EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Mistreatment - Money
Mistreatment
praise God instead of indulging feelings of UL 132:5
Mistress
message to; relationship known to Ellen White TSB 137
Mistrust
Mistrust, seeds of, sown under pretense of miss. work 2SM 70 See also Distrust
Misunderstanding, Misunderstandings
Misunderstanding, Misunderstandings, between church members, how to settle GW 498-502
censure and condemnation should be shunned in PP 519
Christ wished to avoid all occasion for DA 181
courtesy and forbearance needed in PP 519
simple, serious difficulties often arise from PP 519
See also Misapprehension
Supplement
atmosphere of, by hunting and telling grievance OHC 239:5
avoid slight, which separate hearts OHC 178:5
brooding over and cultivating TDG 121:5
content with, while souls are deciding TDG 326:4
created by those gaining our confidence OHC 360:4
devil promotes; Christ wants us one with Him 3SM 352:1
disappear when God takes possession UL 281:4
divert from issue before us 3SM 20:1
divine Teacher seen by Ellen White called for no TDG 369:6
explanation could change, with others TDG 19:3
fellowship destroyed by dwelling on OHC 170:5
friends may show, when you are tried UL 109:2
God dishonored by making, apparent TDG 369:4
humiliation may prevent TDG 19:4
mean self needs to be crucified TDG 262:5
minimized, by study group after disappointment CET 193:2
neglecting consideration and forbearance causes OHC 237:3
not if children of the heavenly King TDG 262:2
peace of Christ in the heart prevents TDG 207:3
personal, obedience impossible with TDG 19:3
prayer and Scripture study needed for 3SM 166:1
repentance and conversion for those creating UL 188:2
resolved, with one you feel injured you TDG 121:4
seeds of, difficult to eradicate RC 277:3
settlement of,
by Christ’s love UL 59:5
Christ’s instructions for HP 292:2
covers multitude of sins TMK 181:3
duty; speaking without anger UL 106
sowing, among the believers as allies with Satan Mar 63:3
talking about,
less and unity to be studied RC 200:3
uniting in truth instead of UL 265:5
theories which cause 1MCP 43:3
truth not to be surrendered to prevent 1MCP 244:1
workers with Spirit of Jesus do not have 2MCP 428:1
See also Disagreement; Enmity; Friction; Quarreling; Schism; Strife
Misunderstood
Misunderstood, Christ is acquainted with all that is MB 32
Mite
Mite, of humanity, baby as AH 264
Mite, Mites
Mite, Mites, accumulated, man’s accountability for good he might have done with CS 300
from every source, carefully cherish 7T 295
let none withhold their, from God’s work 9T 131
put your, in bank of heaven WM 223
that soon run up into dollars CS 257
widow’s two AA 342; Ed 109; 2SG 250; 2SM 413; 2T 666-7; WM 203
given with willing heart CS 293-4
like tiny stream flowing through ages CS 178
See also Money
Miter, Miters
Miter, Miters, high priest’s, described PP 351
inscription on PP 351
linen, common priests wore PP 350
worn by priests, inscription on PK 584; 5T 469
Mixed multitude
Mixed multitude, accompanying Israel in Exodus, described PP 281
became careless, inattentive, and lawless at Mt. Sinai PP 315-6
chief movers in worship of golden calf PP 315-6, 324; 3SG 274, 283
clamoring of, for flesh food PP 377-9
complaining of, against Moses PP 377
consisted of: believing Egyptians 4aSG 15
Israelites intermarried with Egyptians 3SG 274
continually disposed to rebel PP 318; 3SG 276
corrupted with idolatry PP 408
dwelt in outskirts of camp PP 375
first to indulge murmuring and impatience PP 315-6
leavened Israel with idolatrous practices PP 408
murmuring of, against diet of manna PP 379
source of continual temptation and trouble PP 408
“Mizpah,”
“Mizpah,” name of, signifies “watchtower” PP 194
Mizpeh
Mizpeh, Samuel invested as judge at PP 590
Saul made king at PP 611
Mizpeh
Mizpeh of Moab, David’s parents given asylum in 2BC 1018; PP 658
Moab
Moab, Ahaziah’s war with PK 207; 5T 191
ambassador sent to Zedekiah by PK 443
Amorites conquered part of PP 433
borders of, Israel camped on PP 438
destruction of, Balaam foretold PP 451
elders of, Balaam’s aid sought by PP 438-9
gods of, Balaam suggested grand festival in honor of PP 454
worshiped in east of Israel PP 557
heights of, seen from John the Baptist’s home DA 102
Israel passed to east of, on way to Canaan PP 433
Israel showed no hostility to PP 435
king of: David’s parents given asylum by 2BC 1018; PP 658
Israel oppressed by PP 545
Jeremiah warned 4T 169
King Saul’s war against PP 628
location of, east of Israel PP 557
long journey from, to Mesopotamia PP 439
mountain wall of, barren cliffs of PP 641
mountains of, light of dawn gilding DA 102
plains of, Israel encamped in 4aSG 43
refused to be changed 4BC 1159-60; SD 97
spiritual failure of 4BC 1160; SD 97
territory Amorites wrested from, Israel occupied PP 438
two kings of, Israel slew 4aSG 60; SR 177; 4T 158
women of, brought to Solomon PK 56
Israel led into sin by 5T 599
Supplement
little spiritual progress made by, because not unsettled UL 170:2
Moab
Moabites
Moabites, Balak a king of 4aSG 43
barred forever from congregation of Israel PK 669-70
cruelty and treachery of, toward Israel PK 669-70
David made, tributary PP 713
degraded and idolatrous PP 441, 443-4
devoted to licentious worship of Baal PP 449
enemies of God’s people PP 168
guilt of, not as great as Balaam’s PP 441
Israel feared by PP 438; 4aSG 43
Israel forbidden to dispossess PP 433
Lot’s descendants PP 167-8, 433
Midianites connected with, by nationality and religion PP 438
rebels against God PP 168
vile and idolatrous PP 168
Mob, Mobs
Mob, Mobs, angels protected Miller (Wm.) from EW 234; GC 337
angels rescued Lot from PP 159
attempt of, against Paul and Silas at Thessalonica AA 229-30
avoid stirring up passions of, in Southern States of USA Ev 400
