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Mealtime

Mealtime, care and anxious thought should be cast off at CH 565; GW 241; MH 306

conversation during AH 440

should be pleasant Ed 206

eat slowly and with cheerfulness at CH 565

feeling of goneness and faintness just before, cause of 2T 363

let, be cheerful and happy time MH 385

be season for social intercourse and refreshment Ed 206

regular, children should eat only at 2T 400

“Me and mine”

“Me and mine” 2T 77; 3T 198, 530, 533-4; 4T 100

Meaning, Meanings

Meaning, Meanings, different, expressed by same word 1SM 20

Means

1. Calls (appeals) for

2. Denominational

3. Disposition of

4. Entrusted (given, or lent) to us by God

5. Investment of

6. Persons of

7. Raising of

8. Talent(s) of

9. Use of

10. Miscellaneous

1. Calls (appeals) for 3T 510-1

are you wearied because, keep coming to give for God’s cause? 5T 150

at camp meetings 3T 410-1

cheerfully respond to, for advancing God’s work CS 45

do not complain of officers of Gen. Conf. because they cannot respond to 9T 53

do not wait for special, to give for God’s cause 3T 411

frequent, rapid increase of miss. enterprises makes necessary 9T 55

hearts that are always open to, for advancement of God’s cause 4T 478

increasing, do not lament fact that God’s cause presents 3T 405; 9T 254

increasing constantly as new fields are opened CS 290

no more, church members who wish for 4T 464

not best to bring pressure in, at camp meetings 3T 410-1

poor people whose souls are stirred by 5T 734

purses that are always open to, for advancement of God’s cause 4T 478

responses to stirring, for God’s cause 3T 409-10

there will be more and more, as God’s work extends AA 338; 3T 389

to: build schools LS 362-3

establish first SDA health institution 1T 493-4

establish institutions in needy fields 7T 56

urgent: how to keep the Lord’s treasury supplied without 3T 510

making, is not best plan 3T 511

unhappy results from pressing too hard in making, at camp meetings 3T 510

wrong impression left on some minds by 3T 510

why repeated and urgent, are made at large religious gatherings 3T 409

will be continually made to advance God’s work 3T 389

your duty when God 2T 676

2. Denominational

absorption of, without prospects of its producing means 7T 283

absorption of large amount of, in few places is contrary to Christian principles 7T 53

abundant, promised to gospel workers who move forward in faith DA 371

best possible use of, men in positions of responsibility must plan wisely to make 9T 76

brought into Lord’s treasury, should be used to support His work in foreign fields as well as at home GW 455

warning against mismanagement of 2T 518-20

church’s, care needed in expending 1T 369

consecrated to God to advance His cause have been squandered 2T 518

covetousness of B. F. Snook led him to rob 2T 625-6

dedicated to God’s work should be used as donors design 2T 518

desire to secure as much, as possible to erect large building is not wise 7T 285

devoted to God’s cause, sin of selfishly mismanaging 2T 571

with prayers and tears 2T 571

divide, to benefit of many places if possible 8T 135

do not absorb, in multiplying facilities where gospel work is already established 6T 450

do not let efforts to economize restrict investment of, where wise investment is needed GW 457

do not make large outlay of, in few places Ev 86

do not needlessly spend, for effect in evangelism 9T 110

do not selfishly gather all, possible to invest in a few places 7T 99

do not use, to establish institutions in home field at risk of crippling advancement of truth in regions beyond 7T 215

do not use so much, to establish institutions in a few places 7T 99

economy needed in use of, in pub. houses 4T 452

erroneous idea of saving up, to show large surplus in treasury GW 456-7

excessive expenditure of, in God’s work be careful to avoid 7T 283

expenditure of: gospel workers should practice rigid economy in 4T 299

in building churches 2T 257

managers of institutions should economize in 7T 99

seek to fulfill Christ’s purpose in your 9T 49

extravagant outlay of: should not be made in few places 8T 204

will not accomplish gospel work 9T 110

will not do gospel work to be done Ev 559

extravagant use of, gospel workers’ duty re EW 93-4

failure of gospel workers to make right use of, while traveling EW 50

God designs that, should be used in building up His kingdom 6T 448

God requires faithful management of, in His treasury 2T 518

gospel workers should practice self-denial and economy in use of GW 454-7

investment of, move wisely in 7T 99

large amount of, should not be absorbed in only few places 7T 53

should not be expended in one place 8T 133

men appointed to appropriate, duty of GW 454-7

management of, economy needed in 7T 285

strictest economy needed in 9T 76

med. miss. work should not absorb, needed for gospel work Ev 523

minister who received, that he did not earn 2T 622-3

misappropriation of, warning against 7T 283

mismanagement of, warning against 2T 518-20

miss. work in which, can be invested with best results LS 217

much, are required for God’s work in new fields GW 454

much less, spent in foreign fields than in home fields 6T 28

needless outlay of, be careful to prevent 7T 215

no extravagant outlay of, should be made in any one place MM 309

of God’s cause should not be invested to make display 7T 284

outlay of, in erection of buildings 7T 92-3

perplexing question of, has troubled many 7T 283

persons handling, God holds accountable 2T 571

persons responsible for distribution of, should see that they are not squandered 1T 369

