EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
People of God - Perfection
People of God
1. Need (ought) to
act like living men ChS 146; 4T 392
answer Satan’s charges by showing result of obedience to right principles 6T 11
arouse and walk and work as on borders of eternal world 8T 37
blend harmoniously in their service for Him CH 435
communicate light to all around them 8T 14
depend on: Christ instead of their leaders 2T 118-9
Him when in strait places PK 257
disperse throughout the earth 8T 215
do all in their power with their influence and means to save souls 2T 675
draw together in order for His work to advance healthfully and solidly 9T 258
exemplify truth in their lives 8T 14
follow example of Enoch 2T 122
give cheerfully and liberally to support of: miss. enterprises AA 341
the ministry AA 341
guard themselves strictly against subtle influence of enemies of truth PK 570
keep themselves distinct from world, its spirit, and its influences CH 290; PK 59
know that they do know what is truth TM 119
maintain united front against Satan’s attacks 3T 435
make: greater progress in reforming their habits of living, eating, dressing, working, and resting 1T 618
known principles of His kingdom to world and to universe 6T 13
mighty intercession to God 5T 454
more determined efforts to press back incoming darkness 3T 328
manifest principles of His kingdom CT 321
move: from principle and faith but not from feeling 2SG 225
understandingly 1T 210-1
unitedly with third angel 1T 207
preserve in simplicity and holiness their peculiarity 1T 550
press together now more than ever 5T 236
represent His character before world 6T 11-2
as revealed to Moses 6T 221
scatter as witnesses for truth all over land 2T 115
set forth Christ in their dealings 9T 23
shine as lights in world 2T 122
speak same things 1T 417
spread knowledge of truth everywhere 2T 115
stand: as distinct and peculiar people MM 329
firm amid pollutions of degenerate age 3T 472
untainted amid teeming corruptions of last days CH 20
watch and guard every point against Satan’s attacks 1T 628
work for salvation of neighbors and friends 1T 368
zealously maintain their separate, holy, and peculiar character 2T 444
2. Need (ought) to be
Bible Christians 5T 479
blessing to humanity 6T 227
bound together by unselfishness ML 39
careful to preserve personal cleanliness and purity 2T 614
channels for outworking of highest influence in universe 6T 11
constantly obtaining clearer understanding of His word 5T 706
converted people 5T 227
disciplined and brought into harmony of action 3T 360
educated in true spirit of self-sacrifice and devotion 5T 373
examples of righteousness and exactness in all things to youth 5T 479
holy and powerful 1T 232
kept informed re wants of His cause 4T 388
lights in moral darkness of world PP 134
living examples of holiness in order that world may be enlightened 2T 689
men of faith and courage 9T 23
moving forward to receive increased and ever-increasing light 5T 708-9
one CH 557
peculiar and distinct from unbelieving world 1T 286
peculiar people separate from world 2T 689
peculiar people unlike world and separate from it CH 50
pure and sanctified and working people 6T 267
reproved for their transgressions GC 452
sanctified, purified, and holy people CT 322; 8T 14
separate and distinct from world 1T 137
united as parts of one great organism 8T 174
united closely in bonds of fellowship and love 1T 260
united in their efforts 1T 210
whole-souled people 9T 23
3. Ought not to
act independently of one another 5T 535
cease work till it shall encircle world 6T 24
collect together into large community TM 199
hang their weight on minister WM 111
permit their light to be hidden 5T 454
place low estimate upon themselves DA 668
resort to worldly men for recognition 6T 250
shut themselves: away from world PP 369
up in self-righteous exclusiveness PP 369
sit in calm expectation while efforts to enforce Sunday laws are made 5T 713-4
4. Ought not to be
at variance with one another 3T 446
bound up in bundles with world LS 319
divided in faith and views 3T 446
exclusive PP 368
indolent, sluggish, and indifferent 4T 392
5. Miscellaneous
acts of befriending, will be rewarded as done to Himself SD 364
advance step of, Satan and his angels oppose every 2T 166
after mighty shaking EW 270-1; 1T 181
agonizing of, during shaking time 1T 181
alive on earth when celestial glory and repetition of past persecutions are blended, it is impossible to describe experience of 9T 16
angels are actively engaged in ministering to 3T 575
angels preserve, while they walk in path of duty 5T 198
angels will care for, during the plagues GC 629
angels will protect, in time of trouble GC 630-2
anger of the wicked against, during loud cry 1T 183
apostasy that will be sign to, that angel of mercy is about to take her flight never to return 5T 451
apostasy that will surely be seen among Ev 593
appetite and passion are overcoming thousands of 3T 473
best people in world 1T 569
called individually to be students of prophecy 5T 708
