of Feast of Unleavened Bread DA 77, 785-6; PP 539-40
righteous dead raised at Christ’s resurrection as antitype of DA 785-6; 1SM 305-7
waved as thank offering before God DA 786
See also Barley; Wave sheaf
bring to God, of all your increase 6T 384
of bounties He has given you AA 340; CS 18
consecrate to God, as tribute of loyalty 4T 477
Cornelius and household as, of harvest of souls AA 139
devoted to use of priests AA 337; PP 526
faithfulness in giving, would with tithe fully supply funds for God’s work 6T 385
God’s claims upon, of all that He has given CS 72
God’s portion of, set aside first CS 81
Israelites brought: as offerings to God 4T 77
at Feast of Tabernacles PP 540
at time of yearly festivals PP 311
of all God’s gifts 4T 474
of barley DA 77, 785-6; GC 399; PP 539; 1SM 305, 307
of corn 4T 77
of every product of land PP 526
of field AA 337; PP 526; 4T 77
of harvest AA 337; 6BC 1092; 4T 77, 467
of orchard PP 526
of ripe fruit 6BC 1092
of vineyard PP 526
of wheat AA 337; 6BC 1092; PP 526; 4T 77
on second day of Feast of Unleavened Bread DA 77, 785-6; GC 399; PP 539
Israelites required to pay ransom for, of flock 4T 467
of harvest 4T 467
of Canaan, Achan robbed God of PP 496
Jericho as PP 491
presentation of, ceremony of PP 526-7
public acknowledgment of God’s goodness PP 526
presented as thank offering in Abel’s time PP 71
presented to God before tithe could be reserved PP 526
redemption of, by substituting equivalent 4T 474
reminders that God is Owner of all PP 526
reserved by God to sustain His work 6T 384
tithe was given of, of all increase CS 71
See also First-born
Supplement
bring, joyfully to our Creator FLB 245:2
consecrated to God recognizing His goodness AG 149:2
First love
First love, when, will not die but increase in fervor Ev 356
Fir tree
Fir tree, life-giving properties of 7T 77
Fish, Fishes
Fish, Fishes, Christ fed, to 4,000 See Miracle to 5,000 See Miracle
contaminated and diseased by feeding on filth MH 314
daily food of fisherfolk about Sea of Galilee included DA 367; MH 47
diseased by feeding on sewage of large cities MH 314-5
caught in distant waters MH 315
in Nile River, died when water was turned to blood PP 265; 4aSG 55
in sea, man’s sin has brought God’s curse upon 1BC 1085; CD 411
Israelites clamored for, in wilderness PP 379
miraculous catch of, swept away disciples’ unbelief RC 237:6
miraculous draft of, at Christ’s bidding See Miracle
Nile River supplied Egyptian tables with plenty of 4aSG 54
on coals of fire, when Christ met with disciples by Sea of Galilee DA 810
Peter caught, with coin in its mouth DA 432-4
unclean, Israelites forbidden to eat MH 312
See also Whale
Fisher, Fishers
Fisher, Fishers, Galilean, Christ’s first disciples were Ed 85
on way to Passover PP 538
Fisherfolk
Fisherfolk, about Sea of Galilee, diet of DA 367; MH 47
Fisherman, Fishermen
Fisherman, Fishermen, coarse garments of, used as covering by day and blankets at night DA 299; MB 5
experience of, in overcoming tobacco habit Te 118-9
who overcome tea habit Te 118-9
Galilean: Christ’s words thrilled COL 395
wonders wrought for 4T 320
garb of, seven of Christ’s apostles wore DA 809
lowly dwellings of, one room in MB 39
Peter was MH 29
poor: lived in wretched hovels DA 299
Messianic hopes of DA 299; MB 5
whom Christ accepted as followers CS 152
reconciled to Stockbridge Howland 9T 191-2
Spirit made, witnesses for Christ TM 67
uncultured, became men of refinement and ability ML 96
uneducated (humble, unlearned, or untutored), Christ chose disciples from among 5BC 1088; CH 317; CT 511-2; DA 249-50, 279; Ev 632; FE 47, 359, 363; GC 171; GW 24; MH 197; MYP 169; 8T 14; 9T 174
listened to John the Baptist 2SM 148
uneducated people will be called as were the TDG 115:2
Fisherman’s boat
Fisherman’s boat, Christ used, in preaching DA 244-5
Fishing
Fishing, Peter’s old love for DA 810
with nets in Sea of Galilee, night only favorable time for DA 246
Fishing boat
Fishing boat, parable of sower spoken by Christ from COL 34
Fish net
Fish net, parable of See Parable
Fissures
Fissures, opening quickly, will destroy cities and villages 3SG 80
See also Volcanic eruptions
Fit, Fits
Fit, Fits, baby’s, breathing poisonous tobacco fumes causes 2SM 467; Te 58-9
nursing baby’s, causes of CD 228; 2SM 432
mother’s unhealthy condition of mind causes CH 80
unholy, that control a person unnerve him FE 264
