EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Love, Loves (Part 1 of 3)
Love, Loves
7. For (to) man (humanity, fellow man, etc.)
1. Brotherly 5BC 1140-1; 5T 167-77, 341-8
all pretensions to Christian name vain without SL 79
brother sick in spirit needs COL 387
characteristic most needful to be cherished by God’s people is 6T 398
cherish AA 547; 1T 150-1; 4T 133; 5T 279
Christ’s commandment re, failure to obey 1T 690-1
Christ’s love leads to DA 296
constant need of, in church AA 548-51
cultivate, for each other TM 158
decided lack of, among God’s people 3T 187
destroyed by accusers of brethren 3BC 1162-3
disciples had clearer conception of, after Pentecost AA 547
disciples’ hearts were filled with, after Pentecost AA 22
encourage expression of DA 516
essential characteristic of Christ’s followers is SL 79
faultfinding and accusing spirit has prevailed instead of 1T 164
fervent, all who truly love God will have 5T 483
God’s people need to cherish 6T 398-9
great work now to be carried on is CW 79
greatly lacking in church today 8T 242
importance of, set forth by Paul in First Epistle to Corinthians 5T 168
that Christians should cherish for each other AA 318, 546-7
in apostolic times was greater than their love of money and possessions AA 71
is heaven-born AA 520
is your, enough to give your life for a brother? 1T 151
lack of, church trials caused by 1T 164-8
irretrievable loss is sustained by 6T 398
lacking in church today 8T 242
leads to high motives and unselfish actions AA 520
loss of, loss of love of God is followed by 1SM 387
lost sight of by giving place to unkind criticism AA 548
love of Christ in heart is essential to COL 384; 7T 266
love to God leads to 4T 223
manifest by disciples after Pentecost AA 546-7
many of God’s people have little 4T 222
more unselfish, man who needed to manifest 1T 690-1
must be cemented and rendered eternal by love of Christ DA 660
our hearts should be all aglow with, that Christ had for His brethren 4T 66
sadly lacking in church today AA 550
selfish spirit manifested instead of 1T 166
should be true, sincere, and unaffected SD 101
show SC 121
steadfast, pioneer SDA had 5T 534
there is little, for one another 1T 166
true, is without partiality and hypocrisy 5BC 1140
unselfish: Christians who manifest spirit of, bear testimony unbelievers cannot gainsay or resist 5T 167
is best gift Father can bestow AA 551
no man has pure love to God unless he has AA 550; COL 384
true love for God is essential to AA 550
waned in church in John’s time AA 548-9, 580; 6T 421-2; 8T 241-2
we have little 5T 537
2. Christ’s
actuating principle of Paul’s conduct was MH 500
alone can impart purity and steadfastness to human love COL 225
amazing, man cannot fathom 2T 213
angels beheld with amazement, while He suffered on cross DA 752
angels marvel (wonder) at, in giving Himself to save men 2T 207; 7T 266
apostles understood, after His ascension as never before 8T 165
as: gold tried in fire 7BC 965
golden chain binding men to God 5BC 1141
unconfined as air or light MH 25
attracts LS 49
beholding, awakens love in heart of beholder DA 480
men become partakers of His nature by DA 389
believers who have known and yet make little effort to impart blessings of His grace to others 6T 425
binds together members of His family DA 638
burden of speaker’s utterance should be, in Sabbath services 6T 367
burns like sacred fire on altar of true disciple’s heart AA 334
can meet veriest sinner’s case 3T 193
cannot be received into heart until envious feelings, hatred, jealousies, and evil surmisings are put away SD 49
cannot be told 1T 150-1
characteristics of DA 462
cherish 4T 70
Christians should perpetuate 9T 256
closer than that of father, mother, brother, friend, or lover DA 327
commends itself in marvelous manner to rebellious race TM 246
compared to: irrepressible stream 5BC 1140; SD 101
stream in desert Ev 638; 5T 565
constrains men to perform acts of unselfish service CH 633
contemplation of: cleanses soul from all selfishness CH 223
leads disciple to deny self and follow Him CH 223
should fill soul with inexpressible gratitude CH 222-3
controls all His powers TM 519
cord with which to measure CH 534
covers multitude of sins CT 267
cultivate 5T 565
Daniel illustrated, to heathen in Babylon Ed 57
