EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)

Plenty - Poor person, Poor persons

Plenty

Plenty, we live in world of 3T 410

Pliable

Pliable, character in Pilgrim’s Progress ML 73

Plot, Plots

Plot, Plots, satanic, God can detect and overthrow all ChS 240; PK 645

See also Conspiracy

Plotting, Plottings

Plotting, Plottings, God did not prevent, against Joseph and Daniel 8T 123

wicked men’s, God does not prevent 8T 123

God overrules, for good of His people AA 574; 8T 123-4

Plough

Plough See Plow

Ploughing

Ploughing See Plowing

Plow

Plow, altar and, bullock between MH 502; 5T 307

Elisha: learned while guiding PK 225

put his hand to PK 222

man may be in active service of God while following PK 219

men called from, to give last message LS 415; MM 305; PK 223; 7T 270-1; 9T 96, 170

wisdom for him who holds FE 326; LS 355

Supplement

called from, to prepare for proclaiming the loud cry Mar 218:4

Plowing

Plowing, art of, men needed to teach others the FE 324

taught to students TM 244

deep, important in cultivation of soil FE 368

must be done in hope and faith LS 360

serving God while PK 219

surface, means limited harvest Ev 80

Plowshare

Plowshare, of truth, must plow deep in proud hearts SD 49; 5T 53

Plummet

Plummet, God’s, men and nations tested by Ed 178; PK 536

Plymouth, Mass.

Plymouth, Mass. GC 296

Pneumonia

Pneumonia, experience in treating 2SM 304-6 See also Lung fever

Poem, Poems

Poem, Poems, infidel, Voltaire at age of five memorized CG 196

Poems

Poems, book entitled, as Christmas gift for children AH 479

Poet, Poets

Poet, Poets, Athenian, Paul heard by AA 236

Bible, benefit of communing with MYP 256

spoke of second advent GC 300

god of many, little better than Baal GC 583

Greek, quoted by Paul AA 238-9; SR 312

Moses stands without peer among PP 246

theme of, nature as SC 87

unidentified, passages quoted from CT 275; MB 77, 95, 150; MH 496; 1T 270, 673; 3T 407, 408; 4T 330, 555; 5T 308; 7T 235; 8T 212

Poetical descriptions

Poetical descriptions, avoid soaring into heavens by GW 153

Paul did not indulge in, in public speaking AA 252

use of, in sermons Ev 182

Poetic history

Poetic history, Moses wrote, for Israel PP 468

Poetic utterances

Poetic utterances, earliest and most sublime of, found in Scriptures Ed 159

Poetry

Poetry, Balaam’s, beautiful Ed 160

sublime and impassioned PP 449

Bible: beauty, majesty, and pathos of CT 429; FE 542

calls forth world’s wonder and admiration CT 429; FE 542

most impassioned and most pathetic Ed 125

sweetest and most sublime Ed 125

unequaled by most brilliant human productions CT 429; FE 542

book of Job as Ed 159-60

David’s developing genius for PP 746

gift of, Miriam endowed with PP 382

God’s word contains FE 432

studied in schools of prophets 2BC 1037; Ed 47; FE 97; PP 593

talent of, David given opportunity to cultivate 2BC 1018

Poison, Poisons

Poison, Poisons, air would be filled with, without God’s special providence CS 17

disguised by wholesome food, is poison still GC 587

do not drink, and expect God to provide antidote TM 455

drop of gall in periodical article is, to reader CW 65-6

eggs contain properties counteracting certain CD 204; 2SM 303; 2T 712; 9T 162

liquid, intoxicating beverages as GW 386; 1T 362; 6T 111

See also Intoxicating drink

of sin, works in heart of society 6T 136

of worst kind, flesh foods take into system 2T 404-5

one drop of, discards all your good words 6T 123

Satan’s plot to convert grapes and wheat into Te 12

slow, blood corrupted by use of 3T 140

depraved appetite indulges in 3T 140-1

nervous forces undermined by 3T 140-1

spiritual, teaching that honest belief is safe FW 32:3

tobacco as, slow and insidious and malignant MH 327

slow and deadly 2SM 422, 467

See also Tobacco

Poisoned pottage

Poisoned pottage See Pottage

Poisoning

Poisoning, Christ’s disciples promised protection from DA 821

practiced in Christ’s time DA 821

silver cups as supposed safeguard against, in Egypt PP 229

strychnine, symptoms of 4aSG 138

Poisonous productions

Poisonous productions, Satan planted Te 75

Poitiers, France

Poitiers, France GC 224

Poland, Maine

Poland, Maine Ev 581; LS 72; 2SG 38, 50, 62; 1T 65

Policy, Policies

1. Worldly

2. Miscellaneous

1. Worldly 5T 561-3

adoption of, in God’s work is to invite disaster and defeat 7T 215

builds up for self by pulling foundation from another man’s building 5T 563

can see object nearest at hand but fails to discover those at distance 5T 563

confounded with power of God 2SM 19

danger in adopting, in God’s work LS 319-30; TM 460-71

discard all 8T 95

ever watching for opportunities to gain advantage 5T 563

flattery is part of FE 304

God wants to lead His people away from 5T 54

God will not allow His work to be mixed with 2T 149-50

God would not have His church corrupted by PK 590

has short range of vision 5T 563

institutions must not follow 4T 560-1

is species of selfishness in whatever cause it is exercised 5T 563

keep Bible principles free from Ev 213

must have no weight with ministers GW 150; PK 142

must not be criterion of sanitarium managers and overseers MM 164

must not be placed above God’s word CT 487

must not become policy of God’s servant MM 132

must not enter into plans and methods of gospel work Ev 634

never place truth in background from 6T 145

should not be classed with sound discretion 5T 563

soul is deceived when it trusts in 2SM 129

stand ever free from all MM 329; 7T 106-7

taking place of true piety and wisdom among SDA CW 95-6

undeviating principles of righteousness do not blend with DA 313

warning not to follow 5T 563

which men call wisdom God calls foolishness ML 111

will urge outward compliance with laws of land 5T 712

2. Miscellaneous

Daniel chose to follow right rather than PK 544

educational See Educational policy

enriching one class by oppression and suffering of another, God does not sanction MH 187

honesty and 3BC 1159; 6BC 1081; 5T 96

never in agreement 3BC 1159; 6BC 1081; 4T 607; 5T 96

is of Baal 4T 607

is prophet of Baal 5T 96

Joshua used, in searching out Achan’s sin 3T 268-70

malicious, pursued against truth in all ages GC 458

many people’s only motive or rule of action is ML 71

motives of, do not act from 5T 427

must be used in institutions where sick are treated 3T 182-3

no question of, could influence Christ’s movements DA 274; MH 25; 9T 191

of consolidation, tends to exalt the human in place of the divine 7T 172

of deception, Roman Church’s history marked by GC 591

of noncommittal, played to gain certain objects 2SM 169

of rule or ruin, reproved 4T 333

of The American Sentinel CW 96-7

on particular occasions, more disastrous than rashness 3T 498

poor, in evangelistic work Ev 340

sanitarium, that defers to the wealthy and neglects the poor 4T 550

Satan’s, arranged to bring distress TM 331

is to gain victory over men when they are weakest DA 120; PK 173-4

to fill young minds with desire for amusement CT 325

selfish, is earthly 5T 561-2

not heaven-born 5T 561

SDA workers whose: crowds Christ out 5T 726

is to not make Sabbath prominent CW 94-5

is to soften distinctive features of message CW 94-5

some ministers’, has taken place of faithfulness GW 150; PK 141

some people forget honesty when, pays best 5T 96

study of, neglecting God’s word for GC 523

worldly businessmen’s, not for SDA institutions to follow 5T 561

world-servers at heart act from, rather than from principle in religious things GC 460