woman subject to, healed by prayer 2SG 71-2
See also Convulsion; Spasm
Fitch, Charles
Fitch, Charles EW 17; LS 67; 2SG 35; SR 366; 1T 61
prophetic chart prepared by GC 392; SR 366-7
Fitful performance, Fitful performances
Fitful performance, Fitful performances, God is not served by CT 196
Fitful person
Fitful person, man who was 2T 638
Fitful service
Fitful service, not acceptable to God 6T 277
Fitness
Fitness, God imparts, for gospel work 6T 333
heaven measures, by ability to love as Christ loved AA 551
imparted righteousness is our, for heaven MYP 35
ministers who lack, because of physical habits 4T 264-5
moral, for finishing touch of immortality 2T 66
young men who enter God’s work without CT 538-9
Supplement
moral, for life with pure and blessed is solemn work OHC 338:2
Fits and starts
Fits and starts, nothing should be done by 3T 325
Fitting-up time
Fitting-up time, for heaven, now is 1SM 111
Five thousand
Five thousand, fed by Christ See Miracle
Supplement
feeding of, by same One who fed people in Old Testament LHU 62:4
Flag
Flag, EGW honored with, in Europe Te 226, 267
Supplement
See Banner
Flag, Flags
Flag, Flags, by river’s brink, Moses placed in ark of rushes among PP 243
See also Bulrush; Rush
Flagon, Flagons
Flagon, Flagons, used in Feast of Tabernacles DA 448-9
Flame, Flames
Flame, Flames, devouring, will consume the wicked GC 672-3
earth enveloped in a sheet of, at second advent GC 638
great, how little matter can blaze into 4T 243
John the Baptist’s life encouraged Christ’s witnesses in Ed 158
of light, glory of God’s presence like 4T 151-2
See also Fire
Flatter
Flatter, allow no one to, you 5T 596
many people ready to, minister who can talk 4T 376
pastors needed who will not, God’s people AA 526
person foolish enough to, you is not true friend 3T 226
persons who, themselves that they will be saved 1T 153
Satan will, you through his agents 1T 503
to, is Satan’s work 2T 338
Flattered
Flattered, confused college professor who had been 5T 92
man who loved to have his vanity 3T 552
men who permit themselves to be 5T 16
nothing pleases people better than to be 3T 345
Satan tempts men to seek to be 4T 567
two bright young men who were 3T 226
EGW pained at seeing men 5T 595
Flatterer, Flatterers
Flatterer, Flatterers, world is full of LS 330; TM 471
Flattering inducement, Flattering inducements
Flattering inducement, Flattering inducements, from enemies of truth, strictly guard against PK 570
Flattering phrase, Flattering phrases
Flattering phrase, Flattering phrases, condemned MB 68
Flattering position
Flattering position, persons hoping through disobedience to gain some 5T 625
Flattering word, Flattering words
Flattering word, Flattering words, Korah and associates used, to stir up rebellion PP 401-2
sweet to unconsecrated heart 5T 478
Flattery
Flattery, beware of bestowing, on youth 5T 478
cannot be given without doing great wrong 5T 75
characters warped by 3T 364
cheap and coarse, at pleasure parties CT 340
children ruined by CG 184-5
children unfitted by, for better life CG 37
children’s vanity and willfulness fostered by 4T 200
Christ never used DA 254
Christian experience that largely depends on TM 270
coarse, in social gatherings TM 83
curse to many people 2T 338
danger of, warn man of ability re CS 147-8
Daniel did not use PK 529
Darius the Mede yielded to PK 540; SL 43
David succumbed to PP 717
delusive intoxicant of Satan FE 305
do not be elated by 4T 567
do not bestow, on persons rescued from intemperance MH 178
do not overwhelm children with CG 38
do not receive FE 304-5
does not lead to meekness and humility 2T 338
encouragement given to ministers should not savor of 1T 446
faithful pastor will not use Ev 116
false, children injured by 4T 201
fanatics who used 2SG 73
foolish, sin of condescending to MYP 349; 2SM 476
girl who becomes dupe of, by frivolous clerks 2T 181
girls warned against, from men 5T 536
give, to no man Ev 630
given to minister, is out of place 2T 338
giving or receiving, beware of COL 161
God sends no messages of, to sinners PK 435
God’s people will be assailed by 1SM 194
gospel workers should stand unmoved by 3T 25
gospel workers warned against, from women 5T 595-6
has done most to lead souls into false paths SD 73
institutional workers should shun MM 145
integrity should not be moved by MH 498; 3T 47