deep and earnest, flowing like irrepressible stream SD 101
deep sense of, professed Christians whose hearts are not moved by SC 44
depth of, cross reveals TM 354
diffuses as vitalizing power through whole being MH 115
does not grow cold toward the erring Ed 294
doubting, dishonors Him TM 518
driven back by stubborn heart, returns to plead with greater force COL 235
dwelling in us, effects of MB 58
effect of, John’s affection for his Master was AA 544; SL 54-5
effects of: abiding in soul TM 378
on countenance of possessor 1SM 337
on soul that receives it MH 115
embraces the fallen, erring, and sinful DA 638
encircles men 6T 479
eternal and redeeming, for sinners will ever remain a mystery 2T 207
every human being is object of MH 162
every person who has tasted, is required to shed light to others 4T 555
expressed: for disciples by His washing their feet DA 644
on Calvary should be revived, strengthened, and diffused among SDA churches 9T 256
to us while we were yet sinners, stubborn heart is melted and subdued by MB 76-7
fails not and forsakes not Ed 90
for His people, is as tender as it is strong TM 519
there is no diminishing of 7BC 922
for His redeemed is greater than mother’s love for her child MH 72
for lost men, is immeasurable and infinite 2T 212
is stronger than death SR 223; 2T 212
for lost souls brought Him to cross 9T 59
for Peter never faltered although he denied Him DA 815
for repentant sinner, fitting illustration of AA 458
for sinful men transforms character 2T 213
for sinners, breaks down every barrier 1SM 178
has been more self-denying than mother’s love 4T 387
for the erring: parable of lost coin illustrates 5T 604
parable of prodigal son illustrates 5T 604
parable of lost sheep illustrates 5T 603-4
for world is: as broad as eternity 4T 418
infinite TM 157
force and power of every message for God should be LS 327; TM 468
forgiving, believe in DA 599
fragrance of, should be revealed in work for souls 6T 75
full and final display of, is to appear in His church TM 18
God alone can imbue man’s heart with Ev 643; TM 143
golden chain of, binds men to God’s throne GW 39
when men will be bound together by 8T 243
good works are to be perfumed by 7BC 909
gospel worker is messenger of CH 389
gospel worker is strengthened by presenting proof of fullness of, to unbelievers GW 99
gospel workers need, in their hearts Ev 348
greater efforts needed in, to save the erring 5T 607
healing power of, went out from Him to the sick and distressed DA 92
heart should be filled with, when dealing with the erring GW 499-500
heart that hardens under reproof may melt under MH 106
heart that has tasted, cries out continually for deeper drafts MB 20
hearts will melt under DA 350-1
heaven-born, must find expression COL 125
how to have fresh revelation of pitying, to impart to others MB 20
human love cannot supply place of 5T 362
if you are free in, you will look away from annoying trials 8T 126
impels, constrains, and captivates CSW 52
in heart: banishes love of error 1SM 105
how, is manifested SD 101
is constraining power AA 550-1
is like sweet fragrance SC 77
leads one to love others DA 296
makes itself known 5BC 1140
manifests itself in life 2SM 237
results of MB 58
springs up in good works PP 412
in hearts of believers, results of AA 71
in man’s soul: banishes dissension and strife 1BC 1105
banishes hatred, selfishness, and envy 1BC 1105
natural consequence of ML 50
in Moses’ soul made him man of dignity 4T 345
in personal ministry may soften the stony heart COL 57; GW 185
in redeeming us, is dimly comprehended GC 651
in sermons breaks down prejudice and impenitence Ev 189-90, 285
in unselfish ministry is most effective in reforming evildoers DA 350-1
inexpressible, manifested in giving Himself for our salvation 2T 215
infinite, calls for most serious and solemn reflection SC 89
infinitely more tender and self-denying than mother’s love SL 93
influence of, soft and subduing TM 353
insensibility of men to FE 198
instructors lacking, in their hearts are not fit to educate youth CT 193
is: abiding principle in soul of partaker of divine nature 6T 52
active principle SD 147
as that of shepherd DA 483
deep and earnest 5BC 1140
diffused through every part of His mystical body DA 417
