EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Office, Offices - Opponent, Opponents
Office, Offices
Office, Offices, alone, does not indicate a man’s usefulness in God’s cause 2SM 186
election to, does not bring capability that was not possessed before 9T 277
establish SDA, away from cities 2SM 357
high and holy, basest of sins have been hidden under broidered garments of DA 613
of leadership in church, esteem men appointed to AA 163-4
public, women should not seek ChS 28; WM 165
Office holding
Office holding, profession of religion made a condition of, in American colonies GC 297
Officer, Officers
Officer, Officers, faithful, naturally look for faithfulness in others CH 410
law enforcement, many holidays increase work of FE 313
Officework
Officework, Christ’s, is in imposing such conditions as He pleases 6T 414
endeavor to save souls in ML 219
incessant and wearing, men given to 1T 515-6
unnecessary conversation in, time should not be lost by Ev 649
Office worker, Office workers
Office worker, Office workers 1T 515-6
air fresh and clean needed by 1T 588
confined closely to work, dangers for 1T 520
diet of, should be spare and healthful 1T 588
disease brought upon themselves by 1T 516
exercise out of doors needed by 1T 516-7
health of, caution re 1T 515-7, 590
healthy nerves and brains needed by 1T 516
laboring in overheated rooms, warning to 1T 588, 590
more physical exercise needed by 1T 588
premature physical breakdown of 1T 519
time for recreation needed by 1T 519
trips into field by, value of 1T 516
wages of 1T 520 See also Wages
who are in danger of congested brain 1T 588
Official authority
Official authority See Authority
Official life
Official life, few people in, go to church MH 210
many people in, feel need of something they do not have 6BC 1061; MH 210
Official position
Official position, younger men in TM 497
regard due to gospel workers of long experience by TM 497
Official trust
Official trust, men in, tempted by evil one FE 233
Offshoot, Offshoots
Offshoot, Offshoots, here and there, God is not leading a few TM 488
stray, do not give others the impression that SDA are Ev 68, 562
God is not leading TM 61
Og
Og, king of Bashan PP 435-6, 485
was giant of giants PP 436
Ohio, U.S.A.
Ohio, U.S.A. LS 161; 2SG 265; 1T 234-9, 644; TM 301
Oil
1. Figurative
Christ supplies, to seven golden candlesticks 6BC 1118
for anointing, is oil of Christ’s grace 7BC 966
golden: capacity to hold, how to increase your 6T 117
flows freely into hearts united to God by faith COL 419
from two olive trees of Zechariah’s vision COL 407-8, 418-9; CW 114; 6T 117
ministers should be constantly supplied with TM 188
needed in vessels with our lamps ML 217
of goodness, patience, long suffering, gentleness, and love TM 511
represents God’s grace 4BC 1179
represents Spirit COL 408; TM 188
heavenly, advocates of truth need COL 337; GW 120
holy: Christ knows hearts that He can fill with 6T 419
imparted to Christians to impart to others 7BC 956
needed in gospel worker’s heart 6T 123
poured from Spirit’s messages 4BC 1180
in ten virgins’ lamps, represents Spirit’s power COL 408; GC 394
in your lamp, what it means to have GC 427
midnight, students warned against burning of CT 297; SD 114 See also Midnight oil
of Christ’s grace MYP 73
of grace: ask God for much of TM 104
cannot be lent by one to another TM 236
cannot be transferred to other people’s vessels TM 234
Christians must be supplied with 5T 413; TM 510
dip your words into 6BC 1086
foolish virgins needed 5T 220
gives men courage ChS 263
in parable of ten virgins SD 118
lamp of truth should be replenished by CT 418-9; 5T 538
let, be in your heart 3BC 1164; WM 164
makes lamp burn and give forth light TM 149
many fail to keep lamps supplied with FE 366
ministers should not be destitute of TM 149
motives for doing God’s work supplied by ChS 263
must be in vessels with our lamps CH 422; ML 217; 5T 276; TM 130
must be mingled with Christian’s endeavors ChS 263
needed in God’s work ML 196
needed in spirit, word, and action MM 328
needed when under provocation MYP 327
of joy, God’s promise to pour out on His people FE 197
of kindness, correction should be followed with drops of CT 212
of love: flows freely into hearts united to God by faith COL 419
