EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Minister, Ministers (Part 5 of 5)
commissioned by God to teach truth AA 273-4
communion with God by, importance of AA 362
results of GW 23
companies should be organized and thoroughly educated to work as 9T 171-2
compared to earthen vessels AA 330
conditions calling for use of every power of intellect by 5T 528
conduct of: among strangers Ev 680
can be improved much 2T 511
daily, has great influence on others 2T 511
in board and committee meetings Ev 642
on street and in cars Ev 680
should show that he is man of thought and solid character Ev 171
conduct of other ministers is no criterion for 2T 622
confidence in, do not cause students to lose 8T 161
consistent life of, retains confidence of seekers after truth 2T 548
conversation of, should show he is man of thought and solid character Ev 171
counsels that, should be able to give re diet Ev 439
course pursued in church toward some, displeases God 5T 131
courteous acts by, do not detract from dignity 3T 422
crime of, in neglecting to study God’s word 2T 500
criticizing character, motives, and action of COL 44-5
criticizing the 4T 238; 5T 298-302
before children, evil of 5T 497-8
cultivating garden is good exercise for Ev 660-1; GW 240
daily experience in faith and trust is of highest value to 3T 234
danger of erring by, great 1T 475
dangers facing 1T 368-81
degraded sinner and, Christianity makes strong bond of union between AA 460
delay not to correct wrong habits of eating, drinking, dressing, and working 1T 466
demeanor of GW 172-4
Christian courtesy and true elevation should pervade 4T 400
deportment of 2T 706-7
angel’s pen takes note of TM 143
may balance a soul for or against truth 3T 428
out of meeting should be exemplary 3T 27
should be serious 2T 507
should not disgust beholder 1T 648
simplicity should characterize 2T 507
true Christian politeness should characterize 2T 507
desire to obtain means for selfish purpose is snare to 2T 626
deterioration of, as result of lack of physical exercise 4T 269
development of TM 194
devils communicate weak points of, to others 3T 241
differences among, on minor points Ev 182
should not be made prominent 1SM 183
dignity of: performing home chores does not detract from 3T 309
physical exercise daily does not detract from 2T 569
respect for others does not detract from 3T 422
discussion re relative merits of different, out of place in church AA 274
dispensing light does not rest solely upon 4T 464
disregard of health reform by, unfits him as God’s messenger 6T 378
disrespect for, is disrespect for Christ 4T 393
do not ask, to assume financial responsibilities of schools 6T 216
to audit financial standing of schools 6T 216
do not burden, heavily with business details of city work 7T 252-3
do not call, from field to settle difficulties and dissensions in church GW 419
from their work to attend to little matters 2T 643
do not counteract work of, by criticism 5T 131
do not feel that gospel work depends principally on 6T 427
do not keep, constantly at work in business lines 7T 250
do not look upon, with superstitious reverence TM 404
do not measure, by his ability as speaker 5T 255
do not regard, as infallible GC 596-7
as mere public speakers and orators 4T 393
do not retain, in same district year after year GW 420
do not send, here and there to attend board meetings 7T 255
do not work, so hard that they neglect their families 7T 250
do too much sometimes Ev 113
doctrines taught by, need of unity re TM 29-31
does better to die from hard work than to rust out from inaction 2SM 221
doing colporteur work does not belittle TM 317; 6T 321
duty bound to minister to the sick and afflicted 6T 301
duties of, physicians often required to perform MM 249
each, should be consecrated missionary 5T 381
eat too much or too great variety of food at one meal 4T 416
education of: may be stumbling block to sinners 5T 529
should continue throughout lifetime GW 94
efficacious only as God makes him so TM 404
efficiency of: God is TM 311
is found in Christ TM 171
selfishness and self-sufficiency hinder 4T 371
elocution course not needed by 4T 605
encouragement given to, should not savor of flattery 1T 446
energizing of mind of, by Spirit GW 253
enter new fields 2T 711
entertainment of brethren by, is additional expense GW 450
err in judgment at times 5T 131
esteem, for his work’s sake 4T 318
every day’s labor by, is faithfully chronicled in books of heaven 4T 320
everything savoring of familiarity with women is forbidden ground to GW 125
exalting, warning against 4T 318
example of, should rebuke idleness and slothfulness 2T 501
should rebuke lack of industry and economy 2T 501
expressions of sympathy by, do not detract from his dignity 3T 422