intoxicating effects of FE 304; SD 73
Korah used, to gain adherents PP 401; 3T 345, 349
man of ability spoiled by CS 147-8
men generally think enough of themselves and do not need 2T 338
men turned from God’s approval by 2T 494
many people love 5T 50
mind perverted by 2T 338
minister exalted by 1T 623
minister of ability may be ruined by 3T 185
minister should never receive, because of his ability 3T 185
minister who loved 3T 552
ministers ruined by 3T 236
ministers should despise Ev 679-80
ministers should not be given 2T 338
ministers should not use Ev 116; 1T 474-5; 2T 338
ministers should rebuke persons coming to them with 1T 437
ministers warned against, from brethren 1T 436
from women Ev 679-80
never give, to person of ability 3T 185
no part of Christ’s policy FE 304; SD 73
of world’s great men, Christ’s smiles more valuable than CG 41
one of Satan’s most successful devices to ruin souls FE 304-5
parents warned against, of children’s pride and folly 2T 180
part of world’s policy FE 304; SD 73
Paul did not address Felix and Drusilla with AA 423
people deserving reproof love 3T 345
permit no one to give you Ev 630
persons who garnish souls with 5BC 1093
persons who receive, from worldlings as sweet morsels TM 270
persons whose ears welcome DA 392
puffs up man with high thoughts of himself FE 304-5; SD 73
put away all 2T 338
reproof is more to be prized than 2T 338
Roman Church tried to use, on Zwingli GC 176
Satan beguiled Eve by GC 554; SR 33
Satan charms and deludes by 2T 287
Satan comes to God’s people with all kinds of MM 93-4
Satan could use, which God could not GC 498; PP 42
Satan deals in COL 161
Satan seeks to spoil gospel workers by CS 147-8
Satan used, to deceive King Saul PP 680
Satan uses: to deceive SD 73; 1SM 194
to deceive youth FE 304-5
to lure men to destruction Ev 608; PP 688
Satan’s merchandise CT 340; TM 84
Satan’s work 2T 338
seductive influence of, from men 2T 283
SDA schools should not encourage FE 286
shun, as venomous serpent Ev 679-80
Solomon unable to withstand PK 68
students endangered by FE 304-5
Tertullus tried to influence Felix by, against Paul AA 419-20
true gospel workers find no pleasure in, of women 5T 595
use of, wicked and unprincipled ML 74
women should not bestow, upon men Ev 494-5; 5T 595
women warned against, from men 5T 536
words of: deceiving and infatuating 5T 536
must be met in judgment 5T 536
persons desire, of people MB 80
souls hurt by 5T 478
used by Satan to destroy souls 5T 536
words spoken in, Satan takes advantage of CT 325
wretched state caused by 2T 326
young ministers endangered by AA 354; 1T 439, 446
youth endangered by FE 304-5; SD 73
youth nourished on, many FE 304-5; SD 73
youth should be guarded against 3T 226
youth warned against 1T 503; 5T 398
See also Applause; Approbation; Commendation; Praise
Supplement
Christ never used TMK 156:4
Christians not to digress to human conjectures and TDG 40:5
Daniel did not use, on Nebuchadnezzar CC 253:2
defeats one trying in own strength to be humble 1MCP 39:2
evil of, between men and women TSB 246:2
honoring those who give you UL 119:6
instead of warning associates of danger TMK 308:4
John the Baptist did not deal in; power in his words VSS 358:2
love of HP 172:4
minister and congregation exchange TDG 55:2
poison for children; show tender regard 1MCP 145:0
Flavel, John
Flavel, John GC 252-3
Flaw, Flaws
Flaw, Flaws, picking CD 464; CH 451; 4T 324
cease 9T 106
man noted for 2T 389
spiritual starvation shown by 5T 286
with God-sent message CT 342
Flaxseed
Flaxseed, mixed with charcoal, swollen knee treated with 2SM 300
“Flesh,”
“Flesh,” significance of, in Scriptures AH 127-8
Flesh
Flesh, cut, nature’s efforts to heal MM 11
holy, erroneous doctrine of 2SM 31-9
of itself, cannot act contrary to God’s will AH 127
raw, offensive smell of CD 401
soul’s tabernacle of, belongs to God MYP 69
Supplement
Christ saved our, by giving His own HP 198:4
crucifixion of,
means death to temptation not pain to body HP 198:5
required for spiritual success HP 117:4
prayer gives strength to overcome OHC 177:4
sinful, Christ suffered in the likeness of 3SM 141:5
sowing to, following the desires of the natural heart TMK 92:2
war against, needed TDG 175:3
will of God cannot be violated by, of itself HP 198:5
Word made,
praise God; possibilities almost too great to grasp TDG 373:4
wonderful condescension TDG 373:3