soreness caused by wrongs is removed by GW 500; 7T 261
of Spirit, replenish soul’s lamp with 7BC 916; GW 104
symbol of Christ’s righteousness TM 234
symbol of Spirit 4BC 1179; COL 407; GC 394; TM 188
water and, principles that can unite no better than can 1T 615
spirits that cannot mingle any more than can 1T 243
wine and, guard every word and action lest they hurt 5T 614
2. Literal
boiling, John cast into caldron of AA 570
coal and, frequently burn beneath earth’s surface PP 108; 3SG 79-80
found generally where there are no burning mountains or fiery issues 3SG 80
olive See Olive oil
salads prepared with vinegar and, objections to CD 345
source of, coal in earth is 3SG 79
forests buried by Flood are Ed 129; PP 108; 3SG 87
wounds healed and refreshed by use of DA 503
See also Butter; Fat; Grease; Lard
Supplement
emptied from olive branches into soul; influence of the Spirit TDG 359:5
extra, grace represented by Mar 55:2
golden,
human skill does not manufacture; it is unseen power TDG 98:5
needed by appointed ones TDG 98:3
needed in prepared vessels to communicate truth 2MCP 440:2
never be destitute of, to keep lamps burning TDG 22:2
lack of, symbolizes lack of character for crisis TMK 350:2
seek supply of, before entering church UL 38:4
See also Olive branches
Oil tree
Oil tree in new earth EW 19; 2SG 54; 1T 69
Ointment
Ointment, dead fly in 7BC 962
Mary’s alabaster box of, symbolizes giver’s heart DA 564; 4T 485
Old age
Old age, afflictions of, usually a result of improper living ML 142
children’s duty to help and comfort parents in PP 308
David prayed that God would not forsake him in 3BC 1148
effects of, on memory SD 78
in your, take no credit that belongs to another Ev 332
much of fatigue and labor of persons growing into, God has not laid on men ML 142
premature, wife experiencing 2SM 430
purity or impurity of youth is reflected upon SD 78
youth and, should rely on one another SD 161
See also Age
Supplement
ability to help people increased in, but be concise TDG 29:3
assurance to faithful one in RY 144
burdens of James and Ellen White were too great in RY 161:2
childhood of, still Christ’s child in TDG 313:6
Christ revealed in strength of manhood, not in OHC 57:4
cooperation between youth and those of RY 49:4
Ellen White worked for God during UL 164:3
faithfulness in,
not to be taken for granted RY 182:2
of James and Ellen White UL 222:4
feeling of rejection in UL 121:2
fruitfulness in, by working brain in lifelong diligence 2MCP 399:3
gracefulness in RY 23
held by Christ in; He offers a haven of rest RY 112:0; TSB 32
influence and efficiency of persons in, not to decrease TDG 29:4
mellow in spirit and methods of labor in TDG 29:2
money given for missionary work by one in RY 96:2
obedience still required in TSB 179:2
people in, visited by Ellen White 3SM 264:2
place to live in RY 70
remarriage proper for lonely ones in RY 111:1
returning to God in CC 197:3
Solomon’s life warns those in RY 178:2
strength preserved in; Ellen White kept discourses short RY 123:2
time to soften up for heaven RY 127:0
union with Christ in gospel work makes time of, bright TDG 29:4
wisdom and experience of, cannot be given to the young UL 331:5
See also Parents, aged
“Old Countryman,”
“Old Countryman,” in Portland Evening Advertiser, quoted GC 334
Older persons
Older persons, what, are to live for 2T 330-1
See also Aged person
Old-fashioned
call to be, in customs, sermons and people TDG 370:4
Christians need to be, in many respects 2SM 479
Old-fashioned things
Old-fashioned things, that are needed today 2SM 19; 1T 461
Old gospel worker
Old gospel worker See Aged gospel worker; Gospel worker
Old hands
Old hands, help of, God’s cause needs 2SM 224
Old man
put off, before the old year closes UL 367:2
Old men
Old men, never pet and flatter Ev 494-5
old women and, not best to mix in homes for the aged WM 238
Old minister
Old minister See Minister
Old people
Old people, only safety of, watchfulness and prayer are PK 82
young people and, friendship that should exist between SD 161
See also Aged believer; Aged person
Old soldiers
Old soldiers, of cross, be careful not to discourage LS 428
Old standard-bearers
Old standard-bearers 2SM 223