Christ killed by prejudice of UL 40:4
ignorant and noisy, attacked Paul and Barnabas at Iconium AA 179
incited against Paul in Ephesus AA 292-5
infuriated, in time of trouble God’s people will have to flee from EW 56
Jewish, Paul arrested in temple at Jerusalem by AA 406-7
Paul stoned by, at Lystra AA 183-5
turned to Paul’s side at Corinth AA 253
Wesley (John) saved from, by angel in human form GC 258-9
wicked angels influence every UL 334:7
Mob spirit
Mob spirit against Paul and Silas in Philippi AA 213-4
Mockery
Mockery, do not be diverted from God’s work by PK 659
toward people who differ with SDA, is out of place TM 108
See Ridicule
Mocking, Mockings
Mocking, Mockings, cruel, Jeremiah called upon to endure PK 420
Model, Models
Model, Models, Christ is man’s 3T 336; 5T 345
God’s people are to be, of correctness in all relations of life FE 419
world’s, SDA youth are not to be fashioned after CT 46
worldly, teachers who fix their eyes upon 6T 147
Model man
Model man, it does not become any person to look to himself as 5T 345
See also Christ
Moderation
Moderation, essential in use of good food CG 391
level-headed, in gospel work 2SM 363
need of, in dealing with false prophets 2SM 92
See also Temperance
Modest
Modest, truly great men are invariably 4T 338
Modesty
Modesty, barriers of female, results of breaking down AH 58
Bible teaches, in dress MH 287 See also Dress
characterizes Christian lady 4T 645
children should be taught, at home and SS CSW 46
cultivate, in speaking 2T 163
David’s, after he was anointed king PP 641
every step toward marriage alliance should be characterized by AH 50
false, do not be controlled by MYP 28
gem of, cherish 2T 458
girl who greatly lacked 2T 559
girl’s true, temptation that tends to uproot 2T 560
guards virtue 2T 458
is rare 2T 458
lack of, among girls 2T 481
is curse of our corrupt age 4T 96
lack of womanly, girls warned against 2T 460
maidenly, young girls who will lose their CH 294-5
ministers should strictly guard their TM 427
of demeanor, helps to protect young woman from perils Ed 248
humility of mind should be shown by CG 144
of deportment, SDA women urged to cherish 2T 459
one of child’s truest graces CG 145; CT 113
physicians should preserve, under all circumstances CH 364
sacrificed to god of fashion 1T 278
woman’s duty to keep her place in AH 331-2
young ministers should cultivate 3T 320
young women should be taught to act with 2T 459
See also Propriety
Supplement
Daniel and his friends showed HP 261:3
dress indicates 3SM 242:2
godly woman dresses with OHC 273:2
grace of a child; happiness in firm discipline 1MCP 171:1
seldom seen HP 197:2
talking of qualifications does not show HP 185:4
working in, to give light to those around TDG 211:5
Modification
Modification of old life, Christian life is not DA 172
Moffat, Robert
Moffat, Robert, life of, students should study Ed 269
Moisture
Moisture, spiritual, need of Ev 170; 6T 417
Mold
Mold, death-producing germs in MH 276
Mold
Mold, heavenly, persons who receive 5T 216
let no man put upon you his Ev 630
one, characters are not formed in FE 277
perfect Christian, soul that gradually settles into WM 307
worldly, persons uniting with world receive 5T 216
Supplement
Christ’s, should replace our own HP 155:3
divine, relationship with God must be right to receive TMK 165:2
everyone needs, after the divine similitude TDG 112:5
Molech (Moloch)
1. Ammonite god PK 57
apostate Jews made children pass through fire to CG 277
Canaanites offered children to 5T 320
Solomon erected shrine to 2BC 1039; PK 57
2. Modern
children should not be sacrificed to 2BC 1039; CG 181
fashion as WM 161
Molehill, Molehills
Molehill, Molehills, become mountains under Satan’s magnifying glass 5T 95
magnified by Satan into mountains 3T 59
magnifying, into mountains of difficulty 6BC 1100; CH 297; 3T 56; 4T 611
Mollusk, Mollusks
Mollusk, Mollusks, man has not descended from Ed 130; PP 45
Moment, Moments
Moment, Moments, every: is of highest value 4T 306
of your time belongs to God COL 342
regarded by Christ as precious COL 342
few, frittered away here and there COL 343
freighted with eternal consequences COL 343; ML 115
golden, need of doing things at 3T 497
granted to men, are but few 9T 117
let, be treasured COL 343
not one, can be recalled COL 342
one brief, Christ does not forget us for MH 488
record of wasted, must be met in judgment 4T 453
spare, ways to use COL 343-4
unguarded, Moses was surprised into sin in PP 479
See also Time
Moment’s notice
Moment’s notice, stand ready for service at COL 343
Monarch, Monarchs
Monarch, Monarchs, absolute, Israel’s king was not to be PP 611
earthly, are as dust of balance FE 481
Eastern, crimes tolerated in PP 717
enthroned, God watches over ML 291
world’s greatest, Nebuchadnezzar was PK 480
See also King; Ruler
Monarchical government, Monarchical governments
Monarchical government, Monarchical governments, American people have looked down upon 1T 258
Israel’s, Samuel’s presentation of basic principles of PP 611
tyranny of, institution of slavery is thousand times worse than 1T 258-9
Monarchy
Monarchy, Israel’s, need of maintaining basic principle of PP 621
Israel’s demand for, in Samuel’s time PP 603
universal (world-wide), builders of Tower of Babel planned PP 119; 8T 213
Monastery, Monasteries
Monastery, Monasteries, Christ gives no sanction to shutting one’s self up in GC 570
do not shut yourself away in 4T 626
efforts to persuade Zwingli (Ulric) to enter GC 172
Monastic order
Christ would have been excluded from every TDG 249:4
Monasticism
Monasticism, evils of GC 82-4 See also Friar; Monk
Monastic order, Monastic orders
Monastic order, Monastic orders, Christ would have been excluded from GW 335
pious men labored in vain to reform GC 84