drawn out most for soul hopelessly entangled in enemy’s snares MH 89-90
force and power of every message proclaimed for God by human lips GW 288
fountain of salvation for lost mankind GC 416
healing balsam to souls who sorrow MB 13
in soul as well of water springing up into everlasting life CT 342; TM 88
like irrepressible stream to all who accept it 5BC 1140
living principle to be made manifest as abiding power in heart AA 516
needed in heart 6BC 1100
not a fitful feeling AA 516
slow to censure DA 462
so strong that it controls all His powers TM 519
stronger than death TM 519
subject that animates the soul 5T 600
that of elder brother AA 553
to draw Christians together around cross 9T 256
too broad to express in words TM 92
unexplainable COL 129
unselfish 9T 31
vitalizing power MH 115
without parallel 5BC 1101; 7BC 909; CS 55; FE 198; 1SM 374; 4T 82; 5T 385
is greater than: man’s possibly can be 2SM 261
mother’s love for child MH 72; 6T 287
is not: fitful feeling AA 516
weakness SD 13
Jerusalem scorned DA 576
Joseph illustrated, to heathen in Egypt Ed 56-7
knows no change MH 72
lack of, spirituality is dying in church because of 5T 538
language fails in endeavor to tell of AA 334
leads to: brotherly love DA 296
love, tenderness, and sympathy toward all of God’s creatures SC 77-8
led Him to give Himself for transgressor 4T 119
let, constrain you to be very passionate and tender 3T 188
govern all we say and do re med. institutions 1T 640
let self sink into 4T 133
lifts out of Satan’s circle souls deluded by his deceptions COL 386
long-suffering, should be manifested to world by every Christian DA 827
Lord’s Supper is to keep, fresh in our memory DA 660
make life bright, joyous, and beautiful with MB 97
makes labor of His workers fragrant 6T 75
manifest, toward others 5T 610-1
manifested by church members, nothing so successfully defeats Satan’s devices as 5T 167-8
manifested in His death for sinner awakens thankful love in him SD 124
marvelous and unfathomable, led Him to die for us while we were yet sinners GW 157
matchless: acknowledge your sin that you may be saved by SC 36
God’s people bound to God’s throne by golden chain of DA 679
minister who exalted, before his hearers GW 34
results of beholding GW 29
revealed from manger to cross DA 480
think of 9T 50
may do what argument and logic cannot do GW 185
meditate on, all day MB 12
melting, ministers need to manifest TM 151
melting power of WM 83
melts and subdues hearts Ev 248; 1SM 181
melts sinner’s heart SD 22
millions of human beings have never heard of, for them DA 640; MH 104
minister should speak from heart made soft and sympathetic by TM 154
ministers are to represent 6T 413
ministers should manifest, in home life GW 205
more effective than sword in reforming evildoer MH 106
mother’s love represents, to child DA 515
must be: abiding principle in soul 6T 52
kept fresh in our memory DA 660
motive of all effort CSW 52
unselfishly manifested by us to others 5T 170
mysterious, Christians should reflect GW 29; 2T 215
mystery of Calvary’s, angels desire to look into FE 198
needed in heart 6BC 1100; COL 384; 7T 266
no gift of, withheld from Judas Iscariot Ed 92
no language can express, in giving Himself to save sinners 2T 215
no selfishness in 5BC 1140
not restricted to any class of people DA 638
not to be circumscribed to race or nation DA 402
nothing will so build up His kingdom as, manifested by church members 5T 167-8
objects of amazing, should rejoice MB 104
old story of, repeat in SS CSW 152
only, can heal Ed 114
only by partaking of, can we be instruments for Christ’s work DA 825
only divine power can imbue man’s soul with FE 241
only power that can soften hearts is Ev 57, 485
open your heart to, and let it flow out to others MH 257
our privilege to rest in MH 72
our souls should be enlivened, elevated, and enraptured with theme of, for man 2T 215
pardoning, nothing reaches down so fully to deepest motives of conduct as sense of DA 493
partakers of, enter into His travail for saving of the lost MB 13
Paul’s grand theme was 7BC 917
Paul’s motive power was MH 500
peace and rest where, reigns Ev 638
perpetuate 9T 256
person who beholds, will be elevated in thought, purified in heart, and transformed in character GW 29
persons making room in their hearts for Him will realize DA 302
