EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Gospel worker, Gospel workers (Part 2 of 2)
men occupying responsible positions in world 6T 82-3
men of vast business capacity and power for usefulness 6T 256
ministers of other denominations 5T 580; 6T 256
statesmen 6T 256
wealthy people 6T 255-8; 9T 113-4, 115-6
talk courage to the unbelieving and hopeless 8T 12
teach principles of healthful living MH 146
test his qualifications by God’s word TM 259
throw all their energies into work AA 205
train and discipline mind by study, observation, and reflection LS 275
train themselves by severest moral discipline 5T 109
unite with one another in loving sympathy and confidence 9T 145
use: tact in their work 5T 577
their knowledge of laws of life and health CH 566
watch and pray TM 168
work: clothed with panoply of heaven AA 220
in calm and considerate manner 8T 189
on principles of self-sacrifice MM 129
work together: blending in kindly and courteous order AA 275
in harmony GW 481
work with: all facilities God has given him COL 232
intelligence, frugality, and humility GW 458
might to rise in mental, moral, and physical capabilities 5T 554
unselfishness and faithfulness CS 143
wrestle with God in prayer COL 232
5. Need(s) or ought to be
able to: adapt themselves to wants of people 2T 419-20
instruct people in healthful living CH 389
see quickly and act instantaneously at right time and with power 3T 497
allowed to exercise individual judgment TM 301-2
as true as steel to principle CM 95
baptized with Spirit 6T 292-3
careful: how they treat light TM 89-98
in deportment Ev 140
in speech LS 298
lest self-sufficiency come in DA 493
not to place themselves on Satan’s ground GW 77
when provoked DA 353
circumspect in conduct LS 298
cleansed from all coldness and selfishness 9T 218-9
controlled by sanctifying influence of Spirit AA 275
converted men FE 109; GW 79-80
courteous to one another Ev 106
co-workers with Christ in order to have success CW 108
diligent in prayer for strength and wisdom FE 243
diligent students of Scriptures 5T 592
educated and trained for fields of labor TM 301
enabled to live comfortably 2SM 187
ensamples to God’s flock 5T 573
essentially one in their service AA 276
faithful in little things 7T 199
fearless in duty 5T 224
filled with love for God and one another CM 154
firm in principle 5T 224
gentle and tender 5T 224
humble and lowly 5T 224
in harmony with: his brethren AA 275-6
truth and with brethren 5T 463
kept by power of God through faith 6T 396
kind and courteous EW 102-3; GW 121
learners 5T 573
as well as teachers 7T 282
led by Spirit 5T 552
like Christ in mind, thought, word, action 5T 531
living examples of what it means to be well MM 294
loyal to sense of right and duty 3T 23
men of: energy 3T 23
high moral character 3T 23
judgment EW 102
moral integrity 3T 23
prayer 5T 592
strong purpose 3T 23
men who can give all for cross and crown 3T 23
missionary among fellow workers 7T 265
paid according to hours given in honest labor 7T 208
patient toward all 5T 224
patterns of piety, meekness, and humility EW 103
permitted to think for themselves TM 301-2
persons of: great discretion Ev 170
keen feeling and quick perception MH 309
polish 4T 358
sound judgment EW 98
understanding 4T 358
prepared to meet objections of opponents EW 102
producers as well as consumers CS 268; 7T 255
ready to: forgive 5T 224
receive advice and instruction 5T 109
saved by gospel in order to save others MH 469
self-denying 6T 440-1
sent forth two and two in evangelism DA 350; Ev 79
subject one to another 5T 109
sympathetic toward unsaved souls 9T 45-7
temperate in eating MH 309
thoroughly disciplined and prepared to be successful 5T 552
trained by: severest mental and moral discipline PP 248
wise and consecrated teachers 5T 552
treated with impartiality 7T 209
true, hopeful, and heroic 1SM 88
true and self-sacrificing laborers 2SM 177
under guidance of Spirit TM 402
united against that which bears least approach to evil in SDA associations 5T 592
very careful of words and actions GW 127
willing to: become poor for Christ’s sake 5T 86
do anything that needs to be done MH 499
go where God calls them to go COL 36-7
work for reasonable wage 2SM 197