charged with squandering opportunities and privileges 5T 456
chastised, still His chosen people 2T 106-9
coming into unity of the faith EW 68
denying their faith by their works 4T 43
departing from simplicity which should characterize their life 2T 484
depositaries of His holy law 5T 746
guarded by Him amid strife and tumult of nations MB 121; PK 176; 5T 754
His representatives on earth PP 134
in minority 5T 520
loved by Him because they are best people in world 1T 569
made up mainly of poor and common people Ev 565
one body from beginning to end of time 1T 283
pilgrims and strangers in world PK 570
rebuked and corrected by means of Testimonies 2T 112
unprepared to co-operate with Him 5T 714
walled in with reproofs, counsel, warnings, and encouragements 5T 666
worldly-minded in general 1T 474
are being: corrected, proved, and purified 1T 216, 355
fitted for heaven 4T 180
honored with His presence in their assemblies PK 50
prepared by Him to stand in unity 1T 417
tested and proved by Him 1T 332, 429, 533; 5T 97
are brought: again to same point where they failed in trial PP 437
into strait places to test them 4T 26
are distinguished by: keeping His law GC 445-6
regard for fourth commandment of Decalogue GC 446
are led: by His angels 1T 353
step by step by Him 2SG 225; 1T 187; 3T 253
are not: aroused sufficiently to shortness of time in which we have to work LS 211
awake amid closing scenes of earth’s history 1T 618
perishing for lack of knowledge now 2T 123
popular 5T 520
ready for issue which enforcement of Sunday law will bring 5T 713
too exclusive 1T 282
worst people in world 1T 569
are on: road that grows narrower and narrower 2T 594-7
trial before universe 6T 445
because they cannot carry marks of likeness to world FE 311
are required to: be His helping hand to reach the perishing 6T 445
remain distinct from world PP 458
are taught by: direct command 4T 12
Scriptures 4T 12-3
Spirit of prophecy 4T 12-3
as: members of human family are individual parts of one mighty whole FE 479
true Israel PP 447
as a body are held responsible for sins in: individuals among them 3T 269
their midst 3T 265
at ease and satisfied with present enlightenment will not be favored by Him 5T 708
attacked by Satan where least guarded 1T 628
attempt that will be made to destroy, in time of trouble EW 34; GC 614-36
best efforts of, will be misinterpreted by enemies AA 431
blessing or curse before 1T 609
blood of, will not be shed in time of trouble GC 634
body of, have truth 3T 449
one Head directs and governs 1T 283
calling and character of, are peculiar 1T 283
can never be weakened by Satan while they keep close to Christ 2T 105
cannot be safe in trusting in man LS 323
cannot glorify His name while leaning on man 5T 729
character and motives of, will be assailed with malicious spirit GC 458
Christ calls upon, to believe and practice His word GW 309
Christ has chosen, out of world to be peculiar and holy people 5T 591
Christ is purifying and fitting, for translation 1T 333
Christ leads, step by step 1T 333
Christ’s regard for, as reward of His humiliation DA 680
as supplement of His glory DA 680
clearing way for outpouring of Spirit is what Satan fears most in MYP 133
concentrated action by, need of 3T 435
confidence of, Satan seeks by all means to shake 4T 211
conformity of, to world 1T 128
contempt that will be thrown upon, for keeping Sabbath GC 592
continually under attack by Satan 1T 628
corrupt hearts among, will be tested and proved 1T 333
course of, should be upward and onward to victory 2T 122
darker the night the more brilliantly will, shine PK 189
deceptions prepared by Satan for his last campaign against MYP 51
deceptions that may be expected among, in last days 3T 353
deeper the night for, more brilliant the stars 5T 81
denominated, Sabbath observance points out 9T 18
dependence of, must be in Him alone when brought into strait places PK 257
deplorable spiritual condition of many of 5T 10
design that, shall be a unit 3T 361
difficulties increase in way of, when they refuse to advance PP 437
disagreeable tasks will have to be performed by 5T 538
distinction between, and world should be more plain 2SG 228; 1T 189
distrust and alienation among, Satan’s efforts to create AA 305
disturbance and confusion in ranks of, Satan seeks to cause EW 267
division is weakness to 3T 435
do not support their faith by works 2T 161
drink from pure streams flowing from God’s throne 6T 366
duty of: re enforcement of Sunday laws 5T 713-4
re health reform 2T 60
to their poor and afflicted 3T 519
enemy will come in every way possible to dishearten, perplex, and trouble 1T 210
Enoch as type of, in last days SR 60-1 See also Enoch
errors of, EGW was given view of 5T 661
establish churches and institutions as memorials to Him 7T 105
every act of cruelty or injustice toward, is registered in heaven COL 177
every act of injustice or oppression against, record is kept of 5T 245
exemplary characters and principles of unselfish love most distinguish, from popular religious bodies 3T 58