plenty of, greatest victories in God’s cause are not gained by 4T 443

saving, essential in pub. houses 4T 452-3

selfishness and mismanagement have helped to squander 2T 571

temptation to make plans calling for, far exceeding church’s revenue 7T 283

there would be no lack of, if each member were vigilant and faithful treasurer for God 3T 389

too free use of, gospel workers cautioned against EW 95

too lavishly spent in Battle Creek 8T 59-60

too much: expended in a few localities 7T 178

spent in erecting buildings in America Ev 523

used to sustain home enterprises and institutions while mission fields are neglected 8T 190

under no circumstances put all, into one great and expensive med. institution 7T 285

use of, in erection of church buildings 1T 196

in furnishings for institutions 7T 92-3

wise distribution of, importance of GW 454-7

need of 7T 283-5

3. Disposition of

aged believer’s duty re his 2T 647-8, 675-8; 3T 116-30

aged persons’ duty re their 7T 295-6

dispense your, where need is greatest 7T 178

while you can do it yourself 4T 479

make, while you are alive 6T 391

make right, by helping the needy and advancing cause of present truth 2T 279

man whose course re, did not glorify God 2T 648

mistake of delaying proper, until death 1T 199-200

parents influenced by children in 3T 123

right: failure to make, by will before death comes 4T 482-3

laying up treasure in heaven by 2T 279-80

our responsibility to God to make 2T 279

wealthy businessmen’s duty re their 3T 117

wealthy parents’ duty re 3T 116-30

will re, that is evidence of real covetousness 4T 81

wrong, God’s cause shamefully neglected by 4T 483

See also Will

4. Entrusted (given, or lent) to us by God COL 351

abundance of, for carrying forward His plan of mercy and benevolence 9T 53

ample, for carrying forward God’s cause 2T 660

are not bestowed: for self-gratification 6T 452

merely for our own benefit 4T 80

are trust from Him 5T 732

believers who invest their, in more land instead of lending it to God 5T 551

believers who made mistake in appropriating 3T 120

cheerfully spend, to advance His cause 1T 141

Christ offers to carry forward His work with DA 523

church members who use, in gratifying unholy appetites and in indulging self CS 134

directions given by God as to how to appropriate CS 133-4, 223

erroneous idea re use of EW 122

faithful steward of, facilities will be furnished by Him to 9T 132

for advancement of His work 4T 472-3

for faithful distribution 9T 51

for little while 2T 257

for saving souls, persons who squander SD 57

God claims as His own 3T 385-6

God has ordained that work in His vineyard should be sustained by 3T 117

God keeps strict account of way we appropriate His CS 224

God requires person having, to make right use of them 2T 659

God uses men as His agents to disperse, for carrying forward gospel work 2T 659

many persons have let, prove snare to them CS 56-7

misappropriation of, by adding house to house and land to land COL 371

by spending them for pleasure, gratification of appetite, extravagant houses, furniture, and dress COL 371

