EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Lawrence, Bro. - Legacy, Legacies
Lawrence, Bro.
Lawrence, Bro. Ev 503
“Laws of nature,”
“Laws of nature,” meaning of term, as commonly used PP 114
Lawsuit, Lawsuits
Lawsuit, Lawsuits, avoid, if possible 1T 201
in connection with God’s cause 1T 212
better to settle at some loss, than to engage in 1T 201
between believers: cause of truth disgraced by AA 306; 5T 242-3
Christ put to open shame by 5T 242-3
Christ’s wounds pierced afresh by 5T 242-3
church exposed to ridicule of enemies by 5T 242-3
follow Christ’s rule instead of resorting to 5T 242
powers of darkness caused to triumph by 5T 242-3
pride and self-esteem cause 5T 242
warning against AA 304-6
Supplement
Christians in,
left to Satan, until folly seen 3SM 302:2
to consider the counsel from Paul 3SM 304:0
danger to individual planning, against publishing house 3SM 304:2
hurt more than the defendants; God’s people and work 3SM 305:3
mistreatment by institution did not warrant 3SM 305:1
withdrawal of, against publishing house called for 3SM 304:1
words against you not reason for; Jesus did not file 3SM 302:1
wrong; will not relieve the situation (Ellen White letter) 3SM 301:2
Lawyer, Lawyers
Lawyer, Lawyers, as church members, responsibility of 4T 469
at bar, argumentative skill displayed by 5T 298
cannot dream themselves into character Te 47
Christian, must represent Christ WM 111
church leaders reproved for appealing to, when they disagreed 8T 69
conversion of 1SM 145
crying “peace and safety” 4T 309
drinking liquor, injustice committed by MH 345-6; Te 48
educate themselves to become masters of their business 4T 67
educated for their line of business GW 92
fees of, may eat up large share of estate left intestate 4T 482
overreaching in MM 122
God dishonored when brethren in discord appeal to 8T 69
godly, is easier to be missionary than to be CG 358; CT 279
invited to banquet at St. Helena Sanitarium WM 285
Jews did not use, at Paul’s second trial in Caesarea AA 429
lost in sin, Christian’s duty to COL 230
must be given gospel message 6T 78
needs to learn his trade or profession 5T 528
offices of, need cleansing MM 123
slaves to intemperate habits, many 7T 58
tactics of, in criticizing witness should not be used by church 3T 105
unsuccessful, why a person may become Ed 267
using strong drink and tobacco, solicitation of funds from Te 29
why many young men are anxious to become Ed 215
why many young men educate themselves to become 3T 158
why some, join church GC 386
widows robbed of scanty pittance by 4T 489-90
Supplement
case against publishing house to be removed from 3SM 305:3
church should not use non-Adventist, for internal problems 3SM 299
corruption of, coming; make sure truth is in your heart 3SM 411:6
dependence too much on, by workers, abhorrent to God 3SM 303:3
falsehoods will make deceivers of some UL 317:6
policy of worldly, not to be leaned upon UL 310:2
saints not to use worldly, to settle difficulties 3SM 303:2
woe on, because they afflicted those coming for justice TDG 222:3
Lax
Lax, drowsy and, do not become GC 601
Laxative
Laxative, olive oil as MH 298 See also Constipation
Laxity
Laxity See Laxness
Laxness
Laxness, in dealing with sin, shun 2BC 999; PP 519
Lay, Dr. H. S.