wise and unselfish men 9T 24
zealous in God’s cause 5T 224
6. Ought not to
absorb large amount of money Ev 89
act out dictates of natural heart DA 353
aim at self-exaltation PP 324
allow: anyone to cling to his hand as if loath to let it go 5T 596
anyone to praise or flatter them 5T 596
anything to separate them from one another or from God 8T 12
difficulties to dishearten or intimidate them GW 189
themselves to be discouraged 4T 263
attempt to act as dictator or ruler CS 147
become discouraged 5T 574
become stereotyped in: manner of working Ev 106
plans and labors 4T 600
bring one vestige of selfishness into God’s work 7T 209
build themselves up by tearing down others 4T 222
cease to become learners FE 108
cling tenaciously to preconceived notions GW 381
command and dictate like officer over soldiers 7T 38
consent to be mere machines run by another man’s mind MH 498; TM 303
consult their ease or inclination 3T 204
criticize efforts of fellow workers 7T 238
crowd too many things into day’s work MM 292
depend on counsel of men not guided by Spirit DA 354
draw money from treasury before earning it CM 93-4
encourage wrong thoughts in girls or in married women 5T 594-5
engage in work they are not qualified to perform 3T 110
exalt their judgment as all-controlling influence 8T 186
exercise unwise authority over believers 7T 38
exhaust their physical and mental energies 3T 11
feel that: God’s work depends on them MB 121; PK 176
they are powerless CM 108
flinch in pointing out sins of God’s people 4T 185
follow example of worldlings 6T 249
get excited under opposition EW 102
go out singly to labor as a rule Ev 73
have to rely on judgment of one man TM 299
have worldling’s deceptive outside gloss and simpering affectation 4T 358
imitate another person’s tone or manners CSW 106
labor: at their own charges AA 340
in his own strength COL 232
mechanically 1T 586
merely for wages AA 361
without compensation 7T 207
look to man for direct guidance AA 401
lose sight of their dependence on God DA 493
love popularity or display 3T 204
manifest self-importance CS 147
move independently TM 485
neglect training essential for him to be efficient FE 243
overtax themselves to advance God’s work 7T 298
preach truth from strife or contention 3T 66
pull apart, with everyone laboring according to his own idea Ev 106
pull to pieces each other’s work AA 275; Ev 106
relax their: efforts 6T 419
vigilance at any time AA 361
rely wholly on any man’s judgment 5T 724; 9T 284
rest: in ease and inaction 5T 552
short of becoming first-class workers FE 108
reveal harsh and critical spirit Ev 632
seek honor for themselves DA 179
set himself up as criterion for others AA 276
shun: disagreeable duties PP 324
trial and responsibility AA 507
speak: disrespectfully of fellow worker AA 276
of failure in their work GW 19; 6T 467
spend: large part of time in secular employment AA 356
time hovering over churches Ev 463
spread his labor over too much territory Ev 79, 325
stand apart as separate atoms 8T 78
study how little they may do to reach lowest standard 7T 209
talk of their differences of opinion 8T 12
think: it their special prerogative to prescribe rules for fellow workers TM 192
of failure in work COL 363; GW 19; 6T 467
that he has learned enough and may relax his efforts MH 499
their wisdom sufficient for successful planning and carrying forward of God’s work 8T 186
treat fellow workers as inferior AA 276
trust completely to wife’s judgment 1T 709
urge their presence where it is not desired AA 218
use harsh words Ev 168
wait: at every step to ask some higher officer if they may do this or that 5T 463
for every obstacle to be moved out of their way EW 63-4
work: only for churches 7T 268
to secure great name or great wages CH 285
7. Ought not to be
actuated by personal motives 4T 185
another person’s shadow MH 499
bound: by contract for term of years 9T 170
with man-made restrictions disapproved by God 8T 232
bribed to stay in the work 2SM 214
burdened with petty church difficulties EW 105-7
careless and too free in use of God’s money EW 93-4
dictated to by leaders 9T 146-7
discouraged by unfavorable circumstances 3T 496
diverted by trifling matters at home Ev 654-5