pity and inexpressible, waves of mercy returned to rebellious Jews in stronger tide of GC 20
places Satan’s victims within reach of God’s throne COL 386
plan has been devised for revealing, to world MYP 137
pleadings of, Jews despised GC 20
plowshare of truth must plow deep furrows in heart in order that, may be planted there SD 49
poor way of manifesting Ev 282
preparation through, for abodes of bliss 8T 140
present, with God’s law Ev 599
present truth in 7T 38
presentation of, impresses hearts CM 42
presentation of truth in, glorifies God 9T 142
presented to sinners melts their hearts 6T 67
privilege of trusting in, for salvation TM 517
proffered, accept again DA 390
quickening influences of, heart that has felt 2T 213
reaches to very depth of earthly misery and woe 3T 193
recognizing, without yielding to its power Ed 91
reflect, in all acts toward others 3T 535
reflected from cross draws sinners 4T 580
rejoicing in fullness of, doubt and darkness disappear as result of SC 112
reproof should be offered in GW 499-500
rest by faith in TM 346
rest in 8T 124
when assailed by temptation or surrounded by care, perplexity, and darkness MH 250
resting confidingly in, results of MH 488
revealed: in character makes His followers light of world MB 39-40
to us makes us debtors to all who do not know Him SC 81
riches and, cannot dwell in same heart 2SG 243
sacrifice and, measureless and incomputable 4T 119
saving purity of, seek to gather souls from corruption of world into 7T 21
scorner of, message for DA 588
self and its peculiarities are not exhibited when, is abiding principle in soul 6T 52
self-sacrificing, is revealed on cross 9T 254
they drink deepest of spirit of, who stand nearest to Him AA 543
shadow of, turn from life’s dusty and heated thoroughfare to rest in 7T 69
should abide in: man’s heart as sweet fragrance CT 197
soul temple as sweet fragrance FE 262
should burn on altar of His people’s hearts 5T 158
should constrain us to work for salvation of the lost FE 206
should flow through your life MH 156
should well up from Christian’s soul like streams in desert 5T 565
show, to world AA 13
show unbelievers that SDA have Ev 636
shut out from life until mechanical form takes place of heart service 5T 611
sickness can teach us LS 266
softening and melting, is needed in heart 3T 535
softens and subdues: hearts for receiving seed of truth LS 304
soil of heart Ev 142
softens heart and impresses mind SC 27
speak of, in words easily understood Ev 199
more often PK 347
spirit of self-sacrificing, is spirit that pervades heaven SC 77
spirit of sympathy that opens doors of hearts needing delicate touch of MH 354
springs up in converted heart SC 59
story of: repeat to children GW 208
sick people need to hear MH 267
that all drawn to Him tell 6T 66
touches cord in hearts of backsliders CH 533-4
will you go to dark places of earth to tell 8T 216
story of redeeming, zeal should fire our hearts to tell ML 61
strangers to, by neglecting His needy children we declare ourselves MH 205
stronger tide of subduing, waves of mercy beaten back return to sinners in DA 655, 829
subdues hardest heart LS 49
sunshine of, icy and unapproachable spirit should be subdued and melted by 3T 534
live in 7T 50
sweetness of, flows from His presence as fragrance from flower MB 6
talking of, we become changed into Christ’s image by MH 492
teach children to see, expressed in His works of creation DA 516
teacher having, in heart may bind children to himself CT 197; FE 268
teachers should show, in dealing with students CT 269
teachers without: drive souls away from fold CT 269
manifest too much of harsh and domineering spirit CT 253; 7T 267
will be harsh and dictatorial CT 269
teaching others of, wherewith He has loved us DA 517
tender, for Jerusalem for more than 1,000 years DA 576
testify to fact that through His grace men may rejoice in assurance of MH 99
thank offerings should be brought in return for 9T 50
think of CM 46
tidings of, sent to longing hearts DA 351
touches every part of man’s being with healing MH 115
transforming influence of, John became meek and lowly under AA 544
transforms and sanctifies repentant sinner SL 55
unchanging, beautiful and expressive figure of GW 34
unfathomable, contemplation of MB 43-4
