EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Minister, Ministers (Part 1 of 5)
Minister, Ministers
Minister, Ministers 1T 466-85; 2T 334-46, 498-522, 619; 4T 260-70, 313-20, 407-17; 9T 137-52; TM 142-58
8. Defective (undesirable characteristics of)
9. Defective (undesirable practices of)
11. Disregarding health reform
12. Duties and responsibilities of
18. Medical missionary workers and
1. Aged (veteran)
afternoon sun of life of 2SM 221
be careful how you reproach or murmur against 1T 239
blessing to church 2SM 406
care of, create fund for 7T 295
church needs helpful testimony of 2T 406
church’s duty to care for 1SM 33
conferences’ duty to 1SM 33
counsel of, God’s people need TM 501-2
death of, young men needed to fill vacancies made by GW 61-2
duty of God’s people to LS 428
faithful, God has jealous care for 3T 320-1
faultfinding against, warning re 3T 320
God’s purpose for LS 428
home missions need 5T 392
mistake disqualifying 2T 647-8
neglected, EGW was called to speak in behalf of 1SM 33
not privileged to display unholy passion 2SM 222
pressed by infirmities 2SM 222
rest periods needed by 2SM 226
sustentation fund needed to care for 7T 294-5
testimony of, will help and bless church LS 428
See also Aged gospel worker
2. Alone
are not equal to task of: evangelizing the world MM 248
warning great cities AA 158
warning world MM 331
are not to: do all work for God GW 197
fulfill gospel commission AA 110
give light to world CT 468; 2T 122
cannot do work of whole church Ev 113
cannot fully meet world’s need CT 468; 2T 122
dissemination of truth is not to be confined to a few ChS 68
work of church is not to be left to GW 200
work of saving souls does not depend on DA 822
3. Characteristics desired in EW 97-104
ability in word and doctrine 1T 648
ability to: administer simple remedies for relieving suffering MM 253
answer inquiries on Bible subjects Ev 438
conduct God’s work WM 124
do more than present arguments for faith 2T 151
do more than present theory of truth 4T 527
endure privation 1T 130
give reasons for SDA faith 1T 648
preach before small congregation as well as large 3T 322
present health reform in its simplicity MM 242
present SDA faith intelligently 2T 343
prosecute their work TM 415
read Bible without mispronouncing words CT 539
read correctly 2T 556
read Scriptures without hesitation, miscalling words, or jumbling them together 4T 406
speak acceptably in public 2T 556
speak clearly and distinctly CM 71
watch and care for souls 6T 302
ability to quote: Scriptures correctly from memory GW 105; 2T 342, 501; 3T 465
Scriptures readily 2T 343
acquaintance with: evidences of SDA faith 2T 342
principles of health reform MM 239
actions characterized by true Christian politeness 3T 460, 466
activity and zeal 3T 217
adaptation to circumstances 4T 261
adornment of Christ’s doctrine CH 634
advancement in mental culture 3T 465
aspiration to perfection of Christian character 3T 461
assurance of that which he affirms 1SM 158
attitude in harmony with truths he proclaims GW 172
attitude that does not disgust beholder 1T 648
benevolence 2T 518
that is natural 2T 548
blameless deportment 2T 568-9
blameless reputation 5T 598
breadth of mind 5T 252
broader ideas 6T 302
burden for people 2T 544
business tact 1T 441-2
calm contemplation 3T 217
calm justice as Christian executive 4T 269
calmness in meeting opposition 3T 426
capability in his work GW 95
carefulness AA 394-5
in conduct and manners GW 172-4; MM 146-7
certainty and decision in proclaiming truth Ev 169
cheerful temper 3T 466
cheerfulness Ev 644; GW 132, 450; 4T 320
circumspection in: deportment GW 17
thought and conversation 2T 568
word and act Ev 174
cleanliness 1T 446
clear and strong ideas 2T 337
clear mind centered on saving souls 4T 265
compassion TM 153
consecration GW 111-6; 3T 558; 4T 371-83; TM 145
at home, in family, and in church 4T 344
unreserved, to Christ’s service AA 365-6
consideration 4T 262
consistency GW 144
constant growth in knowledge of God TM 144
constant reliance on God 2T 502
constant watchfulness 2T 706
conversation free from all slang phrases Ev 644
conversion Ev 643; 1T 379; 2T 334, 336; 3T 556; TM 143
daily 2T 516
such as Paul had 4T 446
thorough Ev 680
converting power of grace to stand in day of God 5T 135