Lay, Dr. H. S. LS 170
Lay, George
Layette
Layette, baby’s See Wardrobe
Laying on of hands
Laying on of hands See Hand
Layman
Layman See Church member
Lay member
Lay member See Church member
Lay missionary work
Lay missionary work See Church member; Missionary work
Lay missionary worker
Lay missionary worker See Missionary worker
Lazar house
Lazar house, great, world is 8T 169
made by deformity, decrepitude, disease, and imbecility 4T 30
of corruption, world is becoming Te 246
of disease, world is WM 171
of sin, world has become CH 592; MM 218-9
vast, world is CT 466; DA 823; Ed 264
world is 7T 62
Lazarus
Lazarus, after his resurrection, witnessed for Christ COL 265
worshiped at Christ’s feet DA 536
death of DA 526
friends and relatives of, high positions in Jerusalem held by DA 529
grave of, Christ wept at 2SM 272
rocky DA 535
why Christ did not remove stone from DA 535
grave of, Mary Magdalene’s plan to place Christ’s body in DA 790
home of, Christ loved to visit DA 326
Christ often found rest at DA 524, 557
on sloping descent of Mt. of Olives DA 830
knew nothing of what occurred while he was dead DA 557-8
led ass on which Christ rode in triumphal entry DA 572
not made immortal when raised from dead DA 786; 1SM 304
people desired to see, after his resurrection DA 558
raised from death as man in prime of life DA 536
resurrection of: by Christ AH 204; 5BC 1141; COL 265; DA 524-36, 786; EW 165-6; SD 25, 92; 1SM 304; WM 156
Christ’s crowning miracle AA 66; COL 265; DA 529, 537
Christ’s greatest miracle DA 524
evidence of Christ’s divinity DA 537
evidence that Messiah had come DA 538
Jewish leaders enraged by DA 537
most positive evidence of Christ’s divine character DA 528
no deception connected with DA 534-5
occurred not long before Christ’s crucifixion DA 552, 725
people who saw, died in destruction of Jerusalem DA 534
Pilate heard of DA 725
pledge of resurrection of all righteous dead DA 530
priests witnessed DA 777
represented raising of all righteous dead DA 530
set God’s seal on Christ’s claim to divinity DA 529
Sanhedrin decided to slay DA 533, 558; EW 166
sat beside Christ at Simon’s feast DA 558
steadfast disciple of Christ DA 524
stricken with sudden illness DA 525
subject to death after his resurrection 1SM 304
why God permitted, to die DA 527-9; SD 92
Supplement
death of, plotted to silence his testimony for Christ TDG 149
life after death not testified to by; He spoke of Christ TDG 149:4
life of, Christ knew His death would be the price of TMK 48:4
raised, as crowning act of evidence TDG 149:2; TMK 48:3
testimony of, priests could not resist clear TDG 149:6
Lazarus
Lazarus, rich man and, parable of See Parable
lesson to both rich and poor SW 12:1
shows God as foundation TDG 183
Lazily drift
Lazily drift, faithful Christian will not FE 118
Laziness
Laziness, cultivation of soil is affected by FE 326
in ministers, condemned 4T 411
intellectual, is sin 4T 399
loss met by persons given to MYP 64
mental, Christianity never sanctions FE 373
must be overcome 4T 408
natural, must be overcome 4T 440
not fruit borne on Christian tree CG 124; 6T 337
of ministers neglecting to search Scriptures TM 155
physical, Christianity never sanctions FE 373
unfits man to be minister GW 106
spiritual, one genuine cure for 4T 236
See also Inactivity; Indolence; Slothfulness
Supplement
capabilities not to stagnate in TDG 190:4
Christ did not practice, though heir of all things TMK 156:3
Christ’s youth not wasted in OHC 59:2
depending on Christ’s righteousness does not mean TMK 158:2
destroys godliness OHC 223:4
encouragement against, to be spoken VSS 156:3
evil; dwelling on self 2MCP 683:3
no excuse for TMK 229:4
or for sin; Jesus has led the way FW 49:4; NL 37:2
risks temptation to presumption HP 255:6
salvation not possible in FW 71:4; 2MCP 605
separates from Christ OHC 216:3
shake yourself from UL 18:6
waiting for occasion to do a great work while in FW 47:3; NL 34:3
See also Drones; Ease; Lethargy
Lazy
Lazy, believer too, to co-operate with God in His work will suffer loss in this life and the next MYP 64
Lazy adult, Lazy adults
Lazy adult, Lazy adults, children who will grow up to be CG 122-3
Lazy day, Lazy days
Lazy day, Lazy days, holidays are FE 317
Lazy despondency
Lazy despondency, in God’s work there should be no 3T 526
Lazy habit, Lazy habits
Lazy habit, Lazy habits, children should not be permitted to grow up with CT 149; FE 369
of regarding God’s service as burden CG 509
slothful servants by their, increase evil results of curse FE 326
Lazy manner
Lazy manner, cold, messengers of God must not pray in GC 622
Lazy person
Lazy person, God has no use for, in His cause 4T 411
minister who was decidedly 2T 550
Lazy order