face of, must be flint if he would be faithful 2BC 1034; 5T 299
fail to: adopt health reform 1T 469-70
urge health reform upon believers 1T 469-70
fail without God’s help 4T 262
failure to give sufficient encouragement to 4T 603
faithful record of all works of, made daily by recording angels 1T 468
faithful study of Bible would inspire, with divine faith 8T 193
faithfulness of, church’s well-being depends in large degree on AA 207
faithfulness that can make efforts of, acceptable to God AA 327
faults of, do not expose to unbelievers 3T 94
favorite: do not become attached to AA 277
do not fix attention on some Ev 630
it is unsafe for any church to lean upon 4T 594
fearfully beset by Satan often 1T 195
few, know what simple faith is 5T 159
few Christian, feel called to labor for Jews AA 381
few praying men among 1T 434
field for, whole world is COL 229
financial resources of, many calls are made upon GW 449-50
find themselves and their message subjected to criticism 5T 299
first consideration of, kingdom of God must be GW 31
flattering woman who should be rebuked by Ev 679
flattering you, is out of his place 2T 338
flattery injures 1T 439
follow, only when they follow God’s word GC 597
frequent moving of, places him under heavy expense GW 450
given message of truth to proclaim 6T 425
God breathes words of inspiration through 4T 318
God brings against, charge of spiritual feebleness 1SM 127
God calls for Ev 109
in His work MYP 208
God calls on, to lay down their controversies 9T 211
God does not will that, should seek to be rich AA 366
God frequently leaves, in uncertainty re his efforts 3T 420
God is as ready to give power to, today as in apostolic times AA 278
God is willing to give power to, without stint GW 35
God moves upon, to be one in doctrine and in spirit TM 503
God requires, to come up to standard 2T 710
God speaks to men by His 5T 718
God was displeased because so many, settled at Battle Creek 5T 185
God was with His, in 1913 2SM 406-7
God’s people must not hang their weight on WM 111
God’s promise to give tongue and utterance to 4T 316
God’s word to, is “Go forward” TM 417
God’s work in southern California needs CH 233
good accomplished by, is done in God’s power GW 14
gospel work can never be finished till church members rally to aid 9T 117
gospel work must not be left entirely to, to accomplish 2SG 279
gospel workers who assist FE 108
great joy of, in seeing souls saved 4T 264
hands of, must be held up as were Moses’ hands by Aaron and Hur 5T 162
handling of business matters disqualifies, for their work 7T 246-7
hard battles often have to be fought by 1T 195
hardships and trials that, may expect 4T 261
has no right to be at ease 2T 635
have: all they ought to do to preach word 1T 472-3
continual sacrifices to make 2T 645
no battles to fight in political world FE 478; GW 393
no right to release people from their pledges 4T 474
have to meet: keen minds under control of Satan 5T 528
opposers of every type 2T 556
health of, few hours of manual labor each day improves 4T 264-5
lengthy sermons and prayers are detrimental to 2T 116-7
heart of, Christ should be found in 3T 32
fire of truth should burn on altar of 2T 337
hearts of, made strong by constant communion with God 5T 299
heavenly credentials of, what constitutes 5T 161
help churches best by planning work for them 6T 49; 9T 82
helpers of, are best qualified to judge of his piety 5T 161
highest efforts of, should be dedicated to saving souls 3T 422
His inferior, Christ delegates His power to DA 166
holiness and power among, great lack of 5T 160
homes of, persons working in Ev 468
honor, only as God’s ambassadors 5T 301
house-to-house work by 2T 618-9
how: are affected when excitement of debate is gone 3T 215
can become mighty through God TM 144
can have his religion honored by unbelievers 5T 134
can prevent unhappy divisions in church EW 61-2
can work in harmony with angels Ev 640-1
may gain confidence of unbelievers 3T 233
may have power of endurance Te 167
may obtain heavenly credentials 5T 161
should meet difficulties GW 189
should meet opposition 1T 623-6; 2T 499; 9T 147-9
should meet trials, perplexities, and temptations 2T 509
should prepare to meet opponents Ev 166
view subjects differently 1SM 183
how circumstances should be met by AA 365
how efficiency of, may be increased Te 166
how means obtained from sale of books should be used by CW 168; 6T 321
how Satan’s hosts may be put to confusion by AA 169
how testimony of, becomes tame and lifeless 5T 299-300
how truth should be presented by 2T 336-7
how unbelievers can be led by, to obey Christ 2T 548
humility of, strength in 3T 307
ideas of, people are not to mold 5T 252
idleness is curse to 2T 500