prescribed rules of, Christ would have overstepped GW 335
See also Monk
Monastic system
Monastic system, abolition of, Wycliffe (John) advocated GC 84
Monetary schemes
Monetary schemes, speculation in, warning against TM 336
Money
1. Acquisition of TM 335
absorbs men’s minds 6T 31
acquired by: any semblance of dishonesty, God does not want 4T 353
selfish transactions is unacceptable to God as offering CS 145
acquiring, through satanic delusions AA 213
alluring prospects of increased, fast and easily 2T 665
ambition for, dangers attending 1T 476-8
better to lose, than to gain a few shillings by sharp practice 3BC 1158
Bible condemns no man for having, if he acquires it honestly 6T 452-3
borrowed, building churches with CS 261
borrowing AH 374
at high rate of interest PK 647-8
how children acquire habits of FE 151-2
may be necessary to start new schools 6T 207
on interest to pay heavy taxes PK 646-8
that is self-deceiving practice CM 96
to relieve pressing necessity CM 96; CS 255
when, may be proper for God’s work CS 278
See also Borrowing
children can earn, in many ways AH 387
Christians are safe in, only as God directs TM 335
collections of, in evangelistic meetings Ev 127
coming easy to youth will not be valued AH 387
danger in getting, without God’s grace 2T 240
desire to gain, is absorbing passion today PK 650
difficult to obtain TM 210
do not be delicate in asking for, for evangelism in London Ev 416
do not lift yourself up when God entrusts you with TM 286
do not obtain, by touching or sanctioning any unclean practice TM 277
do not sell your soul for 7BC 950
eager desire to get, increases with acquisition of it 5T 259
person who had AH 375
God will open way for SDA to obtain, from outside sources TM 210
gotten by oppressing hireling, adversity and affliction will scatter 2T 159
Greeks who sought to make, by fair means or foul AA 349
hope of increased, how souls are destroyed in 4T 617
how SDA could have more, for gospel work Ev 90
how to raise, for gospel work AA 338
made by liquor traffic, is stained with blood and cursed MH 340
man who was devoted to sole object of 2T 237
man whose absorbing passion was 3T 244
many people divorce themselves from God for sake of 5T 428
mental and physical health sacrificed to gain 1T 478
methods of acquiring CS 141-6
mind narrowed and dwarfed by accumulation of 3T 385
minister should give dated receipt for, that he receives GW 141
more easily man obtains, less thankfulness he feels AH 375
most, question with Christians should not be how to earn LS 292
must be earned by labor 6T 452
no need for urging or begging, from God’s people 5T 285
obtained by overreaching in business, bears God’s curse 1T 537
God does not want 4T 353
obtained by transgression of His law, God will not accept 5T 360; Te 99-100
only safe position Christian can occupy and still make 2T 240
parental duty that is more important than acquiring AH 21
passion of some SDA to accumulate 3T 385
person who acquires more, than sufficient for his real needs AH 372
possession of, does not raise any man one jot in favor with God 1T 536
professed Christians violating God’s law for sake of CS 214
questionable methods of raising, for religious purposes COL 54; GC 387; 4T 392; 9T 91; WM 289-92
raised for gospel work by sale of houses and lands AA 70
raising of, carried to extremes 3T 511
that leaves bad impression on minds 3T 511
Roman guard who sold their integrity for DA 782
single pursuit of, do not narrow life to Te 140
solicit, from higher classes for temperance work MH 211
from men of means in world for God’s work TM 197, 202-3
some people sell their souls for 5T 133
some people will not sacrifice principle to obtain Ev 564
soul bartered for 4T 53
soul sold for 2T 242
when there will be no occasion for urging or begging for 5T 285
woman whose faith and simple trust in God waned with her accumulation of 2T 280
youth seek to acquire, without labor GC 387
2. Attitudes toward
aged persons’: attitudes toward 1T 423-4
idol 1T 423
appreciate, for good it will do in advancing God’s cause 3T 399
for good it will do in relieving your wants and those of others 3T 399
caring more for, than for upbuilding Christ’s kingdom TM 474
claims of conscience and duty as related to LS 302
conscience alive would report, that is squandered SD 264
converted souls will consecrate, to God’s work AA 140
could not purchase or flatter Christ to consent to wrong ML 74
desire to accumulate, deceitfulness of 2T 268-88
do not let, become god SD 56
erroneous belief that, makes the man SD 236
erroneous idea that, can confer happiness without God AH 372
will make sons gentlemen CT 273
false ideas that, increases moral worth FE 314
god of the foolish of earth is 2T 42
greed for, youth fall into dishonest practices as result of MH 171
happiness cannot be secured by Ev 556
hoarded by aged persons with miserly care 1T 423
hoarded from greed for gain 4T 79
how to correctly evaluate and appreciate 3T 399
is constant test of affections AH 372
is power from worldly point of view 4T 138
lovers of, minister’s duty to reprove 5T 258-63
man cannot keep God’s law and love 3T 130
man who worshiped 2T 237; 3T 544
man’s love to God and man is tested by COL 351
many people live as though, were chief object of their creation FE 233-4
never esteem, above salvation of souls 9T 57-8
not always wise to delay investment in God’s work until all needed, is in hand 9T 271-2
peace of Christ cannot be bought by 4T 559
peace of soul cannot be bought with SC 49
people who have no, for charity Ed 246-7
people who love, more than their Saviour CS 123
people who show that, is their god CS 214; 2T 238
persons to whom, becomes god CS 223; 1T 483; 2T 240, 656; 3T 479, 544
has more value than souls for whom Christ died 2T 284