Lazy order, habits of, persons of CG 125
what to do if you have SD 114
Lazy worker, Lazy workers
Lazy worker, Lazy workers, children who will grow up to be CG 122-3
Lead
Lead, but never drive 6BC 1086
Leads
Leads, God never, His children otherwise than they would choose to be led DA 224; MH 479
Leaden ear, Leaden ears
Leaden ear, Leaden ears, truths of God spoken to 5T 318
Leader, Leaders
1. Israel’s
disputed over insignificant technicalities DA 257
guilt of, not like that of ordinary sinner COL 292
loved greetings in market places DA 242
loved high seats in synagogue DA 242
rebellious, God’s wrath visited upon PP 400
what would have happened if Christ had been received by DA 231
See also Israel
2. Modern religious
bitterness and prejudice excited against truth by Ev 236
hardening hearts against Spirit DA 213
injured when praised and reverenced GC 169
many people can give no reason for their faith except that they were so taught by GC 596
opposition of, to Sabbath EW 68-9
people yield their judgment and souls to DA 459
refuse to examine truths for this time GC 596
responsible for iniquity in Christian world GC 587
success causes pride and self-confidence in GC 169
3. Of God’s people TM 279-97
abuse of authority by, warning against TM 360, 485-505
all is wrong when, go wrong 1T 678
are not to do gospel work alone 8T 47
assailed by despondency at times 3T 293
believers should not make, their burden bearers 5T 725
centralization of denominational interests under one controlling power by, warning against 8T 217
character of, Satan assails weak points in 3T 470
Christlike forbearance should be manifested by MM 164
conduct unbecoming to man professing to be 2T 547
conferences need men who can act as CS 140
confidence in, expressed by EGW LS 196
persons who would destroy PP 404
consecrated, does not seek to rule or control PK 31
counsel and judgment of, danger of despising and rejecting 3T 418-9
counsel of brethren long in God’s work is needed by TM 501-2
criticism against, warning against 5T 290; 7T 183-4
danger that should be guarded against by 9T 259
decisions of, relatives and special friends should not be permitted to influence 3T 506-7
denominational, whom God will strengthen 7T 127
dictatorial spirit in, warning against 8T 149
difficulty should be to, a call to prayer PK 31
discipline needed by 3T 468
distrust toward, Satan will stir up 3T 343
do not burden, with minor matters of church business SR 261
erroneous idea that, is in position of supreme authority TM 491
faith of, Satan tries to insinuate doubts and questionings re 5T 273
faithful, target of hatred and falsehood 4T 155
faithful and picked men needed as 2T 467
false constructions put upon Testimonies by 4T 513-4
finding fault with AA 88
force of character needed by 3T 498-9
God is above LS 321
God is insulted when men despise and reject 3T 355
God promises wisdom to, who feel their need PK 31
God tests, by trials MM 168
God will correct 1T 204
great responsibility rests upon 1T 678
harshness manifest by TM 224
homage rendered by some, to science falsely so-called 5T 80
honor of, preserve 4T 194
how, should deal with the erring MM 181
how crises should be met by 3T 497
impatience of, under provocation PP 420
important decisions by, making of 3T 497
indifference shown to health reform by 2T 487
indifferent and purposeless, how church is influenced by PK 676
individual initiative should not be restrained by 9T 259
indulging in caviling and ridicule, confidence cannot be placed in LS 325
jealousy and dissatisfaction toward, Satan excites 1T 236; 5T 672
jealousy of one, against another 8T 138
kind of men needed as 2T 636-7
lack of zeal in, result of PK 676
lessons that should be learned by PK 30, 174
looking with suspicion 3T 414
loyal, needed at heart of God’s work 4T 194
men of even temper needed as MM 164
men of intelligence needed as MM 164
men who can be depended on are needed as 2T 637
many, will drop out in testing time 5T 80
mismanagement by, shakes confidence in them CM 96; LS 321
misrepresented often by faultfinding 4aSG 37
Moses’ experience a warning to PP 417-21
most dangerous enemies of 5T 273-4
murmuring against, warning against PP 386
must battle against obstacles and waver not, though life be at stake 1T 320
must be: converted or engage in calling appropriate to their world-loving inclinations 2T 150
examples to flock everywhere 1T 678
must not: aim at self-exaltation PP 420
be dictators 8T 145
be policy man TM 321
be weak and pliant timeservers PP 324
dictate and command 9T 282
dictate like an officer to soldiers 9T 146
fail to consult great Source of wisdom PK 31
seek to rule over fellow workers 9T 275
shun disagreeable duties PP 324
need not be preacher TM 321