Supplement

cannot save us from the sifting UL 356:4

worldly,

adopting, deranges God’s plans UL 195:6

break away from UL 181:6

draws away from God’s way UL 310

See also God, works of

Policy man (men)

Policy man (men), conservative, God does not need 5T 263

designing, businessman is not necessarily PK 546

leader in God’s cause must not be TM 321

physician need not be CT 485

physician who is CT 485

sharp, businessman is not necessarily COL 350

Policy plans

Policy plans, to make American Sentinel popular success CW 96-7

worldly, gospel workers must keep free from 7T 95

Policy principle

Policy principle, leads to difficulties CT 485-6

that will assuredly lead into difficulties CT 485

Polish

Polish, artificial, Christian politeness does not consist in AH 422

external, what is of more value to youth than Te 184

God designs that His people should have GW 93

gospel workers should be persons of 4T 358

minds receive, by mutual contact 4T 554; 6T 172

outward, persons whom God uses may not always have CM 154

true, how to obtain AH 423

Polishing

God does not compel us to receive UL 372:3

patience for those needing TDG 79:6

Polite

Polite, be, to God and to one another SD 315

teach every child to be CG 143

Politeness

Politeness, affectation of, need of less 4T 621-2

Christ blessed with, all who did Him a favor DA 564

Christ’s grace will manifest itself in COL 102

Christian: Abraham was controlled by SD 321

cherish ChS 226; Ev 637; SD 256

cultivate ML 123; 2T 162

does not consist in affectation or artificial polish AH 422

does not consist in bowing and simpering AH 422

God’s people need WM 89

lack of, excuses given for 4T 486

lacking in many families AH 83

minister should exhibit 3T 460, 466; TM 196

needed in home AH 422-3; SD 113; WM 155

physician should practice, in sickroom MM 149

reformers who lack 4T 486

result of Spirit’s work AH 422

SDA work should be marked by CT 398

should reign in every household WM 155

should take possession of soul TM 121

show, to children CG 260

teach children lessons of FE 496

delicate, Christ gave rebuke with DA 567

divine, Christ is full of TM 225

formal, current with world should not be encouraged GW 123

gospel does not encourage, current with world MH 489-90

genuine, Abraham practiced ML 192

habitual with Lot PP 158

has power to soften human nature WM 155

how to cultivate 6BC 1083

in home, importance of AH 31; CG 99

parents should encourage CG 99

is cheap WM 155

lack of, angels shut out of homes by CG 99

in home life AH 438

lack of Christian, may result in loss of friends and influence GW 121

most valuable code of, found in Bible AH 423

neglect of, results of AH 427

of speech, should be cultivated in home CG 76

parents should teach children CG 99

superficial, need of less display of AH 422-3

to God, what is meant by CG 99

true: children should be taught how to conduct themselves with CG 143

essence of, is consideration for others Ed 241

grace of, marked Paul’s conduct ML 193

greatly lacking among SDA 4T 392

how to obtain AH 423

is kindness shown to all classes AH 423

manifest, in home CG 143

miss. workers should cultivate 4T 392

parents should teach children to practice 2T 316

things that characterize Ed 241-2

true Christian manifests, in home CG 143

true Christian, cultivate 2T 676; 4T 367

minister’s deportment should be characterized by 2T 507; 3T 460

true Christian will manifest, at home ML 200

truth in heart produces AH 422

without, men grow hard and rough WM 155

world’s, described AH 422-3

See also Manners

Political alliances

Political alliances, Solomon’s mistake in making FE 499; PK 52-4

Political badges

Political badges, wear no FE 476; GW 392

Political conflict

Political conflict, Israel became involved in, with surrounding nations PK 21

Political corruption

Political corruption, destroying love of justice GC 592

Political economy

Political economy, Israel’s, sabbatical year in PP 534

Political excitement

Political excitement, diverts minds from truth TM 334

Political matter, Political matters

Political matter, Political matters, Christ refused to interfere in DA 509; 9T 218

do not divide church over FE 475; GW 391

ministers should keep free from 7T 252

principles and positions in, that hinder spiritual advancement 1T 534

women not prepared to intelligently enter into 3T 565

Political measures

Political measures, church leaders’ duty re FE 475-84; GW 391-6

ministers and teachers should not speak on FE 475; GW 391

Political party, Political parties

Political party, Political parties, linking interests with FE 478; GW 393

voting for FE 475, 478; GW 391, 393

Political power

Political power, Solomon’s desire for, led him into apostasy Ed 49; 7T 217

Political prejudices

Political prejudices, old, some SDA cling to 1T 358

Political question, Political questions

Political question, Political questions, challenge to debate, disregard 6T 122

Christ’s attitude toward 9T 218

credentials should be taken from gospel workers speaking on FE 477, 483; GW 393, 395

discussion of, in SDA papers 2SM 336

do not become mixed up with 2SM 336

do not link up with men on FE 479; GW 394

God would have His people bury FE 475; GW 391

let, alone FE 476; GW 392; Te 253

ministers should not meddle with TM 332-3

should not be theme of conversation FE 479

silence on, is eloquence FE 475; GW 391

teachers in SDA schools should not study FE 484

tithe must not be used to pay anyone for speechifying on FE 477; GW 393

voting re 2SM 336-7

Political relations

Political relations, Solomon ventured on forbidden ground in PK 52-3

Political schemes

Political schemes, SDA cannot take part in, with safety FE 475; GW 391

Political sentiments

Political sentiments, erroneous, held violation of principles of heaven 1T 534

vision re 1T 533-4

Political speeches

Political speeches, gospel workers not to make 9T 206; TM 331

Political strife

Political strife, do not join with unbelievers in 2SM 336-7

do not take part in FE 483; GW 395; TM 335

every day brings fresh revelations of MH 142; 9T 89

held in restraint by four angels TM 444

Political views

Political views, many Sabbathkeepers not right before God in their 1T 533

Political world

Political world, do not make enemies in FE 479

in Christ’s time, described 9T 218

ministers and educators have no battles to fight in FE 478; GW 393

Politician, Politicians

Politician, Politicians, ministers should not act as FE 483; GW 395

church leaders as FE 475-84; GW 391-6

credentials should be taken from ministers desiring to stand as FE 477, 483; GW 393, 395

