EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Minister, Ministers (Part 2 of 5)
naturally devotional 2T 513
particular enough in habits of eating 4T 416
preaching truth with success 2T 542
qualified to step into important position, are many GW 93-4
sanctified by truths they preach 3T 31
offended too easily 1T 129
one-sided 3T 35
out of order by working on wrong side Ev 664-5
outgeneraled by Satan every time 1T 624
overbearing, exerting influence like desolating hail 3T 109
poor sheep distracted, confused, and scattered by 3T 109
pampered and flattered too much 5T 134
paralyzed by defects of character 2SM 380
passing for very good and devotional men when everything goes well 2T 515
patterning after unfaithful, peril of 5T 214
peddling and trafficking, what Christ would do with 1T 471-2
peril of, whose heart and hands are not holy 3T 31
petted and flattered till they became indiscreet, exalted, self-sufficient 3T 236
picking at straws 3T 464
placing himself in battle array with no fighting to be done 1T 236
plagued with discouragements and doubts 2T 516
planting: himself firmly to resist something which never arose 1T 236
seed of truth too deep GW 169
plastic and yielding, bend every way to please others GW 144
praying: little 2T 508
same prayers over and over GW 437
preaching politics: dishonors God TM 337
does hearers grievous wrong TM 337
mingles common fire with sacred TM 337
preaching smooth things originated by devils EW 228
preparing sermons to attract attention to self 5T 159
purporting to have wonderful advanced ideas 1SM 180; 2SM 13, 180
pursuing slack and loose course, God’s work belittled by 2T 556
reading Testimonies in light of their own kindling 1SM 52
refusing strict discipline, God will release 2T 710
relying too much on creating sensation 3T 227
robbing God of service He requires of them 2T 643
sanctioning wrong, against whom sin of God’s people is charged 2T 37
dishonor God 3BC 1132
scarcely mastering ABC of knowledge of truth GW 78
scringing 2SG 300
seeking: other income aside from his salary 2T 623
to do something great to bring honor to themselves 5T 238
seeming to have forgotten that Satan is still alive 1T 469
self-sent, are curse to God’s cause EW 99
self-sufficient: assuming to know more than he really does 4T 439
can well be spared from God’s work GW 143
causes grief to angels 1T 626
left by angels to his own strength 1T 623
self-willed, God’s cause does not need 3T 423
sensitive, too many 3T 423
serving God a little but themselves more 2T 508
sharp as razor in cutting off ears Ev 573
sheep of some, starving for bread of life GW 32
shunning: burdens 2T 335
care and privations 2T 335
responsibility lose much LS 194; 2T 335
sinful, prayer for healing offered by 2SM 347
slothful and dilatory and self-caring, dismiss 1T 130
special favorite of some wealthy man 1T 475
spending: all they receive 1T 438
long terms in book study, weakness in 2SM 152
time in bed that should have been used otherwise 2T 542
time writing unnecessarily long letters that is needed for personal work 4T 536
spiritually blind, trying to lead the blind 3T 554
straining for originality 2SM 13
studying their own convenience 2T 335
succumbing to doubt and unbelief 2T 513-4
swayed by circumstances ought to be at home 2T 515
tearing down churches instead of building them up 2T 340
tempted to trust in finite man for wisdom TM 480
thinking they will never have to give up cherished view will be disappointed TM 30
thwarting God’s purposes by plans of their own GW 382
too cold and heartless 3T 187
too cold and unsympathizing 3T 553
too dependent on surroundings 3T 322
too distant in relation to people 3T 233
too indolent to engage in physical labor 3T 558
too lazy to perform their part of work 2T 503
too light and trifling EW 62
too many feeble, on beds of sickness GW 239
too much indoors need change of employment 4T 264
too precise and calculating 2BC 1004