not given to foster pride or to excite envy 2T 659

right disposition of, result of making 2T 279-80

Satan has invented many ways of squandering CS 134

selfish interests cause believers to withhold, that God calls for 2T 690

selfish use of, embezzlement of God’s goods by COL 371-2

robs God COL 371

should not be hoarded 9T 255

stewardship of, beware of covetousness in 3T 401-2

strict account of, is kept by Him CS 224

tithe of, is claimed by Him 5T 149

to: advance His cause (work) CS 36; EW 49-50; 2SG 267-8; 2T 684; 4T 53; 5T 465

advance truth 1T 638

benefit others 9T 255

bless others 4T 53

bless the needy 2T 684

build up God’s kingdom 6T 448

help the needy 2T 32-3

help the poor and suffering DA 523

prove us 2T 59, 198, 278, 652, 660

provide for our daily needs 4T 53

relieve the destitute 2T 684

send gospel to all parts of world 9T 53

send truth to others 3T 208

support His preachers, missionaries, and institutions 4T 477

test and prove our fidelity to Him 3T 208; 4T 46

test us 2T 198

use for Him 5T 151

use where needed 4T 143

to use for: charitable purposes 4T 143

good works to advance His cause 4T 143

our own comfort and needs 4T 143

suffering humanity 1T 638

three purposes 4T 53

too often used for self-glorification CS 223

use of, we are accountable to Him for CS 56; 3T 117, 399

vast amount of, spent for tobacco, beer, and intoxicating liquor CS 134

we cannot afford to waste ML 89

wealthy woman who spent her, for her own convenience 2T 278

withheld, God will frequently scatter 2T 690

that will be lost to possessor and to God’s cause 2T 690

5. Investment of

believers whom Satan outgenerals in 2T 665

best, is in work of saving souls 9T 57

blessing of, in God’s cause 2T 681

for necessary conveniences in med. institutions 3T 169

God’s people must run risks in, in gospel work LS 213

in: establishing SDA institutions 4T 591-3

God’s work 1T 635-6; 9T 270-1

gospel work should not be done blindly Ev 85

Health Institute 3T 173

patent rights and other enterprises 1T 304-5; 2T 665

in God’s cause 2T 681; 3T 479; 4T 119-20

brings us closer to Him 3T 405

is needed 3T 208

is safer than in banks or houses and lands CS 41

is treasure laid up in heaven 3T 90

that is safer than in bank, houses, or lands CS 41

weds us to it 3T 389

large, for illustrating books is wrong CW 168

make: in building churches and sanitariums 9T 57-8

in establishment of missions 9T 58

in God’s work 6T 452

men make, in that which they think will bring them greatest profits 3T 208

must be made in God’s work 5T 734

now is time for, in sustaining God’s work 9T 131

persons who make, in God’s cause 1T 636-7

poor, persons who make 3T 385

results of, in God’s cause 2T 681

safe, can be made by aiding God’s cause 2T 675-6

how to make 2T 681

speculative, by which SDA have suffered financial loss 5T 154

successful, that will secure immortal treasure to investor 2T 667

will secure souls to God’s kingdom 2T 667

where it will do good 4T 596

6. Persons of

are accountable to God for every dollar they expend 3T 401

converted to truth by God’s providence 1T 174

danger that, will sleep on till it is too late CS 123

duty of, to respond to God’s claims 5T 734

God is still willing to move upon hearts of, in behalf of His cause PK 634

gospel work for Ev 554-61

many, will use wealth for advancement of God’s work 9T 113-6

mistaken idea some people hold re EW 122

Spirit will impress, to help to advance God’s work MM 329

who might do much to advance God’s cause CS 186

whom Satan outgenerals 2T 664

will accept truth Ev 553

will gladly help in God’s work MH 216

7. Raising of

abominable methods of, for God’s work WM 290

better methods of 3T 510

do not resort to amusements for, for gospel work CS 202

for gospel work 5T 285

improper methods of, for church treasury CS 201-3

for gospel work CS 201-3

method of, that strengthens most corrupt principles CS 205

self-denial box in every home for, for God’s cause CD 329

use of camp meetings for 6T 70

wrong methods of, for gospel work WM 289-92

See also Wealthy person

8. Talent(s) of 2T 282; 3T 383, 408

are from God 5BC 1100

Christ seeks men who have Ev 560

Christ wants to use our Ev 560

entrusted us to: improve them to God’s glory 2T 689

sustain God’s work 3T 388

given to church by God CS 48

God holds us accountable for use made of 2T 659, 684

handle, wisely CW 170

make right use of 2T 658-9

many people bind up their, in worldly enterprises 7T 295

much good can be done with 2T 241

needs of ruined world call for, from us 9T 253

niggard who grudges small pittance of, given to the needy 2T 250

power of God’s people is not in SD 236

use, to advance God’s cause 2T 684

use made of, we are accountable to God for our 7T 295

we must answer for PP 558

See also Talent

9. Use of

be economical in, instead of using them for self-gratification 5T 465

Christ will require each of His stewards to account for 2T 284-5

extravagance in, has taken world captive 7BC 985

fidelity and unselfish, recompense of inexpressible joy of seeing souls saved as result of 2T 669

God holds His people accountable for their 2T 570-1, 659, 668, 684

lavish or careless, Christ does not sanction COL 352

lessons re, from parables 1T 197-200

our accountability to God for COL 351; 1T 528, 530; 4T 633

right: laying up treasure in heaven by 2T 59

men of property are dying spiritually because of failure to make 2T 664

will make our souls like watered gardens 2T 668-9

Satan seeks to divert, from God’s service 5T 477

that is robbery of God 2T 281

unfaithfulness in, gradual backsliding as result of 2T 280-1

wise, joy that will come to persons who have made CS 300

show fidelity to God by 5T 462

wrong, robbing God by 2T 281

10. Miscellaneous

ability to acquire, God gives AA 75; PK 707; 2T 652; 5T 150; 6T 214

accumulated through God-given skill and tact are used by many upon themselves and families without thought of God 5T 350-1

accumulation of, danger that accompanies 1T 636

acquisition of, is not for hoarding them CS 41

religion of Christ not to be secondary to 2T 183

administer your, according to wisdom God imparts 7T 178

adoption of plan of systematic benevolence by all would cause, to flow constantly into God’s treasury 3T 389-90

all, you may accumulate would not suffice to pay ransom for your soul 5T 350

all believers should contribute, to support God’s work EW 95

all can aid God’s cause by giving unselfishly of their 4T 118

all of our, belongs to God COL 351

all should do something with their, for God’s cause 2T 666-7

all should feel special interest in using their, to advance God’s work 1T 638

always make it a rule to live within your 1T 455

among SDA are sufficient to carry forward God’s work without embarrassment 1T 638

apostate minister will have to account for, taken from truehearted believers 2T 625-6

are: of value only as used to advance God’s cause 3T 208

required to do God’s work successfully 3T 388

arouse churches to give, for sustaining foreign missions 6T 446

as gifts for advancing gospel work 5T 731-2; 9T 255

as God’s stewards we must provide, for many people to learn truth CS 44

at your disposal should be widely distributed Ev 80

authors should regard, as trust from God 7T 178

be anxious to give of your, to aid God’s cause 3T 413

be faithful in bringing, to God’s treasury for rapid advancement of His work 9T 58

bear in mind God’s claims upon your 2T 279

believer who secured, by taking advantage of others 2T 158-60

believer who spent, to gratify pride 3T 83

believers who cause their, to flow in channels of self-service and self-glorification 6T 387-8