need to: be nursing fathers and mothers in Israel 3T 198
be relieved of burdens in order to preach gospel AA 89
counteract measures to restrict religious liberty 5T 715
faithfully rebuke transgression PP 323-4
guard His cause against robbery CM 96
move and work with great wisdom TM 203
move out firmly for right, whatever the consequences 1T 320
require economy of all His workers 4T 573
see quickly and act instantaneously at right time and with power 3T 497
stand firmly on health reform 9T 158
think of more than merely “me and mine” 3T 198
venture and risk something 1T 320
wait patiently and trust God when everything looks dark PK 174
no safety for, in following impulses 5T 423
not sensible of change in themselves 3T 471
not to be coaxed and petted and helped at every turn 3T 495
not to be rulers over them 9T 270
overthrown through self-confidence 3T 471
patience and humility must be cultivated by PP 420
people who do nothing unless recognized as Ed 117
perfect self-control should be exercised by MM 164
persons who imagine evils committed by 1T 236
persons who would unsettle faith in, warning against 5T 273-4
personality of, every plan does not need to reflect 9T 259
Peter needed to learn to follow before he could become DA 816
philosophical opinions held by some, to be more trustworthy than Bible 5T 79
plans affecting His cause should be brought by, before council of chosen men of experience 5T 418-9
plans of, Satan tries to insinuate doubts and questionings re 5T 273
plans should be laid by, for advance moves all along line 9T 116
position of, persons not safe to be put into TM 501
pressure of despondency frequently felt by 3T 293
propositions of, should not be influenced by relatives and special friends 3T 506-7
qualifications of MM 164; 9T 116-7, 282
to meet emergencies in God’s work 3T 505
respect and esteem 5T 725
Satan uses some people professing to believe present truth to work against 5T 273
Satan works to overthrow 3T 469-71
Satan’s special efforts to make trouble for 3T 343
shadows of, gospel workers should not become TM 303
should not be overworked 3T 502
sin is not excused in 3T 302
sins of, particularly offensive to God 4aSG 39; SR 168
Satan taunts angels with 4aSG 39; SR 168
speak words of encouragement and confidence to 7T 185
special mark for Satan’s shafts PP 751
spirit of, reflected to great extent by people ChS 177
spirit of insurrection against, warning against 4aSG 37
spiritual needs of 8T 234
sustain, in time of crisis 2T 108
sustained by God in adversity PK 174
true as steel, need of 2T 637
unconsecrated, poisonous atmosphere inhaled from 4T 514
unkind criticism discourages 3T 292
unselfish men needed as 2T 637; 3T 468
warnings to 3T 469-70
what makes, valuable in God’s sight TM 356-7
what to expect of 2BC 1032
when nicest discrimination is necessary on part of 3T 497
when sin is charged upon, as well as on offenders 2T 37
who should take their hands off God’s work TM 303
wrong treatment of, warning against PP 386
See also Church leader; Church leadership; Conference leader; Conference president; Leading Seventh-day Adventist
4. Miscellaneous
gospel call must be given to 6T 78
gospel is to be given first to COL 229-30
great, do not yield to burning desire to become TM 501
men must learn to obey before they are fitted to command as GW 75
many believers do nothing unless they are recognized as Ed 117
path of, not easy PK 31
true, does not strive for supremacy PK 31
prays for understanding heart PK 31
world’s great, in life’s common walks there are toilers who could be among CT 511
See also Church leaders
Supplement
bitterness of, against ministers who do not agree; Kellogg TDG 192:4
blind, truth blocked by following Con 75:3
Christ was invisible, of Israelites; they forgot Con 25:2
Christlikeness in words and work of 2MCP 559:0
controlled by one of two; allegiance to Creator OHC 80:2; TDG 350:4
counsel from experienced workers to be sought by RY 33:0
criticism of, but encouragement and prayers are needed 2MCP 633:2
defects in, but God worked to correct 3SM 343:3
fasting and prayer by, when decision unclear TSB 234
glorifying, instead of God RY 73:0
God to be depended on by UL 259:3
influential by maintaining Christian integrity LHU 339:8
institutional, See Institutions, leaders in
Jewish, See Jewish leaders
lawsuit of, permitted so controlling power could be seen 3SM 303:1
message of righteousness by faith resisted by 3SM 161:3
mistakes by,
in mass of requests; don’t feel neglected 2MCP 633:3
not to be exposed, whether living or dead 3SM 346:4
(unconverted) leave wrong impressions UL 188:5
noble, resists self-recognition and puts aside own wishes TDG 125:6
opposition of, prayer strengthened Christ for HP 85:3