too ready to: engage in church trials 4T 268
hurl denunciations against sinner GW 157
too weak to resist temptation CH 584
trafficking and trading 2T 622
trampling underfoot God’s commandments AA 505
troubled with doubts and infidelity should not labor for others 1T 377
trusting to strength of argument alone 4T 261
turning more people away from truth than he wins to it 2T 557
unable to: accomplish half the good God designed 3T 35
give satisfactory reason in time of trial for some positions now held 5T 707
read correctly should learn to do so CT 539
unaccustomed to hardships 2SG 286
unconsecrated 1T 438-49
do only harm 2T 344
help Satan plant his banners in SDA strongholds 5T 12
make hard work for men who follow them 3T 205
only lowers standard 2T 344
perils of 2T 552
serving self instead of feeding flock 4T 396
unconverted 5T 159-60
should seek another calling Ev 643; TM 142
some SDA preachers are 4T 527
unconverted and jolly, God’s cause has no need of Ev 643
unfaithful, blood of lost souls will be required of GW 15
unfitted to lead God’s flock 4T 321-2
unholy should leave the ministry TM 162-3
unproductive, dishearten churches 2T 340
unprofitable, having little burden for their work 2T 339-40
unqualified: as teachers of truth ought to remain at home 1T 444
God does not entrust burdens for His flock to 1T 209
unsanctified: are heavy tax upon brethren 1T 439
array themselves against God TM 409
in heart and life 5T 159
injure God’s cause 1T 439
jealous of those who have borne burdens in work 1T 439
need someone to follow them to correct their mistakes 1T 439
unsuccessful 2T 120
because of divided interest 2T 507
reason for 5T 574
why men may become Ed 267
unwise, God does not commit care of His flock to 1T 229
unworthy, administration of church ordinances by EW 99
baptism by EW 99
unworthy of: his calling 3T 233
his wages 2T 546
weak and inefficient 2T 510; 5T 160
wearing mark of Cain 1BC 1087
whom men should be afraid of 2SM 29; 1T 384
whose footsteps other ministers should not follow 2T 625-6
with spiritual senses benumbed, peril of 4T 403
working for themselves during week and working for God on Sabbath 1T 471-2
zealous, who will be shaken out 2SM 13
whose efforts accomplish nothing 1T 647
8. Defective (undesirable characteristics of)
abruptness in manners 3T 242
acting the part of critics too often TM 153
ambition for vain show of eloquence or intellect Ev 181
ambition to rise in world without effort 4T 417
aptness and sharpness too often in controversy TM 153
argumentative spirit 3T 215, 419
bitterness AA 328
blind leadership 2T 551
boasting GW 143
carelessness 1T 434
in work 2T 338
censorious spirit 3T 460
childishness 3T 242
circumscribed views 5T 251
close and penurious spirit 2T 547
coarseness GW 126, 132, 172; 4T 320; TM 151
in manners Ev 632; GW 93; 1T 445; 4T 322
cold and nominal faith GW 35
coldness Ev 303
combative spirit 3T 423
complaining 1T 130
at hardship or trials 3T 423
condemnatory manner Ev 174
conduct that destroys confidence in religion PP 580
contentment with superficial knowledge of Bible CT 460
corrupt heart and unclean hands 5T 78
cowardice in, disposition to shrink from opposition is 2T 341
critical spirit 3T 421; 4T 262; TM 156
decline in true miss. spirit among 5T 88
deportment of low level CM 66
deportment that gives gossiping tongues facts as subject matter 3T 236
desire to: be petted, praised, and waited upon 3T 229
gain honor and distinction 5T 132
despotism over God’s flock 4T 268
devoting too much time to personal concerns 2T 623
discouragement GW 49; 1T 129; 3T 322
dislike for: close application of mind to study 3T 555
industrious labor 1T 376
life’s homely, daily duties 3T 557
display of self 2T 341
disposition to: discard Testimonies 1SM 51
grasp and advantage himself 2T 545
disregard for Testimonies 1T 369
division of their efforts and interests AA 365
domineering spirit TM 156