god of many, is little better than Baal GC 583

ministers and teachers should not make apparent their prejudices for or against FE 475; GW 391; TM 334

opposing, argue points of law in statute book 7BC 945; 1SM 19

sentiments of, ministers who voice TM 334

study courtesy 4T 68

why some, join church GC 386

Politics

Politics FE 475-84; GW 391-6; 1T 533-4

avoid 5T 340

Christians will say, We will not dabble in TM 131

do not spend time talking or acting FE 483; GW 395

God’s work must not be united with FE 483-4; GW 396

gospel workers tempted to take part in, warning to GW 396

leaders of institutions should not meddle in TM 331-2

man whose mind was crammed with 4T 497-8

minister who preaches, dishonors God TM 337

does hearers grievous wrong TM 337

minister who talks, mingles common fire with sacred TM 337

school managers’ duty re FE 475-84; GW 391-6

SDA should separate themselves from FE 483; GW 395

teachers in SDA schools are not called to engage in FE 477

teachers zealous in, should be relieved of their work FE 477; GW 393

teachers’ duty re FE 475-84; GW 391-6

Supplement

caution regarding, in prejudiced field SW 84:1

Solomon entered into, with pagan kingdoms RY 179:4

Polluted carcass

Polluted carcass, will never pass portals of heavenly city 2T 477

Pollution

Pollution, among unbelievers, is order of day 2T 459

moral 2T 346-53, 468-9, 564

persons trained in, gospel work for WM 259

See also Air; Licentiousness; Self-abuse; Sensuality; Vice

Supplement

moral, defilement of, to be penalized TDG 123:5

surrounding, cannot defile without pollution in mind TMK 248:4

Polygamy

Polygamy, Abraham practiced PP 145-6; SR 76-7, 80

antediluvians practiced PP 81-2, 91-2, 338; 3SG 63, 67, 99; SR 64, 75-6

contrary to God’s arrangement for man PP 91-2; 3SG 63, 99; 4aSG 86, 100; SR 75-6

corruption and perversion of marriage institution PP 338; 3SG 100; SR 76

custom of nations of David’s time PP 668; 4aSG 86

David practiced PP 668; 4aSG 86

David punished for practicing 4aSG 87

Elkanah practiced PP 569

Esau practiced PP 179; 3SG 114; SR 88

fatal to sacredness and peace of family relation PP 145

great and good men erred in practicing PP 668; 3SG 99-100

had ceased to be regarded as sin in Abraham’s time PP 145

Ishmael’s, evil results of PP 174

Israel’s rulers expressly forbidden to practice PK 52; 4aSG 100

Israelites practiced, as result of Solomon’s example PK 58-9

Jacob practiced PP 189-90, 208-9; 3SG 117-8, 126, 170; SR 89

Laban understood wrong of 3SG 126

Lamech first practiced PP 81-2; 3SG 99; SR 75-6

never sanctioned by God 3SG 99-100, 104; SR 76, 80

opens door to misery and vice PP 338

prepares way for greater errors 4aSG 86

righteous men practiced, after Flood 3SG 99-100; SR 76

Seth’s descendants practiced PP 81-2; 3SG 60-1

sin that brought God’s wrath upon antediluvians PP 338; 3SG 99; SR 76

sinful practice PP 338; 3SG 67, 99-100; 4aSG 100; SR 64, 76

Solomon practiced PK 52-7; 4aSG 100; 7T 217-8

Solomon’s apostasy as result of PK 52-7

terrible effects of: on family relations PP 145-6, 189-90, 208-9, 569, 668; 3SG 99, 104-5, 117-8, 126, 170; 4aSG 86; SR 76, 89-90

on future generations PP 145

on society 2BC 1029; PP 91-2; PK 52-9; 3SG 63

violation of God’s law PP 145

widespread in Abraham’s time PP 145, 338

Pomegranate, Pomegranates

1. Fruit

2. Artificial

1. Fruit PP 387; 4aSG 22; SR 158; 4T 148

redeemed will eat EW 19; 2SG 54-5; 1T 69

2. Artificial

on Christ’s priestly garment EW 36, 55, 251; LS 116

on high priest’s robe DA 208; LS 116; PP 351

Pomegranate tree

Pomegranate tree ML 93

in new earth EW 19; 2SG 54; 1T 69

Pomp

Pomp, cannot satisfy heart DA 454

Christ did not work with MH 36

earthly, worthlessness of 1SM 259

religion increases in, as it declines in power 8T 222

world’s way is to begin with PK 595

Pomposity

Pomposity, Christian cannot be full of 6BC 1111; 2SM 20

of school principals and teachers 2SM 313-4

shun 6BC 1111; 5T 121; WM 90

Pontiff, Roman Catholic, Pontiffs

Pontiff, Roman Catholic, Pontiffs, Council of Constance degraded GC 106-7

declared: it was his prerogative to reverse decisions of all others GC 57

that no sentence he pronounced could be reversed by anyone GC 57

decrees of, kings and emperors bowed to GC 60

election of new, by Council of Constance GC 106-7

exalting themselves above God, arraigned before judgment seat of Christ at close of millennium GC 668

guilty of crimes so revolting that secular rulers endeavored to depose them GC 60; SR 334

humiliation of German emperor Henry IV by GC 57-8

presuming to change God’s law, arraigned before judgment seat of Christ at close of millennium GC 668

proud: claimed power to depose emperors GC 57

claimed to be representative of Christ GC 53; SR 329

Romanism claims for its, inspiration descended in unbroken line from apostles GC 193

Satan resolved to exercise his power through, as his vicegerent GC 53; SR 329

striking contrast between overbearing pride of, and Christ’s meekness and gentleness GC 58

supremacy of, Roman emissary demanded that churches of Britain acknowledge GC 62-3

wars of, full remission of sins past, present, and future promised to all enlisting in GC 59; SR 333