persuasions of others not to wrongly lead 1MCP 263:3
political, God influences, to protect His people; (statesmen) HP 351:5
praise permitted by; balance lost TSB 91:2
problems not concerning, to be removed 3SM 47:4
rejection of, in favor of supposed humble ones 3SM 409:5
request denied by 2MCP 633:3
respect for, learned by seeing respect among them LHU 225:5
Satan attacks, by society of evil people TSB 159:1
self to be mastered by UL 59:2
shadows of, ministers had been, in General Conference 3SM 178:2
sins dealt with without revealing them to TSB 240:4
sins of,
departing from principle UL 294:7
greater than of others UL 299:5
lust TSB 182
shown to Ellen White 3SM 44:2; TSB 152:1
track we are on shows who is our TMK 118:5
unsafe if showing unbelief and without true godliness TDG 248:3
weaknesses of, not to be made prominent 3SM 342:2
whom have you chosen as? UL 321:3
word of apostatized, taken UL 317:2
youth must train to be, in God’s cause TDG 190:3
See also Authorities; Managers
Leadership
Leadership 3T 492-509; 8T 236-8
apostles’ wise, deacons appointed under AA 88-9
church, need of wise distribution of responsibilities of AA 92-4
erroneous ideas re, among God’s people 3T 493
in God’s work, must not be given to shrewd and calculating men of world 2T 150
of God’s people: qualities needed in men of 3T 497
respect counsel and judgment of AA 163-4
EGW never claimed 8T 237
of young people’s meetings CSW 70
responsibilities of, significance of despising or neglecting AA 164
responsibilities of Israel’s, seventy elders chosen to share with Moses AA 94
SDA, no controversy over question of 8T 238
See Generalship
Supplement
change in; leaven of envy, evil surmisings, etc. 3SM 178:2
children strengthen, when they are taught right 1MCP 172:4
consideration of body by, is God’s plan 3SM 16:3
disagreeable if not under God’s control UL 56:6
gaining, by self-improvement OHC 219:2
moving away from Battle Creek required wise CL 27:1
need for, now; prejudice is not of God TDG 269:3
old worker to relinquish; not to hold meetings alone RY 126:2
tenderness needed in UL 267:2
unwillingness to receive UL 300:4
work of God needs wise, more than before 3SM 26:3
See also Abilities, executive; Authority; General Conference; Leaders; Management; Position; Trust, positions of
Leading
Leading, God’s, caution against trying to go faster than CS 282
Leading men
Leading men, many, will accept third angel’s message GC 611
restaurants are to bring third angel’s message to attention of, in large cities 7T 123
Leading Seventh-day Adventists
Leading Seventh-day Adventists, action of, when God does not sustain TM 293-5
differences of opinion among, effects of 1SM 175
door that would remain open if all, should refuse light and truth TM 107
great mistake of, in marking out all directions for fellow workers to follow TM 302
Great Second Advent Movement by Elder J. N. Loughborough should be circulated by CW 145
greater light needed by CW 38
have confidence in, and accept their decisions TM 106-7
influence of, many believers swayed by 2T 394
more light needed by GW 304
need to exercise good common sense in care of their health MM 265
practice that disqualifies TM 304
responsibilities should be placed upon others by TM 302
should not take position that all they advance is infallible TM 295
some, frequently have taken position on wrong side GW 303
unfaithfulness of, many believers influenced by example of 2T 394
warned against rejecting light TM 106-7
warned against taking extreme positions TM 201
warned not to lord it over brethren TM 301-2
See also Leader
Leaf, Leaves
1. Figurative
half-converted persons bearing nothing but 4T 155 See also Fig tree
persons who choose to look at dead, instead of beautiful flowers MH 251; SD 116
prune off decaying, from your life ML 177
2. Literal
all, have ministry DA 20; Ed 103
appear by: God’s power 6BC 1062; CT 186; MH 416; PP 115; 8T 260
God’s word MB 75
decaying: air poisoned by CH 58; MH 276; 4aSG 144; 2SM 463
are evidence of curse 4aSG 155
dependence of, illustrates how life depends on God FLB 30:2
dry, shaking of God blows multitudes away like 4T 89
dying, is reminder of Adam’s sin GC 647
element essential to life of man and beast is poured forth by DA 20
falling, first sign of decay seen by man Ed 26; PP 62; 4aSG 155; SR 55
God sees SD 338
God in person is not in LS 94
God makes simple, with as much care as He creates a world 4T 572
God’s love for man revealed by LS 94; MM 94
God’s name written on PP 51
God’s work and love can be traced in AH 222; FE 159
grows by God’s power 3BC 1155; MM 9; 1SM 294
growth of, as related to natural law MM 9; 1SM 294
heap of fallen, should not remain near house MH 276
invisible hand stirs, to motion LS 87; ML 130