do-nothing spirit 2T 550, 626; 8T 246
double-mindedness 2T 507
doubt re: evidences of God’s word 1T 383
Testimonies 1SM 46-7
dread of task of visiting people GW 338; 4T 266
ease-loving disposition PK 141
eccentricities 1T 415
egotism 1SM 178
elation after success in combat with opposers 1T 623
eloquence without Christ’s love in heart DA 815
enslavement to intemperate habits 7T 58
everything savoring of impurity 5T 598
exacting disposition 3T 239; 4T 262
exalted opinion of his own abilities 1T 439
extreme views in teaching 1SM 180
eyes on self 2T 626
false dignity 3T 554
fanaticism GW 316
faulty reasoning of doubting 1T 377
fearfulness lest peculiarities of SDA faith should offend 1T 248
fitfulness 3T 243
flattery 1T 475
fluent talk but lack of spirituality 3T 31
fretting 5T 347
frivolity Ev 643; GW 132; 4T 320; TM 142
frowns TM 156
frozen formality 3T 466
grasping disposition 2T 542
gratification of selfish propensities TM 171
haphazard words 2T 707
haphazard work 5T 528
harsh and sarcastic remarks GW 205
harsh criticism resulting from hasty temperament 4T 269
harshness Ev 303; 2T 221; 3T 460; TM 151, 156
impatience 3T 238-9, 242; 4T 419
inability to read correctly 2T 503
indifference re: backsliders 2T 506
med. miss. work 6T 299; TM 417
indolence 2T 499, 542, 708; 3T 49, 210, 421, 555, 557; 4T 408, 410
indolent habits of thought GW 98
indulgence of appetite 9T 163-4
influence causing people to backslide 2T 620
intemperance in eating 7T 258
irreverent expressions 1T 649
irritability 3T 242
childish 3T 239
jealousy of others 2T 543
jesting Ev 206, 641, 644; GW 132, 205; 1T 380; 3T 228, 233, 238, 241; 4T 320
joking Ev 206, 641, 643-4; GW 205; 1T 380; 3T 228, 233, 238, 241; TM 142, 146-7
lack of: close application of mind and heart 5T 528
correct view of Christ’s character and work GW 166
devotion to work 2T 335
fervent love for lost souls 2T 340-1
love of Christ in heart DA 815
moral and intellectual qualifications GW 93
moral courage 1T 271
patience and forbearance 2T 707
practical understanding of God’s law 2T 512
refinement in manners GW 93
righteousness of Christ GW 156
self-control 3T 421
self-culture and meekness 2T 557
sobriety and gravity out of pulpit 1T 435
spirit of self-sacrifice 2SG 285-6
steadfastness of purpose 5T 133
strict temperance in all things 6T 256
large share of self-esteem 2T 557; 3T 552
laziness 2T 550; 4T 411; TM 155
levity GW 147
in his work Ev 207
light and frivolous conversation 3T 238
light and jovial disposition Ev 643
light words Ev 206
of speech 1T 380
little knowledge of himself 2T 512
little patience with persons criticizing SDA position 3T 238
little respect for subject of temperance 9T 158
littleness in deal 2T 545
loose, slack, halfway manner of work 5T 255
looseness 1T 434
gain 2T 619
gain leads, to become jealous, sensitive, and envious 2T 627
praise 2T 338
traffic 2T 622
world AA 328
much self-love 3T 552
mulish temperament 2T 708
narrow-mindedness 5T 251-2
negligence re prayer 4T 373
nonessential and fanciful theories GW 313
oddities 1T 415
in bodily exercise Ev 137
opposition to unity established by God in church 5T 238
overbearing spirit 3T 236, 460
personal inclination for seclusion and study 4T 266
pettishness 3T 239
physical laziness GW 106
policy instead of faithfulness GW 150
pomposity 1T 648
pride AA 328; CW 38; GW 142; 3T 210; 5T 16
railing Ev 172
against opponent 3T 220
rashness in meeting opposition 3T 66
readiness to talk plus laziness as worker 3T 558-9
reckless spirit 1T 435
recklessness in habits CH 565
restlessness and uneasiness 1T 434-5
retaliation 5T 347
when abused 3T 237
rough expressions 1T 445
in manners 1T 445
rudeness GW 172
sang-froid Ev 644
scolding TM 156
seclusion GW 337-8
self-caring 3T 227-43; 4T 341-50
self-confidence AA 279, 328; 1T 435; 2T 557; 4T 527
self-deception GW 382; 1T 622-3
self-exaltation Ev 134, 641; GW 142, 147; 1T 239; 3T 236; 5T 159-60, 173
self-gratification 2T 499