Flesh food, Flesh foods
6. Ill effects of (moral and spiritual)
1. Animals supplying
disease in CD 292; Ev 664; 2T 369, 404
danger from CD 411; CH 115; 2T 63-4, 153, 404-5
rapidly increasing MH 313
diseased: effect of eating 2T 153
not good for pregnant woman 2T 383
repulsive thought of feeding on CD 412; MH 313; 2T 404
sold on markets for CD 413; MH 314; MM 280; 4aSG 146-8; 2SM 418-9
fattening and fitting of, disease produced by CH 115; MH 314; 2SM 418
having highly inflamed blood, poisonous 4aSG 147
Israel forbidden to use, not carefully bled MH 312
that had died from itself MH 312
that was torn MH 312
Israel permitted to use only, in good condition MH 312
should be healthy CD 292, 394; CH 450; 2T 369
strangled, Gentile Christians were not to eat AA 195
pagan Gentiles were accustomed to eat AA 191
2. Diet of
change from, to vegetarian can be effected MH 316-7
countries in which use of, is not justifiable CD 390
Daniel and companions did not follow 4BC 1166-7
depraved appetite finds excuses for CD 410
do not give up, for impoverished diet 2T 63
God calls for reform re Ev 664-5; MM 279
God sought to withhold, from Israel 6T 372
God understands influence of, on human system MM 277
God’s people are to take firm stand against CD 383; Ev 663; MM 278
human structure wholly affected by CD 487
Israel deprived of 1BC 1112-3; CD 375, 378, 406; CH 111; MH 311; MM 277; PP 378; 2SM 412; Te 160
Israelites permitted to eat CD 378; MM 277; PP 295, 378, 382; 4aSG 17-8, 122
not for their best good 4aSG 18
under careful restrictions DA 617; MH 311-2
with God’s curse 3T 171
not in harmony with health reform principles CD 319, 401
not most wholesome of diets CD 394
not necessary CD 387
not right where fruits, grains, and nuts are abundant 9T 159
persons who plead for indulgence in CD 384
physicians should not prescribe CD 294, 448
positive testimony against, borne by JW and EGW in presenting health message 3T 21
reason teaches that, not as advantageous as supposed CD 397
serious question re CD 388
SDA should not subsist on CD 82, 294
SDA who follow CD 400
stimulates, but does not give strength CD 448
students affected by CD 395
sweet cakes and pastries generally more harmful than CD 334
teachers affected by CD 395
testimony re advantages of, should have no weight with SDA MM 276
unfit for Christians CD 414
unsound argument for CD 291, 397; Te 158-9
work in behalf of people who live on CD 462-3
works against spirit of true refinement and moral purity Te 161
worst diet that the sick can have CD 448; MM 223
3. Discarding of CD 82, 108, 203, 472; CH 148; MH 316; 1T 548-9; 2T 486
as hard for some people as for rum drinker to forsake his dram CD 410; MH 316
beneficial CD 445
best for physical and mental soundness CD 488
better than to eat unhealthy animals CD 394, 410; CH 450
care needed in, for vegetarian diet CD 108, 318
church members who rebel against 1T 548
duty of God’s people re CD 381; 3T 569; 9T 153
family in need of 2T 62
feebleness and weakness resulting from, soon overcome CD 292
force should not be used in bringing about CD 292, 401; Ev 664; MM 279
God’s will for His people CD 411; MM 278-9
good cooking is essential to CD 398
health reform and, in certain countries CD 462-3
Health Retreat physicians and helpers opposed CD 408
how to educate sick people re MM 227
lack of vigor felt as result of MH 316
many people could recover health by MM 222
ministers should set right example by 9T 159-60
mistakes made in 2T 63
needed to have: clear mind CD 383; Ev 663
only safety now is CD 412
people should be instructed re CD 268, 462; 2SM 283; 7T 134
persons dying with tumors should not be burdened with CD 292
poor families’ duty re CD 205-6, 358
reason for, be prepared to give CD 462
restaurants should educate people re MM 306
safest course is 2T 64
sanitarium patients should be educated re, by parlor talks CD 290, 408
SDA should work steadily toward CD 381
students should be instructed re CT 313
temporary effects felt as result of MH 316; 1T 549
time has come to aim for MH 317
time will soon come for CD 357, 384; CH 495
weakness felt as result of CD 397; MH 316
EGW benefited by 4aSG 153-4
EGW’s experience in 2T 371-2
why some find, difficult to MH 316
work steadily toward CH 450
4. Ill effects of (general)
children harmed CD 232-3; 2T 362; 3T 136
cruelty to animals MH 315-6