echo of another 9T 284
educated to rely upon judgment of leaders TM 302-3
forced to accept small remuneration 5T 374
harsh, severe, and denunciatory 2T 220
held to work by wages they receive CH 302
hindered by persons making gospel only a matter of contention and ridicule MB 129
men of stereotyped habits and character PP 248
motivated by wages 9T 27
one-sided men 5T 411
only echo of another person 5T 724-5
ordered about arbitrarily by one man TM 491
paid for entertaining brethren 6T 344
praised, flattered, or petted by women 5T 595
rash, self-confident, or selfish 9T 264
set apart as teacher of people while his example contradicts health message 6T 378
shadow of another man’s thoughts and directions Ev 650
stereotyped in his manner of working Ev 106; GW 119
trifling and boyish 3T 27
weak and pliant time-servers PP 324
8. Young
army of rightly trained, gospel work could quickly be finished by Ed 271
band of, youth can be organized to labor as MYP 197
content to go from church to church instead of laboring in new places LS 204
duty of, to older worker with whom he labors GW 103
experienced ministers should train AA 368
forwardness of, in opposing veteran workers of experience 3T 320-1
high ideal held up for AA 501
is quick, earnest, powerful 6T 412
like Daniel are needed now MYP 34
lines in which youth can serve as MYP 208
make more liberal efforts for training of youth as CT 43
must beware of self-confidence GW 77
need(s) to: begin at first round of ladder GW 73
feel is a privilege to study under older workers GW 101
learn wisdom from workers of experience 3T 209
respect aged workers 7T 289
work under advice of more experienced workers GW 458
of literary qualifications, many fields have urgent need for MYP 22
ought not to: become uneasy, restless, and venturesome MM 153
lose their individuality GW 102-3
seek to present something startling or original SD 266
trust too much to their own abilities 3T 209
Paul saw importance of training GW 102
permit, to exercise their judgment GW 103
persons who often cause perplexity and discouragement to MH 493
possessing high intellectual culture, God’s work needs CT 42
should be trained by older workers for service PK 223
speedy preparation of youth as, schools should provide CT 404-19
sporting with young girls cannot lead others to Christ 3T 473-4
talking nonsense cannot lead others to Christ 3T 473-4
training of PK 223
usefulness of, depends much on manner in which they enter into their work AA 353
volunteer, Christ calls for MYP 24-5
who desire to have startling experience to tell 2SM 59
word of God abides in 6T 412
young men as, are preferable for foreign mission fields 5T 392-3
young men laboring as, changing work of 7T 282
young men needed as MYP 24-5
9. Miscellaneous
ability of, increases as he strives to perfect his knowledge of God 7T 281
ability that proves dangerous to 5T 570
abuse of authority over, by conf. officers TM 348
accomplish little because they attempt little MH 498
actions of, should not contradict their words CH 559
all, should labor under God’s supervision AA 275
all expenses of, should be accurately reported GW 460
angels commissioned to sustain, strengthen, and uphold 6T 436-7
angels co-operate with MH 159
angels guide, to souls seeking light AA 109
angels help, to restore the fallen 6T 260
angels minister to GW 145
angels prepare way before AA 357
angels wait for co-operation of DA 297
appeal to laymen to serve as 9T 125-36
appointed work of, giving instruction in healthful living is part of CH 390; MH 147
are: accountable for truth they present and influence they exert 4T 448
God’s own property TM 348
pledged to co-operate with Christ, obey His directions, and follow His guidance CT 284
spectacle before angels and world 7T 294
as: Christ’s agent in drawing faulty and erring children to Christ MH 44
co-workers with Christ and His angels SC 79; 4T 67-83
assembly of, Satan walks as angel of light in 8T 294
atmosphere of homes of, is carried with them to office 5T 558
band of, should do city evangelism Ev 79
bearing responsibilities develops 3T 495
best talent needed as, to work in various institutions and departments of God’s cause 5T 549
Bible study by GW 249-53
