EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Plane - Pledge, Pledges
Plane
Plane, high, Christ’s work was conducted on Ev 68
Planet
Planet See Earth; World
Planing knife
Planing knife, God uses, on quivering hearts 4T 143
God’s, some people will not submit to 1T 548
Planning
Planning, all powers of mind must be put into, for God’s work CS 219
far more, needed in gospel work TM 498
for future, personal MH 478-9
gospel workers need to do their own 3T 496; TM 302
human, God will work in way contrary to TM 300
leaders should not do all, for gospel workers TM 302
men do not have wisdom for, for their own lives MH 478
ministers could be, while working with hands CH 564
organized, needed in gospel work Ev 94
some men make Christ ashamed by their 8T 235
wise, need for giving last message to man 6T 32
needed in gospel work Ev 94-5
needed to place each gospel worker in his proper sphere 5T 724
wise counsel needed in, for gospel work Ev 85
wisest, needed for success of gospel work Ev 19
work of home requires COL 344
See also Method; Order; Plan; System
Supplement
ability for executing and, given by God HP 303:3
Plan of redemption (salvation)
Plan of redemption (salvation) EW 149-53; DA 19-26; PP 63-70
all that was lost by sin is restored by PP 342
ample to save whole world MYP 137
angels have part to act in PP 65
angels interested in GC 415; PP 349
angels rejoiced when Christ opened, before them EW 126, 149-51; PP 64-5
angels revealed, to man after he sinned PP 66; 3SG 52; SR 46-8, 56
angels wonder at DA 43; SD 295
begins and ends: in benevolence 3T 548
with gift 5T 730
broad enough to embrace whole world PK 377
broader and deeper purpose in, than man’s salvation PP 68
can be sufficiently understood by all 5T 700
central theme of Bible is Ed 125
ceremonial law’s place in 6BC 1095; PP 367
Christ breaks Satan’s hold on man by PK 586
Christ carried out MYP 58
Christ is Alpha and Omega of Ev 485; PP 367
Christ revealed, to Adam and Eve 1SM 230
Christ’s death made sure GC 348; PK 701-2
Christ’s intercession in heavenly sanctuary is essential to GC 489
Christ’s life on earth was in fulfillment of DA 147
Christ’s suffering from abuse and scorn as part of PP 65
Christian’s safety, life, and joy is in dwelling on FE 180
Christians are bound up with Christ in MH 156; 7T 9
church members are to be agencies in carrying out 7T 222
clear as sunbeam in Scriptures, person who will find 1SM 18
clearer understanding of, every additional ray of light gives PP 368
clearly revealed in teachings of prophets PK 22
close examination of, needed 5T 575
completion of, God’s character revealed to all created intelligences as result of DA 764
contemplation of, results of 1SM 234
co-operation of man with God in 4BC 1166; DA 296-7; Ev 192; 4T 464
dates from Adam’s fall 1SM 231-2
delineated plainly in God’s word FE 187
designed to give man another trial 1SM 250; 3T 484
devised for guilty human race GC 347
devised (laid) in heaven DA 624; 9T 105
devised to restore in man what was lost PP 595
do not belittle, by cheap words TM 167
earth is to be restored to man under PP 67
entirely voluntary on Christ’s part 3T 413
eternity can never exhaust heights and depths in Ed 308
eternity needed for man to understand 6BC 1115
everyone can understand, sufficiently to find salvation SC 107
exhaustless subject 5T 600
existed from eternity DA 147
experimental knowledge of, higher education is CT 11
expressed in John 3:16 FE 429
far exceeds comprehension of human minds 5BC 1133
few people present, in its simplicity 5T 159
finite minds can sufficiently comprehend 5T 749
first intimation of, as given in Gen. 3:15 Ed 125; PP 65-6; 1SM 230
for all who choose pardon through Christ PK 292
full understanding of, no man has had GC 343
God desires that men appreciate COL 299
God has arranged for His people to have part in 3T 382, 390-1; SC 79; 9T 253
God’s justice and love revealed by 5BC 1132
God’s law holds its dignity in, when condemning sinner 6BC 1076
God’s way of carrying out, no man can fully understand GC 343
God’s wonderful work in, study COL 60
God’s word sets forth, above all else FE 542-3
ground of, love is DA 550
had place in counsels of the Infinite from all eternity FE 186
Hosea set forth, to Israel PK 283
human reason regards, as waste of mercies and resources 5BC 1101
human science is too limited to comprehend DA 494
ideas of many SDA re, are vague, dreary, and confused SD 167
impossible without Christ’s sacrifice GC 652
infinite wisdom devised 3T 484
invests humanity with great possibilities DA 568
involved all heaven in infinite sacrifice PP 64
Israel’s failure did not frustrate PK 705-6
kept in silence before earth was created 6BC 1082