important branches of gospel work often neglected by Ev 343
imposed upon too often by relation of church trials 5T 96
imprudence of, out of pulpit 1T 380
in danger of: being diverted from soul-saving work GW 312
going into darkness and satanic delusions 5T 214
losing their own souls 2T 511
neglecting personal piety 3T 210
neglecting purity of heart 3T 210
resting satisfied with presenting theory only 4T 526
running off from important points of present truth EW 63
taking credit to themselves for their success 4T 608
incessant reading and writing unfits, for pastoral work GW 337
inclined to avoid physical exertion and confine themselves to books 4T 270
inequality in, God is not pleased with 2T 503
influence and power of, lost by engaging in speculations 2T 622
influence exerted by, in his ministry 2T 618
influence of, does much to mold character of his people 3T 421
mechanical toil does not lessen 6BC 1064
things that counteract 1T 380
instruction that new converts should receive from Ev 343-4
interest of, in God’s work should be undivided 2T 517
interests of, cannot be safely divided 5T 530
keep, free from responsibilities that should be largely borne by businessmen 7T 246
labor in Christ’s stead 1T 431
laboring: at Loma Linda, Calif. MM 60
in southern California FE 520-4
labors of, needed especially at camp meetings 7T 253
lack of physical exercise by, results of 3T 310
lectures by, close of course of 4T 395
leisure time of Ev 660-1
lesson for, from Nehemiah’s experience 3BC 1137
on how to meet prejudice Ev 446
lessons in humility for, from Christ’s life 4T 373
let, know that you are helping them by your prayers 7T 185
licentiate 4T 604-5
young men who might be fitted for 4T 606
life and usefulness of, may be preserved longer 4T 404
life of, should be living sermon 4T 380
should be spotless 5T 598
light of, God’s word is TM 340
literature on Bible doctrines should be used by, in their work Ev 159
littleness in, dishonors God 2T 545
love, for his work’s sake 4T 318
love and confidence in, results of lack of 3T 94
love for souls should stimulate, to exertion 2T 628
lowest place in God’s service seems to, too honorable for them GW 142
man who thought he knew more than any 3T 454
men cannot depend upon, for salvation CG 513
manner(s) of 2T 609-19; 3T 422
should be modest and dignified 2T 610
should be refined and elevated 2T 557
many, gain arguments to sustain truth merely by study of publications 5T 158
many families cannot be reached by FE 212-3
many families will not accept truth unless visited by Ev 435-6
many parents leave saving of their children to COL 195
many people converted to, are not really converted to Christ 4T 316
many places in which voice of, cannot be heard CM 4
may come off conquerors in every contest with Satan 2T 515
may engage at proper time in sale of health publications 1T 688
may have power sufficient for his needs GW 60
may need to go into homes of the sick and pray for them MM 238
med. miss. training better qualifies, for his work 8T 158
meeting alienation, bitterness, and opposition is a delicate work for GW 119
mental powers of, enfeebled by improper eating and lack of physical exercise GW 230
message of, call large congregations together to hear Ev 119
messages of, must be tested by Bible 5T 301
mind and body of, work that is heavy tax on GW 451
mind(s) of: continually exited by study 3T 490
disregard for laws of health enfeebles 4T 264
do not find greatest strength in thoughts of others GW 99-100
must be properly disciplined TM 149
should be aglow with religious fervor 5T 528
should be stored with Bible evidence 4T 260
should be stored with truth for time of emergency TM 149
should be stored with useful knowledge 4T 412
should not be concentrated on one subject to exclusion of others 3T 34
ministry of, seals of AA 328
to the sick GW 213-5
minor errors in early SDA books should not be magnified by 1SM 165
mistake(s) of: how to deal with 3T 94
in passing over same ground again and again to help churches 2T 646
in shepherding churches 9T 140
should be kept within as small circle as possible 3T 93-4
synagogue of Satan watches for CH 559
mistaken idea re, in Vermont 1T 448
more, God calls for 6T 411
more encouragement should be given to men to become 4T 604
more hearts would be reached by, if they would dwell more on practical godliness 4T 395
most grievous sin of, talking out unbelief is 1T 379
most of, God is day’s journey from 1T 434
most profitable lessons to be learned by 5T 238
much evil would be avoided if, would be of one mind 1T 212-3
much in conduct of, can be improved GW 275
must feel Satan’s special warfare against them 2T 510
name of, preacher failing to minister to wants of people has no right to 4T 416