in his work 2T 151
moral 4T 262
of Elijah PK 142
tried 4T 270
courtesy Ev 640; EW 102-3; GW 172; 2T 568; 3T 322-3; TM 150
Christian 4T 262
exemplary 5T 160
cultivated mind 4T 412
deep love for souls 5T 165
deep movings of Spirit TM 171
devotion GW 124; 1T 442; 3T 217; TM 145
in his work 1T 467
dignity 3T 554
holy 6T 414
humble, as preacher of truth 1T 472
diligence in: business 2T 550
business transactions 2T 498
diligent industry 3T 498-9
discrimination 3T 411
distrust of self TM 145
divine wisdom to know how to approach people 4T 536
earnestness GW 143-4; 2T 664; 4T 536
deep 4T 396
in his work 2T 335, 504, 649; 4T 442; 8T 17
in teaching TM 176
in work of presenting truth 9T 149
economy of time 3T 234-5
education in med. miss. lines MM 239
efficiency GW 92-5
elevated standard in intelligence TM 194
elevation in thought and conversation 2T 568
endowment of Spirit in preaching 2T 344
endowment with spirit of Christ 2T 337
energy GW 39, 111; 2T 150, 339, 504, 549; 3T 553, 558
enduring 2T 502
without rashness 2T 504
entire surrender to God 2SM 201-2
entire transformation 2T 516
fairness Ev 172
genuine, with meekness and love 5T 228
perfect GW 260
that works by love and purifies soul 4T 527
faithfulness AA 394-5
in sounding warnings to people Te 273
familiarity with: Bible arguments 2T 556
practical lessons of Bible 5T 251
prophecies 5T 251
strong points of SDA position 2T 500
fasting and prayerful effort 4T 400
fearlessness in: bearing God’s message GW 150
declaring whole counsel of God 5T 160
preaching God’s word AA 394
feelings of tenderness 3T 466
firm stand for the right MM 90
firmness 3T 556
in declaring whole counsel of God 5T 160
fitness for worthy enterprises 6T 412
forgetfulness of self GW 16
friendliness Ev 143-4
in everyday life 3T 466
fuller comprehension of plan of salvation 1SM 157
godliness 1T 442
godly authority with meekness Ev 640; GW 172
good generalship Ev 357
good reputation 4T 407
good sound sense 3T 466
grace Ev 640
great moral powers 3T 187
growth in: grace 4T 269; 5T 528; TM 160
knowledge of truth 4T 269
habits of mental activity GW 193
hard study 1T 468
health of body 3T 466
heart filled with pity and love 3T 187
heart of tender affection and sincere love for his flock 3T 186
heart that is: aglow with tender compassion and earnest love 3T 187
softened and subdued by vivid sense of Christ’s sacrifice 5T 159
touched with genuine fervor of love of Christ 5T 158
heart true as steel 4T 448
heavenly anointing TM 338
high aim TM 194
holiness 1T 446; 2T 556, 614; 4T 379
in life 2T 552
holy deportment rebuking vain and frothy professors 1T 434
holy influence EW 103
humbleness of mind 3T 237
humility EW 102-3; 3T 556; 5T 263; 6T 57
in eminent degree GW 142
sitting as fitting garment upon him 5T 165
illumination by Spirit COL 130-1
industry GW 111; 2T 498-9, 550; 3T 234-5, 553
infusion of Spirit 2SM 152
integrity GW 111; 3T 553; 4T 448
in official duties GW 141
strong 4T 270
intellect LS 277
cultivated 2T 503
intellectual power to do right work 4T 320
on question of temperance Te 245
intelligent understanding of truth 4T 407
intense love for soul 2T 337
James 3:17 imprinted on tablets of his soul 5T 175
judgment EW 102
kind spirit EW 103
kindness EW 102-3; 3T 323, 422; 4T 262, 486
exemplary 5T 160
knowledge and skill for practical duties of everyday life Ed 221
knowledge of: disease and its causes Ev 547
God’s word 2T 556
how to economize CG 135-6
how to give simple treatments to the sick 9T 172
how to labor intelligently as med. miss. evangelists 9T 172
how to minister to the sick Ev 547; MM 250
how to wear gospel shoes Ev 174
how to work to best advantage 1T 647
science of Christ’s prayer in John 17 8T 239
when to speak and when to keep silent 2T 557
labor uncontaminated by applause 5T 263
life 1T 469
lips charged with Spirit’s power 2SM 406-7
long-suffering 2T 568
love for: discipline 2T 614
love of Christ AA 515
love of God burning on altar of his heart 5T 166
love of God living in his heart 4T 317
loving tenderness 3T 422
manners rightly representing truth GW 174
meek and peaceable spirit 3T 556
of deportment 3T 237
melting love in his heart while laboring for souls 3T 434
mental discipline 3T 466
moral independence 5T 263