See also Pope

Pool

Pool, stagnant AA 352-3; COL 130; CT 275; GW 252; ML 223; PK 233

Pool of Bethesda

Pool of Bethesda See Bethesda, pool of

Poor believer, Poor believers

Poor believer, Poor believers 1T 224-5, 272-4

1. Some

2. Miscellaneous

1. Some

are unwilling to ask advice or follow it 1T 535; WM 201

become poor because they: are not careful 6T 271

do not know how to manage 6T 271

become poor through: circumstances 6T 271

misfortune 6T 271

sickness 6T 271

lacked judgment and wisdom 1T 535

need: help to find employment 6T 269

money 6T 269

special assistance 6T 269

should be helped to find ways to obtain livelihood 6T 269

2. Miscellaneous

able brethren should be noble and generous in dealing with 1T 274

all families of, God does not require church to care for 1T 272

can sacrifice in many ways 2T 246

cast out of their homes for truth’s sake, help 6T 269

Christ sympathizes with His PP 535

church members are required of God to care for 6T 272

church members’ duty to WM 210

church’s, our first duty is to WM 210-1

churches should appoint persons of discernment and wisdom to look after 6T 278

class of, who are not free from temptation 1T 480

company of, what Christ can accomplish through MH 106

constantly expecting to be favored, our duty re 1T 535

disposed to envy the rich 2SG 120; 1T 481

do not neglect WM 182

do not regard and treat, as inferior to prosperous brethren PP 534

do not urge, to give means when they lack necessaries of life 3T 510-1

duty of, re sacrifices to promote med. work 1T 560

re sale of their homes to help God’s work 5T 734

duty of churches to their 4T 551; WM 229

each church should care for its WM 181

every church should feel interest for its own 4T 509

faithful souls of solid worth among 1T 535-6

fund is needed for helping 6T 269

help, where it will benefit them 6T 269

how, can improve their condition 3T 400

can plan for offerings to God’s cause 3T 412

literature for, providing 1T 689

make greater sacrifices of their means than do the wealthy 3T 412

med. treatment for, brethren should help to pay 1T 641

ministers guilty of indifference to, warning to WM 210

mistaken ideas held by some 1T 535

need not be unclean or untidy CH 101

needs of, deacons are ordained for special work of looking after AA 90

needing to consult and listen to men of good judgment and experience, duty of 1T 481; WM 201

neglect of, God has controversy with His people for their WM 210-1

neglect toward, is recorded in books of heaven WM 210

neglected by wealthy brethren 2SG 239

ought to: help free church from debt CS 263

rely on their own energies 1T 535

Paul’s appeal for aid for, at Jerusalem 3T 392-3

persisting in use of tobacco, tea, and coffee, duty to 1T 225

persons taking advantage of, God is displeased with 1T 535

pledges should not be made by, which they are unable to pay 3T 510

prospered by God, what happens to many 1T 482-3

provisions of apostolic church for care of AA 89-90; SR 259-60

Satan seeks to overthrow, by temptations 1T 535

should be willing to be advised and counselled WM 201-2

should be taught to: dress simply and yet tastefully MH 207

work 6T 269

should seek: advice of brethren 3T 400

counsel of brethren in business 1T 224-5; WM 201-2

sick, question of whether to charge for treatments given to 1T 492

smaller churches’ duty to their 4T 510

suffering for truth’s sake, help 6T 269

taking advantage of, warning against 2SG 247; 1T 176, 535

tempted re the wealthy 1T 535

unwilling to be taught, duty re 1T 481

unworthy of receiving special help, duty re 1T 481

variation should be made in prices of produce to 2T 51

wealthy believers have no right to take interest from 1T 534

wealthy businessmen warned re dealings with 1T 479-80

who are poor managers, duty of 2SG 120-1; 1T 480-1

who do much to sustain God’s cause 1T 537-8

whom wealthy brethren would gladly help out of trouble 1T 224

wishing to obtain means without hard work, duty re 1T 480-1

worthy: church members should help WM 216-7; ML 241

each church should care for its own 4T 510

difference in prices should be made to 2SG 235, 248

difference in wages should be made to 2SG 235

God will not depend on niggardly souls to take care of 2T 284

help to care for ML 241

liberality of JW and EGW to 1T 678

Paul provided relief for, by manual labor AA 395-6

poor by reason of misfortune and sickness deserve special care and help 1T 481

teach, to help themselves CS 166

useful holiday gifts should be given to MYP 311

wealthy believers’ duty to 2SG 120-1, 153-6; 1T 194

your duty to, while giving to God’s cause 2SG 235; 1T 194

See also Church member; Needy person; Poor person

Poorer

Poorer, live a little, and give to God’s cause EW 122

Poorer class, Poorer classes

Poorer class, Poorer classes, combinations of, for defense of their interests and claims Ed 228

cooking should be taught in way to benefit MH 302-3

gospel work should not be limited to Ev 421

kept under iron heel of oppression by the wealthy AH 373

med. miss. work not to be limited to Ev 546; 7T 112

offerings of, how God appreciates 7T 295

passions of, sense of oppression that arouses PP 534

strive to live like people supposed to be above them Ed 246

SDA must not neglect COL 232

SDA should labor earnestly for Ev 421

work for, has no limit MM 312; WM 258

treat, as part of great whole MM 312; WM 258

Poorest child

Poorest child See Child

can find ways of obtaining offerings for God by self-denial CS 200, 288

Christ did not shun 2T 75

not afraid to come to Christ MM 19

Poorest person

Poorest person, as well as richest can have salvation COL 117

Poor family

Poor family See Family

Poor fund

Poor fund, tithe should not be regarded as CS 103; WM 277

EGW’s appeal for means for WM 325

Poorhouses

Poorhouses, filled as result of improper eating by many generations CH 49; Te 174

Poor in spirit

Poor in spirit, promises given to DA 300

who are the MB 7

Supplement

content with their condition and surroundings RC 61:4

See also Poverty, spiritual

Poor parent

Poor parent See Parent

Poor person, Poor persons

Poor person, Poor persons PP 530-6; 1T 224-5, 272-4; 3T 511-21; 4T 550-2; WM 199-202