self-importance 5T 16
self-indulgence PK 141; 4T 396; TM 312
self-interest 5T 299-300
selfish interest 2T 620
selfish love of ease 2T 499
selfish spirit in, brings reproach to God’s cause 2T 623
selfishness 2T 513, 542, 545, 547-8, 629; 3T 421; 4T 371, 396
selfishness in, rebuked 2T 539-53
self-love 2T 499
self-sufficiency GW 143; 3T 212, 236; 4T 371, 527
sharp and critical spirit TM 248
sharp or cutting expressions Ev 299-300
sharp spirit 4T 262
slang phrases GW 145
slothfulness 2T 498
sneering TM 248
sour spirit TM 156
spirit of Goliath 3T 218
spirit that is harsh, denunciatory, and impatient TM 150
statements that appear severe and like judging Ev 303
strange deportment Ev 137
stubbornness 2T 545, 547; 3T 459-60
superficial work 3T 554
tediousness in conversation GW 169
too high opinion of his own abilities 1T 444
too much systematizing of everything 2T 672
too much willing ignorance 5T 574
trifling Ev 206-7, 641, 644; GW 126
trifling conversation Ev 206; GW 125
with youth 3T 233
twit and fling Ev 172
unapproachable spirit 3T 238-9
unbelief 2T 708
uncourteous disposition 3T 239
uncouth manners 1T 648
undignified and boisterous actions GW 172
unfaithfulness GC 640
unkindness in word and spirit TM 151
unsanctified independence 5T 16
vain conceit 5T 159
vehemence in manner Ev 174
vulgar expressions 1T 445
waste of time 4T 411
in indolence 2T 499
wearing his dignity on outside 3T 553
words of low level CM 66
world-loving spirit 2T 645-6
worldly conversation 3T 241
worry 5T 347
zeal and animation not always from right source 3T 212
zeal for politics FE 477, 483; GW 393, 395
zeal not according to knowledge 3T 114
zeal that fails after measure of success 4T 68
9. Defective (undesirable practices of)
absenting themselves from camp meetings in order to handle business matters in cities 7T 253
abuse of hospitality 2T 542
acting as: confessors 2SM 170
salesman in house of God 1T 472
acting from passion and prejudice TM 146
acting independently of: church 3T 417
counsel and judgment of brethren of experience 3T 417
advancing their own peculiar ideas 1SM 176-84
allowing: individuals to tell them of errors and faults of brethren 5T 616
poor persons to pay large pledges 3T 411
temporal things to divert them from their work 2T 541
animalizing their nature by eating flesh food CD 399
appropriating God’s money for personal use GW 141
attributing their success to themselves TM 154
barring way of med. miss. work 8T 71
becoming babyish, sharp, and cross in temper 4T 344
bewilderment by clouds of unbelief 1T 428-9
bringing stain on purity of his conscience Ev 680
careless words and expressions 1T 445; 3T 234
caring for his own selfish interests 2T 542-3
caring more for himself than for poor sheep 3T 234
carrying all burdens of churches 6T 435
casting reflections on ways and manners of persons whom God uses TM 412
ceasing to: be learners 6T 412
guard himself 1T 435
strive for greater light and power GW 151
censuring other denominations 3T 461-2
cherishing doubt and unbelief 1T 377; 2T 513-4
choosing: least self-sacrificing part AA 527
work most pleasing to them 7T 252
close trading 2T 154
coming between a soul and Christ 1SM 178
common and cheap talk TM 339
complaining under tribulation GW 266
compromise with powers of darkness 3T 196
confining his labors to: his desk or pulpit Ev 435; GW 369
preaching AA 527
confining their study chiefly to one subject 3T 34
conforming to practices of world 5T 16
consulting their ease 2T 705
contenting himself with preaching GW 186
copying another man’s: expressions and tones of voice Ev 685
gestures Ev 685
habits and attitude Ev 685
coveting praise Ev 134; 3T 236
criticizing and questioning when there is semblance of chance to do so TM 412
dallying with unbelief and doubts 2T 513
deciding common business questions 7T 255
defying and provoking discussion 3T 219
denouncing: other denominations Ev 576