exemplifying God’s law in life, world will recognize superiority of 6T 12
experience of, during time of trouble GC 613-40
will be one of constant growth 9T 9
fables prepared for, warning against 2T 105
failures and sins of, should not be published to enemies 2T 106
faith and hearts of, Satan is ever seeking to divide 3T 435
faith of: boasts and threats and ridicule will be used in effort to overthrow 5T 450
corrupted by love of world 3T 478
voice and pen will be used in effort to overthrow 5T 450
faithful, angels are ever near to protect, comfort, heal, instruct, and inspire 6T 308
daily bread assured to MB 111
faithful few of, how sinners are indebted for their lives to GC 632
false representation and angry appeals will stir up passions of the wicked against 5T 450
falsehoods put in circulation against 1T 353
fearful tests and trials await 9T 17
feet of, when wicked will not hesitate to bow at 2T 42
final deliverance and triumph of, in time of trouble EW 285-8; GC 635-52; 1T 184, 353
find their strength in Him PK 202
flight of, from cities and villages EW 282, 284-5; GC 626, 635; 5T 464-5
forces of, evils used by Satan to destroy 1T 649-50
God is bringing out and preparing, to stand as one and carry out Christ’s prayer for His disciples 1T 417
God still tests, by difficulties met in their way PP 437
God will be refuge of, if they stand for truth as revealed in His word AA 590
God’s mercy and care in giving so many warnings to, in Testimonies 2T 483
great crisis awaits 5T 711
great crisis through which, must soon pass AA 431
great light has shone on, re last days of earth’s history 7T 54
great mountains of difficulty met by, throughout their history PK 594
great proportion of, who now appear to be genuine and true will prove to be base metal 5T 136
great scenes soon to open before, be ready to act part in 5T 716
great sin of, misuse of talents is CS 124
great things will be done for, by Him 6T 40
greater reforms needed among CH 575
greatest dangers besetting, conformity to world is one of CG 471
greatest dangers of, association with the ungodly is one of 2BC 1000
greatest extremity of, divine Providence has always wrought in 5T 452
greatest help that can be given to, is to teach them to work for Him and to depend on Him 7T 19
greatness and glory of purpose to be accomplished through, words cannot express 6T 13
ground covered by, Satan contests every inch of GC 396
growing in grace constantly obtain clearer understanding of His word 5T 706
had departed from Him and become lukewarm in 1860 1T 210
hatred that is yet to be met by AA 431
have been made stewards of His grace and truth 8T 24
have departed from simplicity of gospel in general 1T 474
have ever been little flock, in comparison with millions of world AA 590
when compared with professedly Christian world 5T 479
have ever obtained help from above 2T 139
have not accomplished work He has committed to them 5T 713
Hazaels are to prove scourge to 5T 77, 79
health reform among, continual backsliding in CH 578
health reform is to do work among, which it has not yet done CH 575
health reform is to fit, for second advent CH 20; 9T 154
His pleasure is more in, than in angels surrounding His throne COL 176
history of, foretold by Christ GC 39
inattentive to light and truth become doubly guilty before Him 5T 258
indifference among, alarming amount of 4T 403
Israel’s experience with Balaam is warning for 5T 599
know little of Satan’s plots against them GC 528
lawmaking powers will be against 5T 546
leaders of, must rebuke transgression PP 323-4
liability of, to be greatly deceived 3T 353
life was simple for, in early ages Ed 211
lives of, world forms opinion of God and Christianity by observing 6T 258
lived among fields and hills in patriarchal times Ed 33
lived close to nature in early ages Ed 211
living interest that should be shown by, in coming events PK 731
majority of professed, shun responsibilities and burdens 2T 645
men of position and reputation will join the lawless and vile against 5T 450
many of: are dead spiritually while professing to live 5T 76
are guilty of serving lust 2T 346
are stupefied by spirit of world CS 209; 4T 43
claiming to obey truth are asleep 5T 457
do not truly know Him 2T 125
have centered their interests and affections in world 5T 277
partake of prevailing iniquity 2T 346
refuge will be found by, in solitary and desolate places in time of trouble EW 282; GC 626; 5T 464-5
rely upon preachers for spiritual support 5T 457
Spirit is departing from TM 90
will be imprisoned in final crisis GC 608, 626-7, 635, 637
will cowardly take side of opposers 5T 136
will leave to join opposition GC 608
will yield to powers that be rather than suffer derision, insult, threatened imprisonment, and death 5T 81
mark of beast will not be received by GC 450; PK 188
method used in testing 1T 187
mighty revival of primitive godliness among, before the end GC 464
mistakes and failings of, Satan notes 5T 286
moral discipline of, depends on cooperating with Him 4T 469
moral pollution among 2T 346-53