not to be laid aside 2SM 223
respect and honor 2SM 226-7
See also Gospel worker; Minister
Old Testament
Christ reinforced; He fulfilled what was predicted 2MCP 565:1
dispensation of, connected with sanctuary TMK 101:2
events of, repeating themselves today; reproof 3SM 339:1
gospel,
claimed by Satan to have lowered standard of FW 90:2
including, vs. Christianity of human tradition 3SM 386:0
lesser light after Jesus came but not to be despised TDG 246:3
lesson book of Israel UL 215:2
lessons of, teach importance of Word of God TDG 254:3
recorded for generations following TDG 254:5
relationship between New Testament and 3SM 359:2
study, in connection with the New Testament UL 163:2
veil over New Testament and, when believing law was abolished TDG 246:2
wisdom and life from New Testament and TDG 285:3
worship system of, originated by Christ OHC 47:3
See Scriptures
Old warriors
Old warriors, voices of, have become silent 2SM 224
Olive, Olives
Olive, Olives, harvested before Feast of Tabernacles DA 447
properly prepared, may be eaten with good results at every meal 7T 134
supply place of butter and flesh foods MH 298
EGW used CD 324
Olive branches
work of, represents impartation of Holy Spirit 1MCP 318:2
Olive leaf
Olive leaf, dove brought, to Noah PP 105; 3SG 72; SR 69
Olive oil
Olive oil, better than animal oil or fat MH 298; 7T 134
charcoal powder and, tend to cleanse and heal 2SM 298
constipation relieved by CD 360; MH 298; 7T 134
consumptives benefited by MH 298; 7T 134
continual offering of, for lamp of sanctuary 9T 248
kidney diseases relieved by CD 360
laxative MH 298
stomach inflamed and irritated is benefited by MH 298; 7T 134
stored in bottles prior to Feast of Tabernacles DA 447
substitute for butter 7T 134
when, is better than any drug 7T 134
Olives, Mt. of
Olives, Mt. of, Bethany was on sloping descent of DA 830
called Mount Olivet DA 578, 674, 829; MB 11; PP 735; 2T 508; 5T 72, 258
Christ ascended to heaven from DA 829-30; Ed 94; EW 110; GC 301-2, 662
Christ did not always visit, for prayer 2T 508
Christ spent night on, during Feast of Tabernacles DA 460
Christ’s favorite resort for prayer DA 460, 674, 829-30; 2T 508; 4T 528
Christ’s parting promise from GC 302
Christ’s triumphal entry from COL 302; DA 575-6, 578; 5T 72, 258; 8T 68
David’s flight over summit of MB 11; PP 735
east of Jerusalem DA 829
eastern slope of PP 736
garden of Gethsemane was at foot of DA 674, 830
groves and glens of, Christ prayed in DA 829-30
Jerusalem as seen from DA 575; GC 17-8
Lazarus lived on sloping descent of DA 830
Nicodemus had secret interview with Christ on DA 168, 176
opposite temple on Mount Moriah Ed 49; PK 57
outside of gate of Jerusalem DA 673
overshadowing trees on, Christ prayed amid 4T 528
part of, called “Mount of Offense” 2BC 1032-3, 1039; PK 405
Shekinah departed from first temple and stood on DA 829
signs of second advent foretold on COL 325; DA 628-32; GC 23-5, 371
Solomon set up idolatrous shrines on southern eminence of 2BC 1032-3, 1039; 3BC 1165; Ed 49; PK 57, 402-3
sunrise over DA 463-4
Titus and Roman army on ridge of GC 21, 32
wedding procession viewed from COL 405-6
will part asunder for New Jerusalem DA 830; EW 17-8, 51-3, 291; GC 662-3; 2SG 52; 3SG 83-4; 1T 67-8
wise men of East came over descent of DA 60
Olivet, Mt.
Olivet, Mt. See Olives, Mt. of
Olivetan, Pierre Robert
Olivetan, Pierre Robert, Calvin’s (John) cousin GC 220
Olive tree, Olive trees
1. Figurative
natural branches broken off DA 620
noble, remnant in Israel as AA 377-8
two, Zechariah’s vision of 4BC 1179-80; COL 407-8, 418-9; CW 114; Ev 282; GC 287; MM 184; PK 594; 6T 11-2, 116-7, 123; 7T 148; TM 188, 337-40, 397-8, 509-11
wild, Gentiles as branches from AA 377-8
2. Literal
branches of, in Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem DA 570
groves of DA 698; PP 127-8, 133, 500
Christ communed with God in MH 86; SD 135
Solomon set up idols in 2BC 1039; PK 57
in Palestine DA 252; PP 156, 472
not expected to grow as high as palm Ed 267; Ev 99
plantations of, around Hebron PP 697
Olmstead, I. A.
Olmstead, I. A. 1T 604
“O Love That Will Not Let Me Go,”
“O Love That Will Not Let Me Go,” poem by George Matheson, quoted MH 179
Olsen, A. D.
Olsen, A. D. 2SM 247
Olsen, O. A.