persons who seek to accumulate, without experiencing peace and rest 3T 385
power of, persons who delight in 1T 483
regard, as gift from God to do His work 6T 214
as means by which to do good 3T 548
as yours only in trust SD 234
regarded as power among foolish of earth 2T 42
rich people’s desire to hoard PK 651
Satan would have men care more for, than for God’s cause EW 266
Satan’s plan to make possessors of, drunk with cares of life EW 266; TM 474
selfishly retained, will be cast to moles and bats Ev 63
some people have thought, was burden of SDA message 3T 510
terrible god 2T 238
things that children should be taught re AH 387
think of the good you might do with CS 111
unwillingness to invest much, in God’s cause 3T 208
value, as means of advancing gospel work AA 71
wanted to aid Christ’s work, men shrink from duty of giving CS 21
wealthy men of world are willing to give, for schools and sanitariums CS 188
what is, in comparison with one soul? CS 153
worship of, marks many professed Christians as idolaters and apostates CS 223
worshiping, danger of 3T 550
3. God’s
better to cut down expenses than to use 9T 247
careless and too free use of, warning against EW 93
do not use, for secular purposes 9T 247
to settle your debts CS 92-3
expend, with economy Ev 85, 126
in hands of wealthy men of world WM 281
judicious use of, qualification needed to make 1T 678
power to use and disperse, must not be left to judgment of any one man MM 165
selfish use of, men will have to account for 6T 385
sinfulness of wasting, on fancied wants AH 383; CS 300
spent by many people to make appearance after world’s customs FE 311
spent for tobacco MH 329-30
squandered by expending it for needless things 3T 386
squandering, man’s accountability for 3T 401
unfaithful stewards of 2T 658
use made of, men must render account for AA 340
use of, danger of becoming careless and reckless in 4T 299
wasted in hurtful indulgences 3T 401
wealthy men who hold, in trust MM 329
you handle, as steward of His grace CS 111
See also Offering; Tithe
4. Love for (or of)
among Sabbathkeepers 1T 140
Ananias and Sapphira as example of CS 314
became ruling power in Judas Iscariot CS 220; 4T 487
becomes ruling power in some professed Christians CS 214
becoming prominent in many ministers 2T 619
blinds vision 1T 479
cannot dwell with love of Christ in same heart CS 157
cultivation of, warning against CS 209
denounced as root of all evil CS 139
eats out vitals of God’s people 2T 657
few people realize strength of CS 150
freezes deep and hard into men’s souls 3T 547
golden chain that binds many to Satan SC 44
greatest crimes perpetrated through 4T 489
health and life sacrificed for 1T 478
how man’s vision can be obscured by 5T 280
inordinate, warning against 3T 112-3, 243-51
influence of, over mind is almost paralyzing CS 150
is snare 2T 227
Judas Iscariot did not give up his DA 717
leads men to violate conscience 5T 360; Te 99-100
leads many people to bury God’s means in world 5T 151
led Judas Iscariot to ruin 5BC 1101-2
lies at root of nearly all crimes 3T 121
love for brethren and God’s cause should be stronger than AA 71
love for Christ should take place of CS 27
love of God far exceeds CS 157
man who was intoxicated with 3T 544
man whose soul was corrupted by 3T 244
must be overcome 5T 340
overruled scruples of Jews DA 155
prevents people from discerning their obligations to God and neighbors 1T 479
prompts acquisition of earthly treasure CS 142
rich young ruler renounced immortal life for CS 211
root of all evil is AA 366; COL 56; MH 212; PK 650; 1T 479, 696; 3T 121, 244; 6T 453
roots out love for God and humanity 3T 127
ruin of Judas Iscariot was 4T 41-2
ruling passion in Jewish age was CS 142; MB 88-9
ruling passion of lives of many people is 3T 398
Satan ensnares men through 3T 480
selfish, is root of all evil 6T 453
sordid, man whose powers were perverted and debased by 3T 126-7
strong, Judas Iscariot naturally had DA 716
that disgusts 2T 240
warnings against 1T 476; 2T 183
when truth triumphed over AA 289
world made den of thieves by PK 651
5. Use of (denominational)
adding building to building absorbs, needed to build up God’s work elsewhere 8T 48
do not invest much, in illustrating books CW 167
expensive outlay of, must be avoided in evangelism Ev 139
furnish, for establishing institutions in foreign fields 6T 25, 28
given for God’s cause: do not appropriate for personal use GW 141
used unwisely to pile up large buildings in Battle Creek TM 289
unwise use made of EW 93-5
invest, in evangelistic work Ev 62-3; WM 266
large amount of, no gospel worker should absorb Ev 89
large sums of: should not be spent in building up God’s work in one place 8T 215
what to do when, are given to God’s work Ev 89
make, in institutions go as far as possible CS 267
minister who used, with prodigality Ev 88-9
needless and extravagant spending of, warning against TM 179
shun, in city evangelism Ev 85
too much: invested in few places in God’s work 7T 283
spent by conf. presidents in traveling TM 323
spent in transporting gospel workers from one place to another TM 380
unwise use of, by men of strong temperament CS 276
use: to bring competent persons into miss. field 5T 390
wisely in evangelizing cities Ev 42
6. Use of (personal)
abstracting and using, before earning it is snare AH 392
all should learn economy in CS 292; MYP 300
be careful not to spend, unwisely CG 134
blessing for him who gives, to spread gospel MB 90
careless, in holiday amusements CS 249
devotion to dress absorbs, needed for works of mercy and benevolence MYP 360
do not lavish, on persons who do not need it CS 37; MM 176
do not needlessly or lavishly spend, for gratifying pride or ambition 4T 571
do not spend: extravagantly AH 367-8
for needless articles WM 267