moral power 3T 556
to do right 4T 320
movements regulated by Spirit 3T 241
much of God’s grace Ev 638
order 1T 446
in highest sense 2T 707
patience in: dealing with minds 4T 262
meeting opposition 3T 426
patient reasoning EW 98
perseverance GW 39; 2T 150, 500, 549, 644
decided, in his work 1T 467
in efforts to help brethren 3T 187
under difficulties 3T 556-7
deep EW 103
for poor sinners 4T 268
pleasant face reflecting love 3T 422
pleasantness Ev 172
power in tone of voice, look, and words 3T 32
preparation for med. miss. work MM 253
proficiency in: grammar and language TM 194
reading and writing TM 194
proper attitude toward med. miss. work 6T 299-301
prudence GW 95
of heart and life 2T 552; 3T 241
reasoning from cause to effect MM 307
refinement 1T 648
in highest sense 2T 707
in manners Ev 640; GW 172; 1T 415
without affectation 2T 503
refusal to excuse or palliate evil PK 141
resolute refusal to exalt self AA 278
respect in teaching TM 176
reverence 2SM 313
impressive, for God PP 580
in teaching TM 176
by truths he preaches GW 142; 2T 552; 4T 315
of heart and life 2T 335
sanctified influence 3T 234
sanctifying influence of truth 3T 237
self-abasement 2T 516
in meeting opposition 3T 426
true GW 145
self-culture 2T 500
practical 3T 256
self-examination GW 275-6; 1T 433-4, 468; 3T 421
daily 4T 371
self-improvement Ev 207
self-knowledge 2T 511
to guard him from falling into temptation 2T 517
self-sacrifice 2SM 193; 1T 442-3; 6T 412
exemplary 2T 545
separation from all business of improper nature Ev 632
simplicity 3T 554
greater 4T 446
sobriety 2T 568
social qualities GW 338
soundness of principle 5T 133
spirit of: endurance to suffer for Christ 3T 48
sacrifice 2T 549, 709-10; 3T 256
self-denial 2T 151, 549, 709-10
spiritual muscle 4T 262
steadfastness in integrity 4T 448
stimulation of holy zeal 5T 299
strength enough to deny self GW 337
strict regard for rules of propriety 1T 381
strong nerves 3T 466
sympathy 3T 422
for poor sinners 4T 268
tactfulness GW 117-20
tender compassion for the tempted, afflicted, and despondent 3T 229
tenderheartedness 3T 323; TM 153, 156
thorough preparation and training 2T 341
thorough reformation in themselves TM 145
thorough transformation 3T 415
thoroughness GW 367-71
in business transactions 2T 498
trained mind 3T 241
transformation of character TM 143
true moral courage 5T 252
true tenderness of heart TM 150
understanding and appreciation of humanity’s needs 6T 302
understanding of: physiology and hygiene 6T 302
reasons of SDA faith 1T 648
undivided and unselfish interest in God’s cause and work 2T 516
undying love for souls 2T 151, 646
untiring patience and perseverance LS 195
uprightness through varied trials of life 3T 553
well balanced by religious principles 5T 528
wisdom in dealing with minds 4T 262
in his efforts 8T 17
wise and watchful discipline 3T 422
fervent 2T 337
in his work GW 95; 2T 151, 649; 4T 442
unabated, in his work LS 195
untiring, in his work 2T 504
4. Children of
allowed to do as they pleased 2T 627
are most neglected children in some cases GW 206
best qualified to judge of his piety 5T 161
boy of, who did as he pleased 2T 624
corrupt and proverb of reproach 1T 235
failure to discipline 2T 627
message of Christ re MH 42-3
nature of, should not be animalized by flesh food CD 399; MM 281
need to be properly instructed in God’s word 4T 398
Satan zealously works to ensnare AH 357
should be trained to habits of industry 2T 624
should set fitting example of neat and becoming dress GW 450
some have very expensive, to provide for 1T 376
training of AH 353
unruly AH 356
wayward son of, appeal to AH 357-8
who did as they pleased 2T 621
5. Classes of
able: applause endangers 3T 185-6
approbation is loved by some 3T 185
no greater honor than to be accepted by God as AA 328
required for work in these last days of peril 1T 648
should learn to labor without excitement of applause 3T 186
why work of, often produces little good GW 196
able and holy, today there is a great scarcity of AA 328
able preachers among, should not be burdened with business matters Ev 91-2
should not be tied up at centers of influence LS 422-3
able to talk, many persons always ready to flatter and praise 4T 376
acting as pub. house agent in New York State 1T 688