1. Among God’s people

2. Need or ought to

3. Miscellaneous

1. Among God’s people 1T 224-5, 272-4; 4T 508-11; 6T 269-72

accepting message, SDA are not to take charge of all 1T 272

accepting truth, erroneous idea of 1T 273

afflicted: care of by SDA med. institutions 1T 641-3

murmuring at their lot and against the wealthy 1T 642

cast out for truth’s sake, church members should receive into their homes 6T 276

Christ is neglected when we neglect 4T 620

church member’s duty to care for his own 4T 509

church members’ duty to PK 652; 2T 32; 3T 519; 6T 269-72

church’s duty to care for its own MH 201; 4T 508

consideration due to, in buying and selling 1T 176; 2T 51

deceived by shrewd salesmen 1T 481

deserve your tenderest pity and sympathy 2T 570

erroneous ideas of, re duty of the wealthy 1T 535

facing starvation because of Sabbath observance, how to help 6T 85

faithful, with whom economy is battle of life 2T 435

great sin of, murmuring as 1T 642

Hannah More as, ill treatment of 1T 666-80; 2T 140-5

help 2T 570

when it will benefit them 6T 269

how to help 5T 151

in straitened circumstances because of transgression 6T 269

made poor by misfortune and sickness, deserve special care and help 1T 481

med. institution’s duty re 4T 509

moving to Battle Creek in search for prosperity 4T 508-11

need not sell their little homes just now to help God’s work 5T 734

not excluded from privilege of giving 3T 398; 9T 224; WM 203

not exempt from duty to: sacrifice for God’s cause 1T 115, 177; 2T 246-7, 659

support God’s cause 1T 220; 2T 659

persons making large donations to God’s cause while neglecting 1T 194

persons of solid worth and good judgment among 1T 535-6

persons who neglect 4T 512-3

sacrifice of means by some, to support God’s cause 5T 733

sacrifices made by, to provide offerings for Lord’s treasury 2T 518

sacrifices of, to help found Health Institute 1T 639-40

Satan seeks to overthrow, by temptation 1T 535

should not beg 5T 151

sick and afflicted, sanitarium’s duty to 1T 641-3

some, are poor managers and lack wise judgment 1T 480-1, 535

think they have superior judgment and will not be taught 1T 481

suffering, God prospers some of His people in order that they may help 4T 619-20

taking advantage of 1T 176, 194, 479-80, 534-6

two classes of 6T 269

unwilling to ask advice or to follow it in business 1T 535

wealthy believers’ duty to DA 639

wealthy believers’ erroneous idea re 1T 535

wealthy believers should deal liberally with 1T 481

wealthy believers should make difference in favor of, re prices and wages 1T 194

wishing to obtain means without persevering toil 1T 480-1

worthy: fund needed for helping 6T 269-70

sanitarium’s duty to 3T 173-4

sin of withholding relief from 4T 620

worthy sick, fees charged by sanitarium for care of 3T 173-4

sanitarium’s duty to 4T 550-2

wrong way to help some 1T 535

2. Need or ought to

be: diligent in business and fervent in spirit 1T 115

faithful in tithes and offerings 5T 382

do all in their power to help themselves 1T 642

eat food that is most nourishing CD 206, 353; MM 288-9; 9T 163

exercise benevolence WM 203-6

exert themselves WM 199

give offerings to God AA 341; WM 206

according to their ability CS 73-4

to advance His work WM 203

improve in manners 1T 274

lay up mites in bank of heaven DA 615

learn: lesson of simplicity MH 196

to economize 1T 272-3; 2T 431-2, 435

listen to counsel of persons of experience 1T 481, 224

practice: economy MH 196, 207; 1T 220; WM 199

self-denial MH 196; 1T 220, 224, 432

prove blessing to church 1T 273; 6T 272

sacrifice to advance God’s cause 1T 220

work 2T 431-2

3. Miscellaneous

accountability of, for use made of their talents 2T 245-7

accountable to God for use of their: strength 2SG 120; 3T 400

time 3T 400

afflicted, warned against murmuring against the wealthy 1T 642

aided by funds from treasury of Christ’s disciples DA 559

almshouses filled with, as result of liquor seller’s work MH 338

always with us by God’s providence 3T 391; WM 17

among Jewish believers, gifts of Gentile churches for AA 399

are God’s heritage WM 272

as accountable to God for their physical strength as rich man is for his money 3T 400

as Christ’s legacy to His church 6T 261

as Christ’s representatives on earth PP 535; 3T 391; 4T 620

as tenderly watched by God as is monarch on throne ML 291

as well as the rich, are objects of God’s special care and attention MM 243

should have part in sustaining God’s work 3T 398

attitude toward, judgment will reveal 4T 386

awaken in hearts love that Christ feels toward the suffering and oppressed PP 535

becoming wealthy, what happens to many 1T 482-3

belong to God 4T 472; 9T 255

bitter and envious toward the rich WM 19

blanket or raiment taken from, as pledge must be restored at nightfall PP 311

can sacrifice in many ways to support God’s cause 2T 246-7

cannot keep comfortable on good wishes alone 5T 151

capital of, strength of brain and bone and muscle is PP 535

capital of many, time and physical strength are 3T 400

care for MYP 307

care for world’s, appeal to world for support in 6T 286

care of, costs something 4T 510

carrying beneficence to extreme really hurts 4T 550

cases of, in which financial aid hurts them 1T 272-3

cause of, Christ’s cause is COL 383-4

Christ as man shared lot of DA 73

Christ became, that He might reach the poor 7BC 903-4

Christ came to earth to walk and work among MM 243; 7T 226

Christ did not confine His labors to MM 312; WM 257

Christ endured toil, hardship, and privation of MH 197

Christ honored, by sharing their humble condition 4T 550

Christ in person of 2T 330

Christ met with greatest success among WM 171

Christ ministered to MH 24

Christ neglected in person of 1T 679

Christ preached gospel to MH 20

Christ spoke words of eternal life to MH 34-5

Christ still has compassion on MB 111

Christ stripped reproach of scorn from poverty by blessing MH 198

Christ sympathizes with WM 170

Christ teaches His people to remember MB 111

Christ visits, in person of His followers 7T 226

Christ was WM 170, 335

Christ’s interest in having gospel preached to MM 243

Christ’s love and sympathy for DA 162-3

Christ’s messengers should minister to 6T 83

Christ’s mission was to reach TM 177

Christ’s regard for 2T 467

Christ’s, sent as representatives of Himself to His people 3T 383

Christian’s duty to, as unto Christ 2T 24-37

church members should help 4T 511

church should not exhaust its means in helping 1T 272-3

church will always have, among its members MH 201

church’s neglect of duty to 6T 276

come close to, in gospel work 7T 58

comfort and sympathy needed by WM 171

coming to your door, how to treat CS 163; MH 195

compassion of Cornelius for AA 132

consideration that should be shown to, in business COL 246-7

contact with, do not act as if it were condescension to come into GW 189

continuing in transgression 6T 269

could be above want in almost every case 1T 481

coveting rich man’s wealth 1T 481

covetous, testimony rejected by 2SG 157

covetousness cherished by 2SG 153-6

cruelty and neglect toward, regarded as done to Christ PP 535-6

cry of suffering, reaches to heaven 6T 385

dealing with, never be cold or unsympathetic in CS 162

deceived, who are not God’s poor 1T 272-3

defend 3T 538-9

defense of, Nehemiah stood nobly in PK 658

diet of CD 463

disregard for, how God is robbed by 6T 385

distressing conditions prevailing among 6T 385

do not always exert themselves as they should 4T 550

do not cause, to feel that they are looked upon as paupers DA 639

do not despise CS 160; WM 209

do not exclude, from privilege of giving 9T 224

do not forbid: to eat butter CD 206, 353, 358; MM 288-9

to eat eggs, milk, or cream CD 206, 353, 358; MM 288-9

do not have hundredth part of delusive temptations of the rich WM 176

do not neglect, in gospel work Ev 552

in work of third angel’s message 6T 290

do not support, in idleness WM 199-200

do not wait for, to call your attention to their needs 5T 151

doing too much for, hurts them 4T 550

Dorcas’s ministry to AA 131

duty of, in self-denial and sacrificing 2SG 155

duty to help, is test of character 3T 547

earnest efforts needed to present truth to 6T 83

earning high wages but failing to-economize and deny self 2T 431-2

educate, to be self-reliant 6T 279

education for, needed in industrial and sanitary lines MH 192

efforts to help, do not neglect God’s cause in 4T 551

means devoted to gospel work should not be diverted to CS 166

embarrassed re their dress by extravagance of the wealthy 4T 631

embezzlement charged against persons who rob God of provision He has made for 6T 385