denouncing and bearing down upon individuals 1T 383
devising original plans and methods of labor 5T 238
dictating like officer over company of soldiers 7T 38
discrediting SDA literature CW 151
discussing publicly minor questions unsettled among SDA Ev 183
disputing on matters of little importance Ev 182
diverting men from colporteur work 6T 323
doing: all miss. work in churches 6T 435
all of work himself 4T 319
gospel work as fighters Ev 572
greatest part of miss. work WM 109
hewing and cutting that truth is to do 1T 383
most of sowing of seeds of truth 7T 21; 9T 128
work belonging to church ChS 69
earning reputation of being a favorite with women Ev 680
eating between meals 4T 416
education of self as combatant 3T 215
engaging in: business aside from gospel work 1T 470; 5T 530
business diverting him from his work AA 365-6
enterprises which promise large worldly gains AA 366
financial speculation AA 365-6
large personal business enterprises AA 365
merchandising or traffic 1T 470-1, 585
work they cannot perform 2T 120
worldly enterprises 2SM 187; 7T 250
engrossing side interests AA 365
exercise of arbitrary authority 3T 106
exhausting: his strength in singing 1T 647
themselves by work GW 239
exhibition of: childish contention 4T 344
expecting: harvest of souls without labor 2T 151
people to wait upon him 2T 542
expecting too much from: darkened minds 3T 420
inquiring minds GW 381
souls groping in darkness of error 4T 262
expensive display in evangelism GW 383
expressions of contempt TM 156
extolling or lauding any human being CW 19
failure to: apply themselves to study of Scriptures FE 126
appreciate med. miss. work should not preside over churches MM 238
bear responsibility as they should LS 194; 3T 13-4
become Bible students for themselves 2T 710; 5T 158
cherish spirit of humility and self-denial 5T 88
cultivate spirituality 3T 217
do their whole duty 5T 9
do their work as pastors 5T 302
exercise mind to fullest capacity 5T 528
fulfill commission 2T 650
give undivided interest to work 4T 262
govern their habits and passions will lose eternal life CH 584
move out and venture for God’s cause LS 194; 3T 14
perfect Christian character, will be lost 2T 511
pursue their work outside of pulpit 4T 262
reach high religious standard, fate of 5T 214
realize sacredness of their work 2T 507
recognize defeat when he meets with it 2T 557
reprove sins and wrongs in God’s people 3T 196
restrict their appetites and passions 8T 75
see need of self-control in all things are in deadly peril MH 211
see their own errors and sins 2T 512
study deep things of God GW 98
take proper amount of physical exercise 3T 309
understand how to preserve their strength 1T 645
understand means through which firm religious experience is obtained 2T 505
understand what constitutes third angel’s message 5T 715
feeling: that they must convict and convert hearers 7T 35
that they suffer hardship and starvation AA 352
feeling of: superiority over others TM 251
unrest 5T 132
finding pleasure in being petted by women Ev 680
following impulse and calling it Spirit 8T 296
forgetting: cross in bustle and stir about religion 5T 133
to encourage children Ev 349-50
getting above simplicity of work 3T 203
getting excited under opposition EW 102
giving: himself to study and neglecting his other work 2T 619
impression that they are wolves stealing sheep Ev 143-4
least sanction to low standards of living GW 127
gliding along without settling deep into work 2T 120
going just where he pleases 2T 650
going out of their way to whip other churches at camp meetings 5T 165
going over and over same field of labor EW 104
great sin in, laboring for self is 3T 462
grinding out subjects by human dictation 6T 415
habit of: making himself very prominent 3T 235
too great concentrativeness GW 169
haphazard manner of quoting Scripture 2T 501
hovering over churches Ev 381-2
already raised up Ev 381-2