neglect of light by, makes him subject to Satan’s devices 2T 627
neglect physical exercise 3T 211
never forget that Christ teaches through His 5T 300
never idolize AA 278; 6BC 1086; 4T 318; TM 404
never speak in praise of, to their faces 1T 475
new converts look to, for example GW 461
no circumstances are sufficiently important to call, away from interest created by presentation of truth 2T 540-1
no ecclesiastical right given to, to forgive sins or sell indulgences 5BC 1151
no good reason why health of, should fail 3T 309
no spiritual power gained by, in shirking duties and responsibilities 3T 559
not all, are qualified for their work 2T 498
not all believers are called to be 4BC 1159
in ordinary sense of term Ed 264
not appointed to settle people’s temporal affairs COL 254
not at liberty to act from selfish motives TM 317-8
not doing half they might to educate people to work for others 4T 392-3
not empowered to remove stain of sin from souls 5BC 1151; DA 806
not safe from temptation 1T 195, 466
not set apart to handle business matters 7T 255
nothing can be done by, without Christ Ev 643
number of, needs to be greatly increased 6T 414
occupy solemn and sacred position 4T 406
office of, makes sin in them more exceedingly sinful TM 404
often obliged to entertain brethren GW 450
one, may possess qualifications which another lacks AA 277-8
seldom has all qualifications needed to perfect a church 6BC 1086
opponents of, disbelieving smile of TM 248
opportunities that, allow to slip by unimproved GW 186
ordination of See Ordination
others besides, can work for salvation of souls 4T 618
ought not to: cherish their own mental and moral tendencies 3T 421
overtax his physical powers GW 168
parents too often blame, because children are not converted 5T 495
Paul’s example as, in enduring hardships 4T 410
Paul’s solemn charge to AA 503
people and, should circulate literature as never before 1T 690
people are: far in advance of many 2T 629, 708; 5T 166
not to be converted to Ev 330
people imitate 1T 433
people inspect and comment on manners, life, property of 5T 299
people on whom time should not be lost by 3T 450
people seldom rise higher than their 2T 645
perplexities met by, in church 5T 347
persons who give unmistakable evidence they are converted to 5T 227
personal appearance of: must tell in favor of truth GW 450
neglect re 2T 613
should be that of living preacher in and out of pulpit 1T 446
personal effort by, for churches Ev 338
need of more Ev 348
personal ministry by GW 185-9
personal work by, importance of 1T 381
needed for lost souls COL 57
personal work that should be done by Ev 157-9
perusal of works on SDA faith is aid to GW 99
petting, often injures and cripples their usefulness 3T 308
warning against 4T 318
physical exercise benefits 2T 643
physical exercise is of greatest value to 4T 408
physical exercise protects, against disease GW 240
physical labor performed daily benefits 2T 569
physician and, gospel worker who was both CD 161-2; MM 249
plans of, to attend camp meetings 6T 46
plans should be devised by, to enlist youth in miss. work 6T 435-6
pledged to: obey Christ’s directions CT 284
overcome pride, covetousness, and selfishness GW 23
point beyond which knowledge and skill of, are powerless 3T 420
poor health of some, neglect of physical exercise and useful labor causes 3T 211
position of: calls for discipline of mind 3T 466
calls for health of body 3T 466
is very important 4T 393
no man can fill, unless he is industrious, diligent, and faithful in duties 2T 550
possess no grace or holiness of their own GW 124; TM 404
power of, is of God 1T 380
practical knowledge of health reform better qualifies, for his work 6T 302
praising: does him great harm Ev 330
does not please God 5T 301
warning against 1T 474-5; 4T 318
prayer by, importance of 5T 190
prayer in work of, importance of 6T 47
prayer that fortifies, for duty and trial AA 362-3
prayers of, that will be heard and answered GW 178
preaching by See Preaching; Sermon
precept backed by example in, has powerful influence 2T 341
precious in God’s sight GW 465
precious promise to 5T 574
preparation needed by GW 23
presentation of truth by Ev 168-74
essentials to successful 3T 553
to people of other denominations 3T 462
pressed continually under burden of financial responsibility 2SM 188
primary interest of, salvation of souls should be 2T 545
program of, eight-hour system finds no place in GW 451
prosperity of God’s cause depends much on, in field 1T 442
provided with spiritual weapons to fight good fight of faith 4T 536
proving themselves sharp and self-important speakers at camp meeting 5T 165
pulpit labors of, lack of propriety and gravity out of desk counteracts 1T 435