harmful Ed 203
ill health in variety of forms CD 383; MM 222
immediate 3T 487
Israelites suffered CD 406; CH 111; MH 312; PP 377-8, 382; Te 160
need felt for drugs CH 261; 2SM 281
not always immediately realized MH 315; 4aSG 147; 2SM 418
5. Ill effects of (mental)
brain in unwholesome condition CD 387
brain’s sensitive nerves benumbed 2T 486
development of mental powers hindered CD 402, 430; MM 274; 7T 134
intellect beclouded CH 115; 2T 62, 64
intellect enfeebled CH 114; Te 160
intellectual activity diminished CD 389; MM 277
intellectual faculties weakened 2T 60-1
intellectual powers depreciated 2T 64
intellectual powers diminished CD 389
irritable disposition Te 160
mental faculties injured CD 487
mental health endangered CH 575
mental powers weakened CD 269
mind’s fine sensibilities blunted CD 395
mind’s finer sensibilities benumbed CH 115; 2T 63
perception enfeebled CD 384
vigor of thought enfeebled CD 384
6. Ill effects of (moral and spiritual)
development of moral powers hindered 7T 134
development of spiritual powers hindered CD 402, 430; MM 274
disposition changed CD 389
eater robbed of love and sympathy he owes to others 9T 159
insubordination 1BC 1112-3; CD 375; Te 160
lustful propensities stimulated CD 389; MM 278
moral and spiritual nature enfeebled CD 389; MM 278
moral faculties injured CD 487
moral powers deadened 2T 352
moral powers depreciated 2T 64
moral powers weakened CD 269; Te 160
moral sensibilities blunted 2T 64
morals deteriorated CD 383; MM 222
not less marked than physical ills MH 315
spiritual health endangered CH 575
spiritual nature weakened Ev 663; MM 278-9
7. Ill effects of (physical)
animal appetite strengthened 2T 486
animal nature strengthened CD 383; Ev 663; MM 277-9; 2T 62
animal passions cultivated CD 390
animal passions bear sway CD 269
animal passions excited CD 384; 4aSG 132; 2T 362
animal passions strengthened CD 407; 2T 63; Te 160
animal propensities excited 2T 63
animal propensities strengthened CD 395, 487; 2T 60
animalism developed CD 390; CH 576; 9T 159
animalism strengthened CD 389
appetite created for intoxicating liquor CD 268, 487; Ev 265
appetite perverted CH 148; 2T 487
apoplexy 2SM 419
best development of physical powers hindered CD 402, 430; MM 274; 7T 134
children harmed CD 232-3
blood contaminated CD 384; MM 280
blood corrupted CD 387, 400, 412; CH 115; 2SM 360
blood depreciated 2T 368
blood fevered MH 316
blood filled with cancerous and scrofulous humors by FE 140; 3T 563
blood impurity aggravated CH 115; 2T 64
blood of bad quality 2T 61, 368
blood poisoned CH 115; MH 315; 4aSG 147; 2SM 418; 9T 160
body deteriorated CD 383; MM 222
bone in unwholesome condition CD 387
cancers CD 383, 388; MH 313; MM 278; 9T 159
children injured 2T 61-2
children’s inherited disease aggravated 2T 94
constitution undermined 1T 548-9
convulsions 2SM 419
cramps 2SM 419
disease and death among Israelites MH 311-2
diseases 1BC 1112; CD 292, 375, 388, 411, 488; CH 115; 2SM 418
fatal CH 115; MH 313, 315; 4aSG 147; 2SM 418
fainting spells CH 531
faintness CD 175; 4aSG 129; 2SM 415-6
fevers 2T 153; 4aSG 147; 2SM 418
filled with cancerous germs, people eat MH 313
flesh of poor quality 2T 61
grossness of body CH 115; 2T 61, 63
harvest of pain and death CH 575-6
health injured CD 203, 367, 413, 415; MH 315; 2T 61
human system deranged 2T 64
humors of worst kind introduced into body 2T 64, 405
inflammatory diseases MM 278
Israel reaped MH 312
liability to disease: increased CH 115; 2T 61
increased tenfold CD 386; 2T 64
life and health sacrificed CD 414
lower passions excited CD 389; 2T 352
lower passions given control over higher powers 9T 159
lower passions stimulated CD 389; MM 280
lower passions strengthened CD 390; 2T 352
lower propensities given balance of power Ed 203
lower propensities strengthened CD 390
muscles in unwholesome condition CD 387
nature’s fine machinery impaired 1T 548-9
nerves irritated Ed 203
nervous system excited 3T 487
pain of severe nature 4aSG 147
passions excited Ed 203
people subsisting largely on, partake of animal nature 2T 61
physical faculties injured CD 487
physical health endangered CH 575
physical powers depreciated 2T 64
physical powers weakened CD 269
physical well-being injured 9T 156
poison of worst kind taken into system 2T 405
pulmonary diseases CD 383; 9T 159
relish for plain, wholesome, and nutritious diet destroyed 4aSG 130