lessons written by Christ in CSW 39
life of, Adam and Eve studied secrets of Ed 21; PP 51
man and animal minister to DA 20
motion of, fulfill law of obedient action 1MCP 115:1
no two, of tree are precisely alike 6BC 1083; 1SM 21
of forest: God’s name written on Ed 21
has its ministry DA 20
is theme for study 4T 581
of shade trees, promptly rake up and remove 4aSG 144
on withered branch, you need not curl up as ML 177
teach that God is love CG 54
testify of God 3BC 1141; 8T 260
testify to God’s forbearance and love COL 302
token of God’s love Te 212
See also Tree; Tree of life
3. Of autumn
books should be scattered like CM 25; 9T 72
health tracts should be scattered like CD 461-2; CH 466
leaflets should be scattered like Ev 36; 9T 231; WM 288
pamphlets must be scattered like 9T 231
publications must be scattered like CM 5; 4T 79, 602; Te 30
tracts that should not be scattered promiscuously like 1T 552
truth must be scattered like, all over world 4T 479
Leafing fig tree
Leafing fig tree See Parable
Leaflet, Leaflets
Leaflet, Leaflets, containing truth: should be scattered at large gatherings in cities Ev 36
we do not know what may be results of giving ChS 153; CM 5
would be as leaves of tree of life Ev 36; WM 288
distribute, in cities where camp meetings held 6T 36
widely at large city gatherings WM 288
first SDA, self-sacrifice manifest in publishing 2SM 189
let, go in every direction ChS 151
let every believer scatter ChS 145; CM 21
on Christ’s lessons, distribute 7T 116
results of distribution of, after earnest prayer Ev 422
scatter, like leaves of autumn Ev 36; 9T 231; WM 288
sell or lend, as needed ChS 151
send, to persons who do not know truth 2SM 318
sermon on God’s law should be presented in Ev 232
sermons presenting reasons of SDA faith should be published in Ev 160
unvarnished truth must be spoken in 9T 231
See also Pamphlet; Tract
League
League, Israel’s, with Gibeonites PP 505-9
with Canaanites, Israel transgressed God’s command by PP 543
with idolaters, Israel forbidden to make PP 505
See also Covenant
Leah
Leah, Jacob’s wife PP 189; 3SG 117; SR 89
buried in cave of Machpelah PP 237
Leak
Leak, very small, will sink ship 8T 158
Lean
Lean, no longer, on men or on your own judgment TM 464
Leaning
Leaning, upon men, dangerous to spiritual life TM 385
Learn
Learn, man will feel he has everything to, when he knows more 1SM 42
youth should impart knowledge as they MH 402
Learned person, Learned persons
Learned person, Learned persons, argument that, do not believe in Sabbath observance GC 455
association with, esteemed by some believers more highly than communion with God FE 331
Athenian, Paul was heard by AA 236; MH 214-5
attending SDA church services, ministers’ duty to Ev 350
best reached by simplicity Ev 557
called as was Elisha 5T 82
criticism of Scriptures by 1SM 17
depend more on book learning than on knowledge of God 2SM 152
educators’ inclination to exalt and extol, is foolishness CW 118
failure of, in family government CG 231-2
God can do little with, because they feel no need of leaning on Him 4T 541
having college education, who do not feed God’s flock 1SM 16
lectures of, truth and error mingled in FE 329; MM 91
many SDA will have to stand before, to answer for their faith FE 217
must hear God’s message Ev 559
not needed to make earnest and prayerful appeals 2SM 152
often misinterpret Bible GC 598
often too self-sufficient to be taught of God GC 456
people who consider themselves, often cease to be learners FE 132
professedly, may be fools in God’s sight FE 406
Satan is sometimes met in AA 169
self-important, God will show that He is not dependent on 5T 82
whose explanation of Scriptures cannot be trusted SC 110
why Christ could not use, of His time DA 249
why many people prefer to follow, rather than seek truth for themselves GC 597
words of Bible changed by, in some instances EW 220-1
world’s: light of truth for this time is not what, seek to impart 9T 67
many, enthused with theories of satanic origin 9T 67-8
often arrive at erroneous conclusions in research 9T 67
so educated they cannot reach common people 9T 135
Learner, Learners
Learner, Learners, be, as long as life shall last MH 402
God wants His people to be 4T 361
God’s people are, that they may be teachers 6T 115
in gospel work, should not depend wholly upon another’s thoughts 5T 724
true spirit of, child’s docility and submission is GC 599
Supplement
Christ took the attitude of, as He taught the rabbis TMK 28:3
true, read the Scriptures as God’s voice TDG 169:2
we are to be, of the great Teacher TDG 143:5
Learning
Learning, what God’s people have been years in, they will have to learn in few months EW 67
Learning
Learning, aristocracy of, Christ ignored MH 197