for show MH 287
for that which is unnecessary CS 249
for unprofitable reading CT 133
simply for display CS 249
to gratify ambition MH 287
to gratify love of display TM 179
to gratify pride CG 134-5; MH 287; TM 179
to suit fancy CG 134-5
do not spend large amount of, on self 1SM 86
on self for sake of appearance 9T 56
do not squander: on vanity, pride, or selfishness WM 269
that you possess SD 234
do not use: for selfish purposes CT 148
to gratify self 7T 295
to support people in idleness 7BC 912; CS 165
do not waste: by buying unnecessary things AH 383; 9T 55
for needless indulgences LS 214
duty of SDA to invest, in God’s work 4T 18
economy in outlay of, is excellent branch of Christian wisdom 4T 571
erroneous ideas re use of, youth exposed to dangers because of 6T 214
exercise wisdom in spending AH 368
extravagant spending of: cut off 9T 55
for selfish gratification dishonors God 8T 118-9
in large cities 9T 12
Solomon’s ML 167
few people spend, as God has directed 8T 151
frittered away for amusements FE 422; MH 364
give every jot and tittle of, that we can spare AH 370
great amount of, spent on dress which should be returned to Giver 4T 631
guard against spending, for that which is not bread CG 134
guidance in spending, look to God for MH 208
how EGW learned to spend, when 12 years old AH 384
how many professed Christians bury their, in earth 3T 398
how SDA lose, in poor investments 5T 154
immense sum of, squandered yearly for tobacco and strong drink Te 272
swallowed up by pride, fashion, and appetite MYP 311
improvident or unwise use of, becomes snare to user AH 372
invest, in welfare work MH 287; 9T 53
invested in God’s cause: gives more elevated and permanent enjoyment 4T 78-9
is safe 4T 79
invested in God’s work, will bring rich returns 9T 49
invested in patent rights, heavy losses of Ev 62 See also Patent right
investment of: for advancement of work in mission fields 5T 733
in pub. houses 4T 596
in SDA institutions 5T 530-1
in uncertain business enterprises CS 242-4
must be risked in gospel work Ev 62-3; WM 266
large amount of, spent for needless luxuries 4T 18
large sums of, spent for self-indulgence MYP 311
lavish or careless use of, Christ does not sanction COL 352
lay aside some, for the needy poor 4T 511
lay by, for need in sickness 2SM 329
laying, on altar is not sufficient 3T 404
learn to know when to spare and when to spend AH 379
learn to spend, carefully AH 376
lend: at low rate of interest to help institutions get out of debt 9T 71
for advancement of God’s work 9T 58
without interest to help institutions get out of debt 9T 71
lending: to dishonest borrowers 2T 676
to SDA institutions CS 238
to the poor without security or usury PK 650
without interest to needy brethren PP 532
loaned or given, cannot do needed personal work GW 188
majority of people invest, where it will yield greatest profits 3T 398
men invest, in that which they think brings greatest profit 3T 208
in that which they value most 3T 208
men of higher classes will give, to God’s work MH 216
management of, looseness in CM 95-6
many people purchase idols with, that should go to God’s house CS 288
many people robbed of, by investment in worldly speculations 4T 596
misspent for photographs 2SM 317
misuse of: by children FE 151-2
during holidays FE 321
for hurtful indulgences Ev 531
in publishing and circulating error TM 43-4
rich fool’s COL 256
that brings eternal loss CS 86
warning against 8T 51; WM 270-1
world is filled with evil practices by CS 224
much: slips through youth’s fingers CS 293
spent for dress that should be spent to help the needy MYP 313
spent in self-pleasing and self-gratification AH 368
wasted on candies AH 388
wasted on needless articles AH 388
wasted on ruffles and fancy dress AH 388
wasted on useless household articles AH 388
multitudes spend, for that which is not bread ML 157
needless adornment steals, to gratify pride and display WM 166
needless spending of: in giving holiday presents MYP 311
on dress AH 383
not best to supply students with much FE 301
not needed for your support, should be appropriated to God’s cause while you are still alive 5T 155
not one cent of, should be unjustly appropriated to your own use 3T 25
not rightly used, has little value 2T 227
now is time to use, for God 6T 450
people use, to make world a hell Ev 530
person who did not know how to use, economically AH 375
persons who bury, in temporal possessions CS 97
persons who lack good judgment in CS 293; MYP 300
persons who spend, for selfish purposes COL 371
picture-idols consume 1SM 92
place, in God’s treasury to spread truth CS 39
proper and improper 6T 451
prudent spending of, economy means AH 378
question to ask when spending, for goods WM 267
restrain unchristian inclination to spend, for self-gratification CS 268
right use of: Wesley (John) quoted re GC 385
students should learn, by using it Ed 239
youth need to learn 6T 214
sacrificed for display and self-indulgence GC 487
save: as offering to God ChS 29
by little acts of self-denial for miss. work 9T 131
for emergency AH 395-6; 2SM 329
in order to give COL 352
to send papers and tracts to friends ChS 29
saved for the needy by denying self of useless ornaments 4T 644-5
science of handling, some people seem to have no idea of MM 130
self-denial required to provide, needed to care for poor believers who are sick or suffering 4T 511
selfish spending of, God cannot bless men in CS 111
sin of spending, for needless and hurtful indulgences GC 475
Solomon selfishly absorbed, in ambitious projects PK 55
spend, for books that enlighten mind 2SM 318; 4T 391
spend as little, as possible upon self 9T 131
spending of: for selfish gratification CS 135
for story magazines CT 133
in small amounts for needless things FE 152