resistance to disease lowered CD 386-7; CH 115; 1T 548-9; 2T 64
scrofula CD 388
scrofulous humors in system FE 140; 2T 62
secret vice encouraged in children CD 399-400
seeds of disease planted in system CD 386, 412
stimulant CD 291, 397; MH 316; MM 223; 2T 486; 3T 487, 569
unnatural 1T 549
stomach deranged CH 114
stomach injured 2T 486
susceptibility to changes in malarious atmosphere CD 386
system apparently invigorated Te 158-9
system filled with disease CD 268-9
system in state of inflammation 2T 61
system injured CD 407
taste perverted 2T 486
tuberculous germs in food MH 313
tumors CD 383, 388; MM 278; 9T 159
way prepared for diseases CD 390; 1T 548-9
8. Substitutes for
combinations of nuts, grains, and fruits in making CD 269
duty to provide CD 384-5, 398; CG 384; CH 495
foods wholesome, nourishing, and palatable needed as CD 289; MH 316, 317; 7T 124
God can give His people something as CD 385
God promises wisdom to prepare CD 269; MM 267; 7T 124
health-food business should supply CD 350
healthful dishes should be nicely prepared as MM 222
inexpensive foods needed as MH 317
manna given as, to Israel 1BC 1112-3; MH 311; MM 277; PP 377-8
manufacture, with taste and skill CD 269
milk should be used as CD 394
need to be well prepared CD 256, 398; CG 384
nurses should be taught how to provide MM 226
nuts and nut foods may be used as MH 298
olives as MH 298
poor people should be taught how to prepare MM 268; 7T 133
SDA need to learn to provide 7T 126
sugar is not 2T 369-70
variety of vegetable products needed as MH 316
vegetables and small fruits as CD 400; 2SM 360
vegetables and small fruits should be raised as MM 310
9. Miscellaneous
adequate diet can be provided without Ev 534; MM 275; 9T 112, 161
always a curse to humanity CD 412
animal passions should not be strengthened by CD 322
antediluvians ate CD 373; CH 109; 4aSG 121; 2SM 412
antediluvians rendered cruel and blood-thirsty by PP 92
appetite for, man made and educated Te 160
persons who would never open lips in justification of CD 384
appetite’s clamor for, fasting with prayer to overcome CD 400
as principal article of diet FE 140
Australians freely eat CD 462, 489-90
believers in present truth should refuse Ev 265
better for the sick in some cases than desserts CD 411
better work can be done without FE 428
body needs can be better supplied without MH 316
body vigor can be preserved without 3T 50
boy who thought he could not eat without FE 151
butter should not be classed with 7T 135
camp meetings used to serve, at dining tent 6T 112
cheapest food, in Australia CD 462
in some countries MH 316
children should avoid CD 239; MM 282-3; 2T 352; 3T 488
church leaders who eat, influence of 2T 393-4
class who digress occasionally to eat 2T 487
colporteur(s) should have conscientious scruples against CD 402
colporteur’s duty when offered CH 463
condemnation of, as unfit for use CD 413
conference worker should not make light of or oppose reform re Ev 664-5; MM 279
countries in which it is not right to eat 9T 159
craving for, fasting and prayer may be necessary to overcome MM 283
is unnatural Te 160
curse to men now CD 412
decay of, in stomach CD 383
desire for, proper education diminishes MH 317
diet free from 2T 486
blessing of 2T 45
diet should be free from 2T 45
dietary can be complete without MH 299
difficult to determine amount of disease caused by CD 413
discard CD 268, 358, 410; MM 288; 3T 569
as injurious CD 202-3, 358, 367
diseased, class who cannot avoid eating 2T 63-4
fluids of, blood directly receives 2T 64
good blood cannot be made of 2T 383
diseased and poisonous, disease contracted from eating 4aSG 146-7
do not place, before children 2T 352
do not prescribe that, shall never be used CD 291; MM 227
do not taste of CD 401
doubly objectionable now Ed 203; MH 313
dying consumptives do not need to give up CD 292
eat less and less of CD 407
eaten because depraved appetite craves it 2T 63
eaters of, controlled by taste and not by principle 2T 486
do not treat, as greatest sinners CD 462
God’s warnings disregarded by CD 383
have no evidence that they walk in safe paths CD 383
little know what they are eating MH 313; 2T 404
not qualified to judge of benefits of health reform 2T 487
partake of diseased dead flesh CD 412
vegetarian can endure more labor than Te 159