key unlocking God’s word Ed 125-6
knowledge of: comes from diligent study of Scriptures CT 11
leads sinner in repentance to Christ SC 27
preserved from Adam to Moses 1SM 230
laid before earth was created 6BC 1082; PP 63
laid by sacrifice 5T 730
of Christ 3T 405
laid in counsels between Father and Son MH 429
laid in sacrifice AA 519; COL 49; 3T 387
so broad, deep, and high that it is immeasurable CS 54
laid out before Christ’s incarnation DA 147
law of action and reaction in CS 346; 3T 382; 9T 253; WM 302
lay out before Christ in all its details DA 147
learn daily of 1SM 312
make, especially plain to sinners Ev 188
man can be reconciled with God by PP 331
man restored by, to sonship with God 7BC 950
man used by God in carrying out GC 343
man would have been eternally separated from God except for Ed 28
man’s complete recovery from Satan’s power is contemplated by DA 311
many of SDA students do not understand 1SM 242
marvels of, angels desire to look into Ed 308
marvelous, dwell upon 1T 504
meaning of, seek to comprehend 3BC 1145; SD 109
members of Godhead gave themselves to working out CH 222
mercy and truth meet together in 5T 633
ministers need to understand, more fully Ev 188; 1SM 157
misunderstanding of Ev 192
most mysterious truths of, Christ’s incarnation is one of 5T 746
must ever remain a mystery DA 494-5
ceremonies of Jewish law typified 6BC 1095
that human mind cannot fathom SD 241; 4T 163-4; 8T 326
mysteries of: amaze angels 5T 702
God’s wisdom alone can unfold CT 30; FE 181
studied by redeemed in life to come PP 602
unwillingness to wait until you can fully understand, result of PP 432
no principle of God’s government is violated by 5T 515
not a waste DA 566
not an afterthought DA 22
not formulated after Adam’s fall DA 22
not fully understood in world to come GC 651
not merely a way of escape from penalty of transgression 7BC 950
not one in 100 believers rightly understands 1SM 360
only by, can men have just appreciation of God’s character 5T 739
opened for man to commune with God GC 5
opened more fully to: Adam and Eve PP 66
opened to King Saul PP 611
panorama of, portrayed in judgment of the wicked GC 666-7
partially revealed to Jacob PP 184
partners in, how men become 5T 548
people generally do not appreciate SR 49
people need instruction on, more than on any other thing GW 158; 4T 394
people who are most ignorant re 4T 394
persons who can have no true conception of GC 524
philosophy cannot explain DA 494
place allotted to every soul in ML 276
present, in its simplicity 5T 159
progressive study of, throughout eternity MH 466
property that eclipsed magnitude of 3T 385
provided before sin created the need Ed 113
provided by God’s infinite love 2T 200
provided that Christ should give Himself as offering for sin CH 222
provides for subduing every sinful trait 1SM 82
purpose of, for other worlds PP 68-9
reaches accomplishment in final eradication of sin and in deliverance of the penitent GC 486
redeemed more perfectly instructed in, in life to come 1SM 262
redeemed will study, through eternal ages GC 651
restoration of man’s lost dominion is provided by GC 674
resurrection of all men from grave is provided by GC 544
revealed to: Abraham PP 137; 3T 369
Moses in mount PP 330
patriarchs PP 366
sanctuary services illustrated GC 415
Satan seeks to thwart GC 506
Satan’s effort to break up DA 734
Satan’s hatred could not break up EW 161, 178
Scriptures witness to GC 267
SDA need to be enlightened re 1SM 360
shadowed forth in types and symbols DA 23
shedding of blood for sin was required by 1BC 1086
simplicity of, many believers fail to understand Ev 286
study Jewish economy as it relates to COL 133
study of, zeal needed in FE 170
truth in, importance and authority of Ev 682
truths of, capable of constant development and expansion COL 127
unfolded gradually through ages PP 373
unfolded more and more to Jacob PP 184
unfolding development of COL 127-8; GC 651; PK 681-702
unfolding of: God’s purpose in PP 78
SDA people need CW 81
shown to Abraham in vision PP 137
union of justice and mercy in GC 415
universe marveled at revelation of PP 69
unsearchable mysteries in, which finite minds can never comprehend 4T 444
unveil mysteries of, before students CT 398
way to happiness is opened by LS 270
what is more worthy to engross the mind than? 5T 600
who can behold, and not speak of it? MB 43
whole universe affected by PP 68
wonderful, benefit of examining FE 135
working out of, in different ages PP 373
world will be fully brought back into God’s favor by PP 342
would have failed if Christ had sinned 1T 294
wrought out at infinite cost CS 54