believers who fasten their, in large houses, lands, and worldly enterprises 5T 465

believers who feel it a great tax to contribute, to sustain church 4T 18

believers who have, appeal to 3T 383-4; 5T 734

should help with med. expense of worthy poor 1T 641

believers who hoard, act like insane men 2T 683

while depriving their families of comforts of life 2T 683

believers who invest, largely in land’s act like insane men 2T 683

believers who seem anxious to invest, in world instead of God’s cause 4T 620

believers who should sell houses and lands in order to give, to God’s cause 5T 734

believers who spend large part of their, on self while neglecting God’s house of worship 5T 269

believers who trust their, in earth rather than lay them up in heaven 2T 681

believers whom God has entrusted with, appeal to TM 399

bequests by which, passes into Satan’s ranks 4T 478

better to live within your own, than to use God’s money for secular purposes 9T 247

can you expect God to continue furnishing you with, to grasp it all for selfish use 5T 151

children should earn, to devote to benevolent purposes CSW 140-1

church members who demur when asked to give, for God’s work AA 338

consecrate your, to God if required 1T 511

converted souls will consecrate their, to God’s service 9T 101

covetousness hinders flow of, into God’s treasury 4T 483

crippled man who unwisely loaned his, to others 2T 675-6

curse on person withholding, from God’s cause because of covetousness 1T 494

dedicated to God, accountability of persons who make wrong use of 2T 519

delay that prevents, from coming into God’s treasury 5T 154

desire to be counted well off leads men to bury their, in world and to withhold from God His just dues 5T 151-2

deny appetite to save, for building meetinghouses and support of missionaries 9T 157

deny self and give, liberally for advancement of God’s work 9T 53

devote, to God’s service CS 21

disposition to hoard, for future CS 150; 2T 681

distribution of, God has devised plans for intelligent 4T 483

diversion of, which should be devoted to miss. work CS 166

diverted from God’s cause by needless personal expense 1T 115

do not allow, to pass out of your hands merely to gratify your wishes or those of others 7T 295

do not cease to give of your, to God’s cause until He ceases to bless you 5T 550

do not enter into partnership with worldlings to secure, for advancing God’s work CH 290; FE 501

do not hoard, for destruction 4T 143

do not hold back, till death 4T 81

do not needlessly or lavishly expend, for gratifying pride or ambition 4T 571

do not spend, for that which is not needed CS 268

do not stand idle while others struggle to obtain, for God’s cause 6T 452

do not withhold yourself in giving to God your 3T 57

doing God’s work successfully requires 3T 388

duty of God’s people to sacrifice of their, for advancement of His work EW 121-2

duty of God’s people to use their, to advance His kingdom 2T 659

to establish institutions 1T 636

duty to bless others with their, God positively enjoins upon all 2T 132

duty to invest, in God’s cause CS 151

earn, for God’s cause CS 122

earnest and unselfish labor needed to acquire, to put in Lord’s treasury CS 41

economize in order to give, for miss. work 5T 732-3

economy needed in use of, in order to give to God’s work EW 121-2

efforts to acquire, intemperance displayed in 3T 398

expanding cause of God needs more, to support it 4T 483

expended for: comfort and happiness when greatly needed in extending truth 5T 205

hurtful indulgences that should be used to spread truth 3T 569

expenditure of: by professed Christians for display 2T 275

for show, vanity, and pride 2T 279

needless, our accountability to God for 3T 401

needlessly for show is sin 2T 281

strive to fulfill God’s purpose in all 9T 49

that will bring immense profits in the end 2T 280

to gratify lust of eye and pride of life 2T 279

without running risks or meeting disappointments 2T 280

wrong, love of show leads to 3T 83

extorted from others are often given to God’s cause 1T 193

extravagance in using, youth should beware of FE 306; SD 284

faithful stewards of God economize and use their, to advance His cause 4T 483

faithfulness in tithes and offerings would provide abundant, for God’s work AA 75

family should live within its 2T 435-6

far greater amount of good can be done with, than by preaching while retaining them 2T 684

fashion and display absorb, that might comfort the poor and suffering MH 287-8

first claims upon our, God has 4T 477

flowing from God’s people into enemy ranks 3T 118

for foreign miss. work can be obtained by sale of periodicals CH 435

foreign missions call for, from America CS 89

gather from world, needed for work for the most degraded 6T 246

genuine religion evidenced by seeking opportunities to use, to help the needy 2T 239

give of your, to help God’s servants sent to new fields 7T 170

given without spirit to give freely, God is mocked by CS 199

giving of, for gospel work should be done from higher grounds than mere human sympathy 3T 391

to God’s cause should be made a habit 3T 411

giving of our, to God should be proportionate to light and privileges enjoyed PP 528

gladly and generously use your, to advance God’s cause MM 315

God bids His stewards of, to invest their money in work of feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and preaching gospel to the poor 9T 53

God calls on persons in positions of trust to use their, in His service 7T 112

God calls us to sacrifice of our, for advancement of med. work 1T 636-7

God calls us to use our, to advance His cause 1T 174

God could have sent, direct from heaven to supply His treasury 3T 390

God could send, from heaven to carry on His work 1T 174

God does not depend on our CS 199

God does not entrust us with, to lie idle or be covetously retained or hid away 5T 465