union and love between brethren must be cemented and rendered eternal by DA 660
unmistakable evidence of, has been given to us TM 518-9
unquestionable evidence of, given to man 4T 268
unrequited in Galilee DA 393
unselfish love manifested in disinterested kindness makes it easier for the suffering to believe in CH 388; COL 387; MH 145; 6T 84
unspeakable, it is no small matter to bring sin-loving mind to understand 2T 294
veriest sinners are objects of COL 226
warmth of, bring into sermons TM 153
ministers should plead for TM 153
whole fountain of, in Christ’s soul FE 265
will cover multitude of sins FE 279
winning power of, compels souls to come in COL 235
without: minister’s work is failure AA 515; GW 183
Peter could not be faithful shepherd over God’s flock AA 515; GW 183
we can never be numbered with family of heaven COL 158
without possessing winning, you cannot lead others to fountain of life AA 550
wonderful, does what reiteration of doctrines cannot do DA 826
wondrous, in stooping to heal the guilty and afflicted DA 269
words or deeds of unselfish kindness express, for lost humanity MB 23
works like leaven to transform character 8T 60
world needs nothing so much as manifestation of, through humanity COL 419
yearning, in seeking the lost is imparted to His messengers COL 235
yearning for deeper and broader realization of, leads man to cry to God for more wisdom GW 177
you may open your heart to, and let Him transform you 4T 63
your heart must be melted and subdued by 9T 193
3. Classes of
amazing, God has loved us with SC 22
animating angels should be reproduced on earth as far as possible 4T 268
awakened by impulse suddenly dies when severely tested PP 176
based on sensual gratification, description of AH 51
blind, affects every faculty of person infected by it 5T 110
as contagious disease 5T 110
boundless, our privilege to drink largely at fountain of SC 94
boy’s cheap manifestation of, that was deceptive AH 307
called charity in Bible, characteristics of 4T 558
cherish 4T 558
characterized by Christ’s works, you need 4T 256
cherished in heart: sheds blessings upon all around MB 38; SC 59; 4T 224
sweetens entire life MB 38; SC 59; 4T 224
will appear in self-denial TM 264
Christian: does not savor of sentimentalism SD 147
lacking in church TM 164
men cannot have Christian fellowship without TM 164
Christian’s, must be as broad as world 3T 530
Christlike: defined in 1 Corinthians 13 6BC 1091
men cannot confess Christ without DA 357
puts most favorable construction on motives and acts of others AA 319
counterfeit: agrees with transgressor instead of faithfully showing him his error 5T 171
dwells only in carnal heart 5T 171
never springs from real friendship 5T 171
would blot out distinction between right and wrong 5T 171
deeper, needed for souls whom Christ gave His life to save COL 384
devotion of true, real and abiding 2T 133
disinterested: needed in seeking to turn souls to Christ 3T 534
not attractive to the selfish GC 542
show to others 4T 58
disinterested and unselfish, diligently cultivate 2T 56
divided, believer warned not to present to God 4T 124
divine: close contact with Christ causes stiffness and cold reserve to be subdued and softened by 3T 530
effects of, in heart and life AA 551-2
elevates and ennobles entire man 3T 65
glowing in heart is appreciated by men of world 5T 100
gospel worker needs powerful influence of 3T 65
has powerful and purifying influences 2T 169
human love should draw its closest bonds from MH 358
is found only in renewed hearts 2T 169
is not impulse AA 551
naturally flows out to fellow men 2T 169
operation of, in human heart 2T 169
pray God to kindle flame of, on your hearts Ev 631
renews and refines heart 3T 65
ruling in heart terminates pride and selfishness 5T 168
sanctifies life 3T 65
stirred to its unfathomable depths for man’s sake DA 825
unconsecrated heart cannot originate or produce AA 551
earnest, believing hearts that were not aglow with 3T 187
ministers’ hearts must be all aglow with 3T 187
eternal, filling heart flows out to others 4T 223
everlasting, Christ loves us with 9T 167
God has loved us with MB 12
exercised while duty is neglected makes children headstrong, willful, selfish, and disobedient 3T 195