wrought out in Christ’s life in human flesh FE 408
See also Salvation, plan of; Redemption
Plano, Texas
Plano, Texas LS 240; 4T 305, 350-9
Plant, Plants
Plant, Plants, amalgamation of, after man sinned 2SM 288
antediluvian PP 90-1; 3SG 61-3, 79
coal beds formed of PP 108; 3SG 79, 87
destroyed by Flood PP 99; 3SG 69-70, 76; SR 67
much larger than now Ed 129; PP 112; 3SG 79
antidotes in simple, for diseases 2SM 289
care of, children can learn lessons from Ed 119
favorable to spiritual development Ed 43
cultivation of Ed 111-2
insect pests that increase work of Ed 112
requires compliance with laws governing each Ed 111-2
See also Agriculture; Farming; Gardening; Soil
culture of, teachers and Ed 212
development of, beautiful figure of Christian growth COL 65
development of character illustrated by Ed 105
different varieties of, require different soil and cultivation Ed 111
disease of Ed 112
See also Blight
do not germinate or bring forth fruit for themselves COL 67
do not grow: by their own care or anxiety or effort SC 68
for themselves COL 67
through conscious effort ML 103
drink in sunshine, dew, and rain COL 66-7
dwarfed (fig.), girl who was 3T 534
each, develops by God’s power COL 63; Ed 104
earth adorned with, when created PP 44; 3SG 33; SR 20
endless variety of, important lesson from Ev 99
garden: each stage of child’s life should unfold as naturally as do Ed 107
lesson in child training from COL 83
making too much development, must be pruned back ML 273
God uses many agencies to make COL 81
God’s power manifest in each 8T 326
grows by appropriating that which God provides to sustain it COL 66; Ed 106; SC 68
growth of: is silent, imperceptible, and continuous COL 65; Ed 106
laws of, Christ ordained COL 83
spiritual growth illustrated by COL 83
spiritual lessons learned from COL 80-87; Ed 111-2
in Eden PP 47, 49, 51; 3SG 34-5; SR 21-2
life of: Adam and Eve studied secrets of Ed 21; PP 51
air essential to MH 275; SC 68
Christ studied DA 70
enfolded in seed COL 38
food essential to SC 68
sunshine essential to MH 275; SC 68
warmth essential to MH 275
life-giving properties received by, from air COL 66
live only by life which God imparts SC 67
must grow or die COL 65; Ed 106
nature’s gifts to SC 68
noxious, not planted by God in Eden 1BC 1086; 2SM 288
planting of CG 356
pleasure of cultivating, students should learn Ed 247
poisonous, sprang up after man sinned 1BC 1086; 2SM 288
poisonous (fig.): killing out love’s precious fruits ML 179
must be uprooted from heart AH 196; COL 56; ML 179
sown by Satan in heart AH 196; COL 56; ML 179
precious, love compared to 5T 123
needing to be carefully cultivated SD 317
provide for, when building houses MH 275
speak of God’s love to man CS 17; SD 17
special needs of each variety of, must be studied Ed 111-2
sprang up everywhere after Flood 3SG 77
sunlight awakens, to life COL 351
teaching truth to children by means of Ed 111
tender: blasted by wintry blast CG 148
dew quickens and invigorates 2T 327
students compared to CT 104, 231-2
theme for study 4T 581
training of, tends to improve man’s judgment and taste 4T 136
transplanting of (fig.), to give them room to grow 6T 211-2
useful, must be cultivated CG 169
valued for use or beauty, require thorough culture AH 468-9; SD 333
See also Bush; Grass; Herb; Flower; Shrub; Tree; Vegetation
Supplement
adapted to countries and climates UL 334:3
care for,
lessons of care for people from OHC 254:4
like character development TMK 157:2
Christians are, of the Lord to do His will OHC 254:4
Christ’s physical and spiritual growth illustrated by TMK 27:2
constant supply of spiritual life for us as God’s HP 336:4
growth of,
illustrates how Spirit of Christ works TDG 252:3
like spiritual growth AG 324:3
not seen but known, as is our spiritual growth TMK 163:2
life in, is from God LHU 62:6; TMK 145:2
poisonous, bitterness compared to OHC 181:5
sensitive, that shrinks when touched, no time to be like TMK 342:2
truth to be established as, in all places TDG 325:5
without taint at creation FLB 37:2
youth to draw from Christ as FLB 221:3
Plastered stones
Plastered stones, on Mt. Ebal PP 500
Platform
Platform, brazen, used at dedication of temple PK 39-40
firm, God’s people seen upon EW 258-61
God’s law is His people’s 7T 122
of eternal truth: God is leading people out upon TM 29
God’s people must stand united on 4T 17-8
has stood test since 1844 1SM 200-1
stand firm on CW 52
of God’s people, persons seen examining and criticizing EW 259
solid and immovable, God’s people have been placed upon EW 259
three angels’ messages as, having three steps EW 258-9
teachers used, during Feast of Trumpets PK 661
See also Foundation; Landmark; Peg; Pin; Pillar