parents should be example to children in FE 151-2
to send men to Jerusalem TM 345-6
spent for: bicycles, dress, and other needless things must be accounted for TM 398
coffee is worse than wasted CD 402, 422, 430; CH 442
delicacies when needed for home comforts and conveniences AH 379
education that was worse than lost FE 365
expensive furniture MH 207
flesh food is worse than wasted CD 402, 430
gifts CS 260
hurtful indulgences MH 207
luxurious and unwholesome food MH 207
pictures is needed to support missionaries MYP 317
ribbons, ruffles, and trimmings while inward work of heart is neglected 4T 391
selfish gratification should be invested in God’s cause AH 367
selfish pleasures MH 207
selfish purposes while souls die without knowledge of Christ CS 51
stimulants and narcotics is misappropriated and must be accounted for Te 66
strong drink would educate youth drifting into ignorance and crime Te 272
tea is worse than wasted CD 402, 422, 430; CH 442
that which is not needed is perverted from its proper use AH 375; FE 152
useless delicacies AH 379
to make appearance after world’s customs LS 351
spent for liquor, tell intemperate man of good that could be done with MM 268
spent for needless things: if God’s treasury were to receive CS 295
is needed for God’s work 9T 55
must be accounted for TM 398
pleas for 9T 55
spent for tobacco: is worse than wasted MH 330
recorded in books of heaven Te 66
tell tobacco user of good that could be done with MM 268
while inward work of heart is neglected 4T 391
spent lavishly for self-gratification AA 75
spent needlessly for: amusement CS 134-5; SD 264; 3T 401
dress means less means for helping the needy 4T 645-6
squandered by women serving modern fashions 4T 642
squandered by youth for photographs of themselves 1T 500
squandered in: betting FE 312
horse racing FE 312
squandering of: as God’s stewards men must account for 1T 691
deprives the poor of needed food and clothing CS 299
for luxuries deprives the poor of needed help AH 370
students’ lavish use of, condemned 5T 89
students’ use of, do not prescribe by law limiting 5T 89
supplying youth with, caution re 6T 214
things God’s people can do with 4T 571
tied up by investment in earthly treasures 3T 386
too much, spent for pictures 2SM 320
training children how to use AH 386-90
ungrateful excuses given for not investing, in God’s cause 3T 386
unnecessary use of, God is robbed by COL 352
unwarranted spending of, on games for amusement 2SM 322
unwise giving of, to God’s cause EW 93-5
unwise spending of, for photographs MYP 316
use: economically COL 352
for God’s honor and glory COL 351
to advance Christ’s work CS 35
to advance God’s cause 2T 227; 4T 53
to bless others 4T 53
to bless the needy 2T 227
to do good 2T 227
wisely CT 148
with fidelity in God’s service CS 139
use made of: angels record your 2T 279
men must render account to God for CG 134; COL 351; CS 37; EW 50, 94-5; 1T 195; 3T 385-6; 4T 408; 5T 382; 7T 295; 8T 51
shows whether possessor loves God supremely and neighbor as himself COL 351
will be scrutinized in judgment GC 487
use of AH 367-8
used to gratify pride and ambition becomes curse AH 372
used too often to gratify taste and inclination CS 268
used unnecessarily, deprives spender of opportunity to do good COL 352
uses Christians should make of COL 351
using, for selfish purposes dishonors God CS 261
value and use of, how to teach youth Ed 239
vast sums of, spent for alcoholic liquors Te 66
wasted on: expensive houses MH 207
luxuries for perverted appetite CH 24; 3T 164; Te 227
needless things should be spent in circulating truth-filled literature CS 295
superfluities of dress CH 24; 3T 164; Te 227
ways in which people waste Ev 344-5
ways in which some people are tempted to bury CS 314
ways of saving, to help the poor and needy MH 207
ways of using, no time now to invent CG 135
ways to spend, Satan will suggest many CS 298
wealthy men invest little, in God’s cause 3T 386
what to consider when spending WM 187
what to do when tempted to spend, for knickknacks AH 382-3
when men will cheerfully invest, in God’s cause 3T 208
worse than thrown away on holidays MYP 311
7. Miscellaneous
all, belongs to God COL 351
all of earth’s, cannot buy God’s blessing 4T 84
cannot ensure man a single victory 4T 84
appeal for, for evangelistic work Ev 62-3
avails nothing at death Te 140
calls for, there will be many 5T 563
to liquidate indebtedness in gospel work TM 297-8
cannot be: accepted as ransom for sin 1T 537
carried into next life COL 266
capital of strength is of more value than 2T 432
Christ claims every man’s, as His own 3T 385-6
Christ purchased your, on cross of Calvary 7T 159
Christian’s object in life is of greater value than 3T 522
church’s, must not be used to support people in idleness 7BC 912
complaint that God’s servants are continually calling for, what to do re 5T 275
consecrated to religious purposes must not be used for personal purposes when believer is in strait place 9T 247
defense for the oppressed COL 351
denominational, must not be largely employed in establishing sanitariums, food factories, food stores, and restaurants FE 488-9
devoted to religious purposes, Christ condemned misuse of DA 614
do not forget that you handle your Lord’s 2T 279
donations of: cannot take place of personal service for God COL 343; 6T 275-6
Christ requires more of men than COL 343
not enough to do miss. work ChS 35
duty of husband and wife re AH 378
entrusted to men by God: belongs to Him 3T 164
for relieving the suffering and needy WM 268
must be carefully husbanded MYP 319
should be used for conversion of souls CS 223
to be spent in God’s service SD 234
entrusted to you for special purpose should be placed promptly where it belongs GW 141
evangelism in cities will cost Ev 39