advocating truth, Satan watches to get advantage of 3T 220
against whom Satan and his angels will be arrayed 2T 515
attended by angels AA 527; 2T 514
attending board and council meetings GW 451
battling for: right, God and angels help 1T 467
truth contend with devils 1T 624
building church should seek advice, counsel, and co-operation of members CS 262
burdened with sense of greatness of God’s work AA 327
called of God will be given tact, skill, and understanding Ev 686
Christ teaches uneducated, to carry His truth to others 4T 377
connected with sanitariums, essential qualifications of 7T 75
connected with SDA schools can succeed in revealing truths of third angel’s message MM 263
consecrated AA 359-71
considering it a privilege to counsel with their brethren 1T 444
dependent on hospitality of other people should make themselves useful and helpful 3T 211
devoted, who will have no lack of temporal things 4BC 1180
who will see fruit of their labors AA 278
diverted from urgent work in field to settle some church trial 5T 615-6
doing: colporteur work 6T 321
good work, caution against too much transferring of Ev 690
personal work can accomplish tenfold more than pulpit preacher 9T 124
dying from cancer, comfort for 2SM 255
earnest, God’s cause needs 3T 423
entering new fields may find it necessary to sell publications 1T 688
exerting commanding influence for good GW 111
warning against attachment to 6BC 1086
favorite, do not copy example of Ev 630
feeding God’s flock must first eat of bread of heaven TM 340
feeling that he does not receive due honor 5T 159
finding: church members at variance should call halt Ev 638
harvest of souls wherever they labor ChS 67
it necessary to engage in debate 1T 624
following as God directs will not be left in uncertainty 2SM 401
giving themselves wholly to God’s work will have no lack 2T 345
hard-working, needs periods of rest GW 240
having: ability to hold large audiences Ev 71; 9T 109
correct view of Christ’s work and character GW 166
little education, encouragement for 2SM 152
little learning but who will be listened to by men of superior ability and talents 2SM 152
talent for writing CW 85
having received Spirit, SDA need CM 23
hovering about churches, it is painful to see 3T 406
in want, liberality of JW and EGW to 1T 678
knowing how to care for sick is doubly useful 6T 302
knowing how to treat disease will be twice as successful MM 245
laboring in: places to create an interest 3T 218
towns and cities 4T 317
laboring under high pressure 2T 503
leading God’s flock instead of being led by it 5T 252
licensed, who ought to be in colporteur work 4T 390
living what they preach exert saving influence 1T 380
loving truth, God will work mightily with CH 533
med. missionary, is much more efficient worker MM 245
modern: do not have to suffer and sacrifice as did SDA pioneers 3T 317-8, 327
have to sacrifice and risk little 3T 256
know little of sufferings and hardships of their predecessors 1T 376
most effective, not always most popular 1T 447
of conscience and faith, wanted in this age 3T 217
of highest order, Christian physician is MM 147
ordained: authorized to teach truth, baptize, and organize churches AA 161; SR 303
derive their authority from Christ 4T 393
invested with full ecclesiastical authority AA 161; SR 303
management of financial matters should not be given to 7T 255
many, have never yet exercised shepherd’s care of God’s flock 6T 434
pledged to give soul, body, and spirit to saving souls 5T 530
sin is most exceeding sinful in GW 124
overburdened, finds little time to meditate and pray Ev 663
overworked, are few 2T 503
should go aside and rest awhile Ev 661
pioneer SDA: labored incessantly to combat fanaticism 1T 419
preaching of, stirred men’s hearts 5T 157
self-denial of 1T 370-1
toil and privations faithfully borne by 1T 130
placed above want when they exercise economy 1T 438
possessing: educated talents, hindrances to Ev 668-9
ordinary talents accomplish more by personal work than by preaching Ev 438
qualities in which others are deficient AA 278
praying, ministry of angels promised to 2T 509
SDA need more TM 149
praying with: earnestness GW 178
families receive respect and honor due them 2T 619
prepared to: meet opposition 5T 252