bitter experience gives, knowledge MH 484
blending of hearts and interests of, need of CH 244
blessings accruing to, in service for Christ SC 77-83
blessings found by, in communion with God Ed 260-1
boldness and zeal of, in giving final warning GC 608-9
boys and girls are not qualified to work as Ev 475
brotherly love needed among 4T 222
brought into contact with all classes of minds MH 495
calling of, new fields can test 3T 64
calls for 5T 202-7
cannot give that which he does not have LS 303
changing of, caution against too much Ev 690
chief aim of, winning of souls to Christ should be 6T 427
choice of, divine plan re GC 171
Christ as, did not measure His work by hours MH 500; 9T 45
Christ calls for 5T 394
Christ knows and watches over His CM 24
Christ qualified unlearned fishermen as, to receive high commission from Him MYP 169-70
Christ’s example as CH 316-8
Christ’s first, chosen from ranks of common people Ed 85
church members should deal liberally with AA 340
clothing of, should be plain and simple when visiting the poor GW 189
common people should take their place as 7T 272
communion with God by, blessed results of DA 363
companies of, should pray for gift of Spirit AA 50
comparing, with other gospel workers AA 270
complete list of His, God keeps SD 279
consecrated devotion of, human effort is efficient in gospel work just according to MH 37
consecration in, blessed results of GW 112-3
consecration is essential qualification of 3T 468
co-operation of all, essential in evangelistic work in large city 6T 46
co-operation of angelic agencies with 6T 456-7
counsel among, importance of 5T 270
counsel and co-operation needed between 5T 463
co-workers with angels in saving souls Ev 292
danger that, will look to fellow man for permission to do this or that 8T 232
danger that some, will rest content to be inefficient 6T 419
dealing with, do not be sharp and dictatorial in Ev 633
deeper consecration in, time demands 9T 27
deficiencies of one, often made up by another CT 521
deportment of, out of meeting should be exemplary 3T 27
development of MH 497-502
devils are sharper than some Ev 157
devils war against, to tear down their strength 1T 206
devotion to work disciplines 3T 468
differ in plans and ideas Ev 103
directors of, persons of discernment and keen foresight needed as 7T 111
discipline of mind places, on vantage ground MH 150
divine efficiency promised to, to make their labors successful 9T 34
divine power gives success to PK 176
do not all possess same gifts, but all are God’s workmen AA 274
duty of: in handling questions Ev 155
in meeting objections EW 102; GW 375-6
re unapproachable persons Ev 464
each: God watches over 7T 17
has individuality of his own AA 275
is amenable to Christ TM 491-2
earnestness of, becomes deadened by efforts to have everything too systematic 4T 602
educate, in other lands besides America FE 203
education of 5T 580-6
should continue throughout his lifetime MH 499
education that is most essential for FE 242-4
educators should encourage and help youth to become Ed 271
efficiency and influence of, is in proportion to their elevation and purity CSW 81-2
efficiency for, Christ supplies MYP 35
efficiency of: becomes deadened by efforts to have everything too systematic 4T 602
can be greatly increased COL 335-6
depends on his personal relationship to God CT 410
God is 7T 151
Spirit is provided as COL 232
energy(s) of, becomes deadened by efforts to have everything too systematic 4T 602
world has stolen 5T 134
enlist, from common people in closing work of gospel Ed 269-70
enrolled in record books of heaven GW 18
entertaining visitors should not be left to one or two 6T 344
enthronement of self by, no religion in COL 402
essential qualifications of AA 205; EW 97-104
every jot of influence of, must be used on side of Christ 8T 211
every layman should be 5T 381
every thought and word and action of, should be of elevated character 5T 594
experience teaches, sympathy MH 484
failure of Ev 654-5
failure to properly support, dishonors God 9T 52
faith of, should be proportionate to knowledge of truth 8T 118
families of, must have food and clothing 2SG 237
few, can be trusted with large measure of responsibility or success PP 553-4