every overplus of, pleads for the poor and needy WM 269
excellent gift from God 4T 571
exchange of, in temple DA 155, 589
free gift of grace cannot be bought with FE 457
gift entrusted to man by God CS 139; 6T 214; Te 272
gifts of, from Gentile churches for cause in Judea AA 390
given to God by testamentary bequests is often lost 5T 155
God calls for you as well as your SD 263
God is not dependent on men for 6T 261
God’s eye takes cognizance of all, devoted to His cause 2T 519
God’s work does not need, so much as faith graced with humility CW 108
great surplus of, in SDA ranks 3T 208
has great value because it can do great good COL 351
has little value aside from opportunity of doing good 2T 227
home missions are in great need of CS 89
how Satan seeks to divert, into harmful channels TM 56
how to make the most? LS 292
in banks, persons who have 7T 56
in God’s treasury, warning not to tamper with CS 106
is curse when not tithed 9T 53
know just what, you can call your own AH 379
knowledge of Christ cannot be bought with SD 233
left to children, frequently becomes root of bitterness 3T 121
lent to men by God: as His stewards EW 50; 3T 120
in trust AH 367
to devote to good works 3T 549
to use in sending truth to fellow men 3T 208
man whose little, was snare to him 2T 227-8
men do not need much, for self-gratification MYP 301-2
men entrusted with, are on trial TM 286
men of, will aid in financing city evangelism Ev 87
will heed God’s warning message Ev 560
men who have lost, are not in greatest danger Ev 561
many little sums of, amount to much 9T 55
means of preaching gospel to the poor MH 287
millions in, one soul saved is more valuable than 2T 246
when one earnest worker in God’s vineyard is worth more than SD 263
more, needed for evangelizing cities LS 418-9
need not always be on hand in order to advance God’s work 9T 270-1
needed for: answering Macedonian cry 5T 732
building churches TM 43
erecting church-school building CG 315-7
establishing schools to train missionary workers TM 43
evangelistic work in large cities Ev 34
evangelizing cities Ev 75
gospel work all over world 9T 52
gospel work among Negroes 9T 216
strong and solid evangelistic work in cities Ev 42
needed treasure CG 134; CS 37; MM 176; 6T 451
not given to men to glorify self COL 351
not invested in God’s cause: accumulates no interest in bank of heaven 9T 131
will perish 9T 131
not most important thing needed in God’s work CW 108
not necessarily a curse AH 372
not needed for your actual wants, God’s cause demands CSW 67
not needed so much as faith graced with humility in God’s work 1SM 118
not plentiful, though truth must be spread by it CS 39
not prize that is before God’s people ML 340
not root of all evil CS 138; MH 212
operation of sanitariums costs 4T 510-1
parents blessed with abundance of, generally train children to life of idleness and self-indulgence SD 236
pieces of, Jewish wife’s marriage portion usually consisted of COL 193
placed in men’s hands to carry forward gospel work 3T 117
pledged to God must be paid 4T 470
pledges of, for Health Institute 1T 689
for publication of books 1T 689
political strife over, do not take part in TM 335
principles more valuable in business than Ed 137
purchase, paid by Christ for men’s souls 2SM 343
ransom, used for support of temple DA 155
restrict your wants when, is scarce 7T 206
Satan has diverted, into wrong channels TM 397
Satan seeks to tie up TM 43
schemes and plans for absorbing, Satan devises 8T 52
sense in which, is valuable 2T 227
some institutions can manage with far less, than others 7T 207
some people manage with far less, than others 7T 207
soon will depreciate in value very suddenly Ev 63; WM 266
spending, look to God for guidance in MH 208
subject of, aged persons insane upon 1T 424
man who was insane on 2T 237
sufficient to give people influence with others 1T 536
surplus, duty of wealthy parents re disposal of 3T 121
sways mighty influence 1T 536
talent given to man by God COL 352; FE 82
talent of, man’s responsibility to God for use made of GW 330; 2T 285
use of COL 351-2
time is CS 288
transportation of, in apostolic times 6BC 1104
truly converted persons are called to do work that requires 6T 447
trust from God MH 287
unbelievers’, is God’s WM 279
unused, will condemn possessor in judgment day COL 352
valuable when rightly used AH 372
value of: as compared with that of even one soul CS 153; 2T 664
children should be taught AH 388
how parents can best teach children 3T 399
students should learn Ed 221
wherein lies COL 351
when, becomes tyrant AH 372
when lacking, walk out by faith in gospel work 1SM 88
wife should have, to use as her own AH 378
will never do more good for God’s cause than now 4T 81
without personal effort, does little to win souls SD 263
woman whose most dangerous foe was 2T 278
worth no more than sand unless put to right use COL 351; 4T 53
your: belongs to God CS 37, 72; 2T 280, 654; 6T 450; 9T 132
can mean souls brought to knowledge of truth 7T 92
God has claim upon WM 148
is not your own AH 367
stamped with God’s image and superscription CS 28; WM 269
See also Cent; Coin; Currency; Dime; Dollar; Fund; Income; Means; Nickel; Penny; Shekel; Shilling; Wealth
Supplement
ability to earn, a gift of God,
lent in trust FW 20:2
not to exalt self UL 126:4
accountability for TMK 220:4
acquiring, blessed for those willing to invest for God OHC 194:5
advantage not taken of weakness in order to gain 2MCP 438:2; TDG 337:3
appeal for, is appropriate RY 98:0
blessing when used,
by God’s stewards; loving it is wrong TDG 280:5
by those sensing stewardship OHC 192:2
buried in property UL 113:2
carrying, into next life impossible UL 45:2
changers of, driven from God’s institutions UL 362:5
character development from the right use of RC 269:6