existing only when friends acknowledge our ways as right is of no real value 4T 133
expressed in heart-service, God desires FE 315
expressed in words and deeds, all around us are people hungering for 3T 522, 527
expressed on Calvary should be revived 9T 256
faith and, are true riches 4T 88
false, that allows children to rule parents CG 239
that makes parents slave to children’s caprices CG 239
falsely called charity, leads men to love sin and cherish sinners 4T 558
Father waits with yearning, to receive returning prodigal GW 157
filial, Christ’s perfect example of DA 752
filling heart: ennobles affections MB 38
flows out to others MB 38
governs impulses MB 38
is principle of action MB 38
modifies character MB 38
subdues enmity MB 38
for doing good, cultivate 2T 242
for girls, boyish ideas of AH 81
for God’s cause, deeds are evidences of sincerity of 1T 690
greater in apostolic times than love of money and possessions AA 71
for souls for whom Christ died, means crucifixion of self DA 417
for the erring 2T 73-7; 5T 603-13
for the human, must be secondary to love for God 7T 46
often eclipses love for the divine SD 165
for truth should be manifest in words and deeds 1T 690
forgiving, Peter was to meet transgressor with AA 516
spirit of, significance of MB 73-4
founded on sensual gratification is headstrong, blind, and uncontrollable AH 51
genuine, devoted and pure, is very rare 2T 381
heaven-born: bestows little acts of attention 5BC 1140
is abiding in heart 5BC 1140
makes concessions 5BC 1140
makes itself known to all with whom it comes in contact 5BC 1140
performs deeds of kindness 5BC 1140
reveal specially tender, for all of same faith 5BC 1140
speaks tender, true, and encouraging words 5BC 1140
strikes deeper than surface FE 283
sympathizes with hearts hungry for sympathy 5BC 1140
higher than can be expressed in words, let your life reveal 6T 279
holiest, God’s matchless love claims your 4T 145-6
holy and pure, between husband and wife 2T 475
how Christ tests, of His professed followers CS 163
human: cannot supply place of Christ’s love 5T 362
is frequently selfish and confined to prescribed limits 3T 530
may change MH 72
should draw its closest bonds from divine love MH 358
humble, that naturally flows out in pity and sympathy for the destitute, suffering, and needy 3T 522-3
immeasurable, God loves us with 8T 173
independent of divine grace, John did not naturally possess SL 54
infinite: ask God to reveal Christ to you in His SC 28
displayed in Bible COL 132
God loves His children with COL 166
law of self-renouncing, is law of life DA 20
life of self-sacrificing, is life of peace and liberty 4T 186
lifted out of realm of passion and impulse becomes spiritualized and revealed in word and acts 5T 335
little child’s confiding, is attribute that heaven values DA 437
is characteristic of real greatness DA 437
long-suffering and kind, does not magnify indiscretion into an unpardonable offense CT 267
will not make capital of others’ misdoings CT 267
manifested in: Christ’s life is to reappear in life of gospel worker DA 417
church stirs Satan’s wrath DA 678
many believers’, has waxed cold 4T 393, 536; TM 334
marital MH 356-62; 1T 694-707; 2T 78-89, 296-307, 411-20, 436-7, 676-7; 3T 527-35; 4T 134-43, 255-60; 7T 45-50
cultivated, finds expression in words and deeds 3T 530
deepens as love for Christ increases 7T 46
idolatrous, of wife for husband 2T 299
selfish 2T 415-6
that was wrong and disgusting 2T 377-81
true, marriage that was not result of 5T 121-4
unselfish 2T 415-6
wife to whom, was so base it was disgusting 2T 381
matchless, God calls on us to think of His MH 492
measureless, in contemplating Christ we linger on shore of AA 333-4
measureless and everlasting, God watches over His children with MH 482; TM 376
melting, should well in hearts laboring for souls 3T 434
miscalled, of parents for children PP 142
misguided, of parents for children CG 186
mother whose, for daughter savored of idolatry 1T 700
mother’s, for afflicted child is stronger than death 4T 329
represents to child Christ’s love DA 515
mother’s claim to filial, of children 5T 125-6
mutual, plan that strengthens CT 315
should be encouraged and strengthened in church members 5T 609
mysterious farewell of long-suffering, of Deity for Jerusalem DA 620
new, converted sinner has 2T 294