God does not have to depend on our WM 279

God does not propose to rain from heaven, with which to sustain the poor 4T 511

God does not propose to send from heaven, for doing His work 1T 174; 3T 388

God has committed, to every man 3T 385-6

God has deposited with His people enough, to carry His work forward without embarrassment 1T 197

God has made men His agents to disperse, for advancement of His work 2T 659

God has provided His people with surplus of, for advancing His work CS 45; 9T 58

God has provided men with sufficient, to meet every emergency in His cause 4T 483

God is not dependent on man for, to support His cause 3T 390

God is not straitened for 5T 224

to do His work 1T 261

God requires greater gifts of, now than at any other period of world 3T 392

God requires portion of our treasures in order that, may ever be flowing into His treasury 6T 386

God requires us to economize, so we can provide funds for His treasury 5T 156

God requires weekly appropriation of our, for benevolent objects 3T 548

God wants us to have, for helping where help is needed 1T 678

God will cause possessors of property to be willing to donate, for His work 9T 272

God will move upon men of world to give, to advance His work ChS 167-8

God will not depend on persons niggardly with their, to care for the worthy poor and to sustain His cause 2T 284

God will not rain from heaven, for carrying on His work 2SG 267-8

to sustain His cause 2T 660

God will provide, for accomplishment of His work DA 371

God will scatter, of believers who do not use them in doing good 2T 661

God would have His people use their, in doing good and advancing gospel work 9T 114

God’s cause calls for LS 299

God’s faithful people have always used their, in His service AA 109

God’s mercy multiplies demands for, for His work 3T 405; 9T 255

God’s people cheerfully contribute, for liberal support of gospel workers 1T 369

God’s plan of providing, for carrying on His work 2SG 267-8

God’s promise to send, for advancing His work GW 268

God’s service will ever require CS 71

God’s treasury would have sufficient, for needs of Christ’s cause if His words were obeyed 9T 53

gospel workers in mission fields need, that is used in expensive furnishings and personal adornment 9T 54

growing necessities of God’s cause requires 4T 483

guilt and fate of wealthy believers who fail to use their, for advancing God’s work 1T 174-6

handled by you, belong to Christ 2T 278

health to acquire, God gives 5T 150

hoarding, while grudgingly doling out mere pittance to sustain God’s cause 4T 478

hoarding of, by parents for children 3T 399

warning against 1T 140

how God expects us to use our, to minister to the needy COL 370

how God has provided, for advancing His cause 2T 660

how God scatters, entrusted to His stewards 2T 661-2

how men are tempted to use their AA 338

how Satan manages to take much, out of ranks of Sabbathkeepers 1T 199

how Satan works to get hold of, in possession of SDA 5T 154-5

how Satan works to prevent, from coming into God’s treasury 5T 154

how to economize at home to obtain, for missions 5T 205

how to increase, for gospel work Ev 61-2; 9T 100-1

how to make best outlay of, entrusted to you by God LS 363

how EGW used her, to aid the needy 1T 678

how women can economize to save, for God’s work 5T 156

husband is accountable to God for his stewardship of, and not to wife 2T 59

if you would do good with your, do it at once 5T 154

increase of, God’s work to be carried forward by 3T 395

increase of ministry requires WM 187

inherited, evils that often result to families from 3T 122

invest, in never-failing bank of heaven 2T 280

in work of saving men 5T 734

investment of spare, in establishing institutions 9T 57-8

Israel’s liberality in giving, to build sanctuary PP 529

it is lawful to acquire SD 234

it is not sin to acquire, as means of returning to God His own 6T 452

judicious use of, treasures laid up in heaven by 2T 241

we as God’s stewards should make 2T 241

keep, flowing into God’s treasury for conversion of souls 5T 733

kept from God’s cause by wrong disposition of property 3T 118

lack of: cease spending money on dress and needless things when Christ’s cause is crippled by 6T 441

deep poverty of mission fields because of 8T 190

God’s cause need not be crippled in slightest degree by 3T 410

gospel work is hindered by 9T 52

gospel work must not stop because of CS 40

hinders proclamation of truth to all world 9T 52

missions are handicapped because of 6T 391

laid up in bank of heaven, are not lost 2T 241

large amount of surplus, among God’s people 3T 173

in ranks of SDA 3T 208

lavishing, on self while grudgingly doling out mere pittance to sustain God’s cause 4T 478

learn to live within your 2T 431

let your, flow in tide of love for saving others 9T 50

liberal supply of, among SDA 1T 494, 638

living faith is demonstrated by aiding God’s cause with 4T 386

Lord’s treasury would be full of, if tithing system were faithfully followed 3T 388-9

loss of: brought to God’s cause by dishonest borrowers 2T 676

by unwise investments 2T 280, 665

lost by investment in patent rights 1T 455

love of money leads men to bury their, in world and to withhold from God His just dues 5T 151-2