election of, as General Conference president in 1888 3SM 178:1
Olympic games
Olympic games, lessons drawn by Paul from 5T 552
training of contestants for CD 27-8; 5T 552
Omega
Omega, of danger, will be of most startling nature 1SM 197
of deadly heresies, class who will receive 1SM 200
of erroneous theories, will follow in a little while 1SM 203
of Revelation, Christ is 7BC 990
Omission
Omission, sin of See Sin
Omnipotence
Omnipotence, deeds of, through Christ men can do GW 112-3
Supplement
deeds of, look to Christ for power to do HP 252:4
faith looks beyond discouragement to TDG 131:4
prayer of contrition for salvation not resisted by HP 284:4
restrains His power UL 41:2
serves those who trust God; Christ’s righteousness FW 93:1
Omnipotent hand
Omnipotent hand, still trust SC 106
Omri
Omri, king of Israel PK 110, 114
Samaria founded by PK 114
Once
Once, what men do, they more readily and naturally do again 4T 578 See also Habit
One
One, each, is part of great web of humanity 6T 362
One another
Christ revealed in all dealings with UL 135:2
love for, commanded by Christ 2MCP 639:2
relationship to, for or against salvation 2MCP 432:1
Frequently indexed as Others
144,000
See One hundred and forty-four thousand
One church member
One church member, not, in 20 was prepared to close his earthly ministry in 1893 ChS 41
One fiftieth part
One fiftieth part, we are not doing, of what we might do as active missionaries CH 507
One hundred
One hundred, if you fail 99 times in, but succeed in saving one soul from ruin you have done noble deed for Christ’s cause 4T 132
not one in, among us does anything beyond engaging in common worldly enterprises 8T 148
One hundred and fifty years
One hundred and fifty years of Rev. 9:5, 10 GC 334-5
One hundred and forty-four thousand
One hundred and forty-four thousand GC 628-9; EW 15-6, 19, 37; LS 65-6; 2SG 32-4; 1T 59-61, 69
all sealed and perfectly united EW 15; LS 65; 2SG 32; 1T 59
erroneous view re LS 110; 2SG 98
experience of, in time of trouble GC 649
such as no other company ever had GC 649
faces of, illuminated with God’s glory EW 37; LS 117
first fruits unto God and Lamb GC 649; PK 591; 5T 476
friends resurrected from the dead recognized by EW 16; LS 66; 2SG 33; 1T 60
God’s announcement of day and hour of second advent heard by EW 15; LS 65; 1T 59
in number, living saints EW 15; LS 65; 1T 59
in perfect square on sea of glass EW 16; LS 66; 2SG 34; 1T 61
names of, engraved in letters of gold on tables of stone in new earth EW 19; 2SG 55; 1T 69
new song sung by GC 649; PK 591; 5T 476
before God’s throne GC 649; PK 591; 5T 476
song of deliverance GC 648-9
song of Moses and the Lamb GC 649
song of their experience GC 649
which no other can sing GC 649; PK 591; 5T 476
on sea of glass, before throne GC 648
only, enter temple on Mt. Zion in new earth EW 19; 2SG 54; 1T 69
promise that EGW with, if faithful, would visit worlds EW 40
question of who is to compose, there should be no controversy over 1SM 174
redeemed from among men GC 648; PK 591; 5T 476
redeemed from earth PK 591; 5T 476
sealing time of 3T 266
seen by John in vision 7BC 978
star containing Christ’s new name on foreheads of EW 15; LS 65; 2SG 32; 1T 59
sufferings of, during plagues GC 649
theories re identity of, warning against 7BC 978
translated from among the living GC 649
triumph of, in time of trouble EW 37; LS 117
will visit all worlds EW 40
without fault before God’s throne GC 649; PK 591; 3T 266
woman who will be with 2SM 263
words “God, New Jerusalem” written on foreheads of EW 15; LS 65; 2SG 32; 1T 59
Supplement
Ellen White had no light on 3SM 51:2
mouths of, without guile OHC 292:4
without guile; before the throne in white linen 3SM 424:2
See also Probation, close of
One hundred believers
One hundred believers, personal miss. work should be done by, where now there is one MM 249, 332
One hundred cases
One hundred cases, in 99 out of, wrong habits sap children’s brain and body of vital energy 4T 97
One hundred colporteurs
One hundred colporteurs, needed where there is now one 6T 315
One hundred conversions
One hundred conversions, if we would be kind and courteous and tender-hearted there would be, where there is now one 9T 189
One hundred families
One hundred families, not one in, is improved by residing in city AH 137
One hundredfold more
One hundredfold more, churches would realize, of Spirit’s workings if ministers would rightly educate God’s people TM 326
One hundred gospel workers
One hundred gospel workers, could be employed where now one Ev 60; 9T 249
how to have, where now one DA 251
needed in home and foreign fields, where now there is one FE 488; 8T 229
needed now where there is one CH 546; MM 242
One hundred half-converted
One hundred half-converted, one Christ-loving and devoted member does more in church than 5T 114
One hundred marriages
One hundred marriages, not one in, bears God’s sanction 4T 504
One hundred missionaries
One hundred missionaries, if we were vitalized by Spirit there would be, where there is now one CH 507