Play
Play, Christ devoted no time to CT 309; FE 229
exercise taken as, greatest benefit is not gained from FE 418
little, child finds diversion and development in Ed 215
not essential CT 308-9; FE 228-9
See also Amusement; Recreation
Play and counterplay
Play and counterplay, of human interests, power, and passions Ed 173; PK 500
Playground
Playground, school: child may gain physical training on CT 108
Christ among students on 1SM 136
Satan is on CT 283
See also School playground
Playthings
Playthings, children should not be treated as CT 113
children should not look on everything as CG 101; CT 123
despisers of Christianity call it, of children MYP 88
easily broken, do not give children CT 123
Satan’s, people who become Te 146
See also Toy
Plea
Plea, Omnipotence cannot resist, of His people for salvation of any tried and tempted member TM 19
Pleading
God is open to the faintest, and supplies needs FW 106:0
Pleasant
Pleasant, be CG 260
Pleasantness
Pleasantness, bring all possible, into your life 6BC 1118
recommend religion to children by its MB 98
See Cheerfulness
Pleasanton, Kansas
Pleasanton, Kansas 2T 686
Pleasure, Pleasures
Pleasure, Pleasures, adulterers find, in unrighteousness 5T 144-5
assemblies for, angels are in COL 176
associating with worldlings for, brings temptation MYP 81-2
banishing Christ from mind, true Christian will not engage in MYP 398
careless disregard of Spirit in, not a light matter AH 525
Christ could not be induced by, to consent to wrong act DA 72
Christ could not be purchased or flattered by, to consent to wrong ML 74
Christian cannot engage in, in which Satan’s servants engage 1T 404
church should not appeal to love of, to replenish treasury GC 474
claims of duty must be held above those of PP 223
corrupting, frivolous companions lead many people into SD 165
day of God will find men absorbed in GC 38
deep sense of need that cannot be supplied by Ev 552
delusive, man loath to give up 2T 291
Satan throws religious garment over CS 202; WM 290-1
desire for Ev 268
strengthened by indulgence COL 54
strengthens as it is cultivated CT 347
Dinah sought, by venturing on Satan’s ground PP 204
earth’s, will end MYP 367; 1T 503
engage in no, that hinders outworking of God’s righteousness in character and life MB 99
enjoy, to God’s glory 2T 262
exciting, home amusements that create love for MYP 399
that are not safe for home amusement AH 516-7
exciting scenes of, soul’s fine sensibilities benumbed by CD 226-7
faith of most Christians has little restraining influence on their 1T 404
forbidden: happiness is not to be sought in 2T 291
man who sought 2T 291
men lay out immense sums of money in following CS 134
many people debase their godlike manhood by GC 474
person who is pampering himself in SD 292
warning against GC 338
youth who see no danger in MYP 82
forbidden and exciting, persons charmed by 2T 470
found: in cultivating pureness of thought MH 198; 1SM 87; 9T 57
in industry 1T 503
frivolous, do not neglect social meeting for sake of MYP 141
turn with contempt and loathing from PP 601
gatherings for: do not unite with world in CT 327-8
persons who are always ready for TM 85
professed Christians who are always ready for CT 340
Satan uses, to bind his chains about souls PP 460
that make angels weep MYP 387
that testify that you have not obeyed God 5T 88
true Christian will discard 1T 288
uniting with world in CT 327-8
warnings re 2T 361
where God has forbidden His children to go PP 594
where pride is fostered or appetite indulged PP 460
with unbelievers, separate from God 1T 269
giving mind to, results of MYP 42
God provides, that poor and rich alike may enjoy MH 198; 9T 57
growing love of, in church CG 550
health and morals sacrificed to PP 707
heaven’s, redeemed are to act important part in TM 18
holidays encourage spending of money for FE 318
how to understand secret of, in God 5T 515
indulgence of, Satan tempts professed Christians to WM 292
innocent: children should not be denied some MH 389-90
most satisfying when it follows active industry CG 127
provide, in place of sinful amusements Te 211
youth should be provided with CT 335
lawful, things which afford MH 198; 1SM 87; 9T 57
lawful and right, Christians may tell with unerring accuracy what are AH 513; CT 342; FE 84; ML 212
leaving no painful reflections or remorse CG 467
life of, many people ruined by desire for 5T 70
life’s real, persons alive to enjoyment of CH 29
little money expended for, by person burdened for souls CSW 67
love of: children ruined by CG 184-5
children whose minds are controlled by CG 178-9
Christ would save men from 3T 379
crowds out love of Christ 3T 379
dangers of 3T 113