fidelity is what makes work of, acceptable to God COL 402
first business of, is to take heed to himself FE 107
first object of, is to advance cause of present truth and save perishing souls EW 61
first work of, is to secure God’s blessing in their own hearts 5T 558
fitness of, measurement of AA 551
freedom of action by, undue restraint of 5T 725
freedom of choice of, undue restraint of 5T 725
from common people will by faith see Christ working with them Ed 270
fruit from, God is hungry for Ev 327
full and entire consecration is required of, by Christ 3T 500
funds should be raised to educate, to work for higher classes in all countries 5T 580-1
given large responsibility is in danger of becoming self-confident and forgetful of their dependence on God PP 553-4
God assists, by uniting divine power with human effort PP 248
God calls for, to share with Him self-denial, sacrifice, and suffering 5T 87
God deals impartially with 7T 128
God demands unselfish and willing service of 3T 500
God desires that every, do his best CH 529
God develops, as potter molds and fashions clay 8T 186-7
God does not always make everything plain before AA 357
God does not ask, to do in their own strength work that lies before them 8T 19
God does not choose, according to numerous advantages they have enjoyed FE 341
according to superior education they have received FE 341
God does not place, under dictation of erring mortals TM 347
God enlightens and trains, by His Spirit 8T 186
God estimates, according to his capacity of heart to know and understand Him FE 341
by their purity of motive and beauty of character MH 477
God has given to each, individual work AA 275
God has time to notice His ChS 234
God is not dependent on any 5T 508
God is pleading for Ev 32
God keeps accurate account of liberality of, to His cause 7T 294
God never leaves His, without divine directions ML 10
God still uses, in health and in sickness AA 465
God takes men as they are to be trained as DA 294
God teaches, how to reach people He wishes them to help 7T 272
God uses different instrumentalities as 8T 170-1
God uses weak and erring men as AA 56
God watches to see how much of Christ’s spirit is cherished by COL 402
God will correct infirmities of, if they rely on Him 4T 212
God will guide, to homes of persons desiring truth Ev 434, 463
God will purify, from all selfishness 8T 186
God will raise up, to take truth to most unpromising places Ev 567
God will use many uneducated persons as 7T 27
God’s cause calls for LS 299
God’s grace and efficiency alone can give success to 7T 251
good visit with brethren by some, is all that is accomplished 2T 649
grace alone can make, efficient in Christ’s service COL 402
greater efficiency in, time demands 9T 27
handshakes given by, significance of GW 189
harvest will be found by, wherever they proclaim forgotten truths of Bible 8T 253
has: privilege of improvement FE 107
searching and trying hours to pass through Ev 306
have no time for strife and contention 8T 29
hearts of, must be alive with deep movings of Spirit 6T 48
heaviest responsibility rests upon 5T 277
help for, in daily living MH 469-82
high attainment should be reached by AA 368
house-to-house work by Ev 431-5
how, can have prayers and sympathy of awakened church 8T 29
can help the tempted MH 161-9
how God develops apparently unpromising men and women into 7T 271
how God disciplines 4BC 1160
how God fashions individuals into 8T 187
how God qualifies, to present truth to world 5T 158
how God trains GW 269-70
how God’s providence prepares, for wider experience GW 269-70
how 100 times more could be accomplished by 6T 419
how there could be 100, where there is now one DA 251
humble men chosen by Christ as, produced tremendous results MYP 170
hundred, needed where there is now one CH 546; FE 488; LS 370; MM 242, 332; 9T 249
idleness and self-indulgence should not be allowed in CSW 95
imperfections and mistakes of, must be overcome LS 305
importance of training, for service of God GW 92
improvement of, plans should be made for Ev 476
in choosing, God does not ask whether they possess worldly wealth, learning, or eloquence MH 37
indifference of, to honor God has bestowed on them LS 203