One hundred nurses
One hundred nurses needed in training where there is now one CH 503
One hundred persons
One hundred persons, home miss. work needs, where now one 9T 42
without love for souls, ten truly converted persons can do more in mission field than 4T 602
One hundredth part
One hundredth part, of blessing we should get from assembling to worship God, we do not obtain 6T 362
of existing corruptions, world is not cognizant of TM 457
required by God of them, church members have not done 6T 425
One hundred preachers
One hundred preachers, needed where now there is one 4T 389
One hundred times more
One hundred times more, accomplished when self-sacrifice of early days is manifested 6T 419
One hundred youth
One hundred youth, not one in, feels his God-given responsibility 5T 115
One-idea men
One-idea men, described 2SM 319
One individual
One individual, every action and purpose and word of each person is as distinctly marked as if there were only, in whole universe 5T 627
God’s watchcare extends to and encircles 5T 742
See also Individual
One in twenty
One in twenty, not, of church members prepared in 1893 to close earthly ministry ChS 41
not, SDA in good standing living self-sacrificing principles of word of God in 1868 1T 632
of youth See One youth
One minister
One minister, twenty should be added where there is now 6T 414
we would have twenty where we now have, if capabilities of men of ability were brought into use TM 195
Oneness
Oneness, existing between Christ and Father SD 293
needed among gospel workers 1SM 175
of God’s people, carries powerful conviction that they have truth 1T 327
See also Unity
One person
One person, little that is stolen by, significance of CH 408-9
One-sided people
One-sided people, cultivation of one set of mental faculties to neglect of the others makes 3T 153
Onesimus
Onesimus, converted slave AA 456, 458
Onesiphorus
Onesiphorus, Ephesian Christian AA 490-1
One soul
1. Value (worth) of
all (whole) world sinks into insignificance in comparison with CW 126; 5T 614; WM 83
Calvary tells GW 184
earth’s wealth is insignificant when compared to 4T 261
estimate, by value of offering made on cross of Calvary FE 214
in light reflected from cross of Calvary FE 205
estimated in the light of cross alone AA 273
estimated only by: cross of Christ 2T 634-5
price paid to ransom it 3T 188
finite minds cannot fully estimate 5T 620; Te 135
go to Gethsemane to know COL 196
God would have us urge WM 144
He who paid price for its redemption knows PP 140
how to estimate MH 162-3; MM 210
in God’s sight GC 652; GW 465; 5T 572; 6T 21-2
is: infinite 3T 188, 194; 4T 261
of highest value CW 126
is more valuable than: all earthly riches LS 206
world full of property, houses, lands, and money 6T 21-2
may be estimated at foot of Christ’s cross COL 196
measure of, Christ’s death on cross is 8T 28-9
to estimate, look at cross of Christ MYP 115
true, Calvary will explain 3T 188
estimated only by cross of Calvary TM 185
won to Christ 1T 512
2. Miscellaneous
audience of, Christ’s regard for COL 229; DA 194-5; Ev 58, 443; MYP 203; 3T 322; 6T 115
minister who preached to GW 167
casting himself in simple trust on Christ, no power in whole satanic force can overcome COL 157
Christ would have died to save MH 135; 8T 73
Christ would have passed through agony of Calvary to save DA 483
conversion of, tax our resources to utmost for AA 370; GW 465; 6T 22
drawing nigh to God, Satan cannot abide near 7BC 937
God holds us accountable for even a word spoken in contempt of, for whom Christ laid down His life MB 57
God knows by name and cares for, as if there were not another on earth MH 229
gospel worker’s duty to DA 194-5; 3T 322
humble and trembling, Christ will never leave or forsake 1SM 108
if you fail 99 times in 100 but succeed in saving, from ruin you have done noble deed for Christ’s cause 4T 132
is: as fully known to Christ as if he were only one for whom He died DA 480
precious in Christ’s eyes DA 353
loss of, is terrible thing COL 340
only in eternity can we rightly estimate GC 640
may carry truth to thousands of others Ev 443
not, is to be left in darkness Ev 566
will need to have perished 1SM 96
purity and devotion of, will not offset lack of these qualities in another GC 490
redeemed is of surpassing worth SC 126
relations between God and, is as distinct and full as if not another on earth shared His watchcare SC 100
results of saving, from error MYP 23
salvation of, is salvation of many souls Te 188
will repay your efforts a thousand times WM 97
Satan would call legions of devils to oppose advance of, and wrest it from Christ’s hand if possible 1T 345
Satan’s efforts to keep MYP 53
saved will shine in kingdom of heaven throughout eternal ages 2T 336
surrendered to Christ is more precious to Him than whole world DA 483
truly converted, becoming missionary wins others to Christ 9T 58
trusting fully in God, whole satanic force cannot disable SD 91
will never be confounded 3T 457
won to Christ, will flash heaven’s light all around him 6T 22