Macedonian believers freely gave, for support of gospel AA 343

majority of professed Christians part with their, with great reluctance 4T 474

man has account to settle with God for appropriating His, for his own convenience 6T 391

man who compelled his family to work beyond their strength in order to obtain 2T 683

man who invested his spare, in land 9T 57-8

man who let, slip out of his hands into enemy’s ranks 2T 675-6

man who placed his, out of his control 2T 648

man who was selfish re his 2T 157

man who was too liberal with his 2T 86

man whose, received from relatives were curse to him 2T 240

man whose thirst for gain led him to secure, by unfair dealing in business 3T 249-50

men are tempted to use: in embellishment of homes AA 338

in gratification of appetite AA 338

in personal adornment AA 338

in self-indulgence AA 338

men entrusted with, who shifted their responsibility upon their children 2T 651

men invest, in that which they value most 3T 208

many believers appropriate, that should be dedicated to Christ’s service CS 54

many believers sacrifice to obtain, for God’s work 2T 571

many gospel workers might be employed if God’s treasury had sufficient, to sustain them in His work CS 289-90

many people selfishly retain their, and soothe their conscience with plan for doing something big for God’s cause after they die 4T 81

med. institutions should expend, judiciously 1T 640

minister is not employed to tell people best way to bury their, in earth 5T 532

minister who used his, in trafficking and trading 2T 622

ministers should not press, from any man 1T 237

ministers should not press people to give 3T 411

ministers should tell people how to invest, safely in bank of heaven 5T 532

missions languish because, are spent on fashion and display MH 287

misuse of: as result of deceitfulness of riches 2T 268-88

by person having one talent 2T 666

by wealthy believer 2T 268-88

in adorning human body 3T 401

in beautifying houses 3T 401

in extravagant health-destroying luxuries on tables 3T 401

that should have been saved for God’s cause 3T 83

more, must be invested in God’s work CS 40

more we expend of, in display and self-indulgence means less for feeding the hungry and clothing the naked COL 352

Moses Hull’s covetousness led him to gather all, that he could obtain 2T 625

much, are brought into ranks of Sabbathkeepers 2SG 249

in unworked cities 9T 101

multitudes are to co-operate in spreading truth with their 5T 148

needed for: advancing God’s work will be provided AA 357-8

opening work in new miss. fields FE 521

needed for our sustenance, God co-operates with us in securing CS 47

needed to: advance God’s cause 2T 660

establish homes for our invalids 1T 494

establish med. institution for benefit of the sick 1T 633, 638

give young men short course of study in SDA schools 5T 156

prepare young men for efficient work in God’s cause 5T 156

sustain God’s work 8T 33

neglect to impart of our, to the needy and suffering lays on us burden of guilt COL 261

Nehemiah solicited, from Artaxerxes I (Longimanus) ChS 171

from persons able to give to God’s work PK 634

new believers should be taught to sustain God’s cause with their GW 222

niggardly spirit in which some believers give of their, to God’s cause 2T 256-7

no dearth of, among SDA generally speaking CS 85

no lack of, among SDA 1T 492, 636

no people more willing than SDA to sacrifice their, for Christ 3T 49

not given to us for gratification of pride MYP 360

not much of, in our possession should be consumed in final conflagration 1T 197

not needed for your support should be appropriated to God’s cause while you are still alive 5T 155

now is time to use, for God LS 206; 3T 209

now spent for show, happiness could be brought to many hearts by wise use of MH 287

obligation to give of your, to extend light to others 3T 382

only small amount of, flows into God’s treasury for saving of souls 4T 483

open before SDA need of using their, to advance Christ’s work at home and abroad TM 300

over and above actual necessities of life, should be used to do good and to bless humanity COL 370

parents who placed their, beyond their control by putting them into hands of their children 2T 654-5

parents who transfer their, to ranks of enemy 2T 655

passing through your hands, you are accountable to God for 3T 82

passion of some SDA to accumulate 3T 385

person who desired, to use them as rebuke to the covetous 2T 278

persons God has entrusted with: accountability of, to forward God’s work in its various branches CS 56

Christ expects corresponding returns from CS 152

double responsibility of CS 56

many, let them prove snare to them CS 56-7

persons having ability to acquire, are under obligation to use them to God’s glory 6T 214-5

persons having large amount of, are responsible for large number of talents 2T 659

persons of limited, spirit of benevolence most often found among CS 177-8

persons selfishly withholding, should not be surprised if God’s hand scatters 2T 661

persons who give, to God’s cause as if every dollar given were a total loss 2T 257, 653-4

persons who give a little of their, now and then to ease their conscience 1T 175

persons who grudgingly dole out mere pittance of, to sustain God’s cause 4T 478

persons who have, are accountable to God for every dollar they spend 3T 401

too often fail to consider how many people in world are starving 6T 451

persons who prefer to save their, than to use them for Christ’s work 2T 284

persons who rob God of, rob themselves more 2T 666

persons who wish to hoard, to invest them in houses and lands ML 244

persons whom God has entrusted with, duty of LS 337

too often hoard or waste them CS 178

personal sacrifices of, made by many people for advancing God’s cause 2T 518

place in God’s treasury all, that you can spare 9T 49

place your, where they can be handled for benefit of God’s cause 5T 465

where they can be invested in God’s cause 7T 296

poor believers have consecrated, to God’s cause with prayer, tears, and joyfulness 2T 571

poor widows who have consecrated their, to God’s work 2T 571

restrain your desires and make some sacrifice of, for God’s cause 3T 83

rich man is accountable for use of, entrusted to him by God COL 262

rich man is made steward of God’s COL 261

rich man’s failure to rightly use his COL 261-3

robbing God by withholding 5T 148-57

sacrifices made of, by pioneer SDA for advancing truth 1T 176

Satan is pleased to have us invest our, in worldly enterprises 5T 152-3

Satan leads some believers to think that demand for, for use in God’s cause is overstated 4T 473-4