must be gathered from every nation and tongue in this age 8T 115
need sense of impending destruction of thousands of cities WM 136
needs of, EGW was given view of 5T 661
neglect on part of ministers makes, careless and unfaithful 5T 302
negligence of ministers discourages 5T 257
neither wicked men or devils can shut out His presence from GC 529
never instructed more earnestly by Him than now 4T 148; 5T 661
night of trial, weeping, and persecution awaits PK 717
no time now for, to fix their affections on or lay up their treasure in world 5T 464
not forsaken by Him 1T 643
in 1904 WM 136
objectives of Satan’s attacks on, in last days 2T 105
observance of Sabbath is sign between, and Him 7T 105
one great work of, salvation of fellow men is 2T 168
one influence works to corrupt, while another works to purify church TM 46
only defense of, will be prayer 5T 473
only safety of, feeling our weakness and clinging to Christ with faith is 3T 473
only way, can fulfill His expectations is by being representatives of truth 6T 220
opposition from, why Satan meets so little GC 507
order and cleanliness are required of 2T 611
outpouring of Spirit upon, before the end GC 464
outspoken rebellion among, there will be 3T 358
party strife among, let there be no FE 479
passing of time in 1843 tested 1T 52
past experience of, has not lost one jot of its force 2SM 406
peculiarities distinguishing, meekness and humility should be 4T 226
perfection of, devils work to hinder and prevent 2T 105
peril of, in waiting time 2T 195
peril will beset, on every side TM 116
persecuting rulers, ministers, and church members will conspire against 5T 450
persons who plot against, confusion will be brought to counsels of MB 121; 5T 754
perversity of, brought greatest perplexity to Isaiah PK 305
places from which Christ will gather, at second advent COL 179
platform of 3T 446
plot of the wicked to destroy, to stay God’s judgments EW 36-7; LS 102
power promised to, for accomplishment of His work 8T 19-23
prayer of, will not be heard while the orphan, the fatherless, the lame, the blind, and the sick are neglected among them 3T 518
preparation for day of God cannot be obtained by, in time of trouble GC 620
principles that should be revived in hearts of GC 46
prospect before, of continued struggle at risk of imprisonment, loss of property, and even life itself 7BC 975; 5T 712
proved and tested by personal testimonies of reproof 2T 112-3
purity of, no new plan instituted by Him to preserve 4T 165
purpose to be accomplished through, today is same as that He had for Israel 6T 12
refining and purifying of 2T 317
reformation among, great need of 3T 474
relatives and friends will betray PK 588; 5T 473; 9T 231
reproof is given to, as evidence they are His children 1T 632
reverence among, decline of 5T 711
ruin of, council of devils to plot TM 472-5
rules and regulations needed by, for preservation of order 5T 274
rules and regulations that are not to be imposed upon 5T 727
Sabbath is sign of relationship between, and Him 8T 198
Sabbath observance as sign distinguishing, from those who serve Him not 7T 108
Sabbath observance is to be sign showing that, are peculiar people separate from world in habit and practice 7T 109
safety of, against Satan and his agents 5T 599
Satan constantly represents, as deluded people MM 187; 6T 11
Satan has ready tools among, to suggest doubts and unbelief 3T 315
Satan seeks constantly to induce, to alliance with his subjects PP 563
Satan seeks to deceive, perplex, and confuse 3T 456
Satan seeks to destroy 3T 445
Satan seeks to divide and scatter Ev 359; 1T 326, 332; 7T 182
Satan strives to have, draw apart 5T 537
Satan will do all he can to harass, tempt, and mislead MYP 52
Satan will misrepresent, as he has misrepresented God MB 31
Satan will stir up wicked powers of earth to destroy PK 588; 5T 473; 9T 231
in near future PK 588
Satan works continually to deceive and destroy COL 166
Satan’s malignant hatred of TM 37
Satan’s plots against, will be overruled GC 528
season of distress and anguish before, requires faith that can endure weariness, delay, and hunger GC 621
security of, in days of peril LS 324
seldom rise higher than their ministers 2T 645
self-indulgent and ease-loving course of, falsifies character of Christ 5T 188
separate themselves from Him by transgression of His law PP 457
separation from friendship and spirit of world is needful if, would be united to Him and abide in Him 2T 689
separation of, from world is positively enjoined in both OT and NT 1T 283
signal for, to leave large cities 5T 464-5
sin among, decided measures should be taken to put away 3T 265
sins and wrongs committed by, Satan exults over 2T 106
sins which easily beset, dealing with 3T 266
solemn obligation of, to take more decided stand for truth and righteousness 7T 108
some of: are corrupt at heart 1T 333; 2T 306-7
are moving away from safe path LS 324
are stupid and dormant and but half awake EW 48, 93
have remained true to Him in every age PK 324