wins others GW 195
wrenched from Satan’s grasp will repay your efforts a thousand times 2T 31
One student
One student, is thread which is to unite with others in composing fabric 6T 172
One thousand persons
One thousand persons, more than, will soon be converted in one day CM 151; CW 181; WM 101
One thousandth part
One thousandth part, not, is done in working cities that should be done WM 136
One thousand two hundred and sixty years
One thousand two hundred and sixty years, began in A.D. 538 GC 54-5, 266-7, 439; SR 330-1
beginning of, papacy was firmly established at GC 54; SR 330-1
papal supremacy began at GC 54-5, 266; SR 330-1
Bible prophesied in sackcloth (obscurity) during GC 267-9, 287-8
end of, papal supremacy terminated at GC 266-9, 287, 306, 356, 439
pope taken prisoner by French army at GC 266, 439
USA “coming up out of earth” at GC 439-41
ended in A.D. 1798 GC 266-9, 287, 306, 356, 439-41
God’s people persecuted during GC 54-5, 266-7, 271-3, 276-81, 439, 441
One twentieth part
One twentieth part, we are not doing: of good we might accomplish 4T 426; TM 195
of what God requires us to do 5T 11
of what we might do if we were awake 3T 407
of work we should do to save souls ChS 12; LS 211
One woman
One woman, 20 needed where there is now, in work of saving souls WM 146
One youth
One youth, not: in 100 feels his God-given responsibility 5T 115
in 20 has experienced separation from world that God requires 1T 510
in 20 knows what experimental religion is 1T 496, 504
in 20 professing present truth heeds Bible’s teachings 1T 498
Onion, Onions
Onion, Onions, of Egypt, Israel lusted for 1T 129; 4T 573
professed Christians long for 1T 131, 137
Ono
Ono, plain of, Nehemiah invited to village on PK 653-4
On the Schism of the Popes
On the Schism of the Popes, by John Wycliffe GC 86-7
On the Truth and Meaning of Scriptures
On the Truth and Meaning of Scriptures, by John Wycliffe GC 87
“Onward, higher,”
“Onward, higher,” as motto for Christians 3T 541
Onward and upward
Onward and upward MYP 95-8
Onyx stone, Onyx stones
Onyx stone, Onyx stones, David provided, for building of temple PP 750
two, on high priest’s ephod PP 351
Open-air meeting
Open-air meeting See Meeting
Openness
See also Honesty; Straight-forwardness
Opera
Opera, Satan uses, to lead people to sin PP 459-60
Operatic singing
Operatic singing, angels not pleased by Ev 510
Operating room
Operating room, surgical See Surgical operating room
Operation
Operation, joint, work of gaining salvation is AA 482
See also Co-operation; Work
Operation
Operation, surgical See Surgical operation
Ophir
Ophir, gold of: good character more precious than 4T 607
possessions which, cannot buy CT 132; 5T 544
pure heart is more precious than ML 263
Solomon obtained PK 54; 7T 217
spotless character as precious as FE 87
upright character is worth more than PP 223
golden wedge of: meek and quiet spirit is more precious than 2T 593
persons whom God can make more precious than 4T 541
persons whom God regards as more precious than MB 81
Ophrah
Ophrah, Gideon at PP 547-8
Opiates
Opiates, worldly, people drugged by 5T 172
Opinion, Opinions
Opinion, Opinions, cherished, persons who would never change their TM 30
warning not to stubbornly cling to CW 37-8
what to do when, do not harmonize with truth COL 112
conflicting SDA, should not be published in SDA papers CW 78; 5T 534-5
differences of: constantly arising in church 5T 688
must be yielded to judgment of church as whole 1T 324
must not be allowed to create disunion MM 269
SS is not place to manifest CSW 117
should not be barrier between brethren MM 269
diversity of, Satan seeks to create 5T 384
form your own, with God’s help GC 598
formed carelessly, may lead to disastrous results 2SM 93
God cannot be honored by erroneous, when Bible is within your reach GC 597
God designs that SDA, shall be put to test CW 36
human: amount to very little CT 433
bow down no longer to idol of TM 471
God does not consult 1BC 1083
men have long worshiped PK 186
ministers are not to preach GW 147
SDA should not measure themselves by 1T 406
should not be immortalized 3BC 1161
warning not to make idol of LS 330
learned men’s, should not be regarded as evidence for or against any point of religious faith GC 595
long-cherished, should not be regarded as infallible CW 36-7
many people hold faith as MH 62
mothers cannot afford to be in bondage to, of others AH 253
natural pride of, leads to independence of judgment 7BC 906
new and conflicting, be careful how you open up CW 79
not clearly sustained by Scriptures, discard CW 37
of men of experience, respect 4T 380
of yourself, two extremes to be avoided in forming 3T 506
once expressed, men are often too proud to retract DA 323
one man’s, should not be urged against those of church 3T 428
should not settle disputed questions PP 516
other people’s, investigation of CW 44-5
should not be condemned without candid hearing CW 44
people co-operating with God have humble, of themselves TM 216
personal: be willing to change your, when it is erroneous TM 105