Satan outgenerals many believers who propose to benefit God’s cause with their 2T 675-6

Satan seeks to control our EW 266

Satan seeks to draw away, from ranks of SDA 1T 550-1

Satan takes much, from Sabbathkeepers 1T 199

Satan uses dishonest borrowers to divert, from God’s work 2T 676

Satan uses every device to divert, from God’s cause 7T 295

Satan works to prevent, from going into God’s treasury 2T 676

Satan works to tie up our, in every conceivable way TM 43

that they may not be used in miss. enterprises 6T 446

scattering of, withheld by covetous believers 1T 221-2

self-denial required to obtain, for that which God values most highly 7T 297

selfish neglect to use, for advancement of God’s cause 2T 653-5

selfish stewards of, covetousness, overreaching, and penuriousness of 2T 239

selfish wealthy farmer who neglected to use his, to help poor widow 2T 32

selfish withholding of, that God calls for 2T 690

selfishly retaining, detracts from effect of preaching 2T 684

selfishly withheld, ways in which God scatters 2T 661-2

selfishness that withholds, from Christ’s service 4T 458

selling our little homes to give, to God’s cause now may not be necessary 5T 734

should flow into God’s treasury exactly according to His plan 5T 150

should not be raised at camp meetings for various special interests 6T 70

should not be used to: gratify desires God bids us to repress 6T 452

gratify vanity 5T 481

satisfy any selfish indulgence 5T 481

sin of needlessly expending, for show 2T 281

sin of withholding, that God calls for 2T 690

sinful use of, in devotion to dress MYP 360

some believers deprive themselves of, needed for comfort of their families in order to support the ministry 2T 622-3, 625

some believers spend large amount for needless luxuries and gratification of appetite but feel it great tax to contribute, to sustain church 4T 18

some people among higher classes will give, for benefit of the poor MH 216

some persons apparently enemies of truth will invest, to develop properties and erect buildings 7T 102

some portion of our surplus, should be put into med. institution 3T 173

soon, of believers who have kept their riches will not be wanted 1T 175

souls dying for want of present truth because believers withhold, needed to carry forward God’s work EW 49

souls who have freely bestowed their, to advance God’s cause 1T 175

spare, needy and unworked fields are calling for our 9T 49

specified portion of our, God has reserved to Himself PP 525-6

spent in gratifying pride of dress that should be used in missions 5T 295

spent in self-indulgence will produce harvest of corruption 4T 343

Spirit gives wisdom for using, where need is greatest 7T 178

Spirit will impress some persons in positions of trust to invest, for advancement of God’s cause 7T 112

squandered by investment for self-gratification 2T 128

stewards of His, God has made men 3T 117

stewardship of, God holds us accountable for our 2T 684

study to economize instead of spending, in self-gratification 5T 465

surplus, should be disposed of by parents while they are alive 3T 121

sustain: God’s cause with your 9T 127

preaching of gospel in heathen lands by your SC 81

tact and skill should be exercised to acquire, to put in Lord’s treasury CS 41

temporal, are talent entrusted us by God 1T 197

temptation to acquire, in questionable ways ML 331

tenth of our, God claims AA 74 See also Tithe

there are enough, in hands of believers to amply sustain God’s work 3T 410

thousands of dollars in, will be cheerfully given to God’s cause in closing work CS 40

tithe of our, God claims 5T 149

transfer of, by parents to children to avoid giving to God’s cause 2T 654

true Christian attitude toward 2T 240

unfaithful stewardship of, warning against 1T 140

unnecessary spending of, warning against CS 268

unwise expenditure of, do not hinder God’s work by 1SM 87

use your: for giving light to darkened nations 6T 442

for giving light to islands of sea 6T 442

to advance God’s work CS 118, 304

to build up God’s kingdom 5T 462

to create agencies for good 6T 441

to establish centers in new fields 6T 450

to gather straying souls into Christ’s fold 5T 351-2

to help the needy and suffering WM 19

to keep people from becoming abandoned Ev 568

used to bless others will bring returns COL 373

want of wide-awake men to secure to God’s cause, in their possession 4T 478

waste of, avoid 4T 450

wealthy people of world are willing to give, for schools and sanitariums CS 188

weekly giving of, God’s cause needs 4T 474

when rich men will bring their, and lay them at feet of God’s servants 1T 175

when we shall see, coming into Lord’s treasury LS 423-4

why God does not send, from heaven to carry on His work 1T 174

why God has entrusted, to man 4T 472

widening gospel work requires greater provision of, to sustain it than was called for anciently PP 529

will come: as God’s people advance LS 424

for advancement of gospel work 1T 689

will not be lacking if God’s people go forward in His work 8T 246

will not be withheld from God’s cause if ministers manifest spirit of self-sacrifice 2T 629