denial of Christ by TM 129
disguised by form of godliness today PP 317
evil influence of 2T 175
happiness of thousands wrecked by 3T 366
how parents create, in children AH 523-4
increasing AA 506
increasing among SDA 5T 160
infectious CT 337
makes world full of moral leprosy AH 329
men will part with money for WM 291
must not lead to sacrifice of one principle of right 4T 62
obedience to God’s law counteracts CT 337
one of most dangerous and subtle temptations assailing youth FE 422
one of most subtle and dangerous temptations to youth in cities MH 364
prepared way for sin by AA 316
prevails in large cities FE 422
Satan ensnares youth by CT 281
Solomon vainly sought happiness by gratifying ML 167
wealth and leisure foster PP 156
you must die to 2T 129
youth who follow out inclination for 3T 366
lure of, warnings against AH 521-5
man allured by, from post of duty 3T 24-5
man who finds, at gaming table 6T 406-7
man’s, should be in subjection to God 1T 436
matter of, do not be ruled by taste in 2T 360
mind given to MYP 42
tendency of CT 337
minister should not think of 2T 705
most healthful, that children ever enjoyed 3T 151
natural mind leans to CT 337
no time to live in 4T 191
not to be purchased by conformity to world AA 331
of doing good to others, physical benefits of 4T 56
of life, used by Satan to allure and deceive CS 209-10
of sense, men live for PP 101-2
Solomon sought satisfaction in Ed 153; PK 76
of sin: cord used by Satan to bind men 5T 53
give up, in exchange for heaven and eternal life SD 246
man who was fascinated by MH 91
one of gods of this world PK 177
parents should not let, interfere with child training CG 38
parents too fond of CG 94
parties for See Party
people whose aim is COL 302
persons under Spirit’s control will not seek their own CH 291
professed servants of God who love their own, while souls perish 3T 198
promises of, Satan lures youth into forbidden paths by MYP 82
pursuit of, centers in cities COL 54
great aim of life is not FE 65
rage for, unprecedented in this age AH 521; MYP 357
real, youth who cannot enjoy SD 131
rounds of, world is absorbed in PP 104
Satan offers to men, for their homage DA 130
Satan has every kind of, prepared for youth MYP 407-8; SD 177
Satan uses, in playing game of life for man’s soul COL 55
Satan’s infernal wisdom displayed in devising, for youth MYP 408; SD 177
seducing, church should win children away from AH 504-5
selfish: church encourages COL 54
embezzlement by using God’s means for MYP 317
happiness is not to be sought in CG 181-2
Jehoiakim spent his time in PK 429
many youth easily led from God by FE 55
money raised for religious purposes by means of COL 54
money wasted on Ev 344-5; MH 207
students who will not study their own CT 225
vanity of drinking at fountain of MH 247
selfish desire for, some people successful in struggle against GW 135
selfish love of, churches have encouraged 9T 91
sensual, youth urged not to consume time in 3T 377-8 See also Sensual pleasure
separating your affections from God, are sinful MYP 409
simple, children learn to be content with CT 123; MH 389
sinful, men may deny Christ by loving 3T 332
men may deny Christ by pursuing DA 357
path to life requires denial of 4T 364
Satan tempts men by offering them MYP 54
you cannot countenance your fellow man’s 2SM 128
so called, defined 3T 84
soul that finds no, in God’s service COL 270
superficial, valuable attainment is too often neglected for AH 521; MYP 357
supply sources of, that are pure, noble, and elevating AH 499; FE 320; LS 353; ML 213
tending to corrupt and mislead, keep children away from AH 498
that do not impair health or prostrate mind CG 467
this life’s, Satan would have men become satisfied with PK 171-2
thousands attracted by, from sober duties of life 9T 89
time should not be given to GC 488
true, found in helping others 9T 57
obedience to Christ does not detract from our 3T 374
true Christian will not indulge in, that banish Christ from mind AH 515-6
unholy, Christians sometimes have to witness scenes of Ev 619-20
unlawful, youth made wrecks by MYP 22
unsatisfying, results of partaking of Ev 266
soul hungering and thirsting while partaking of ML 157; 4T 579
voice of, youth must close his ears to Te 210
when life of, will be turned to gall GC 654
whirl of, youth attracted from sober duties of life by FE 422; MH 364
wicked antediluvians engrossed in PP 103
world is crazy after 4T 647
world is given up to FE 422
world pursues its unvarying round, absorbed in 5T 100
world’s, chosen in preference to peace of Christ 3T 370
things more valuable than all 2T 576, 600
world’s demands for, health institutions should not cater to CH 293; MM 202
