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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

Lay, George 2SG 238; 2T 23

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

in Bethany COL 265; DA 524

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

2. Modern religious

3. Of God’s people

4. Miscellaneous

Supplement

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

2. Literal

3. Of autumn

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