caution against placing too high an estimate on your TM 252
danger of exalting your, above judgment of brethren of mature experience 3T 450-1
disappointment of persons who think they will never have to change their 1SM 37
do not make your, a center around which truth is to revolve FE 308
do not search Scriptures for proof to sustain your Ed 189
do not think that no one should interfere with your CW 45; TM 110
do not think you will never have occasion to change your CW 37
do not try to mold others to your CH 244
Jews sought to vindicate their FE 469
keep out your, when presenting the gospel CD 209
lay open your, for investigation and criticism CW 37
lay your, on God’s altar TM 476
make your, fit God’s word MYP 260
man who regards his, as unalterable cannot be helped 3BC 1161
man who was stubborn in maintaining his, against judgment of others 3T 244
men deny Christ by loving their DA 357; 3T 332
many people interpret Scriptures to suit their CW 36
never think that your, are infallible TM 105
persons annoyed when their, are crossed CW 37-8
reason and fear of God should guide in forming your ML 71
religion of Christ does not make men tenacious of 3T 528
time should not be devoted to presenting your 4T 608
what to do when a person does not wholly conform to your DA 438
preaching and teaching, at variance with those of brethren 3T 447
preconceived: do not study Bible to sustain your TM 105
obey God’s word whether or not it agrees with your MM 255
often prevent right understanding of matters MB 68
persons who may find doctrines coinciding with their 3T 449
pride of: leads many people to reject light 1SM 72
led King Saul to persist in wrong course 4aSG 76
put away 5T 128
sin most nearly hopeless and incurable 7T 199-200
warning against 5T 728
priest or ruler has no right to forbid you to publicize your TM 70
repetition of frivolous, in Christ’s time CSW 109
test all, by God’s law GC 452
wavering in, when to shun least appearance of CW 95
world’s, do not be swayed by MM 256
worldly-wise men’s, no reason for trusting and exalting MH 449
your established, do not try to make Scriptures meet CW 36
See also Differences; Doctrine; Idea; View
Supplement
adherence to own, by obstinate person TDG 351:3
associates tend to alter HP 171:3
change of,
but not the Bible UL 52:3
may be needed; persistence blocks unity CET 203:2
on righteousness was difficult 3SM 160:6
cherished as idols TMK 165:2
cherished, may need to be given up CET 203:2
Christ uttered no human UL 313:4
comprehensive with Scripture study HP 139:4
differences of,
exist; minds do not run alike 2MCP 504:1
may separate hearts OHC 178:5
not to be spoken of UL 265:5
not to be regarded as a virtue TDG 111:5
Satan delights in, to make controversy 1MCP 23:1
turning interest from messages 3SM 121:1
unity with brethren important despite TDG 35:4
See also Misunderstandings
discordant, those taught by God won’t have UL 322:5
doctrine accepted from men who are controlled by own TDG 314:4
Ellen White,
not dependent on, in writing on health 3SM 282
writings interpreted according to own 3SM 79:3
erroneous, health habits propagated by TDG 206:2
fear of expressing decided OHC 341:3
human,
mixed with belief TDG 164:2
not safe RC 113:3
not to be trusted UL 156:2
preferred by ones not united to God LHU 61:3
quoted by scientists; Bible thought inferior 3SM 306:2
requested instead of studying the Bible TMK 297:3
safe only from those serving God LHU 61:4
unsafe to be guided by, and judge God LHU 106:2
Word of God rather than, HP 132:3; 3SM 308:2; TMK 210:3
is our guide FW 122:0; 3SM 204:2
many have no guide greater than, of finite humans TDG 188:3
narrow, minds allowed to take 1MCP 352:2
opposed to God’s Word OHC 207:3
own,
following, or grasping truths point by point FW 66:3
not to be trusted; move in path Jesus trod LHU 291:2
popular, unity attempted by concession to OHC 329:3
preconceived, conscience warped by, not standard of right 1MCP 322:4
pride of,
leads to independent judgment and human ideas HP 349:3
to be sacrificed OHC 29:2
Satan directly opposed to God in HP 163:4
testimonies,
doubted when against personal 3SM 81:3
revealed light from God instead of own 3SM 70:1
troubled by others’, but God’s thoughts not changed OHC 174
weakness in depending on others for OHC 341
Word of God,
does not lead to diverse, in religion TDG 164:3
studied as brothers by those of varying 3SM 165:2
yield, unless matter of vital importance VSS 143:2
See also Ideas
Opinionated
Opinionated, men are naturally MH 157
Opium
Opium, cause of pain is not removed by 2SM 447
Christians cannot use 4aSG 139
dangerous drug 4aSG 138
dosing with, reduces chances of recovery 2SM 448
drug poison 4aSG 138-9; 2SM 447, 450
harmful effects of CD 421
helps to extinguish spark of vitality left in man CD 423
medicinal use of, terrible effects of 4aSG 138-9; 2SM 443-50
millions killed by 4aSG 139
only safe course re, is not to touch, taste, or handle 3T 488; Te 94
relief from pain by, temporary 2SM 447