centers of, not best place to locate SDA schools FE 421
Christ did not ignore CT 511
Daniel’s, did not come by chance PK 486; SD 322
does not give man eternal life-insurance papers MM 123
earthly, cannot supply place of God’s immediate presence 4T 533
endowment of, three things more valuable to youth than Te 184
field of, no limit to 8T 261
gift from God FE 464
God does not teach His people to ignore TM 259
happiness cannot be secured by, if health is lacking CD 20
human, cannot qualify men for God’s kingdom FE 413; MYP 189
humility of mind is power far more valuable than TM 161
is of less consequence than spirit in which you labor 6T 411
it is blessed to be CT 199-200
men of little, sometimes called of God to declare truth GC 456
no progress in, during Dark Ages SR 334
no royal road to SD 322
not essential in order to work for God 7T 144
not most important thing needed in God’s work CW 108
opportunity for, Daniel and companions improved every PK 486
profits little if you cannot communicate readily and clearly Ev 666
purchased dearly at loss of vigor of health CD 20; 3T 150
secret of success is not found in COL 404
stewards of, regard yourselves only as 6BC 1081
student too often looks upon, as essence of success CT 412
success does not depend on 5T 158
without love, as meaningless as sounding brass 5T 169
without Spirit, makes minister fruitless 8T 21
without Spirit’s presence, cannot win souls to Christ COL 328
See also Education; Knowledge; Wisdom
Supplement
any area of, God can help you adapt to UL 47:4
consecration of, necessary for faithful service TMK 122:3
Daniel’s companions received, not by chance UL 161:5
discipline for 3SM 225:4
God gives skill in UL 47:4
God not found in, by those who do not know Him HP 10:2
good but wisdom of God is more desirable 1MCP 358:4
highest standard of TMK 97:4
opinions of those with, measuring divine by own ideas 3SM 308:3
pride in, placed between your soul and the Bible TMK 124:2
seek character improvement and, with determined energy TMK 135:3
spiritual, needed now AG 311:5
See also Books; Education; Intellect; Intelligence; Lessons; Study; Unlearning
Leaven
Leaven, changes whole mass of meal into its own nature DA 408
Christ’s life as, working amidst elements of society DA 90
crafty reasoning of Pharisees and Sadducees compared to DA 408
curse of, dissatisfaction, jealousy, and unbelief 3T 313
evil, suspicion and distrust work like 9T 194
evil works like, among believers 2BC 1029
evilspeaking works like, in church or institution 7BC 937
false principles work like DA 408; 7T 181
to taint and corrupt TM 366
foul, of idolatry introduced into church SR 323
God’s word works like WM 161-2
hypocrisy compared to 5BC 1121; DA 408
in meal, parable of See Parable
Jews put away, from houses at Passover season COL 95-6; DA 408
Jews sometimes used, as emblem of sin COL 95
left to complete its work causes corruption and decay DA 409
literature that acts as, on many minds CM 143
love compared to 8T 140
love of Christ works like, transforming character 8T 60
mingled with meal, works from within outward COL 97
new, one hope for humanity in Christ’s time was Ed 76
no, should be found in Israelite homes during Passover Feast PP 278
of activity, church services need TM 204
of apostasy, will work with increasing power to end 7BC 910
of disaffection, worked Judas Iscariot’s heart DA 720
of distrust, ill effects of 1SM 110
of envy, worked against JW in Vermont 2SG 147
of evil influences, Solomon brought to Jerusalem 2BC 1029
of evil surmisings and evilspeaking 2SM 71
of godliness, has not lost its power entirely 5T 209
of selfishness and covetousness 2SM 196
of sin, put away PP 278
of skepticism, young minds should not be given to FE 542
of sound and solid common sense, needed in Australia FE 316-7
of truth: amid false theories and doctrines Ev 301
coarse person refined by COL 102
does not produce love of ambition or desire to be first COL 101
does not produce spirit of rivalry COL 101
enlarges capacity for feeling and loving COL 101
must be introduced before it can transform character FE 364
rough person made gentle by COL 102
selfish person made generous by COL 102
should purify thoughts COL 101
should regulate desires COL 101
should sweeten disposition COL 101
softens and subdues natural inclinations COL 98
works change in whole man COL 102
works secretly, silently, steadily, to transform soul COL 98
of unbelief, instilled into minds of youth by associates MYP 87
of unbelief and doubt 2SM 177
of wickedness, insidiously corrupts mind AH 460-1; MYP 165
powerful influence that works as, amid mass of humanity SD 51
purifying principles of heaven are to work in society as 8T 152
quickening and assimilating power of God’s grace illustrated by COL 96