indulging pride and self-complacency mar God’s work COL 402
inefficiency in, remedy for TM 159-62
influence of, guard carefully against weakening TM 505
injustice must not be done to any 2SM 181
intellectual pride does not help 8T 307
investigate qualifications of, before sending them forth 2T 556
jealousy among, retards gospel work Ev 633
warning against DA 182
jealousy and suspicion among, parable of laborers in vineyard rebukes COL 402
jealousies among, Satan seeks to create TM 504
joy of, on meeting hereafter souls saved through his efforts 5T 621
labor of, motives which should be incentive to 5T 551
labors of: no man should delineate details of TM 477
no precise lines should be laid down for TM 492
should not be so expensive as to divert means from others 9T 142
without humility before God are nothing COL 402
without love for brethren are nothing COL 402
lack of, exercise of faith in Testimonies would have averted 9T 105
lack of aptness among Ev 650
lack of experience in, has had to be overcome LS 305
lack of skill and wisdom by, many souls turned in wrong direction by GW 119
lack of unity and harmony among, warning re TM 490
large wages should not be paid to a few 2SM 192
leaders of, abuse of authority by TM 491-2
leave God too much out of their methods and plans TM 214
length of time served by, does not make his work acceptable to God COL 402
lesson of self-distrust must be learned by all who would be DA 250
lessons for, from history of Elijah and Elisha 2BC 1037; PK 173
lessons learned by Timothy as AA 205
lessons that must be learned by GW 460-1
let: God work for and through His AA 275
Spirit direct TM 492
life and health of, must be regarded in evangelistic work Ev 660-1
life of, should conform to vital principles of kingdom of heaven 8T 118
live coal represents potency of efforts of GW 23
lives of, God’s overruling providence in GW 270
lot of, as compared to Christ’s 5T 86
love and confidence needed among TM 189-97
man controlled by feeling and impulse is not qualified as 4T 218
men lacking sufficient experience and judgment should not be employed as EW 98
men lacking wisdom and judgment should not be employed as EW 97
men of high moral powers needed as 3T 23
men of strong purpose who are not easily moved, are needed as 3T 23
men should not be sent out as, without preparation EW 97-8
men unqualified to teach present truth should not be employed as EW 97
men with hearts nerved with holy fervor are needed as 3T 23
many people in common walks of life could be used as DA 250
may go forth filled with power of Spirit 7T 32-3
may have lasting friends in little children CSW 76
may walk with God as did Enoch GW 417
med. institutions should never take advantage of MM 172
med. missionaries and, should be bound together by indissoluble ties CT 468; 8T 46
meet Satan in many different forms AA 169
methods of, guard against condemning 9T 145-6, 259-60
in presenting truth GW 118-9
methods of individual, leaders cautioned against condemning 9T 259
methods used by 9T 109-24
mind of, should be treasure house GW 99
ministering angels by side of, to impress hearts COL 232
ministry of, would be far more successful if they would lift up cross of Christ higher and still higher AA 209
mission of, is to help, bless, and heal 6T 55
should be corrected and they be put to work again FE 365
what should be your attitude toward Ev 633
motive power of, love of Christ should be MH 500-2
much benefited by only a few months of instruction 3T 160
much more prayer needed among 9T 110
must reach men where they are MH 511
mutual understanding and promptness among, lack of Ev 650
names of a few of God’s, given in Bible history SD 279
need of, all over the world TM 194; 4T 426
in new fields 3T 64
need of preparing, for God’s cause EW 62
never alone CM 81
never has time to fold his hands and be at ease TM 407
never reaches higher standard than that which he seeks GW 73
no favoritism or partiality shown to, by God 7T 209
no license given to, to be indolent FE 243
no time for, to murmur or complain 5T 577
not all, can occupy positions of responsibility as leaders 5T 394
not all alike in understanding of God’s word 2SM 155
not all called to do same kind of work 3T 314