employment for, industries should be established to provide MH 194

entertainment of, second tithe was used every third year for PP 530

entrusted by God with talents 2T 667

envy the rich Ev 557

erroneous idea of, re the wealthy 2T 229-30, 659

evil among some of, which will prove their ruin unless overcome 1T 274

excellence of character and moral worth of, often overlooked 1T 536

exploitation of, by vendors of animals at temple DA 154-7

God’s plan to hinder Ed 44

failure of many, to deny self and save money for time of need 1T 272-3

to economize to keep out of debt 1T 272-3

failure to return to God His own makes men CS 36

fallen through intemperance, minister to 7T 58

families of, best miss. work that can be done for MH 192

few, in USA are so really poor as to need help 1T 481

frequently in great need of sympathy and counsel 4T 550

friend of, Christ is ever MM 310; WM 172

true Christian is WM 168

friend to, minister should be MM 310

fully as worthy as the wealthy in God’s sight PP 534

fund for helping: Christ and His disciples established 4T 41-2

every church should establish 5T 150

is needed 1SM 84

thank offering should be collected once a week or once a month for 5T 150

gift to supply needs of, results in blessings to giver 4T 56

gifts for, God calls for COL 417-8

gifts of, how God estimates value of 9T 224

giving aid to 1T 481; WM 199

erroneous idea re CS 166; WM 199

that encourages selfishness and helplessness MH 195

that often leads to idleness, extravagance, intemperance MH 195

giving charity to MH 195

giving help to WM 199-200

giving money to, is not always best way to help them WM 332

gladly listened to Paul’s words AA 461

gleanings of harvests were to be left for AA 337; PP 531; 4T 77, 467; 6T 274

go on inspecting tour and learn what is needed by 5T 151

God calls for men and women to minister to WM 176

God calls upon, to sacrifice their idols 1T 224

God does not propose to rain means from heaven to sustain 4T 511

God does not wish, to suffer for necessaries of life CD 270

God expects repentance unto salvation from AA 239

God has provided pleasure that may be enjoyed by MH 198

God often raises up persons to shield, from loss WM 202

God requires, to sacrifice WM 203

God tests His people’s love by WM 214

God uses, to test the prosperous PP 530-1, 535; 2T 279-80

God’s care for PP 530-6

God’s cause should not be overlooked in giving attention to 4T 550

God’s gifts are to be used in relieving COL 370-1

God’s judgments will fall upon anyone who wrongs, slights, or abuses His 4T 620

God’s people are made up mainly from Ev 565

God’s plan to keep His people continually helping 3T 382-3

God’s purpose in permitting some people to become TM 287

God’s suffering, professed Christians who neglect SD 57

good wishes are not enough to help 5T 151

gospel ministry to: angels aid in 7T 226

Christ’s promise to sustain His workers in DA 369

privilege and blessings of 7T 226

gospel must be preached to CD 353, 358; CS 162; DA 300; 9T 163

gospel of health must be preached to CD 272

from practical point of view 7T 137

gospel work for 6T 83-4

should not become all-absorbing WM 256

gospel workers should have kind and generous spirit toward GW 335

gospel workers who comfort, blessings brought to MM 252

happiness found in distributing to needs of 4T 50

hardships and misery of, Christians should aid in relieving and softening COL 417

hatred of, against the rich is excited by covetousness PP 497

toward the rich has its root in selfishness COL 254

have as much right in God’s world as the wealthy PP 534

having nothing to offer to God, rich believers should help 1T 220

health foods should be provided at prices within reach of 7T 125

help: in preparation of wholesome food CD 268

to become self-sustaining 6T 279

to help themselves MH 201; 6T 278; WM 199-200, 332

who need clothing, food, and other things CS 46-7

helping, that is like putting treasure into bag (basket) with holes COL 247; WM 200