EGW’s experience with, at Cooranbong, N.S.W. CD 489-90
eating excessively of, wine drinking prepares way for Te 95
eating of 2T 60-4
arguments and excuses presented for CD 391
class who have no excuse for CD 383; MM 267
cooks who encourage CD 410
does not point to purity of health reform CT 313
excuse for, rare where plenty of good milk and fruit can be had CH 450
God calls for reform re CD 401
how, becomes habit 3T 487-8
no excuse for, except depraved and perverted appetite CD 407
not advised CD 199
not in harmony with light given by God CD 381
not safe now CD 384, 411; 9T 159
not test of fellowship CD 401, 462; Ev 664; MM 279; 9T 159
people die from, without understanding the cause CD 412
points to darkness and ignorance of Egypt CT 313
result of perverted appetite Ev 664
subject of, wisely handle CD 291-2, 462
education needed re CD 292
at camp meetings CD 462
eggs less objectionable than CD 367
eggs should not be classed with CD 402; MM 274; 7T 135
evangelist should not make light of or oppose reform re Ev 664-5; MM 279
faintness temporarily relieved by 4aSG 153
family that partook largely of 2T 60, 404
food preparation containing, do not encourage CT 313
free use of, warning against 2T 485
God will teach His people how to prepare wholesome food without CD 92, 310, 313; MM 267
God’s people will discard CD 82, 380-1, 407; CH 450; 2T 63
good blood cannot be made by CD 322; MM 277; 2T 368
grains, fruits, and vegetables should be cooked without 2T 62
greatest breeder of disease MM 266-7
health does not depend upon CD 395; CH 115; 2T 63
Health Home should not serve CD 293
health of sinews and muscles can be had without CD 292
health reform institutions should educate people re CD 388
Health Retreat counseled to discard CD 406-10
healthful cookery possible without 1T 681
healthful food preparations superior to CD 409
highly seasoned: children prepared by, to crave stronger stimulants 3T 488
children’s vital organs worn out by CD 232
chills and fever as result of 4aSG 126
digestive organs taxed by 4aSG 129
feverish state of system produced by 4aSG 126
harmful CH 111-2
perverted appetite craves 4aSG 129
rich pastry eaten with CD 232
stomach fevered by 4aSG 129
way prepared by, for use of spiritous liquor 4aSG 126
with rich gravies, craving for 4aSG 129
inspection of, reports of daily paper re CD 413
instruction regarding MH 311-7
Israelites craved and clamored for PP 377-9; 4aSG 15; 1SM 277-8; 2SM 412; 3T 171
learn to do without 9T 156
light given decidedly against CD 388
man who ate sugar instead of 2T 369
man’s original diet did not include CD 395, 410; MH 311, 316; 4aSG 120; Te 160
many persons half converted on question of, will go from God’s people CH 575
may be best, in certain cases of exhaustion CD 394; CH 450
in certain cases of illness CD 394, 411; CH 450
milk should not be classed with CD 402; MM 274; 7T 133
ministers should have conscientious scruples against CD 402
ministers should not: animalize their natures by eating CD 399
set evil example by eating CD 399; MM 281
ministers should teach people to put away things creating appetite for CD 399; MM 280
ministers supported by tithe appealed to re use of 9T 160-1
ministers who persist in eating CD 401; Ev 664-5
must bear consequences CD 401
must not make light of or oppose message of reform re CD 401; Ev 664; MM 279
mistake of many people who do not eat 2T 412
mistaken idea that muscular strength depends on MH 316; MM 277
mixtures containing, stomach ruined by CD 411
money spent for, purchase fruit with CD 408
worse than wasted CD 402, 430; MM 274
mortality caused by, not discerned CD 391; MM 278
never (or not) the best food Ev 664; MH 313; 3SG 76; 4aSG 121; 2T 400; 6T 112; Te 158-9
no excuse for eating, in SDA sanitarium CD 412
not an ounce of, should enter stomachs CD 380; MM 229
not best food for students FE 226
not good for pregnant woman 2T 382
not one morsel of, should be put in children’s mouths CD 294
not proper food for God’s people CD 390; 9T 159
not safe now MM 280
nutritive elements not adequately supplied by MH 316
people ate largely of, after Flood 4aSG 121
people besides SDA will discard 7T 124
people have plenty to satisfy hunger without CD 391; MM 278
people preparing for society of angels should discard CH 116
people waiting for Christ’s coming will eventually discard CD 380-1, 407; CH 450