that already have great light and advantages 7T 255
hugging shore too closely Ev 60
idling away hours in bed 2T 500
imitating other ministers in dress and manners 2T 614
inclination to: be disorderly TM 30, 503
go over and over same ground among churches 3T 61
shrink from opposition 2T 341
injudicious use of Testimonies 5T 669
interposing himself between people and God’s message CW 38
interweaving their interests with outside business 5T 530
introduction of changes into church to suit their ideas of progress 5T 238
issuing advertising worded to create alarm GW 316
jeopardizing their reputation by going in way of temptation 5T 598
laboring for: highest wages 2SM 199
wages GW 15
laughing at his opponents TM 248
leading people to depend on him GW 200
leaving: disagreeable work for his successor to do GW 369
growing interest to die for lack of attention 4T 265
his personal ministry for someone else to do GW 186
interest among people for any consideration 2T 541
new companies of Sabbathkeepers before they are established in faith 5T 256
their work in unfinished state 5T 254
letting: bad roads hinder his work 2T 339
other people wait upon them 3T 211
praise by brethren elate them 1T 436
linking arms with Satan TM 333
listening to colored and one-sided statements by church members 5T 616
lording it over God’s heritage 3T 229
losing sight of their mission and responsibility GW 17; 4T 524
lowering of standard of truth 2SG 284-5
making: apparent his prejudices for or against political men or measures FE 475
least approach to undue familiarity Ev 680
light of or opposing message of reform re use of flesh food CD 401
sharp thrusts TM 248
meddling with: controversy over currency TM 332
political questions TM 332-3
misquoting Scriptures 2T 503
mixing the sacred and the common 1T 472
moving: by impulse TM 146
independently TM 485
neglect of: little courtesies of life 3T 309
personal piety 2T 514
secret prayer 2T 514
neglect to search Scriptures TM 155
neglecting: diligent study 3T 235
God’s work to answer lies of its enemies 1T 123
his closet duties 1T 435
house-to-house work to indulge in reading and writing 4T 266
Laodicean message 3T 257
pastoral duties when visiting from house to house 3T 233
soul-saving work for study GW 337
their work to indulge in reading and writing 4T 266
overseeing church business matters 7T 252
overwork in writing and speaking Ev 659
paying large sums for halls in which to hold meetings GW 459
peddling and merchandising 1T 470-1, 585
permitting: selfish plans to rob him of sleep 3T 242
trifles to divert them from their work 2T 338-9
trivial matters to take up precious time 2T 643
petting of self 4T 344
planting seed of truth too deep 3T 35
playing on opponent’s words 1T 649
preaching themselves instead of Christ and His righteousness 1T 469
presenting: mass of matter which people cannot understand Ev 202
maxims and commandments of men TM 135
suppositions of human minds TM 135
their own surmisings and speculations 1SM 173
truth in boisterous manner 1T 648
truth with perfect storm 1T 648
pressing: individuals to give of their means 1T 237; 3T 411
the poor to make large pledges 3T 411
presumption to debate alone with spiritualists 1T 428-9
railing against opponents TM 222
refusal to do what brethren think they should do 7T 252
refusing call of duty because of selfish or worldly interests 2T 624
rejection of Testimonies 1SM 48
relaxing their vigilance GW 15
reluctance to toil and sacrifice for Christ in obscurity 5T 132-3
remaining in state of inefficiency and doing little or nothing 2T 503
remaining too much indoors 4T 264
repeating spiritualistic sentiments CW 93
retreating cowardly before opposition 3T 555
return to fleshpots 9T 159-60
ridiculing faith of other churches at camp meetings 5T 165
ruling imperiously over flock 4T 267
rushing recklessly upon Satan’s battleground 1T 430
sanctioning wrong use of tithes and offerings 9T 247