something must arise to lessen hold of, on world 1T 525
soon forget Him and His wonderful works 1T 287
soon will be tested by fiery trials 5T 136
special divine interposition for salvation of, when legislators abjure principles of Protestantism and countenance Romanism 5T 525
special work for, Christ is about to do 5T 430
special work of purification among, during investigative judgment GC 425
Spirit cannot be poured out on, if they continue in listless attitude 5T 714
spiritual life of, camp meetings are necessary for 6T 40
spirituality and usefulness of, moving into vicinity of large SDA churches is destroying 5T 184
standard of morality is not exalted high enough among 5T 597
still guided by Him in 1913 2SM 406
straight chain of truth is given to 3T 447
strength of, is in union 3T 435
stupor on, prevents them from understanding their duty COL 303
subjects needed by, in last days are found in book of Revelation 8T 301
suffering has been portion of, from days of Abel 1T 78
suffering of, during seven last plagues GC 629
tested and proved by want and suffering seen in world 3T 391
testimony that is to be borne to world by CT 322
things of world are idols to many believers among 5T 456
time full of peril for, we live in CT 322
time of trouble will be fearful ordeal for GC 633
travel path beset with danger PK 570
trial of, during time of trouble GC 618-9
true, testing time will show difference between false-hearted professor and GC 602
trust in Him and go forward 5T 753-4
truth is to be ever unfolding to 5T 703
unfaithful believers among, are no excuse for doubt and unbelief 2T 109-10
unfaithfulness of, God often uses His bitterest enemies to punish PP 585
united, will prevail 2T 139
uniting with world when end comes GC 338-9
unity of, Christ and angels seek to maintain 1T 332
upon earth are one body from beginning to end of time 1T 283
vigilant and concerted action by, need of 5T 714
vitals of, friendship with world eats out 2T 657
love of money is eating out 2T 657
worldliness and covetousness eat out 3T 405
voice is needed to arouse, to action 5T 709
waking up needed among Ev 558
we are not, unless we are such entirely 5T 83
wealth and genius and education will combine to cover, with contempt 5T 450
what is required of, is according to grace and truth given them 2T 123
what is state of, as compared with that of early church? 5T 240
when, will be plunged into affliction and distress described as time of Jacob’s trouble GC 615-6; 5T 451
will move in order like company of soldiers EW 271
when Christ’s character shall be perfectly reproduced in, He will come to claim them COL 69
when God will work among, as never before 5T 726
when influence and example of, may be felt in every part of gospel field 2T 483
will prove to be terrible curse 2T 483
why: are often brought into strait and trying places AA 357
are permitted to be subjected to fiery ordeal of temptation GC 528
are permitted to suffer injustice and oppression GC 47
are reproved by Him 1T 569
do not have greater strength PP 493
have not yet entered heavenly Canaan Ev 696
why reproofs and warnings are sent to 2T 452-3
why trial and oppression have been permitted to come to FE 197
wicked will try to destroy, after close of probation and during time of trouble EW 36-7, 282-5; GC 614, 631, 635; PP 98, 201
will be: accused of causing calamities GC 590
brought into strait places 1T 201
called upon to stand before kings and rulers TM 119
menaced, denounced, and proscribed PK 588; 5T 473; 9T 231
protected in great final struggle with powers of evil PP 283
safe in His hands when strongholds of kings shall be overthrown MB 121; PK 176; 5T 754
sifted as corn sifted in sieve 1T 431
tested and proved 1T 287; 3T 57
tested at every step 1T 190
tried in last days 1T 432
vindicated as in days of Mordecai 5T 451
watched over by Him during time of crisis AA 432
will be denounced as: scheming and hypocritical 3BC 1137
visionary and unreliable 3BC 1137
will be preserved in: midst of terrible commotions GC 636-45; PP 110
wonderful manner during time of trouble 1T 353
will grow stronger and more efficient as time advances 2SM 407
will have His presence with them to the end 2SM 406
will not be forgotten by Him during time of trouble GC 626
will not perish from hunger in time of trouble EW 56; GC 629
will see His intervention when they are oppressed COL 178
will sigh and cry for abominations done in time of end PK 590
work of, man cannot stop 3T 573
work that will make, ready for second advent GC 425
world and: distinction that must exist between PP 458
line of demarcation between, must be kept unmistakably distinct PK 570
there can be no harmony between PP 559
See also World
world has been led to suppose that, are joyless people TM 175
wrongs among, His servants are guilty when indifferent to 3T 265-6; 5T 676
wrongdoing by, leaders should lift up voice against 2T 37
See also Child of God; Christian; Church; Church member; God, people of; Remnant church; Remnant people; Seventh-day Adventist; Seventh-day Adventist Church
Peor, Mt.