Christ,
did not have, to pay tax TMK 47:4
gives more, when we return FLB 245:7
may be confessed in expenditure of OHC 192:3
constant stream of, should flow into the treasury UL 113:4
continually needed for the cause of God RC 268:6
control over, lost by delayed stewardship RY 95:1
counsel to withhold, reject UL 92:2
danger in wrong use of UL 29:3
disciples of Christ not offered, to follow Him SW 10:2
diversion of,
from the Southern field SW 88f, 94:2
to please self TDG 97:4
earned, God’s property; we are accountable LHU 128:4
Ellen White,
depended on God to send; she did what she could 2MCP 493:1
spent, to have things of nature in sight TDG 331:5
enemy’s ranks receiving, ruining ones you seek to please TDG 85:4
entrusted,
to God’s people; wealth may be a snare TDG 349:2
to humans to help others and to honor Christ TDG 68:4
evangelism requires much; joy in heaven TDG 365:5
extra, less fortunate to be relieved by HP 243:2
extravagant use of, church members to refrain from TDG 349:6
faithfulness in giving, by one who loves God HP 304:4
fashion used by Satan do divert OHC 272:3
food (rich) is a waste of 3SM 274:3
given to glorify God; we need to see love and glory of God TDG 86:2
given to show God’s spirit by helping others TMK 113:4
God,
claims a portion of, as He has blessed us HP 303:3
owns our,
spending it on needless articles RC 266:5
work with Jesus in disbursing it TDG 349:4
God’s, used to follow after world’s customs HP 167:4
haggling over, as bigots before unbelievers 2MCP 436:2
help for those without UL 247:4
inability to obtain, honestly means God didn’t intend it for us OHC 193:5
influence of Jesus’ love may be exerted without OHC 260:4
interest in houses and dress instead of in souls use TDG 86:2
inventory taken by God of, which He lends TDG 8:3; TMK 220:3
invest,
for Christ before we cannot buy or sell Mar 183:5
in giving last message; treasure lent by the Lord TDG 152:4
to advance the work UL 92:2
Judas had heart only for, and being greatest TDG 189:4
judgment in using large amounts of TDG 38:3
judgments on professing Christians who serve; (mammon) TDG 162:4
lack of, often according to God’s plan UL 362:5
lent
by God to be returned for His cause when needed FW 20:2
for God’s glory RY 95:1
little,
is entrusted treasure as is much UL 29:2
with blessing of God extends farther OHC 196:2
lost in investments UL 93:5
love of,
broad way allows TMK 304:2
cannot dwell in the heart loving Jesus HP 301:3
Christ frequently rebuked RY 95:2
Judas chose to cultivate, instead of transformation OHC 287:2
wrong when life considered less important TDG 280:5
making,
absorbed in HP 346:2
(gained) at loss of saving power of truth UL 93:4
is world’s policy HP 300:3
speculators’ desire, fast UL 21:4
marriage happiness requires unselfishness with LYL 22:0
mind intoxicated by large amounts of, perverted judgment TDG 38:3
misappropriated by Christians UL 234:2
monopolies will bind so a few men will grasp CL 10:3
peace and love cannot be purchased with TMK 83:2
plan of God for our, for His kingdom TDG 303:3
poor in God’s household helped by those with UL 29:5
possession of, a test of character OHC 200:6
pray to use, in a way to please God UL 29:2
purpose (single) in spending UL 175
raising of,
in disobedience to the Lord’s requirements SW 89:0
recommended to one writing about Oakwood SW 85:2
remember poor when considering spending, selfishly UL 29:5
responsibility for God’s cause comes with RC 266:2; UL 29:4
return gift of, to the Lord UL 151:6
Satan,
devises fashions to use 3SM 244:3
engrosses with prospects of UL 21:2
secure, only with uprightness and integrity OHC 193:5
self-denial required also of those with little HP 301:5
selfish desires,
and inclination in using TSB 71:1
not to be the purpose for investing UL 29:4
selfishness in use of, UL 234:2
closes door to doing good HP 300:2; RC 232:4
kept from God RC 266:2
less by giving tithes and offerings OHC 192:3
Solomon’s history is a lesson for those with CC 193:5
soul saving to be the object of LHU 360
spending,
consider what Jesus would do when OHC 198:6
lavishly while abandoning poor who know not God SW 34:0
on luxuries; priorities on world LHU 128:2
to gratify perverted appetites OHC 268:2
to honor the queen; consider sacrificing for Christ TDG 338
wrongly is a way to forget God UL 29:3
spiritual dwarfs do not use, for God’s cause HP 184:2
squandered in self-gratification OHC 270:3
stewards,
of God’s; self-denial in finishing the work 3SM 248:2
of more than TMK 327:2
subordination of everything else by worshipers of; (mammon) TMK 309:3
taking, unjustly, God cares about us despite those who are TDG 91:2
talent of, appeal to one in old age with RY 96:2
talents neglected by some with TDG 85:2
to help the less fortunate RC 272:6
trading with the Lord’s, ask whether you are TDG 218:2
treasury to be supplied with, by all; spread the message UL 360:3
unfortunate helped with, not currently needed RC 272:6
use of, See also Stinginess
valuable and desirable blessing if used wisely OHC 193:3
value of,
in God’s work to be learned 3SM 248:3
seen for spreading truth OHC 340:4
wife’s potential for advising better use of TSB 70
wisdom to use,
given by grace 2MCP 558:1
God’s needed TSB 71:2
withholding of, from God; covenant not fulfilled AG 150:2
witnesses of God do not try to serve both Him and HP 168:5
work,
in Southern field requires SW 64:2
retarded because of scarcity of, in many places TDG 349:5
which requires, converted ones are called to do TDG 303:2
workers concentrated in few places was misuse of CME 10:6
working for, to advance God’s cause Mar 183:5
world trusts, instead of God’s free treasure UL 79:5
See also Expenditure; Gold; Possessions; Profit; Prosperity; Speculation (financial); Stewardship; Treasure; Wealth