secluding themselves from people 4T 267
securing means from brethren for personal benefit 2T 622
seeking: always to advantage himself 1T 228
freedom from responsibility 3T 504
something new and startling to create excitement 2SM 60
to be first TM 316
selling merchandise in series of meetings 1T 471-2
separate interests aside from gospel work 1T 470
setting evil example by eating flesh food CD 399; MM 281
setting up his own standard for people 3T 460
settling little difficulties in churches Ev 91, 662
shirking house-to-house work GW 382
shrinking from hardship GW 266; 2T 510
sinning against God by blundering GW 105
sitting idle and not visiting people 4T 410
sitting up late at night at board and committee meetings 7T 250
sounding one wavering or uncertain note GW 15
speaking on politics GW 396
speculating on conditions in new earth GW 314
spending time: laboring for people already in truth 7T 19
on idle sophistry GW 313
too much time working for SDA 2T 711
standing back in independence and saying, “My church accepts my labors” 1SM 46
strife for supremacy CW 38; GW 304
striving for: earthly honor or riches AA 366
praise and applause of men Ev 181
studying: his own ease or convenience GW 16
how to please people 5T 252
their ease, comfort, pleasure, desires, or convenience 1T 431
taking: advantage of liberality of brethren to advantage themselves 2T 628
extreme view re Testimony No. 11 1T 687-8
glory to himself TM 312
talking doubts re Scriptures 1T 383-4
talking of Christ’s life and teachings in commonplace manner GW 165-6
talking of self 5T 159
teaching truth in harsh spirit Ev 163-4
thinking: he may now relax his efforts GW 94
of pleasure 2T 705
that he has learned enough GW 94
trafficking and trading 2T 622
trafficking in merchandise 1T 687
trusting in men’s wisdom TM 313
trying to: draw attention to themselves 5T 133
handle five talents not committed to them CW 86
make themselves remarkable men Ev 134
serve God and mammon cannot glorify God GW 341
serve self and God at same time TM 312
unwillingness to: change their fields of labor GW 420
do personal work GW 186
wear in God’s cause LS 195; 3T 15
urging: sudden changes in diet MM 261
their presence on people not welcoming it 3T 450
use of: common instead of sacred fire GW 383
intoxicants Te 45
old stereotyped matter 3T 216
sacred calling as cloak for selfish or sensual gratification PP 580
strange fire Ev 210
using: gospel as whip 3T 108
truth as if it were scourge Ev 173-4
visiting family without praying with them 2T 619
voicing: Satan’s theories Ev 624
sentiments of politicians TM 334
walking by sight and not by faith 2T 339
walking in false paths MM 46-7
wavering when their faith is tested 2T 514
wearing combative armor Ev 248-9
withholding truths that might cause pain AA 394
working: independently of brethren 1T 650
when and how he pleases 2T 650
with divided mind TM 312
workings of his features TM 339
writing articles to attract attention to self 5T 159
yielding to spirit of criticism 5T 299
10. Defective (miscellaneous)
apostasy of, does not turn God’s truth into lie 4T 595
apply themselves closely to study or writing 4T 264
attended by devils 2T 514
bad example of, SS teachers should not follow CSW 105-6
bad example of one, casts reflections on all 4T 344
bodily vigor of, few hours of manual labor each day would renew 4T 264-5
breakdown in health of, what will certainly cause 3T 310
cannot present to others a Saviour whom they themselves do not know 5T 159
character of, selfishness is dangerous element in 2T 547-8
conduct of, causing his morality to be seriously questioned 3T 236
covetous course of, begets same spirit in others 2T 545
cowardly silence of, who should speak up for truth 1T 271
dealing in holy things may not be holy in heart 2T 456
defective methods used by, in gospel work GW 381-3
deficiencies of, felt in church 2T 620
felt in God’s work 2T 498
departure of, from right is gradual and imperceptible 2T 626