Pepper
Pepper, black, children using CD 239
blood made feverish and impure by MH 325
foods highly seasoned with, objections to CD 340
stomach irritated by MH 325
See also Condiment; Spice
Pepper sauce
Pepper sauce, man who used 5T 358; Te 96 See also Spice
Peradventure
Peradventure, let not your safety for eternity hang upon a TM 443
Percentage basis
Percentage basis, surgical work should not be done on, in med. institutions 2SM 200
Perception, Perceptions
Perception, Perceptions, Bible study sharpens GC 94
children’s, is quick AH 242
eating too much dulls CG 391
clear: Christians with consciences sensitive and 3T 373
God wants His servants to have FE 483
how to have 1SM 338
of right and wrong, user of intoxicating drink cannot have DA 222
souls that turn to God will have MB 85
covetousness deadens PP 496
cultivation of God-given powers increases FE 48
do not use, in criticizing and condemning one another 8T 101
embezzling God’s goods perverts CS 86
fine, cherish TM 248
ministers need 2SM 93
God will quicken man’s, that he may understand His will TM 226
God works constantly to quicken man’s 1SM 183
is faculty of mind that should be properly developed 3T 33
keen: Bible study develops PP 599
flesh foods enfeeble CD 384
God will raise up men of 1SM 201
God will reward youth like Daniel with AH 302; ML 147; MYP 244
managers of institutions can have LS 245-6
positions of responsibility need men of Te 268
keenness of, world has MM 46
mildew of world beclouds 4T 357
moral, sin deadens PP 361; SC 40; 5T 641
wine dulls PP 361-2
more acute as man approaches moral perfection GC 570
neglecting of God’s requirements blinds 5T 71
of duty to God, how to have clear 5T 112
of right, exists in every heart Ed 29
of truth, how to have clear 5T 112
physical exercise helps 6T 180
prejudices and wrong opinions pervert LS 326
quick, God’s cause needs men of 4T 515
gospel workers need MH 309
quickened when hearts are purified 5T 696
sanctified, SDA need 8T 101
selfish love of world blinds 3T 533
sin dulls 5T 746
spiritual: error dims AA 474
exercising Christian graces gives clear SC 80; 5T 607
Satan works to dim man’s 1SM 38
seductive spiritualistic ideas tend to destroy clear 1SM 170
sinful leniency toward persons whom God condemns blinds AA 504
specious errors dim Ev 359
twilight, of Christ’s excellence GW 274; MH 503; 8T 318
two youths’, blinded by Satan 3T 125
Supplement
abused when passions run riot TSB 116:3
blinded,
by wrong practices; be on guard TDG 163:3
with selfish ease and love of the world UL 18:4
blunted; Christ’s victory not discerned Con 63:3
clarity of,
after association with Christ TMK 124:4
by following laws of health TMK 313:4
pure appetite and habits result in CC 248:6
conscience guided by human, makes mind diseased 1MCP 323
consecration to holy work increases HP 186:4
distorted by wrong habits; self-control needed 2MCP 381:4
God’s daily goodness realized by powers of TDG 62:2
increase in, if completely consecrated to holy work 1MCP 103:4
moral, deadened by sin; error not at first realized TMK 239:4
spiritual,
blinded by a strong, determined will OHC 132:4
destroyed by false theories UL 316:5
dimmed when self strives for highest place HP 72:2
using, to discern the times instead of criticizing HP 97:4
See also Discernment
Perceptive faculty, Perceptive faculties
Perceptive faculty, Perceptive faculties, abused when lower passions are allowed to run riot CH 587
indulgence of appetite deadens MM 264
indulging gross appetite beclouds 4aSG 148
intemperance benumbs MYP 236
keep your, awake 3BC 1155; SD 164
in proper condition to weigh evidence MM 295
keen and clear LS 392
learning constantly of Christ keeps, keen and clear LS 392
need sharpening 6T 362
sanctified and quickened, needed CW 120
Spirit quickens TM 378
violation of principle in eating and drinking blunts CH 38
Perceptive organs
Perceptive organs, indulgence of appetite deadens 3T 486
intemperance of any kind benumbs 3T 50; Te 148
Perceptive power, Perceptive powers
Perceptive power, Perceptive powers, clear, how to keep 3T 491
envy and jealousy becloud LS 199; 2T 605; 5T 665
keen, mother needs CG 216
pride and self-love becloud LS 199; 2T 605; 5T 665
selfishness and hatred becloud LS 199; 2T 605; 5T 665
Spirit alone can quicken SD 33
Perdition
Perdition, downward road to, advance not one step in 5T 572
heaven to gain and, to shun 5T 365, 506
heavy current setting downward to 1T 397
Supplement
faith and works required to prevent drifting down to TMK 295:3
nothing to do has sunk many a young man in OHC 222:4
venturing as near to, as possible without falling in TDG 319:2
See also Hell; Souls, loss of
Perea
Perea, closing months of Christ’s ministry were spent in DA 488
land of, beyond Jordan from Jerusalem GC 31
people of, controlled less by Jewish bigotry than were people of Judea DA 495
province on farther side of Jordan from Judea DA 488