surmount difficulties 5T 252
receiving funds for God’s treasury should give donor a dated written receipt GW 141
reliable in any emergency LS 194
requested by little girl to speak words easy to understand CT 254
sanctified: must be free from every taint of evil TM 410
must be open as day TM 410
must have no guile in his mouth TM 410
will be power in flashing light of truth TM 410
seeking: additional education in SDA schools 8T 151
to become Christlike prays TM 143
self-made, erroneous idea re 2T 706
self-sacrificing, faithfully labored against fanaticism 1T 419
serving as Bible teachers in schools See Bible teacher
SDA, better supported than Christ’s disciples 2T 345
have to meet men of learning and strong minds 2T 556
shutting himself in with Christ in his great need, promise to AA 369
special favorite of some wealthy man 1T 475
Spirit-filled, effectiveness of 6T 88
standing in: forefront of battle unshrinkingly 2T 510
light, powerful influence of statements by 1T 378
studious, whose labor is not appreciated as it ought to be 1T 447
acknowledges his entire dependence on God AA 328
does not boast AA 328
essential qualifications of 3T 553
hard study and hard work characterize CT 539
must be practical man 3T 556-7
must be wholly consecrated to soul-saving work 4T 261
must have more than book knowledge GW 111
must pray earnestly 4T 320
must put self out of sight 3T 556
only as they allow God to rule in their lives GW 124
something more than book knowledge is essential to 3T 553
why there are not more 3T 187
teaching believers to work for souls have co-operation of angels GW 200
that SDA pulpits need 1SM 159
truly representing Christ are men of prayer 4T 529
undaunted by circumstances are needed today 4T 448
underpaid, work produced by 2SM 188
uneducated men used by Christ as 4T 377
unlearned, should not remain ignorant 4T 378
using up their brain power to keep work moving 2T 503
“very thick with the Almighty” GW 255
watering themselves while watering others 1T 645
weary, needs to be sustained by faith and prayer 4T 531
weighted with burden for souls will never be mere sermonizer TM 160
wide-awake, needed to awaken people who slumber in sin and error 4T 445
working in proper manner outside of pulpit produces tenfold more Ev 641
6. Clothing worn by GW 172-4; 2T 609-10; 3T 552
black or dark material is more becoming for, in pulpit 2T 610
carefulness re, is important GW 172-4; 2T 610, 613
carelessness in, displeases God GW 174
caution re 3T 552
color of, lack of taste in 2T 614
should be suitable 2T 610
combination of two or three different colors in, is inappropriate in pulpit 2T 610
contrasting vest and pants not appropriate as, in pulpit 2T 610
extravagance should be avoided in TM 180
God may be honored or dishonored by GW 173; 2T 611
good material needed in TM 180
improper, bad influence of 2T 614
neatness of fit in, lack of 2T 614
needs to be: becoming upon him 2T 610
in harmony with character of his work GW 145
negligence re, must be corrected 2T 613
often offends people of good taste and refined sensibilities 2T 613
preaches to people 2T 610
propriety and taste needed in GW 174
should be: neat and becoming GW 450
neat and comfortable TM 180
should befit dignity of their position GW 173, 450; 1T 649
should not be untidy and slovenly GW 173
should rightly represent: God 2T 615
truth GW 174
should set right example GW 174; 2T 610
in plainness TM 180
slackness and lack of taste in, is unbecoming 2T 610
slovenly in some cases 2T 610
style of 2T 614
taste and orderly arrangement needed in GW 173; 2T 610
that destroys influence of his labor 2T 614
that was against him 2T 613
trimmings in, tell to disadvantage TM 180
untidy in some cases 2T 610
7. Defective (classes of)
acquiring property because he was not satisfied with his wages 2T 546
applauded and praised are not necessarily controlled by Spirit Ev 330; 4T 318
arbitrary, dictatorial, overbearing, boastful, proud, and unconsecrated 4T 403
as blind man following one who has sight 1T 442
as destitute of life and energy as hills of Gilboa of dew and rain 5T 251
to his great danger 1T 426
attracting large congregations but producing little fruit 1T 438
avoiding burdens and disagreeable responsibilities cannot be depended on in crises 3T 558-9