pulpit manners of See Pulpit
qualifications needed by: clearly defined 4T 314
erroneous ideas re GW 105; 2T 341-2
for pastoral work 3T 228
for work for youth DA 812
mistake made re 1T 441-2
Paul’s high estimate of 2T 706
question that should be asked by FE 517-8
question to be repeated by, to his own heart 4T 397
reading books containing false sentiments endangers 9T 68
reading of arguments from pens of others is help to GW 99
receive wisdom and power from Christ 4T 393
receiving limited salary may contrive to add to his little fund by recreational work in his orchard or garden in leisure time Ev 660-1
recognize, as Christ’s representatives 4T 542
reformation among God’s people should begin first with 1T 469
regard, only as God’s ambassador 5T 301
religious light should shine forth in clear and steady rays from 5T 531
religious pets and favorites among, people should not have 6BC 1086
requires greater sacrifice than that of institutional workers 7T 208
resources of, conversion of one sinner should tax to utmost GW 465
respect, for his work’s sake 4T 318
respect for: fifth commandment of Decalogue enjoins PP 308
lesson re PK 235-6
misguided souls in apostolic times refused to show AA 278-9
reverence for, show Ed 244; PK 237
reward of, on entering into joy of Christ 2T 709
right example of, God’s people need influence of MM 264
rules and regulations for, cautions re TM 192-3
Sabbathkeepers please Satan by praising 1T 474
sale of Christ’s Object Lessons promoted by, to aid schools 6T 468
sale of publications by 1T 688-9
Satan seeks to ensnare, by licentiousness AH 327
Satan seeks to lead men to distrust God’s 5T 300
Satan stands ready at watchtower to flatter 1T 475
Satan tries with all ingenuity to lead, into sin GW 124
Satan works to dishearten and lead astray 1T 449
Satan’s efforts to overthrow 1T 467-8
Satan’s special efforts are directed against TM 404
Satan’s special temptations are directed against GW 124
sealed with blood of consecration GW 15
seldom come prepared to labor for God at camp meeting 5T 165
seldom does one, have all qualifications necessary to perfect church AA 277
selection of hymns by Ev 506
sermon of See Sermon
sermonizing by See Sermonizing
sermonizing is not best help that, can give to church members 6T 49; 9T 82
servant of all in one sense 2T 650
served tea should refuse it CD 402
services that church should expect of 1T 194
SDA have sufficient number of, but have great lack of laborers 2T 509
SDA need 20, where there is now one TM 195; 4T 426; 5T 61; 6T 414
short temperance talks should be given by, in sanitariums Te 245
shortage of, due to lack of tithes 9T 249
shrewdness and sharpness in, that leads others to misjudge him 5T 131
sickness among, eating too much causes 4T 408
insufficient exercise causes 4T 408
sin in, should not lose its offensiveness TM 404
sin or crime does not lose its sinfulness when practiced by 2T 257
sin that is of tenfold greater magnitude in 2T 458
slack work done by many, causes angels to weep 5T 256
small and mercenary spirit in, is contagious 2T 547
some, should attend every large gathering held in cities Ev 35-6; WM 288
source of power of, Spirit is AA 365
special meetings held for, in 1878 4T 303
speech of See Speech; Voice
Spirit in, enables him to reveal truth to others 3T 466
Spirit is needed by, in saving souls 4T 262
Spirit is to speak through TM 311
Spirit qualifies, for gospel work DA 805
spirituality of, oversight of business matters is not conducive to 7T 252
standard of, converts generally come no higher than 1T 445
station, in great centers of tourist traffic CM 40; 9T 122
in world-renowned health resorts CM 40; 9T 122
stay of, in certain locality Ev 327
strength of, communion with God is source of 6T 47
strong only when fortified with Scripture truth 4T 260
strongest proof that God has called, to ministry AA 328
study by, must never cease 5T 528
that leaves people unfed MH 442
study of Scriptures by 7BC 919-20; GW 249-53 See also Scriptures
studies of 1T 433-4
subjected to greater inconvenience than are college teachers 5T 85
success of: close connection with heaven is ground of 4T 538
communion with God every day essential to 3T 461
depends much on deportment out of desk 1T 380
depends much on overcoming appetite CD 162; MM 296
depends much on persistent and well-directed labor 4T 262
depends on keeping own heart 1T 433
depends on work of Spirit GW 284
does not depend on outward display GW 383
endowment of Spirit is essential to 4T 320
familiarity with God’s word is essential to GW 252
is not positive evidence of their calling in some cases EW 98
old Lancashire woman’s statement re GW 255
succession of, Christ ordained there should be 4T 529