Sermon on Mount heard by many people from MB 4
Perfect
Perfect, Christ was, in character and as workman DA 72
Christian must be, in his life as Christ was in His DA 311; 8T 86
in his sphere as God is in His DA 311-2; MB 76-8; MM 112-3; MYP 144-5; PP 574; 4T 591; 8T 64
God does not choose His agents because they are COL 330
God’s law is DA 308-9
how to become, in Christ 2SM 32
how to become perfect as God is MB 77-8
Perfect conformity
Perfect conformity, condition of eternal life is, to principles of God’s law MB 76
Perfect expression
Perfect expression, of God’s law, Christ’s life on earth was COL 315
Perfect holiness
Perfect holiness, body must be controlled in order to attain 2T 405
Perfecting
Perfecting, of Christlike character, every provision made through Christ’s grace for CT 58
Perfection
Perfection, all, centered in Christ SD 23
all is, in heavenly courts 5T 500
angelic, failed in heaven 5BC 1132
be content with nothing less than MYP 73
Christ presents to God His people’s prayers with incense of His own DA 667
Christ’s, God expects from His people CG 477
God sees His people clothed in DA 357
Christian: advance by faith toward heights of AA 533
how to reach 2T 170
ladder of 2T 479
Matt. 5: 44-46 illustrates one phase of MM 254
persons giving reins to appetite cannot attain CH 114
persons who indulge appetite cannot attain to 2T 400
possible for man to attain 4T 567
self-control is essential to 2T 311
strive to overcome all that opposes MYP 73
vacillating person will not succeed in attaining 2T 408-9
Christian life may have, at every stage of development COL 65
erroneous doctrine of, in flesh 2SM 32
exists in least as well as greatest of God’s works Ed 114; PP 574
God bids you to go forward to 1SM 28
God desires that everything be done in His service with 7T 142
God has endowed His people richly with everything essential to FE 218
God requires: from His children CG 477; COL 315
in all things connected with His service 7T 147
in character building 5BC 1085
God’s highest ideal for His people is AA 566
God’s ideal of, for His people DA 311
God’s: imitate MM 125
things of nature do their best to represent CG 54
strive to represent, in your sphere CG 54
God’s people must attain, of Christ in His humanity CG 477; TM 173
grace to see, of Christ’s character CH 593
heaven’s, is to be your power 9T 21
highest degree of, cultivate your faculties to COL 330
human, failed in Eden 5BC 1132
human nature brought to, of Christ 7T 143
in outward things, must be held subordinate to higher interests 7T 143
Jews failed in efforts to reach MB 77
man cannot attain to Christian, while giving reins to appetite CH 114
while neglecting to study God’s word CSW 17
man may attain, through Christ COL 330; TM 150
man must be faithful in little things in order to reach MYP 144-5
marked all Christ did on earth WM 153
med. helper should aim for, in God’s service MM 200
moral and spiritual, Christ has promised power for AA 478 See also Moral perfection
no one need fail of attaining, in character AA 531
nothing short of, God’s people are to attain to SD 10
nurse should aim for, in God’s service MM 200
of character: both thought and action are essential to 4T 568
how to reach DA 123
is lifelong work 5T 500
practices that hinder Spirit’s work of CD 57; 3T 492
See also Character
of Christian character, divine grace needed for 3T 542
of God’s mind, gospel ethics acknowledge no standard but 7T 276
of God’s work, in tiniest insect as well as king of birds 4T 591
of the redeemed in world to come SC 126
original, Christ died to restore man to his SD 242
plan of redemption is to restore man to DA 311-2
physician should aim for, in God’s service MM 200
privilege of advancing to AA 565
required by God, self-love is blind to CS 24
required in building earthly sanctuary 7T 142
result of discerning, of Christ’s character MB 19
seen in all Christ’s work DA 789
soul, Christian may have 2SM 32
spiritual, promised to all through Christ 4T 416
standard of: can be reached through Christ MH 114
God calls His people to reach AA 531
in Phil. 2:12 Paul shows how to reach AA 481-2
state of, God designs that His people should rise higher and higher toward 4T 416
strive to attain, of character that Christ attained on earth MM 253
Supplement
advancement toward, HP 186:6; UL 186:4
do not say, I cannot do it RC 164:2
necessary to enter heaven HP 29:6
of Christian attainments; (to) HP 162:4
when Christ abides AG 324:2
aim for highest, throughout life TMK 130:2
become like Christ to be found with FLB 221:3
beholding, of Christ changes into His image TDG 46:2
character,
essential to behold God in His glory UL 316:3
of the saved TDG 90:5
Christ,
came in mercy to show that humans may have TDG 268:6
came that His, might be revealed in us LHU 66:4
dwelt among the guilty that they might attain RC 17:5
gives strength for, else He would not require it TMK 130:4