helping hand needed by WM 171

helpless, how to help MH 201-8

homes for, investment of means in TM 324

homes of, Christ ministered in MH 24

honest, world regards the wealthy as of greater value than CS 133

honest and industrious: first to respond to call for means for God’s work CS 177

how God regards 1T 537-8

who is ready to help people needing help CS 177

who stands high in God’s estimation CS 177

honoring the rich and neglecting, is crime in God’s sight 4T 551

hospitality shown to, during Feast of Tabernacles PP 540

hospitality to, law of Moses enjoined PP 530

houses of, in East usually consisted of one room COL 192

how faithful and trusting, becomes rich toward God CS 151

how God taught Israel throughout year to care for COL 220

how to help 6T 272

to adopt principles of health reform 7T 113

to become industrious and self-reliant 7T 113

how to work for 6T 84

in great danger of coveting rich man’s wealth 1T 481

in spirit, blessing pronounced upon MB 6-9

who will enter heaven DA 301-2

in straitened circumstances for truth’s sake 6T 269

indifference to, warning against 1BC 1118-9

indiscriminate giving to, warning against CS 163

industrious and economical, can save a little for God’s cause AH 382

influences that should be resisted by MH 197

injustice to, God will repay every act of WM 312

inspire, with hope MH 158

instructions re, God’s word gives 1T 273

interests of, should be sacredly guarded MM 310

invited to gospel feast COL 225-6

Israelites’ duty in caring for PP 530-6; 4T 77

judiciously using his little in blessing others is rich toward God 2T 681

keep always in view their spiritual needs when helping MH 198

kindness to, God’s people should show 4T 386

lacking good judgment are often unwilling to seek counsel 1T 224

lands of, oppression by taking mortgages on PK 648

large outlay of means in work for, caution re 6T 293

law given by God for benefit of PP 536

learn how to treat, by studying history of Christ’s life 4T 550

lesson for, from parable of talents 4T 468

lessons re, from parable of rich man and Lazarus COL 260-3

let not, think that only the rich are covetous 1T 481

level of, why Christ lived on WM 25-6

liberal, promises of Christ will be realized by 3T 399

liberal provision made for, in Israel PP 526

life of, Christ came to live MH 19, 197-8

life’s best things are free to MH 198

liquor seller’s work multiplies MH 338

literature for, providing 1T 689-90; 4T 598

literature fund for 1T 718

literature provided for, from book fund 1T 689-90

looking down on, has become fashionable WM 170

looking with scorn upon people orderly and refined 1T 274

lowly, Christ’s earthly parents were 3T 566

make difference in favor of, in business 3BC 1159

men minister to Christ in person of DA 637

many, are poor because of loose and slack habits 1T 273

are worse off when financially helped 1T 272-3

many families are, because they spend money as soon as they receive it CS 269

many people are, by lack of diligence and economy 1T 272

may need to be taught how to work 6T 278

may stand far higher in moral worth in God’s sight than the wealthy 4T 550

means spent for dress that should be used to feed and clothe 4T 645-6

med. missionaries should not limit their efforts to 7T 112

message adapted to, bear MM 243

ministry among 6T 255

ministry to WM 169-77

Christ’s chief work was CH 387; WM 59

opportunities for women in MH 194

miss. nurses are best qualified to work for 6T 84

money is spent for selfish purposes that should be used to help 6T 385

most of, could be above want by pursuit of right course 1T 481

motives that lead people to neglect COL 382-3

multitudes of, out in country are in great need MH 192

need not be unclean or untidy in person or in home AH 21-2

need your cheerful countenance, hopeful words, and kindly handclasp COL 418

needing help, all around us are COL 386

needing med. skill but who cannot afford to pay for it, how physicians can help worthy MM 216

needs of: blessings from ministering to 4T 50

how to supply MH 49-50

wealthy people enriched by taking advantage of PK 646

needy: Christ is neglected in person of 2T 25

deny yourself of things in house or in dress to help 4T 511

gospel work for 2T 34

seek out and minister to 2T 34

neglect of, one of Jerusalem’s sins was 8T 133

warning against WM 223

neglect of God’s, guilt of neglecting Christ by 4T 512-3

neglected, duty of God’s people to 6BC 1060; 2T 570

neglecting, is neglecting Christ 2T 24; 4T 620

never to cease in Israel PP 530

no more dependent on the rich than the rich on the poor PP 535

no pity shown to, in Isaiah’s time PK 306

not expected to give alms as rich man does CS 119

not released from responsibilities of stewardship 2T 659

numerous expenses for hospitalities and gifts to, were required of Jews 4T 467

object of God’s special care and attention WM 18

of moral soundness and worth, how God esteems 1T 540

offerings given by: accounted precious by God 2T 198-9

as fragrant incense before God AA 341; CS 178

as sweet-smelling savor to God CS 30, 347

God accepts CS 176

how God values CS 73-4; 3T 398-9

not estimated according to amount given 3T 398-9

weighed in balances of sanctuary 3T 398

offerings should be appropriated for helping WM 274

often made to feel that it is too costly to attend church CS 160

oppression of: among professed Christians CS 160

by Fashion 4T 634

by the rich Ed 44; PK 64; PP 102

Nehemiah’s measures against PK 646-51

prevails in world WM 209

state of things that causes TM 331

warning against 2T 158, 160; 5T 565

oppressor of, God holds accountable 5T 565

ought not to: leave all sacrificing for owners of possessions to do 1T 115

leave all sacrificing for the rich to do WM 203

think that only the rich are covetous 1T 481

think that they can have food free 6T 278

work on Sabbath to earn means of livelihood 4T 251-2

owning no property, are accountable to God for use of their strength 1T 115

part of your income should be devoted to 4T 477

Paul as, in Rome AA 461

Paul’s ministry to believing, at Jerusalem 6T 271-2

person who deals with slack hand will become 4T 410

person who neglects, God cannot co-operate with 6T 262

person who succors, brings himself into closer relationship to Christ ChS 268

persons considerate toward, blessing pronounced upon Ed 141

persons showing hospitality to, have unseen angels as guests DA 639

persons who care for, blessings promised 4T 510

persons who feel too refined to labor for, reproof for 2T 467

persons who rob God by failure to help COL 371

persons who show mercy to, blessing for MB 82

persons who think it lowers their dignity to minister to COL 382

Pharisees and Sadducees despised WM 171

physicians should never neglect 4T 551

placed among us as representatives of Christ 3T 391

placed by Christ among us to test us MH 205

placed by God among us to: awaken love toward the suffering and oppressed 4T 620

call out from us Christian sympathy and love 3T 391

provide us opportunities for service 6T 261

to test us MH 205; 6T 261

poorest of, can improve their surroundings by rising early and working diligently 6T 188

possessing virtues that rich man does not have WM 173

poverty and sickness among, generally caused by their own sins, follies, and wrongs 1T 642

practical demonstrations of benevolence by sympathy and compassionate acts to 4T 60

pray with and for MH 158

preaching to, Christ’s chief work was WM 171

present gospel to 7T 226

prevention of suspicion and hatred of, toward the rich PP 536

prevention of terrible evils of oppression of, by the rich Ed 44; PP 536

products of Israel’s fallow fields every seventh year were reserved for Ed 43; PK 647

prospered by God often become penurious and exacting 1T 483

provision made in Israel for, every seventh year Ed 43; PK 646-7; PP 531

provisions made for helping, in Bible times MH 186; PK 646-7; 4T 467

purposely permitted to be thus by God in order to test and prove His people 2T 28

question of how to best help 6T 188-9

ray of hope for, provisions made by God to bring PP 534

receive greatest share of Christ’s attention 7T 226

regard for, Christ requires 2T 25

regard that you should show for Ed 268

regulations designed to bless PP 534

relatives of, should help to defray their med. expenses 1T 642

relief of, Christ takes account of smallest gift given for WM 313-4

much might be learned from OT re MH 183

relieving wants and sufferings of, God requires 2T 684-5

is ministry to Christ 2T 24

remember 5T 151

and supply their needs FE 323

represented by man who had one talent 2T 659

rich and: God has same standard of character for 4BC 1181

regulations designed to promote social equality of PP 534

should be closely bound together by ties of sympathy and helpfulness CS 161

should be treated alike with unvarying kindness MM 205

rich man as God’s steward to help COL 256

rich men who are 2T 662-3, 682; 5T 260

rich people who grind face of CS 160; WM 209

rich toward God think of salvation of others 2T 681

rich young ruler’s failure to do his duty to 4T 50

right of, to certain part of produce of soil PP 531

rising early and working diligently can improve their surroundings 6T 188-9

rude cottages of, illuminated by God’s word WM 169

sabbatical year released, from debt PP 532-3

sacrificial offering appointed for CS 160; DA 50

sad place for, what would make world a CS 160

safeguards designed by God to keep people from becoming MH 183-6

sanitariums too often neglect, while paying deference to the wealthy 4T 550

sanitariums’ duty to 4T 550-2

scanty earnings of, frittered away for amusements FE 422

second tithe of every third year was used for benefit of PK 646

self-caring, who do not do that which they can do 2T 229-30

sent by God as representatives of Himself 3T 383

Sermon on Mount thrilled DA 299

SDA should not bestow all of their labor and gifts on WM 187

SDA should not make care of, their first attention 4T 550-1

SDA should not neglect God’s cause to give their whole attention to 4T 551-2

shall always be with us PP 535

share your daily bread with MB 111-2

shield, from exploitation by evildoers WM 202

showing kindness to, gives access to their hearts MYP 217

living faith is demonstrated by 4T 386

sight of, Christ’s heart is cheered by WM 175-6

single, who marry and raise family with nothing to support them 1T 273

slighting claims of, men prove themselves traitors to Christ by MB 137

smallest willing offerings of, are as acceptable as largest donations of the rich 3T 398; 9T 224