of dignity See Dignity
of ease See Ease
of John and James for Christ was not mere human affection DA 548
of many believers is in word but not in deed and truth 2T 441
of money See Money
of pleasure See Pleasure
of self See Self; Self-love
of supremacy See Supremacy
of world See World
only where Christ reigns can there be deep, true, unselfish 5T 362
outflowing of redeeming, from hearts of John and James DA 548
overpowering and gushing, for human objects TM 442
parents’ unsanctified, for children 2T 173
passion is erroneously termed 2T 381
paternal, that has come down from generation to generation through channel of human hearts 5T 740
patient, Christ helped people by GW 49
perfect, cultivate in SDA assemblies attributes of 6T 368
fruits of SD 193
planted by God in soul will find truest and sweetest expression in world to come GC 677
profession of Christ without deep, is mere talk, dry formality, and heavy drudgery SC 45
pure and disinterested, Christ has given us example of 2T 169
pure and genuine, exists in heaven 2T 132-3
pure and sanctified, was expressed in Christ’s lifework 6T 84
pure and unselfish: base counterfeit of 5T 171
is prompted by Spirit of Christ 5T 171
must be distinguished from unmeaning, deceitful pretense 5T 171
real and devoted, there is little 2T 381
redeeming, should awaken self-sacrificing devotion in heart 3T 396
should awaken tender affections in heart 3T 396
sanctified: Christian must have 5T 335
cultivated intellect is great treasure when accompanied by 3T 539
for one another is sacred 5BC 1140; SD 315
is diffusive MM 316
softening influence 3T 539
selfish, of “me and mine” keeps many believers from doing duty to others 4T 423
self-sacrificing: glory shining in Christ’s face is glory of DA 20
man without principle of, cannot know God MB 25
martyrdom without, is as sounding brass and tinkling cymbal 2T 116
moved Christ to give all for saving of humanity AA 543
moves disciple to give all for saving of humanity AA 543
principle of, is principle of God’s character MB 25
without which men are as sounding brass and tinkling cymbal 2T 116
showing kindness to only a few is selfishness COL 353
sickly and sentimental and impure, how to get rid of 2T 326
sincere, God’s servants should manifest for Christ’s followers 3T 186
ruling principle of heart should be 2T 476
so-called, cruelty disguised in garb of CG 235
soul craves, of higher and purer order than exists in low order of animal passions 2T 415
spasmodic, expressed only in fond caresses AH 94
strong and mighty in purpose to overcome great evil 2T 135
stronger than death, God’s heart yearns over His children with SC 21
suffers injuries which pride and self-love deem unbearable 5T 169
tender, lesson re COL 72
needed to restore the erring 5T 613
tender and respectful, tones of voice should be modulated by 3T 534
tender and strong, God loves His creatures with 5T 445
there is little real, genuine, devoted, and pure 2T 381
tried in fire, is love that makes rich TM 154
true and heaven-born, does not depend on human praise COL 101
is not selfish and changeable COL 101
true and pure: characteristics and fruits of 2T 416
does not appear to be forced 2T 416
is deep and abiding 2T 416
is expressed naturally 2T 416
is heavenly in its influence 2T 416
is not selfish passion 2T 416
is not spasmodic in manifesting itself 2T 416
is precious 2T 416
true shepherd’s, for lost sheep 5T 603-4
unholy spiritual, free-lovism is 8T 292
united with duty can do almost everything 4T 62
unrequited, woman who sat in idleness and dreamed of 2T 325
unselfish: among God’s people there is little 8T 137
believers who manifest 3T 528
demonstrated by Jonathan Ed 157
has no prescribed limits 3T 530
manifest to others the same, that Christ has manifested to us 5T 170
manifested in disinterested kindness makes it easier for the suffering to believe in Christ’s love CH 388; COL 387; MH 145; 6T 84
unspeakable, God yearns after His church with 6T 261
unutterable, all of God’s promises and warnings are but breathing of SC 35
man over whom Father bent with 4T 221
wall of selfishness that shut woman away from 3T 534
whatever is done out of pure, is wholly fruitful 2T 135
wife who found her husband’s, so base she became disgusted 2T 381
winning, needed in child management AH 432