had; we are to follow in self-denial LHU 291:7
is our example of HP 31:5
made, possible in faith, obedience and character TDG 204:4
met highest standards of; we have no excuse 3SM 136:0
only has (from mistakes) TMK 136:2
only true model of HP 14:4
wrought out, for us in His humanity TMK 130:3
Christ’s,
character, is the Christian’s inspiration TMK 166:2
grace develops UL 191:2
life of, example for us HP 166:4
claim of,
least by those seeing Jesus’ perfection FW 54:1
purified character does not lead to Mar 54:6
completeness of Christ’s offering makes, possible HP 7:4
deformity replaced by, through grace AG 263:4; HP 31:6
desired for one counseled LYL 73:3
disappointment to be expected from not seeing TMK 186:2
disciples lacked, but were willing to learn LHU 259:3
disposition molded to Christ’s will reaches OHC 170:5
dissatisfaction with anything but AG 257:5; HP 64:5
divine,
Christ offers to transform sinful nature into TMK 106:3
culture (cultivation of heart soil) brings TDG 12:6
exists only in imagination; church has tares and wheat TMK 179:2
expectation of God, so He provided the divine nature OHC 213:5
feeling that God could not use one lacking 3SM 148:5
gift of, for converted sinner 2MCP 781:2
God carries on the work of UL 346:4
God works for our, when we allow His control 3SM 201:0
God’s ideal for His children RC 293:5
God’s, little understood UL 340:3
growth through personal religion finally brings 1MCP 27:1
heavenly agencies cooperate as you seek HP 208:4
heaven’s, not enjoyed by one retaining frailty here 3SM 360:4
high standard of, reached by receiving Christ’s word TDG 257:7
humans,
cannot impart,
by being imitated OHC 108:3
so look only to Christ 2MCP 429:0; RC 35:4
must have, as God is perfect in divinity TDG 318:2
without, may do well through grace LHU 66:3
impossible through own works FW 107:4
in Christ, Bible presents TMK 199:3
inhabitants of heaven have; God’s will is their joy 2MCP 384:3
knowledge of divine, through Christ OHC 216:5
lack of,
although serving God TMK 186:2
but we may go on to reach it UL 99:2
by contentment with earthly things TMK 117:2
in character, is sin and breaks law TMK 131:2
less, seen in self when seeing Saviour’s character LHU 273:2
love, because Jesus embodies it RC 318:3
marked all Christ did HP 166:4
mind is elevated to comprehend, in Bible study TMK 195:4
ministers to reach, in their methods VSS 258:2
moral,
and spiritual, through Christ HP 61:5
required in all FLB 140:5
stewards to aim for it TDG 32:2
necessary because we see it in Christ UL 36:4
no person has, in habit or thought UL 281:3
none have, because unbelief separates from God RC 307:2
not in our eyes but in every good work UL 218:2
opposed by strange power UL 238:7
pledged to those who seek God with humility TDG 153:5
possible, UL 303:6
by perfection of Christ’s character CME 46:3
by use of every capability to glory of God AG 230:2
during cleansing of sanctuary RC 296:2
in our sphere, 1MCP 104:0
advancing in light LHU 123:5
as God is perfect in His HP 141:6, 186:3
which Christ commanded in Matt. 5:48 TMK 130
privilege to reach, UL 99:2
and duty HP 338:3
progression toward, continued throughout eternity HP 186:6
promise in command for RC 293:5
provision made for us to stand in FLB 112:7
reaching,
takes more than one bound 3SM 193:1
that Christ died to make possible HP 286:5
to see our Lord in peace; (spotless) 3SM 148:3
reaching for, in view of events now taking place RC 271:4
required,
provision made for the divine nature 3SM 203:1
salvation not because of; trust in imperfection 3SM 147:2
seek, earnestly as seen in the Saviour’s life AG 278:3
seeker after truth wants UL 238:6
self is ideal for, when feeling is religion TMK 133:3
service lacking, accepted in children of Jesus 3SM 195:4
spotless robes of character won by OHC 242:6
standard of, in 1 Cor. 13 attained through Christ TMK 117:2
strength for,
from Christ LHU 342:4
given by God through faith AG 285:5
striving for,
affects words and works TDG 281:4
in our sphere as Christ achieved in everything TMK 130:5
now in Christ in the time of atonement Mar 275:2
of Christ’s character 3SM 155:0, 427:2
taught in instructions for building the sanctuary HP 154:2
temptation resisted brings you one step closer to HP 231:6
through strength Christ used HP 166:4
truth elevates to the standard of TMK 340:3
unlimited in example to unbelievers UL 305:4
use intelligence to attain, in body, soul, and spirit OHC 265:4
Word of God contains everything essential for HP 133:2
workers,
may not show, but avoid criticism 3SM 344:4
not chosen for having, but so they can get it OHC 191:5
works can never attain FW 107:4; RC 76:5
young ruler thought he had FW 70:3
See also Achievements; Character, defects of; Character, perfection of; Christ, standard of; Excellence; Failure; God, ideal of; Mistakes; Nobility; Purity; Righteousness; Sanctification; Sinlessness; Standard