solace of, Christianity is WM 172

soliciting aid, do not give indiscriminately to CS 163

some: are generous in their poverty 4T 77

become penurious as they acquire property 4T 77

can be helped most effectively by instruction in practical lines MH 194

failing to economize are unwilling to seek counsel 1T 224

know nothing of denying self 1T 272-3

know nothing of economizing to keep out of debt 1T 272-3

need good advice and then to be left to fight out life’s battles 1T 274

need to be taught how to manage MH 195

need to economize CS 166

seek to obtain means in easier way than patient and persevering labor 3T 400

some people are: because of careless indolence 5T 178

because of lack of good (wise) management 2SG 120; 1T 224

because of lack of perseverance MH 194-5

because of lack of self-denial MH 194-5

because they are not diligent in business 2SG 120; 1T 272

because they do not economize MH 194-5; 2SG 120; 1T 224, 272

because they lack training in industry MH 194-5

through lack of industrial training MH 190

some people will always be 1T 272

soul of, Christ paid purchase money for 2SM 343

speak to, re God’s promises MH 158

speak words of hope and courage to MH 196

special consideration made by God for PP 534

spending money for that which is not bread are many 6T 83

strength wasted by some, in love of ease 3T 400

strictest diet for, time has not yet come to prescribe 9T 163

succor 5T 606

succoring, brings men closer to Christ 2T 25

sufferings of, children should be educated to alleviate 6T 429

relieve 2T 24

suggestions for helping 5T 151

support of, is less expensive in country than in city 4T 510

sympathize with, in their trials, heartaches, and disappointments MH 158

taking usury from, is expressly forbidden PP 532

was forbidden in Israel PP 311

talent of, should be improved GW 330

tangible proofs of kindness needed by, in food and clothes 5T 151

teach: how to care for home 6T 278

how to cook 6T 278

how to make their clothes 6T 278

how to mend their clothes 6T 278

how to provide foods to take place of flesh foods 7T 133

how to use locally grown food products MM 262

to become self-sustaining MH 195

to help themselves CS 166; 2T 30; 4T 550

to put their energies to best use 6T 188-9

to support themselves WM 199-200

tempted re the wealthy 1T 535

tempted to spend money on: amusements FE 318

horse races FE 318

lottery FE 318

tender regard for, Mosaic law enjoined MB 72

thank offerings should not be used to help 4T 511

Thanksgiving Day as occasion for helping AH 474-5

three things that bring perplexities and burdens to COL 51

time wasted by some 2SG 121

in love of ease 3T 400

tithe should not be used to help 4T 511

tithes and offerings of, proportionate to his income CS 73

treat, with as much interest and attention as the rich 4T 551

treated in contemptuous way too often DA 639

treatment of, by Jewish priests and rulers in Christ’s time DA 157

try to imitate the wealthy in dress 4T 631

two classes of 6T 269

unemployed and homeless, ministry to MH 183-200

ungrateful, should not discourage you from helping the needy 2T 31

unjust dealing with, warning against 5T 565

use of eggs by 9T 163

very few people in USA are really such, as to need help 1T 481

visited by Christ in person of His followers 7T 226

visiting, wear clothing plain and simple in GW 189

wants of, duty of God’s people to relieve 4T 226-7

professed Christian world expends in extravagant display money sufficient to supply 6T 274-5

wealth or knowledge does not make anyone more valuable than WM 171

wealthy and, relations between 2SG 119-21

wealthy people too often take advantage of 2SG 235-6; 1T 194

what men do for, will be scrutinized in judgment GC 487

what to consider when you give to WM 187

when giving to suffering, give in sincerity DA 312

wholesale feeding of WM 210-1

whom church should not help with means 1T 272-3

why Christ chose to live as one of MH 197-8

why God has permitted some people to be, and others to be rich TM 280

why God keeps His people habitually giving to 3T 382-3

why many, have no tithes and offerings to give to God 3T 400

with children gathered about scanty board, God watches SC 86

work of caring for, men must be chosen to oversee WM 275

work should be provided for 6T 278

work that, can do for Christ MH 198

world’s, gospel work is needed to save 6T 255

worthy, persons who feel the rich should be honored above DA 73

you may err in giving to CS 166; WM 199

your destiny in judgment will be determined by what you have done for DA 637

your duty to, while giving to God’s cause 1T 194

See also Needy person; Pauper; Poverty

Supplement

angels rejoice to preach to; higher classes have wrong attitude SW 13:1

blessing of Christ on, not on the rich SW 85:1

caring for, cultivates attributes of Christ OHC 198:4

Christ,

became, that we,

might be rich AG 79:2

might possess treasures UL 113:5

endured all the trials of TMK 26:3

identifies with, in calling us to help them OHC 190:4

linked with SW 85:1

shared life of poverty with UL 113:6

still has compassion on; we are to remember them LHU 131:4

sympathizes with; insults to them are as to Him SW 11:0

Christ’s,

example showed that, might be pure and noble TMK 36:4

message eagerly accepted by TMK 50:4

church members to care for, as representatives of Christ HP 303:2

despising, was fashionable but Jesus sympathizes SW 10:4

fields blessed by God and preparation made for RC 227:3

gifts from a sincere heart to HP 306:4

God loves, as much as He loves you, maybe more OHC 180:3

God purposely permits, to test and develop our hearts TMK 335:4

godly, positions of, and worldly rich will be reversed TDG 183:6

gospel shines when brought to HP 234:5

helping,

brings into a closer relationship with Jesus TMK 335:4

by all who share Christ’s glory UL 305:3

in God’s household UL 29:5

Jesus came to preach gospel to OHC 190:3

neglect of, SW 39:0

guilt of Christian world; indifference SW 35:1

offering by, acceptable according to the heart purpose HP 304:3

parable of Lazarus the beggar is for rich and SW 12:1

preaching to, connected with the gospel message HP 173:4

respect (deference) to be given to UL 89:3

sacrifice in giving required by, although others give more OHC 199:3

surrounded by, essential for perfecting character OHC 198:4

sympathy and compassion for HP 234:4

treating, as Christ did OHC 180:2

words and deeds of kindness for, winning souls VSS 29:2

working for SW 16:2

See also Disadvantaged; Needy; Outcasts; Poverty