small amount of, may leaven lump FE 55
Spirit compared to 4T 319
spirit of murmuring and rebellion works like 3T 313
spirit of truth works like 4T 59
Spirit works like, in man’s heart 1T 134
third angel’s message must work like, on many hearts 1T 132-3
transforming, Christianity represented as 5T 238
true faith as, transforms character MB 53
truth exemplified in life exerts its power like 5T 606
type of sin DA 408
unbelief likened to 5T 68
very little, leavens entire lump 4T 203
working of distrust, dissension, envy, and jealousy compared to 3T 344
works imperceptibly in meal DA 408
works invisibly on whole mass of flour COL 98
Supplement
Holy Spirit’s work of entire change is like TDG 48:2
invisible process of, like radical change by Holy Spirit TDG 186:2
meal with, represents heart that receives Jesus TDG 186:4
parable of,
involved supplying a need 1MCP 67:2
understood when minds controlled by the Spirit 1MCP 67:3
penetrates and absorbs as does God’s Word UL 30:3
truth in heart works like, bringing powers to God’s will TMK 327:3
Leaves
Leaves See Leaf
Lebanon
Lebanon, cedar(s) of, old and gnarled 2BC 1031
people of East honored PP 450
forests of, timbers for temple brought from PK 35
heights of, Israel’s dominion was to extend to PP 482
mountains of, Artaxerxes I provided Nehemiah with timber from ChS 172
Sidonians possessed, in Joshua’s time PP 511
streams of, use fresh water from 6T 164
waters of, truth as TM 390
pointed out to those seeking low streams TMK 337:4
turn not from HP 17:6
Word of truth represented as RC 109:3
Lecture, Lectures
Lecture, Lectures, Bible, should be given in SDA colleges 5T 21
course of, ministers’ duty re close of 4T 395
danger in, from so-called great people 3SM 232:3
given by physicians on health reform, church members benefited by 3T 171
leading to love of world CT 325
learned men’s, truth and error mingled in MM 91
leaving impression that God is restricted by His own laws FE 329
long censorious, college students need genuine interest more than FE 55
on diet, need of MM 286
on health practices, prove valuable 2SM 280
on prophecies, should be given in SDA schools 3T 160
on reforms in diet MM 286
sanitarium patients should be given: on health MM 260, 325
on healthful living CH 469
teachings on health reform as given in, practice 4T 577
Lectures in New York
Lectures in New York, by Alessandro Gavazzi, quoted GC 385
Ledger
Ledger, “Holiness unto the Lord” should be written upon DA 556
of death, when condemnation is written by God in Te 231-2
of heaven: advantage taken of fellow mortals stands as fraud in PK 652; 4T 490
drunkard’s history written in Te 33
evil overcome is recorded in 4T 432-3
many names on church book have robbery recorded against them in 4T 481-2
many persons have fearfully spotted record in 4T 460
names of many ministers guilty of licentiousness are recorded in 5T 143
opened in judgment 4T 493
physicians’ daily record is accurately traced in MM 193
sins written against names in 5T 116
temptation resisted and overcome is recorded in CT 98-9; 4T 432-3
things registered as fraud in PK 652
time wasted is recorded in 4T 408
unfaithfulness and neglect registered against men in 5T 463
work of righteousness is registered in CT 98-9; 4T 432-3
your sins are recorded in 5T 139
See also Book of record
“Ledger of Heaven,”
“Ledger of Heaven,” one of books used in coming judgment is entitled LS 241; 4T 384
Leek, Leeks
Leek, Leeks, Israelites lusted for 1T 129; 4T 573
of Egypt, persons who lust for 1T 137
many people long for 1T 131
Leelenaw Co., Mich.
Leelenaw Co., Mich. 1T 666, 675
Lefevre, Jacques
Lefevre, Jacques GC 212-4, 219
NT Scriptures translated into French by GC 214
Leg, Legs
Leg, Legs See Limb
Legacy, Legacies
Legacy, Legacies, best, that parents can leave to children 3T 399
debased morals transmitted as, from parents to children PP 306
dying, are miserable substitute for living benevolence 4T 481
early SDA work not sustained by; God blessed efforts CET 197:2
good and bad as, men have received 4T 607
most precious, that parent transmits to children PP 142
of evils transmitted from parents to children MH 328
of hardships and trials, Christ left to us 3T 423
of maladies, parents have left to children 4T 30
of money and property left to heirs 4T 476-85
perverted appetites are transmitted as, from parents to children PP 306
physical disease and degeneracy transmitted as, from parents to children PP 306
poor man’s, poor side of bargain is 1T 479
property left as, that is great curse to children 3T 399
treasures of eternal life bequeathed to world as, by Christ AA 27
wrong tendencies transmitted as, from parents to children PP 306
See also Heredity; Inheritance; Will