suffer from severe mental taxation unrelieved by physical exercise 4T 269
suffering Man of Calvary is example for 2T 516
sufficiency of, Christ is to be 6T 414
support of: church members should contribute cheerfully to GW 454
God has given His people means to be used for 4T 477
God’s people responsible for 1T 190
tithe should be used for 9T 52, 249-50
See also Tithe
surprising indifference of, to med. miss. work TM 417
sweet influences in church are bound up with 6T 413
symbolized by seven stars AA 586; GW 13-4; SL 78
in Christ’s hands 6T 413-4
tactfulness that is not deception by GW 117
talk given by EGW to, in 1883 TM 503
teaching of, directness and force needed in GW 369
tenfold more work could be done intelligently by, if they cared to become intellectual giants TM 194
they err who tempt, with unhealthful food CD 55
things not to be countenanced by, in church services 4T 489
things that, cannot do for people 3T 420
should not permit to hinder his work 2T 338-9
thoughts of, should not be preoccupied 4T 265
three things that will recommend, anywhere 3T 466
time and energy should not be spent by, in labor for persons who know truth MM 317
time and labor of, church members used by Satan to consume 5T 616
time and strength of, should not be drawn upon to sell books 1T 472
time of, belongs to God’s church 1T 195
is either devoted to God or it is not 2T 623
time that is wasted by, in churches 3T 61
time that should be employed in Bible study by 2T 500
tithe may not be used by, as he sees fit 9T 247
tongue of, should not be employed in telling men best way to bury their means in earth 5T 532
too indifferent generally to salvation of children 1T 400
too little prayer among Ev 641
too many financial burdens placed on 7T 255
too much time of, is engrossed when machinery of gospel work is too complicated 4T 602
too much time spent by, in caring for churches 7T 24
too often called to responsibilities they are not fitted to bear 6T 216
total abstinence by, welfare of society demands 5T 441
traits which must be exercised by, with proper discrimination AA 386
true believers should unite with, in work for salvation of souls 5T 238
true honor and glory of, what constitutes 4T 416
two qualities that should go together in 3T 217
twofold office of 5T 256
under Christ’s special care and protection GW 13
union of, is felt in church EW 61-2
unity among: blessed results of 6T 50
essential to unity of church 1T 270-1
perfect, need of maintaining EW 61-2
unless guarded, will hide truth under human ornamentation GW 155
unsanctified hurry and confusion makes efforts of, fruitless 7T 251
unsettled questions among: should be settled quietly and without controversy Ev 183
should not be brought to front and urged publicly Ev 183
uphold, in soul-saving work 9T 131
usefulness of, depends much on overcoming appetite MM 296
depends on control of appetites and passions Te 166
utterances of, not needed to save men from error 8T 157
valuable time consumed by, in abstract study 4T 265
varied experience needed by, in order to grow 2T 642
victories of, should not lead to self-exaltation GW 16; 2T 510
violent gesticulations by, detract from impressions made by truth Ev 184
vision of Christ needed by GW 22-3
visiting family should inquire of their condition 2T 618
visiting people in their homes is not pleasant to some Ev 440
wages of See Wages
wages should not influence, in his labor nor turn him from duty 2T 341
war against devils as well as men 1T 648
warfare before, to resist Satan 1T 378
warned against: erroneous ideas re inspiration of Scriptures 7BC 919-20
flatterers 5T 299
flattering remarks by brethren 1T 436
flattery of women Ev 679-80
seductive harlot’s influence TM 434-5
watched continually by Satan GW 17
ways of, considered a sample of those of all SDA 2T 511
weak points of, most likely to be assailed by temptation 2T 511
weaknesses of, how to deal with 3T 94
Satan exploits GW 17
weapons that should not be handled by TM 248
well-meant but unwise hospitality that should be rejected by CD 55
what studying most able authors cannot do for 1T 433-4
when sympathy should not be given by, to woman Ev 460-1
when woman lingeringly holds hand of, he should quickly withdraw it 5T 598
where, cease to be true, God Himself will take charge of flock 5T 80
whole aim of, should be to bring sinners to repentance GW 172
whole truth need not be spoken by, to unbelievers on any and every occasion GW 117
wholesome criticism of, has its place TM 196
why, must know what they are about 2T 556
why churches have almost ceased to appreciate WM 110
why many, have hard time financially AH 383
why so little success in preaching of some 3T 205
winning souls is not all to be left to DA 141
woe that God pronounces upon 2T 552