battling unarmed with devils 1T 429
becoming rusty in God’s work and needing to be burnished 2T 644
being all dignity is not needed in God’s work 1T 648
carrying sale of books too far 1T 687
cheap, do not be content to be 3T 461
clothing cross of Calvary with beautiful flowers GW 32
commonplace, do not be content to be 3T 461
compared to King Hazael of Syria 5T 79
daring not to preach cutting truths EW 228
debating, are most unreliable 3T 217
clothed in his own armor 1T 625
deficient in: Bible knowledge GW 249-50; 2T 342
Christian graces, too many 3T 423
faith, hope, and love 3T 187
his duties 2T 150
qualifications for building up churches LS 195
depending on: arguments more than on God’s strength, peril of 1T 428
book learning more than on knowledge of God 2SM 152
excitement to arouse his ambition 3T 212
feeling never make good burden-bearing laborers 1T 445
impressions 2T 505
desiring to: be accounted able speakers 5T 132
be like Christ but wishing to avoid poverty and crucifixion 2T 650
create sensation 5T 132
do something great 5T 132
imitate romantic style of modern revivalists 5T 132
obtain means for selfish purposes 2T 626
destitute of Spirit 7T 251
devoting all their time to sermonizing in tent meetings GW 76
devoting his time to his personal interests 2T 623
digging their graves with their teeth 4T 408
disappointing people by their ignorance 2T 500
discouraged by lack of appreciation on part of people 5T 257
discourteous, drive souls away from Christ TM 150
displeasing God by their feeble efforts MM 317-8
dissatisfied with his wages 2T 546
diverted from their work too easily GW 371; 4T 265
doing enough work for two but not working directly to point CW 107
doubting: inflict injury upon God’s cause 1T 377-80
Satan uses 1T 378
should leave their work immediately 2T 513
drifting away from great landmarks of faith TM 30
dropped from God’s work for being fainthearted, distrustful, discouraged 2T 150
dry as hills of Gilboa GW 165
dull and languid, saving influence cannot be exerted by GW 451
duty of, whose labors appear to be without result GW 371
dwarfs in religious growth while preaching to others 5T 158
easily discouraged, does injury to God’s cause and injustice to himself 2T 151
too many 3T 423
easily stirred and frequently irritated 3T 237
eating: heartily but not taking enough exercise 3T 310
hurriedly various kinds of food CH 565
three meals a day when two would be better 4T 416
too great variety at one meal GW 230
too much GW 230
educating themselves as combatants 3T 215
encouraging believers to invest money in business enterprises 5T 530
enjoying preaching more than personal work for churches 9T 250
exalted in his own estimation 1T 448-9
exposing himself in reckless manner to Satan’s attacks 1T 430
failing in: evangelistic preaching 2T 117-8
management, should never labor alone 1T 442
failing to: teach believers how to work does incomplete work WM 111
visit people are not true shepherds 4T 536
fallen through exaltation 1T 474
farming six days in week and working for God on Sabbath 1T 471
fat, habits that make 3T 489-90
finding his labor powerless 2BC 1034
following science falsely so called, peril of 5T 80
from whom: Christ withdraws His smiles 3T 205
God calls humble confessions 2T 335
gaining apparent success by swaying minds through human influence GW 382
gifted, in danger of making shipwreck of faith 7BC 958
giving their flocks poison instead of pure wheat TM 334
going over and over same ground but accomplishing little 2T 649
graduating when they have scarcely learned first principles of doctrine of Christ 2T 342
half asleep GW 35
having ability, God’s cause loses much by defective labors of untrained GW 78
having his mind too much on wages he receives 1T 467
having no time to preach on temperance Te 237
having smattering knowledge of Bible grieves the Spirit GW 98
hearers but not doers 3T 53
hindering health reform by: condemnatory remarks 6T 377
pleasantries and jokes about it 6T 377
hindering instead of helping in time of adversity 2T 515
holding erroneous ideas of what constitutes a Christian 2T 505
in great peril, warning to 3T 212
in high places, sins committed by 2T 449
incompetent, imperil church’s well-being 5T 104