slow poison, when taken in small quantities 4aSG 138
stimulant Te 74
See Drugs
Opium addict
Opium addict, may live to old age CD 422; Te 74
without drug, feels nervous and prostrated 4aSG 138-9
Opium habit
Opium habit, almost impossible to discontinue 4aSG 138-9
curse to society MH 127
harmful effects of SL 32
worship of God hindered by CD 426
Opium using
Opium using, civilized people forced, upon heathen nations MH 339
crime of, perverted knowledge originated Te 75
discontinue MM 222
diseases of every kind caused by CD 421
habit-forming CW 134
leads from one stage of debasement to another Te 274
must be given up CD 421
physical and mental degeneracy caused by CH 49; Te 174
ruinous to physical, mental, and moral powers MM 222
Opponent, Opponents
Opponent, Opponents, arguments of: do not give undue notice and publicity to 3T 37
strengthened when repeated 9T 148
arouse to defend truth against 2T 650-1
as hopeless as Jews who would not see light 3T 213
attacks of, must be met with God’s word Ev 625
bitterest, among first-day Adventists 3T 36, 571
show respect and deference for 6T 122
can quote Scriptures readily 2T 343
Christ did not seek to humiliate His DA 594-5
Christ’s attitude toward His 1SM 70-1
Christ’s way is best way to meet 9T 148
condemnation of, follow other methods than 6T 121
deal with, in pitying tenderness 9T 242
dealing in slander and misrepresentation, how to handle GW 375
dealt with rightly, may be converted 9T 148
denouncing, drives them further from truth 6T 121
deride and ridicule sacred truths 3T 424
devices that will be employed by, to divert attention from truth SD 280
disbelieving smile of, minister’s duty re TM 248
dishonest, how to deal with GW 375
precious time should not be wasted on 3T 36
do not: bring railing accusation against 9T 240
employ harshness or severity toward 9T 240
neglect God’s work to deal with GW 376
refer to what is said by 6T 400
repeat words of TM 249
take unlawful advantage of 1T 626
travel over track of TM 237
do not denounce 6T 120
do not meet, in your own strength GW 105
enter not into controversy with TM 249
erect no barriers between yourself and 6T 121
erroneous arguments of, do not give publicity to 3T 427
every point of truth will be assailed by Ev 178
false statements of, do not repeat 9T 148
few arguments may suffice to convince or silence GW 376; 3T 37
follow Christ’s example instead of seeking to combat COL 40
gospel workers’ lives may be endangered by GW 410
hard to meet, it is difficult to have patience with 3T 426
hating God’s law, futility of trying to convince 3T 213-4
how to: deal with TM 248-9
prepare to meet Ev 166
how to meet 3BC 1138; 9T 239-44
how to win bitter, to Christ 5T 174
hurl no charges against 6T 121
hurling all your arguments at, not best policy GW 376
Jewish, argument that Paul avoided in dealing with AA 409
make truth clear and plain before 2SG 284-5
manifest no hard spirit toward EW 102
manifest patience, meekness, and long-suffering toward 6T 120
men having Bible knowledge for meeting, may not be wise unto salvation FE 240
minister who rushed to meet, on Satan’s ground 1T 428
ministers meeting 3T 220
must not descend to the comical to create laugh over them 3T 220
must not play on their words 1T 649
must not speak sharp things 3T 212
must not use sarcasm 3T 212, 220
must not use sharp words 3T 220
need to be fortified with Bible arguments 2T 499
should not laugh and sneer TM 248
should not use theory of truth as whip 3T 215
ministers who prepare sharp things to irritate and provoke 3T 215
Nehemiah’s example in dealing with GW 376; 3T 574
objections of: gospel workers must be prepared to meet EW 102
how to meet EW 102
must be met with calmness and meekness EW 102
Satan would like to keep SDA busy answering 3T 38
objections or arguments of, periodical writers should dwell little on 7T 156
present sound arguments to silence 5T 708
present subjects in manner to awaken conviction in 5T 708
quibbles of: how to deal with GW 375
time and strength should not be wasted on 3T 36
when it is not wise to publish GW 375
ridicule will not attract, to truth 9T 242
salvation of, far more earnestness needed for 6T 397
Satan uses, to divert SDA from God’s work GW 376
Satan will stir up enough, to keep SDA pens constantly employed GW 376
skill shown by, in misstating others 3T 424
slanders by, do not neglect God’s work to answer 3T 571
some, will be won to truth 6T 122
will become valuable SDA helpers Ev 567
truth will be placed by, in false light before people 3T 424
violence of, early church almost overcome by AA 597
wheat and chaff handed out by 2T 706
when gospel’s bitterest, became its champions AA 48; 8T 20
when meeting, hold to assertions of living truth 9T 148
make great allowance for their ignorance 9T 240
whose mouths are closed today, will go over same ground tomorrow 3T 37
will pick at people who teach truth EW 102
wily: intelligent knowledge of truth is needed to meet SD 279
must be met frequently with pen 2T 650-1
SDA have had to meet 2T 650-1
See also Adversary; Enemy; Opposition