disappointment of some brethren in 2T 629
elements in character of, that ruin more souls than he can save 2T 547-8
Eli’s example is warning to 2T 620
erroneous attitude of some, toward education 2T 342
errors and imperfections mark efforts of some 2T 339
every defection of, synagogue of Satan makes most of CH 559
evil practices manifest among TM 162-3
God’s frown is upon some 3T 555
grave error that causes, to become narrow-minded GW 165
hidden sins of, will be exposed in day of God’s fierce anger EW 99
how, can present message forcibly GW 16
how Satan would use, to corrupt flock 2T 456
how weakest points of, can become his strongest GW 126
ignorance of, Spirit is not sent to sanction 2T 342
influence of some, is not good 2T 498
labors of, taste too much of self 5T 134
life of, synagogue of Satan watches for defects in TM 188
little imprudence on part of, evil results of 1T 380
men rejecting light are not qualified to become TM 327
many, closing their earthly history prematurely GW 239
do not practice health reform notwithstanding light received CD 288
may lack essential qualification of Christians 3T 210
minds of some, have no room for God to lead and impress them 5T 251
ministrations of some, as barren as hills of Gilboa TM 413
mistake of many, in receiving credentials GW 95
misuse of time by 2T 623
neglect of work by, God does not lightly regard 2T 502
people lulled to carnal security by 2T 340
reproved for: failing to give health reform proper attention 6T 327
preaching tame messages 8T 37
selfish course of, begets same spirit in others 2T 545
sins of, registered in books of heaven TM 151
sinners among, God does not work with TM 145
six things that should be put away by 2T 516
slothfulness of, Paul’s zeal and fidelity rebukes AA 465-6
some, will not be overcomers 8T 75
surprise of many, to see how confused their ideas of truth are 5T 707
tame and spiritless testimony from, God does not accept 1SM 124
things done by, which please Satan 3T 237
two or three faithful ministers have to follow up labors of some 1T 444
unwise generalship on part of 2T 622
why results from labor of some, are so small 2T 635
why some: become lean, feeble, and weak 3T 490
do not accomplish much EW 62
fail to have success AA 365; GW 381-3; 2T 507
why thousands of, lack essential qualities of mind and character CT 460
11. Disregarding health reform MM 238
advance of health reform has been hindered by some 6T 377
causing stigma to rest on cause of health reform 4T 417
class of, who are no recommendation re health reform GW 230; 4T 417
committing slow suicide 4T 404
complaining of sickness 4T 408
die prematurely CH 566
dyspeptic CD 55
eating too great variety of food at one meal CD 113
health reformers in name only GW 230
must not counterwork against health reform CD 401
not particular enough re habits of eating GW 230
overeating and taking little exercise 3T 310
pale-faced, suffering from selfish indulgence of appetite GW 230; 4T 417
persisting in use of flesh foods CD 401; Ev 664-5
can we have confidence in? CD 402
should not make it prominent CD 401
should not make light of health
reform message on this point Ev 664
should not oppose health reform message Ev 664
too great expenditure of strength by some 2T 116
various indispositions of, result from failure to observe laws of health 4T 264
See also Health reform
12. Duties and responsibilities of GW 30-5; 1T 368-81; 5T 15-7
as correct exponents of doctrine 4T 263
at camp meetings 6T 44-8
do not cease with pulpit labors CW 85
grave AA 360
greater light received entails greater 5T 160
in regard to: business matters 7T 246-9
care of the sick 7T 290-7
children and youth GW 207-12
church grumblers Ev 371
debates with spiritualists 3T 485
diet CD 55; CH 564-5; MM 295; 3T 309
divided church 3T 110
educational work CT 397
exercise 3T 309
giving Bible studies Ev 439-42
giving reproof 3T 93-4