women may do more good than, in visiting people Ev 472
women to whom, should have little to say Ev 679
words that all, should ponder PP 580
work in different localities and new fields benefits 2T 642
work of setting churches right is not given to 7T 18
work of warning souls is not to be confined to 3T 61
work too much in their own strength 2T 339
working for souls can overdo the matter 1SM 178
wrong attitude of present generation toward CH 37-8
young men should work with, in city evangelism 9T 119
young men watch spirit manifested by, in investigation of Scriptures TM 109
youth should be trained to enter field as 8T 230
Supplement
accommodating, desired who give smooth messages TDG 54:5
admiration for oratory of, but not convicted of truth VSS 284:0
admired without a regard for truth VSS 285:0
adulterous, service of, to be suspended TSB 189:1
adultery of,
as by sons of Eli TSB 99:2
dealing with TSB 239
reproached cause of God TSB 153:2
aged, treated tenderly RY 24:1
anyone may be, to a soul in need HP 320:3
appeal is not criteria for choosing; trust God VSS 291:0
appetite defiles many Con 76:1
atmosphere of spiritual light more important for, than sermons LHU 225:2
attraction to,
avoided by keeping Christ uplifted VSS 312:0
instead of to Christ; oratory VSS 284:1
behavior of, considered as example; not to be cheap TSB 146:0
bitterness against, who disagree with one’s ideas TDG 192:4
brethren to be respected by, and good relations maintained CET 203:1
busy work of, pray for him TMK 270:3
calls for, made him feel important TSB 178:3
carelessness and inattention not to be in service of RC 179:4
Christ,
as model for; use simplicity VSS 232:4
as nourishment for, not own sparks VSS 313:3
is efficiency of LHU 318:3
is model for; words were well adapted VSS 110:5
preached by; bring His grace into the life TDG 73:4
to be taught by, as a personal Saviour 3SM 187:1
colored, working for whites SW 15:4
comical illustrations of, not used by Christ VSS 104:1
consciences not to be controlled by; preach the Word 2MCP 709:1
counsel from, needs to be practical; (about leaving city) CL 25:4
credentials of,
heavenly, to be shown TSB 82:1
loosing, was not worst problem for one TSB 128:1
quiet response appropriate to loss of TSB 181
renewal of, for unsanctified one TSB 186:1
unsuitability of one who left wife for TSB 213:3
withdrawn; attitude bad TSB 172
criticism of, fault among those Ellen White was addressing TDG 167:5
criticism of message God gave to 3SM 54:2
deception by, who have turned to seducing spirits UL 317:6
discontinuance as, for one corrupting morals TSB 126:1
discussion by, with ladies, wrong on certain subjects 2MCP 767:0
Ellen White spoke to, about righteousness by faith 3SM 183
experiences of, to be related to families they visit VSS 236:1
failure of, as church shepherd if not shepherd at home RC 179:4
faith in Bible truths lost by, at Battle Creek RY 78:4
faith lacking in, in 1888 meetings 3SM 171:2
faithful, declare truth regardless of acceptance TDG 55:4
familiarity,
follows thoughts from some 1MCP 227:1
is worse for TSB 193:4
feelings are appropriate against, who corrupts minds TSB 176:3
food for spiritual health to be given by 3SM 188:3
gestures and strange performance of 3SM 333:2; VSS 423:1
God,
sends, with messages; some reject 3SM 86:1
to be sought by; put away pride; pray for people 3SM 189:4
God’s,
consider how you can be reached if you refuse TDG 167:5
last work of, before wicked search for His Word Mar 264:4
growth lacking in some TSB 196
harmony and burden sharing not work only of TDG 274:4
hearts worked for in wrong manner by, in preaching the law FW 18:1
homes of, to be symbols of the heavenly family RC 179:3
humble, needed, not eloquent speakers VSS 285:2
humor used by,
(joking) to be avoided VSS 269
not justified by Christ’s teachings VSS 111
hypnotism has influenced 2MCP 719:1
impulse not to guide, in exposing mysteries of iniquity RC 240:3
impurity suggested by; get away from him TSB 105:2
influence of,
against law of God 3SM 166:3
curse from sympathizing with women 1MCP 227:4
lost by familiarity with a woman TSB 182
methods to be refined to maintain VSS 258:2
not telling for God when idolizing theory 1MCP 43:2
younger wife would not hurt RY 115
influences in the church are bound up with LHU 318:3
instruments,
Holy Spirit impresses hearts VSS 339:2
in God’s hands LHU 318:3
knowledge and popularity not to be the goals of TDG 119:4
laypersons and, to go into ripening fields Mar 106:4
liberties with another’s wife justified as TSB 148
light from written word to be used by UL 66:6
like other men except in responsibilities; not infallible 1MCP 262:2
lips of, polluted by tobacco Con 83:2
lives of,
Christ to control VSS 304