permission to eat, antediluvians were not given 4aSG 120-1; CH 109; PP 107; 3SG 76; 2SM 412
consequence of man’s fall Ev 663-4; Te 161
given after Flood Ev 664; MH 311; PP 107; 3SG 76; 4aSG 120-1
given to shorten men’s lives 4aSG 121
restricted to clean animals PP 107
why God gave 3SG 76
persistent eater of, consequences awaiting CD 389; MM 279
persons discarding, should supply its place with fruits and vegetables 2T 486
warned against gluttony MH 306
persons of sedentary habits harmed most by Te 159
persons who think they cannot get along without 9T 157
perverted appetite craves 4aSG 129
perverted taste accepts CD 410
physician should discard MM 223
physicians should not encourage patients in eating of CD 388
physicians should not prescribe CD 294, 411-2, 448
physicians who love CD 448
physicians who prescribe MM 223-4
physicians who recommend diet of, disqualified as superintendents of health institutions CD 294
physician’s duty re CD 413
physician’s prescription of, no excuse for CD 412
preferable to large quantities of milk and sugar 2T 369
preparation of meals without, public demonstrations of CD 442; WM 284
principal article of food in some families 3T 563
question of whether, is safe CD 394; CH 450
rich gravies and, objections to 2SM 420
reeking with fat, perverted taste suited by CD 393
regard, as unfit for diet CD 414
religious life is more successful without CD 389
restaurants should not serve 7T 95
sale of inferior, displeases God 2T 153
sanitariums and serving of CD 289-90
san. managers should not be served CD 414
san. patient may be served, in exceptional cases CD 294
in his room CD 290, 294, 414-5
san. patients should be served food that removes desire for CD 282
san. patients should not be served CD 414; 7T 95
san. patients who demand CD 290
san. patronage should not be increased by serving CD 407, 412
san. physicians should not be served CD 414
sanitariums serving, unsound arguments in behalf of CD 409
sanitariums should discard, as injurious CD 203
sanitariums should give parlor lectures on CD 290, 408
sanitariums should not serve CD 283, 289, 412, 414; 7T 95
in dining rooms CD 290; MM 284-5
sanitariums should teach people to discard Te 88-9
san. workers should discard MM 285
san. workers should not be served CD 297, 414
Satan’s suggestions re 1T 548
schools should not serve CT 298; 9T 157
secondhand CD 396; Ev 663; MH 313; MM 279
seeds of disease taken into tissue and blood CD 386
served in Health Home, reproof re CD 413
SDA ask people to discard CD 205; MM 288
SDA can all say re, Let it alone CD 402, 430; MM 274
SDA discard, from principle 2T 367
SDA ought to be awake to danger of CH 575
SDA who eat, and jest at health reform CD 400
shops that sell, repulsive to sense of smell CD 401
small amount of, advisable in case of pregnant women deprived of nourishing food 2T 384
stimulating effects of, not essential for health and strength CD 292
sufficient argument against its use Ed 203
stomach that is not fevered by CH 148
strength does not depend upon CD 395; CH 115; 2T 63
students accomplish more without having tasted CD 389; MM 277
sugar largely used is more injurious than 2T 370
taint of, God would have men eat foods free from CD 363
temptation to eat, resist FE 428
unfit to eat 2T 153
where fruit is abundant CD 413; CH 450
variety of healthful and simple dishes may be provided without CD 322, 407
vigorous health can be enjoyed without MH 316
warnings re, disregarded CD 383
what to do when served CD 462
when will SDA learn that it is dangerous to use? CD 384
EGW after nearly one year without 4aSG 153
EGW banished, from table CD 488-9
EGW became more and more afraid of CD 394
EGW did not serve to guests CD 488-9
EGW discarded CD 351, 357, 466, 487-92; 4aSG 154; 2T 371, 487
in 1863-4 4aSG 153-4
EGW never said that, should not be eaten under any circumstances CD 395, 462
EGW placed at times where she had to eat a little CD 394, 487
EGW served, to person who insisted on having it CD 489
EGW was instructed re 2T 153
EGW’s experience while living on CD 487; CH 531; 4aSG 153; 2T 371
JW and EGW could not eat, in 1850 2SG 143-4
why God sought to withhold, from Israel 6T 372
will cease to form part of SDA diet CD 380-1, 407; CH 450
See also Animal; Chicken; Fat; Fish; Ham; Meat; Sausage; Swine’s flesh; Turkey
“Fleshly lusts,”
“Fleshly lusts,” significance of, in Scriptures AH 127-8