worldly: crowds out study of God’s word MYP 66
drinking at fountain of, leaves soul still unsatisfied FE 422
excitement of, soul that longs after COL 270
fate of persons who forsake Christ to follow PP 558
how Satan makes, attractive to youth AH 523
infatuating ML 212
love of MYP 367-70
love of, must be overcome 3T 115
momentary enjoyment offered by ML 212
never satisfy nor heal soul TM 390
obeying God is far from loving CT 329-30
parents should restrain children from CT 327
paths of, made by Satan to appear strewn with flowers AH 523; MYP 367; 1T 502
persons who forsake Christ to follow PP 558
poor souls in wild chase after Ev 267
Satan uses, to divert minds from Christ SC 71
Satan uses worldlings to induce the unwary to join in CT 325
Satan’s agents present, in attractive light 2T 287
warning not to seek 1T 287-8
when, is seen to be worthless DA 135
worldly gatherings for AH 512
generally are for high time CT 336-7
no prayer or mention of sacred things is heard in CT 336
silly laugh and trifling conversation are heard in CT 336-7
worthy, love to God brightens every ML 158
youth who find, in world MYP 367
youth who loved, more than he loved God 2T 289
See also Amusement; Entertainment; Happiness; Recreation
Supplement
Adam found, in work in Eden TDG 133:2
battle against selfish, given up TDG 251:4
bewitching, indulgence in; Christ banished TMK 311:2
blessings missed by fearing loss of (enjoyment) TMK 335:4
broad road travelers occupied with TMK 303:3
children’s bodies and minds not enfeebled by pure 2MCP 384:2
children’s lives should have 3SM 229:3
Christ,
did not consult/seek, OHC 180:4; TMK 155:4
when He came to earth to die TDG 162:3
opened, for those who trust Him LHU 91:7
time of, not wasted in dissipating OHC 59:4
consulting personal TSB 73:1
creation of God is designed to bring us TMK 144:2
cross to be looked on by those seeking forbidden LHU 233:3
desire for, unless mind is sanctified TSB 98:3
devouring, effects of, compared with hurried eating 1MCP 316:2
enjoyment of real, with no regret of misspent hours RC 160:2
ennobling, engaging in, without fear TMK 311:4
finding, in things of the world OHC 283:2
following Micah 6:8 is; in loving Jesus and law TDG 146:2; TSB 81:2
gatherings of; temptation of Christ not appreciated Con 63:2
God has, in our coming with burdens for strength; (delight) TDG 184:4
happiness not found in seeking OHC 263:2
higher order of, than world can bestow TMK 305:3
Holy Spirit disregarded during time of UL 138:2
image of Christ reflected by right kind of TMK 312:4
indulgence in seeking, arouse from OHC 28:5
infatuated with, striving for the perishable HP 346:3; 1MCP 320:3
love of,
at this time TMK 267:2
do not cherish and indulge HP 165:3
grows spontaneously HP 195:4
infectious HP 160:2
mind hurries from point to point TDG 87:3
leaves us wanting in judgment TDG 280:2
life lessons not learned because of LHU 245:3
lives of professed Christians reveal TMK 352:3
prevents learning in school of Christ TMK 93:3
lovers of,
crowding to theaters, etc. HP 342:4
gatherings of professed Christians as Con 65
lose both worlds HP 371:2
ones looking for Jesus cannot mingle with TMK 343:4
unsatisfied; time and intellect wasted TMK 318:2
withdrawal from, for Christ OHC 265:4
many lose, not considering the goodness of Christ; (delight) OHC 54:5
mind trained to crave, as the alcoholic craves liquor 1MCP 316:2
nature given for, not for worship TDG 241:4
obedience counteracts inclination toward HP 160:2
own, one following Christ will not seek TMK 156:3
party of, Christ did not visit OHC 59:2
preparing for heaven instead of taken up in RC 22:5
reject feeling need for OHC 19:5
sacrificing Christ for, with rebellious boyfriend LYL 54:5
Satan,
engrosses minds with HP 346:2
makes, to seem all important UL 39:4
offers,
natural mind leans toward it TDG 87:3
on condition of yielding integrity OHC 153:3
to absorb mind in this solemn time TDG 10:5
satisfaction not found in RC 109:3
seekers of, Christ not found among HP 312:2
seeking,
in sowing tares TMK 236:3
undisciplined minds lead to depression or 2MCP 408:0
uniting with sinner in, gives false assurance TMK 308:4
unnecessary when living for glory of God LHU 91:6
See also Revelry
seen as attractive UL 39:4
sons of God cannot participate in TMK 310:2
subordinate the love of, to Christ’s interests TMK 309:3
temptations of, OHC 93:3
gone after drinking from fountain OHC 65:2
thinking only of, is sowing to the flesh TMK 92:3
thirst for, drinking from Christ quenches TMK 7:3
treasures of God diverted for, by Satan TDG 97:4
truth preached against, although not congenial VSS 345:3
value of, in view of coming destruction HP 362:5