to show importance of what they speak about VSS 184:3
message of final warning by, not attention to self VSS 284:2
minds being corrupted by TSB 176:3
minds of,
disqualified by eating and drinking Con 83:1
dwarfed not searching Word of God 1MCP 93:2
misleading by, condemned in the time of trouble Mar 290:4
obedience to, by colored; Bible to be taught to them SW 48:2
obligation to obey not lessened by words of FW 122:2
opposition from, expected by J. G. Matteson; (clergy) TDG 60:5
oratory is a snare to, and to the church VSS 286:1
other occupation better for, if not yoked with Christ TDG 119:4
others than, are to say “Come”; hear with a purpose TDG 223:5
people of God should uphold, in prayer RC 121:3
perfection in speaking of, controlled by the Spirit VSS 184:3
perplexities to be taken to God, not to 1MCP 262:2
pleasure gatherings often led by Con 65:2
popularity is not to be object of VSS 323:3
powerful if Christ’s character studied 3SM 187:1
praised for smooth messages TDG 55:3
prayer and meditation needed by, for effective sermons VSS 219:1
prayer for, in groups of two or three TMK 270:3
preaching,
much is not required of; keep own souls VSS 225:2
not required for being UL 247:5
preparation of people by, for worship in heaven VSS 432:3
presentation of hope, peace and grace by VSS 337:1
priests at home and ambassadors in the church RC 179:3
problem of, over Galatians 3SM 175:2
professed sincerity of, seeking to quiet conscience FW 32:2
pure minds required of TSB 82:1
purity and holiness lacking in; Satan’s work not seen TSB 87:3
qualified by hold from above and study 2MCP 399:3
respect for, children lose, if parents are critical TDG 167:6
responsibility of, preparing people for perfection VSS 346:3
responsible to teach salvation; take perplexities to God 1MCP 262:2
selection of, godliness not oratory should determine VSS 286:2
self-righteousness of, from apparent success TSB 170:1
sermonizing rather than ministry of SW 17:1
service of, unacceptable because of speculation 1MCP 103:2
sin,
of licentiousness increasing among TSB 188:3
to be be defined and pointed out by Con 75:1
sinful, opportunity given to a certain TSB 173
sins to be confessed by, instead of self-sufficiency 3SM 390:2
souls labored with by, instead of reading and writing VSS 306:3
speech of, to be with grace; trifling banished VSS 271:1
spirit controlling some, pained Ellen White (1888 conference) 3SM 171:4
spiritualists will tempt, to “prove all things” Con 88:2
spirituality in work of; use Bible instead of feelings VSS 341:2
strength from words of, is important TMK 154:2
strength of, preserved by avoiding long sermons VSS 247
striving for perfection needed by, as preached VSS 347:0
study,
important for, in old age for good preaching and minds 2MCP 399:3
of spiritualist theories by, dangerous 2MCP 718:3
Scripture instead of trusting, when errors arise FW 86:2
success for LHU 225
teaching methods,
of Christ to be studied by 1MCP 185:3
to be taught by VSS 202:1
teaching of,
doctrines of men UL 370:3
more and preaching less needed by VSS 235:4
temptations made strong for TSB 195:1
trust of woman in sympathy of; purity is lost 1MCP 227:3
truth,
must be in hearts of, or they are blind guides TSB 153:2
presentation by, to be improved VSS 202:2
redemption and mediation of Christ pondered by 3SM 187:1
seen in new light by, in meeting after 1888 3SM 181:2
truthfulness of TDG 73:4
unconverted, sermonizing without experience of faith FW 16:1
unity among, needed in doctrine and spirit CET 203:1
unworthy, organization needed for protection from CET 195:2
used by God to help His people TDG 167:5
visitation of,
more VSS 236:0
with families VSS 236:1
voice organs to receive special care by VSS 263:1
warning to be given by, although unpopular VSS 345:3
weeping between porch and altar needed by 3SM 390:2
witnessing not to be done only by UL 354:4
women,
chased by; public condemnation TSB 202:1
easily seduced by TSB 206:0
not to be listened to by; work for souls 2MCP 767:1
Word of God,
explained by, using the Bible itself LHU 115:7
perverted by many, to hide truth TDG 179:5
should be studied by, in unity (1888) 3SM 171:1
(understanding of) to be opened by 3SM 188:2
words of,
prayer for effectiveness of TMK 270:3
to awaken conscience; not smooth words VSS 320:2
who cherish the simplicity of righteousness TDG 185:3
words of Christ to be read to people by VSS 313:1
work of,
handled as a common business by many TSB 195:3
neglected: making known the riches of Christ 3SM 185:4
to be stopped until heart is sanctified TSB 197:1
unessentials not to be in; holy unction VSS 311:3
young, work for: testimony meetings not large meetings RY 37
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