not all of same temperament Ev 100
not called to authority but to service DA 550
not chosen because they are perfect DA 294
not half as vigilant as Satan is 6T 46
not required to injure health by exposure and taxing labor 3T 128
not supernaturally endowed with qualifications they lack 5T 459
number of, must be increased 6T 416
old-time spirit of self-denial and self-sacrifice is too seldom found in MYP 303
one: cannot always do one job as well as another Ev 103
is strong where another is weak Ev 104-5
laboring for all classes at same time in England is difficult for Ev 416-7
oneness among, when selfishness is dead 1SM 175
Paul varied his methods as, according to circumstances under which he was placed GW 118
pen or voice of, God has placed no man as judge over TM 293-4
perfect harmony must be cherished by TM 329
persons desiring to become, should receive training for that work GW 73
persons God chooses as, are not always talented in estimation of world 7T 25
pinched want should not be experienced by 5T 373
planning for, leaders should not do all TM 302
position of, gives him no authority to dictate to other workers 8T 170-1
positive traits needed in MH 497
possess in themselves no essential grace or holiness TM 53
power and efficiency gained by, as he accepts God-given responsibilities PP 255
power and efficiency given to, by Spirit AA 50-1
power is promised to 8T 19-23
power of utterance given to, through impartation of Spirit 7T 271
power that Christ has promised to CM 108
praise should not be given to or expected by 3T 474
preparation of 5T 552
spending too much time in TM 231
preparation of students as FE 358-9
prepare, to go out into highways and hedges 9T 118
principles of truth and righteousness and mercy must be within 6T 48
principles which should actuate 5T 726-7
promise of Christ to guide Ev 436
promises for DA 827; 6T 306-7; 7T 271-2; 8T 17
provision made by God for, to have grace and wisdom CH 560
purest unselfishness should be shown by CH 497
qualifications of Ev 628-91
church should look into EW 100
regulations and definite specifications for TM 192
remuneration of, should be sufficient to support themselves and families AA 340-1
resolute purpose by, will accomplish wonders LS 275
respect for, consistent life alone can command CH 559-60
responsibility of, measure of 5T 459
reward of, for faithful service 6T 305-12
rich reward of, souls saved will be EW 61
right example by, great importance of CH 559
rough manners disqualify 2T 220
Satan attacks every, used by God LS 218
Satan plans to press temptations on 3T 469
Satan walks in every assembly of 8T 294
Satan works constantly to dishearten and destroy AA 418
Satan’s special power is brought to bear on 1T 586
Satan’s studied plan for 5T 592
school needed for training, during public meetings in large cities GW 364
secret communion with God is essential to 7T 251
secret of success of, confidence in God is MH 151
seldom best to send, to distant lands for education 6T 137
selection of, care needed in EW 97-104
made too light a matter TM 170
self-denial and sacrifices by DA 362
self-improvement by FE 244
self-interest is ruling motive of some MH 499
self-sacrificing zeal in, need of 9T 118
separate parties among, let there be no AA 275
service of, no taint of self-seeking should mar 7T 71
seven evil traits to be shunned by 5T 225
SDA schools should train TM 195
SDA should train their children to become CT 165
shunning responsibilities leads to weakness in 3T 493
sin of defrauding, of wages due them 5T 374
sowing and reaping by DA 192
sphere of labor of each, God chooses 7T 17
Spirit brings to remembrance of, truths needed when in trial DA 355
Spirit co-operates with, in labor for the fallen 6T 260
spirit of cheerfulness and kindness should prevail in 5T 558
spirit of independence among, warning against 9T 257-61
spirit of unity and harmony needed among TM 491
Spirit will impress men in common walks of life to go forth as 7T 27
Spirit’s efficiency enables, to represent Christ in saving souls 7T 30
spiritual power lost by, as result of neglect of Bible study and prayer 6T 253
spiritual pride endangers EW 98
stands in fearfully responsible position 3T 555