should be like deep waters AH 432
without parallel, Christ elevates and purifies man’s mind that he may appreciate SD 10
seen on cross of Christ 1SM 343
woman’s, that is not worth obtaining Ev 495
4. First
absence of, makes believer cold, critical, and exacting 5T 611
call to return to TM 167-73
church of today warned against loss of 6T 422-3
described 5T 611
evidence of loss of, lack of desire to bring others to Christ is 5T 386
God wants every soul to return to SD 259
God’s people have lost 6T 368
how church members lose WM 79
how early church lost 8T 26
how God’s people lose ChS 115
how Israel lost 4BC 1155-6
lack of interest in salvation of souls results from loss of 6T 422
loss of: affects entire religious life 7BC 957
leads to censure and criticizing brethren ChS 115
repent of 7BC 957
lost by church of Ephesus 6T 421-2
man who lost his 2T 293
reason why we are not more joyful is because we have lost 6T 368
return to TM 467
essential to restoration to God LS 326
revival of, let there be 5T 612
seek to win back 5T 611
warmth of, is frozen up unless watered over by baptism of Spirit TM 168
5. For (to) Christ
as golden chain that binds His people together AA 579; 6T 421
awakening of, in rich young ruler’s heart DA 519
becomes stronger as it is tested and tried 7T 46
cannot exist without corresponding love for others SD 264; 3T 396
cultivate 5T 348
decreasing 2T 24
disciples’ hearts were filled with, after Pentecost AA 22
does not endanger health of body or strength of mind 2T 326
earnest and sincere, lives of believers in apostolic times revealed AA 579
how to quicken your DA 83
is not fitful or spasmodic 5T 50
John’s deep, led him always to desire to be close by His side AA 545
leads men to obey God’s commandments SD 194
leads men to regard God’s words as His voice directed to them 5T 303
lively and earnest and heartfelt, church of Ephesus at first expressed 6T 421
love for fellow man increases with AA 261
love for self should be swallowed up in GW 56; 8T 333
loyalty and, are spring of all true service Ed 268
manifest, in love to His people 5T 50
many believers professing, do not love one another AA 550
may increase in depth and expand without limit 2T 326
most essential qualification for gospel work is AA 515
must control your emotions and energies 3T 396
obedience evidences 1SM 379
one condition of discipleship and service is AA 515; DA 815; GW 183
Paul’s motive power was AA 246
pervaded John’s whole being AA 545
Peter was given another opportunity to prove his DA 815
results of COL 49-50
ruling principle of your being should be 3T 396
should be calm and deep and strong 5T 50
should increase as knowledge of Him increases 7BC 956
show, by obedience DA 668
spring of action should be SC 45
thank offerings should be brought as expression of COL 49
thoroughgoing Christian’s motives of action are drawn from MH 490
true, creates desire to save souls at home 6T 427-8
we prove genuineness of our, by our love and service for His needy children MH 205
your, tested by needs of the poor CS 163
6. For (to) God
alone, places us on vantage ground with Him 2SM 187
as referred to in Lk. 10:27 means: highest development of every power of our being Ed 16
restoration of God’s image in man’s whole being Ed 16
awakens as we comprehend something of vastness of His love MB 76
believers whose lack of, made them worse than heathen in God’s sight 2T 441
brightens worthy pleasures CT 53; ML 158
causes us to love all for whom Christ died COL 384
cherish 6T 84
cherished in soul sweetens life and sheds refining influence on all around AA 551
Christ’s sacrifice for man should arouse our CS 19
controlling power of Christ’s life was SC 59
covers full and intelligent use of physical powers COL 348
cultivate 6T 84
does not lead men to be overbearing, faultfinding, or dictatorial 5T 123
eclipsed by pride and self-sufficiency DA 583
eloquence cannot produce FE 241
enables man to appreciate and enjoy all that is true, good, and beautiful CT 53; ML 158
encourage expression of DA 516
essential to true Christian discipleship AA 318-9
extends its influence to others 4T 223
give out of, for gospel work WM 291
great principle of, principle of filial love is closely related to PP 337
greater, strengthens love for man LS 80