wills by which, pass into Satan’s ranks 4T 478

willingness to give liberally of, to God’s cause is not enough 4T 543

wise distribution of 7T 283-5

wise steward of, will enter into joy of his Lord CS 348

withheld, God’s plan to scatter 2T 281

withheld from God’s cause: by many SDA 3T 208

by parents and left to children 3T 119

how God scatters 4T 484

withholding, from Christ’s needy children is withholding from Him 2T 32-3

from God’s work because of lack of faith 1SM 88

that entails loss to possessor and to God’s cause 2T 690

withholding of, God’s work made difficult by 9T 132-3

while worldliness and love of possessions increase 5T 153

work of SDA now needs tenfold more, than was needed by Jews 4T 474

world is robbed of gospel because, are spent on fashion and display MH 287-8

would be flowing into God’s treasury if men had followed His plan 6T 386

wrong ways of securing, for support of ministers 2T 622-3

wrongly placed in control of children by some believers 3T 118

wrongly used, is of no more value than sand 4T 53

you are under obligation to glorify God with your 3T 390

your: are to flow to world in tide of love for saving the lost 9T 50

belong to Christ 2T 278

must be accounted for to God CS 22; CT 545

your accountability for use of, that you handle 2T 59

your responsibility to God for, He has entrusted to you 2T 653

See also Fund; Money; Prosperity; Treasury; Wealth

Means

Means, and ends are closely connected 5T 400

business maxim that end justifies 5T 562

employed by God must be in harmony with His character 5T 189

for end must be employed if desired results are to be obtained FE 124; 5T 724

fundamental Jesuit principle that end justifies GC 235

gospel workers will be surprised by simple, God will use to effect and perfect His work of righteousness TM 300

importance of using, whereby light and blessing come to God’s people 5T 725

leave untried no, for warning people Ev 63

of doing good will never be exhausted GW 19; 6T 467

persons who reason that end justifies 3T 214

refusal to use God’s, for bringing light and blessing to His people 5T 725

set in operation ways and, for opening gospel work in cities 9T 105

simple, greatest gospel work can be done by Ev 93

will be used by God to finish His work on earth TM 300

world’s leading maxim is that end justifies 5T 562

See also Agency; Instrument

Measure, Measures

Measure, Measures, decisive, taken by Paul against apostasy in Galatia AA 385

divine, be true to, in business TDG 343:3

false, never to be used RC 272:4

halfway, message of prophets offer no encouragement to PK 331

taken against God’s people during loud cry 1T 183

true, law of God OHC 139:2

Measuring

Measuring, of temple and its worshipers, in last days 7BC 972

Measuring rod

Measuring rod, golden, angelic architect with TM 17

not placed in man’s hands TM 209

Measuring tape

Measuring tape, woman told to lay down her 2T 438

Meat

Meat, flesh See Flesh food

Supplement

abstinence from, God has been teaching, as best 3SM 291:1

animal passions increased by; it hardens soul to truth 3SM 290:2

children made irritable by, if nervous; destruction follows 3SM 290:1

dangerous,

animals are diseased,

curse increasing; crime 3SM 287:3

following appetite 3SM 289:2

spirituality sacrificed 2MCP 390:1

Daniel and companions maintained abstinence from HP 261:3

effects of, on passions, emotions, spiritual vision, etc. 3SM 289

health hurt by (flesh of dead animals) 3SM 290:2

passions rule higher faculties by eating 2MCP 407:3

permitted after the flood (flesh of dead animals) 3SM 289:1

prohibited almost entirely for Israelites TDG 77:2

self-abuse harder to overcome when eating 3SM 286:1

spirituality injured by; lower passions override higher 3SM 290:3

stimulus of, refused by Daniel and friends RC 143:3

test not be made of eating, but evils to be shown 3SM 287:1

try going without, for six months; act at once TDG 210:8

unnecessary 3SM 291:1

use of, as food not provided before flood TDG 210:7

will of God violated by serving 3SM 289:2

wine led to excessive eating of, after the flood Con 24:2

Meat, Meats

Meat, Meats, offered to idols: church council at Jerusalem dealt with question of AA 191

Gentiles required to abstain from AA 195

problem of AA 191

strong, should be dealt out judiciously Ev 177

strongest, should not be given to babes in truth Ev 200

See also Flesh food; Swine’s flesh

Meat inspection

Meat inspection, reports of daily papers re CD 413

Meat market

Meat market See Animal; Butcher shop; Flesh food

Meat offering

Meat offering, appropriate, presented with daily burnt offerings PP 352

Meaux, France

Meaux, France GC 214-5, 219

Mechanic, Mechanics

Mechanic, Mechanics, being godly, is more difficult than being missionary in field CG 358

Christ who toiled in lowly walks to be represented by HP 224:3; TMK 324:4

church members who are, responsibility of 4T 469

crying “peace and safety” 4T 309

duty of Christian: to be diligent and faithful representative of Christ ChS 27; SC 82

to be efficient workers for God 6T 423

to give gospel to others PK 222

to work for Christ MH 148

educate themselves to become masters of their business 4T 67

educated ability needed by FE 315

educated for their business GW 92

education provides great advantages for FE 204

farmer is healthier than FE 73

helped to proclaim first angel’s message SR 358

in shop, should do his work with fidelity 4T 285

more grace needed to work for God as, than as missionary CT 279

soul-winning, Harlan Page was TM 172

students in schools of prophets sustained themselves by labor as Ed 47; FE 97