strength given to, for renewed effort 1SM 88
strength needed by, God is able and willing to give to AA 242
strength of: does not lie in outward agencies 9T 110
lies in earnest prayer to God for help 9T 110
lies in obedience to God’s word 9T 110
lies in trustful dependence on God 9T 110
not in self but in God DA 360
prayer is source of 7T 243
strife or variance should not exist among 5T 535
students preparing to be, should be trained to speak in clear and straightforward manner CT 217
success attending, self is ever ready to take credit for DA 493
success of: church members should be personally concerned about GW 26
is given by divine power PK 176
most earnest and continued efforts essential to CT 537-8; 5T 583
proportionate to degree of consecration and self-sacrifice CT 537-8; 5T 583
successful, danger of becoming self-confident and forgetful of their dependence on God PP 553-4
support of, contribute means to EW 50
tact and skill given to, by God AA 275
tempter finds access to 5T 397
thousands of, would be proclaiming gospel in heathen lands where there is one if Christians were awake to duty SC 81
time of, belongs to God’s church 2SG 237
time spent in criticizing, might better be spent in prayer 8T 83
time wasted by TM 194
too little effort by, for men occupying responsible positions in world 9T 115
too many, settled in Battle Creek 5T 185
too much power sought by TM 213
too much preaching by MM 301
trained best in their own countries 6T 137
trained sometimes by disappointment and apparent failure PK 595
training of, at Loma Linda, Calif. MM 58-61
training should be given to, at camp meetings Ev 473
traits of, that should be overcome MH 498
transportation of, great care needed to avoid expense in 4T 600
travel by, unwise spending of money in EW 94
true as steel to principle, used in God’s cause in the past MYP 33
trust too much to strength of argument 1T 113
truthfulness essential to MYP 35
try to unite, in confidence and love 9T 219
two extremes to be avoided by 3T 506
union with Christ and one another is only safety of 7T 239
unity among, results of 1SM 175
unity needed among LS 302-3
unlearned men sometimes selected by God as 7T 25-6
unless God works with efforts of, nothing can be accomplished 5T 583
unsanctified partiality is unbecoming to 3T 24
use of time by 2T 411
usefulness of, if God sees fit to cut off AA 481
slowness and sluggishness of action hinders 3T 499
spendthrift habits ruin CG 135-6
voice of, echo of Christ’s voice heard in CT 509
voice culture by Ev 665-70
voices of, need of training CT 245-7
wages of 2BC 1029
principles governing 2SM 179-89
See also Wages
wages should not be uppermost in minds of GW 113-4
warned against: false modesty and caution in presenting Sabbath truth CW 94-5
flattery and petting by women 5T 595-6
independence of spirit and judgment AA 164
irresolution, weakness of purpose, and indecision Ev 647
judging each other AA 276
self-exaltation DA 436; 5T 726-7
spasmodic efforts 2T 521
undue familiarity with women 5T 593-603
working to enrich themselves TM 395
worldly ambition to be first Ev 333
when, should flee from persecution GW 410
should say: “Hands off!” 5T 595
when angels leave, to carry on warfare alone Ev 166
whole being of, tide of spiritual life should flow from 6T 227
why God often chooses humble and unlearned men as GC 171, 456
why humbler men have been chosen by God as GC 312
why many scholarly theologians have not been chosen by God as GC 312
wife of, should practice economy GW 459-60
wisdom given by God to, if they rely on Him 4T 212
wise distribution of, plan for Ev 22
words of, have effect when their practice harmonizes with their teaching CH 559-60
work of, among social groups 6T 254-60
devils on hand to hinder EW 267
requires self-sacrifice MH 156
should not be limited to poorer classes 7T 112
thoroughness needed in GW 367-71
work of many, not appreciated until death lays them low MH 484
work to be done by, for people occupying high social positions COL 231
works at all hours and is never off duty 9T 45
zeal of, must never grow less 8T 27
should be proportionate to knowledge of truth 8T 118
should be tempered with reason 7T 298
See also Bible worker; Evangelist; Minister