increasing his family too much 2T 644
indifferent toward poor brethren WM 210
indiscreet: makes hard labor for those who follow him 3T 237
throws cloud of suspicion upon all 3T 237
turn souls from truth 3T 242
indolent, Paul’s religious industry rebukes 4T 410
who would be writer 3T 559
inefficient, reason for 3T 48-9
remedy for TM 159-62
injured because his brethren made too much of him 1T 448
injuring God’s cause 2T 345
and bringing truth into disrepute 2T 503
insufficiently aroused LS 203
irresolute and doubting continually will receive nothing from God 2T 644
jesting and joking, is filled with self-love and self-importance GW 205
jovial, who crucifies Christ afresh TM 146-7
who stretches beyond measure to win praise TM 146-7
knowing: little of experimental religion 5T 159
nothing comparatively of difficulties and trials 4T 442
laboring: a year in evangelistic work with no results Ev 686-7
but not in right way 2T 120
laboring chiefly for wages 4BC 1180; 2T 344, 518, 545
cares only for himself 3SG 124
God has no pleasure in 2T 344-5
should take up other work 3T 555-6
lacking: baptism of suffering 2SG 285-6
business tact should never labor alone 1T 442
humbleness of mind and his dignity was easily hurt 3T 237
in economy will be in want in any position 1T 438
industry, need to tarry in Jerusalem till endowed with power from on high 2T 120
mental training will certainly fail 2T 500-1
miss. spirit should choose other calling 2T 150-1
power GW 35
leading churches to observe rites having no foundation in God’s word 4BC 1149-50
learned, failing to bear simple and straightforward testimony 2SM 152
leaving: God’s work and finding their lot tenfold harder than before 1T 130
preaching for more profitable business 1T 447
letting: his home and farm cares occupy his mind 2T 623
opportunity for good work pass unimproved 2BC 1004
like machinery in which only one set of wheels works at a time 3T 35
like worldling in business transactions 2T 154
liking to take things lazily 3T 555
losing connection with God, influence of GW 17
loving to debate: become elated and lose balance 3T 220
frequently become coarse and rough 3T 216
neglect practical subjects needed by God’s flock 3T 216
loving to have his vanity flattered 3T 552
lulling church members to sleep GW 437
magnifying self in his own eyes 1T 623
making: Bible say things not written therein GW 105
enemies by abrupt manners 3T 242
himself theme of thought and conversation 3T 240
his children his excuse for remaining at home 2T 627
his own interest paramount in his work 2T 623
his selfish interests first in his work 2T 620-1
success of nothing 3T 555
trouble for himself and his best friends 3T 552
wrong use of Lord’s funds 1T 227-8
men-pleasing, warning to PK 141
mangling Scriptures 2T 342
manifesting: half the zeal shown by men working for earthly gain 2T 335
listless indifference are hindrance to churches 2T 340
mature, who despise Testimonies 5T 61
more of curse than blessing to God’s cause 3T 461
more ready to argue than to pray 4T 448
moving listlessly as though given millennium in which to work 2T 335
naturally independent and self-sufficient 3T 109
naturally indolent 2T 499
naturally irritable and easily provoked 2T 707
needing judgment and counsel of co-worker 1T 442
needing to: be learners rather than teachers 5T 238
severely censure his own course 2T 708-9
neglectful, other gospel workers should not have to pick up stitches dropped by 5T 375
neglecting: to visit people is unfaithful Ev 440
work appointed them to do 7T 254
neglecting health reform, spiritual gifts, systematic benevolence, missionary work Ev 343
neglecting his duty 2T 120; 3T 233
should be dismissed from work 3T 233
neglecting simple branches of education 2T 503
neglecting to give instruction re tithing Ev 252
are unfaithful stewards Ev 252
should be relieved of responsibility CS 106
negligent and selfish and ease-loving, God’s benediction is not on 4T 537
not: accepting whole Bible as inspired COL 39
appreciating med. miss. work, should not preside over churches MM 238
as progressive as the churches 1T 369
dependable in crisis 5T 88
earning all his salary 2T 623
feeling burden of work 1T 688; 2T 341
half awake to Satan’s wiles 3T 196
industrious, displease God 2T 499