winning those attracted with outward RC 247:4
Word of God neglected for some trifling HP 133:2
worldly,
religious fervor may wane in favor of TMK 248:2
sinner troubled in enjoyment of OHC 9:2
worship and work for God to be considered as TMK 263:2
youth taught to be lovers of, by fund-raising programs Con 68:2
See also Ease; Indulgence
Pleasure-amusement exercises
Pleasure-amusement exercises, plenty of things make, almost wholly unnecessary 2SM 321
Pleasure hall, Pleasure halls
Pleasure hall, Pleasure halls, Satan’s traps set in MH 338
Pleasure lover, Pleasure lovers
Pleasure lover, Pleasure lovers, association with, warning against MYP 141
Christian cannot unite with, and at same time resist temptation MYP 366
Christians should not be, in any age 2T 144-5
college games which make 2SM 322
college students who are, more than lovers of God AH 499-500; 2SM 322
compared to Israel of old CT 367
crowding theaters, horse races, and gambling hells ChS 51; CT 414; DA 636
faith and zeal depart from MYP 142
form of godliness: kept up by MYP 142
put on by 3T 29
gatherings of, described MYP 387
glories of eternity subordinated by, to engrossing interests of time SD 47
God has called after, again and again 5T 435
have no vital connection with God MYP 142
how to win, to Christ Ev 267-8
little use to rebuke, scathingly Ev 267
majority of, attend fashionable night gatherings ML 143
many professed Christians recorded as CT 281
money spent by, in useless articles to gratify pride 2SG 231
more than of God, children who were 2T 285-6
Satan’s most effective helpers or decoys TM 474
persons who were, more than of God 4T 187
professed Christians as, sign of last days MYP 84
Satan works to destroy Te 34
seeking indulgence while probation closes GC 491; SD 355
thirst for some new interest CT 456
today’s, compared to antediluvians 5T 99-100
unprepared for death MYP 387
unwilling to freely give shilling for religious purposes CS 204
violation of fourth commandment by 1T 404-5
what makes man a, more than lover of God SD 361
words and deeds of, recorded in book of final records Te 18
Pleasure loving
Pleasure loving, defiles soul-temple 4T 461
men will go deeper into DA 635
this is no time to be 1SM 318
world is filled with SD 110
youth rebuked for yielding to CW 174
Pleasure-loving associations
Pleasure-loving associations, cease to study and plan for your own FE 461
Pleasure-loving class
Pleasure-loving class, no man or church can associate with TM 91
Pleasure-loving course
Pleasure-loving course, doctrines that do not condemn, persons who will listen to AA 505
Pleasure-loving life
Pleasure-loving life, end of, ruin for this world and world to come is COL 55
Pleasure party
Pleasure party See Party
Pleasure resorts
Pleasure resorts, destruction of, by earthquakes 9T 92-3
most dangerous, theater is among 4T 652-3
near Toronto, N.S.W. Ev 84
Pleasure seeker, Pleasure seeker
Pleasure seeker, Pleasure seeker, God does not own, as His follower CT 328; 1T 269
persons who love society of, have aversion for religious exercises 2T 236
sanitariums are not built to entertain 7T 95
woman gospel worker who was 3T 60
Pleasure seeking
Pleasure seeking, first step in, danger in CT 224
habits of, acquired at pleasure parties Ed 211
heart cannot be given to, with profit MYP 407
in last days, sign second advent is near GC 309
indulgence in, means kept from God’s treasury by CS 289
modern churches affected by GC 387
Sabbath should not be given to 2T 584; 6T 355
Sabbathkeepers uniting with world in 4T 633
Satan tempts by means of, to violation of seventh commandment PP 458
school life is not time for FE 300
tide of, self-denial and self-sacrifice for Christ almost wholly lost in GC 387
whirl of, mind turned from life’s true purpose by MH 364
why Satan leads people into round of Ev 26
world is absorbed in PP 103
young Sabbathkeepers given to 1T 496
youth should not spend their means for COL 334
Pleasure-seeking hours
Pleasure-seeking hours, something to think about in 2T 290
Pleasure-seeking throngs
Pleasure-seeking throngs, Sodom’s, intent on enjoyment of the hour PP 157-8
Pleasure trip, Pleasure trips
Pleasure trip, Pleasure trips, ungovernable propensity for, man who cultivated almost 3T 26-8 See also Excursion
Pledge, Pledges
1. To give means to God’s cause
1. To give means to God’s cause CS 309-19; 4T 462-76; 5T 281-5
church is responsible for, made by its members 4T 476
church member neglecting to fulfill, labor kindly and plainly with 4T 476
church member unable to pay, church should compassionately help 4T 476
failure to fulfill: Ananias and Sapphira punished for AA 72-3; CS 312; 4T 462-3
embarrasses His institutions 4T 475
falsehood in 4T 463
person guilty of, conscience should trouble 4T 468
Satan tempts men to 5T 282
sin of 4T 470
temptation to, warning against 4T 473-4
that is dishonesty toward God CS 317
warning against 5T 281-5
fulfillment of: blindness and deception re 4T 476
church officers should urge faithfulness in CS 107
importance of CS 312-4
increasing carelessness re 4T 475
indifference re, makes man unworthy of Christian name 4T 476
lack of integrity in 4T 475
prompt, God expects CS 78
Satan protests against AA 74
Satan’s suggestions re AA 74-5; CS 313; 5T 149-50
God helps men to fulfill 5T 282
God’s blessing on persons who redeem their 5T 282
large, ministers should not allow poor believers to make 3T 410-1
legal note or bond is no more obligatory than 6BC 1056; 4T 470
made at large gatherings, importance of keeping CS 317-8
made before angel 5T 284
made under Spirit’s influence AA 71-4; 4T 463, 470; 5T 281
made under Spirit’s prompting, are sacred 4T 473
made with grumbling and murmuring, not acceptable to God 5T 284-5
making of, angels witness 4T 471
at camp meetings 3T 411
beyond a person’s means to fulfill 3T 410
by poor believers 3T 410-1, 510
erroneous concept of 4T 475
fruit of Spirit’s work 4T 473
some persons placed in distressing circumstances by 3T 410
without faith 5T 283
ministers should be well informed re persons of whom they accept 3T 411
obligation to fulfill: as binding as indebtedness to merchant or market 4T 476
asking to be released from 4T 470
ministers have no right to release people from 4T 474
nothing but utter inability to pay excuses man from 4T 476
paid, God accepts 4T 473
persons who repent of having made 4T 478
redeem every, unless sickness lays you prostrate 5T 180
sacredly keep your 4T 470
sacredness of 5T 149
need of understanding 6BC 1056
sacrilege of appropriating for one’s own use that which has been devoted to God by 4T 470
some believers tempted by Satan to repudiate their 5T 282, 284-5
some believers who have made, have not dealt honorably with God CS 317
spirit toward, that is offensive to God 5T 283-5
to lay something aside weekly for support of missionaries CSW 135
unpaid or unredeemed: God is robbed of means as result of 5T 153
make extra exertions to pay faithfully 4T 476
many, among professed Christians 1T 477; 4T 468
ought to be paid 4T 476
solemn duty to fulfill 5T 153
verbal or written, that is contract made between maker and God 4T 470
when circumstances make it impossible to pay immediately 5T 282
2. Miscellaneous
Abraham made, to God 4T 471
all, in world cannot break power of evil habit MH 179-80
baptismal See Baptismal vow
Christ’s, to be man’s substitute and surety COL 157
to supply His people’s needs MH 47-8
Christ’s death is, of man’s salvation AA 209
Christ’s resurrection and ascension are, that heaven is open to the faithful 9T 286
Christ’s victory over Satan in wilderness is, to His people 3T 457
church members have made, to live out truth they profess 4T 464
eternal, binds God to supply power and grace to His people 7T 31
every believer is bound by, to give invitation of Luke 14:17 7T 15
followers of Christ have made, to walk even as He walked 2T 32
give yourself to Christ as, of grateful love SD 238
given as security for debt MB 72
glory resting on Christ at His baptism is, of God’s love for us DA 113
God is bound by, to all who are obedient to Him SD 14
God’s: re intellectual growth 5T 706
tables of Ten Commandments as, to His people 3T 354
that His people shall become members of His royal family 2T 592
to bless people who obey His commandments 6T 388
to come to aid of His faithful ones when they call on Him PK 631-2
to give men health when they obey His laws MM 221
to His people on condition of their obedience 2T 35
God’s power is, of sure fulfillment of His promises 8T 10
instruction re, given through Moses 4T 471-2
inviolability of PP 506
is vow 5T 149
Israel’s, re God’s law COL 276
Jacob made, to God 4T 470-1
Jacob made at Bethel, to be faithful in tithing Ed 138-9
made before men, calls them to witness transaction 5T 149
made by: accepting Christ 7T 9
profession of faith in Christ COL 330
surrender to Christ 7BC 959
made when accepting Christ, be true to CS 53
marriage See Marriage
obtain, to help worthy poor sick to meet sanitarium expense 4T 510
of consecration to God, that youth should make 7T 64
of life, given by Christ to His people Ed 28
of security, given by God for time of trial 6T 404
persons bound by, that makes them feel as bondslaves CS 273-4
persons who accept Christ make MM 196
in presence of Father, Son, and Spirit SD 351
regard as sacred your, if it does not bind you to perform wrong act PP 506
sign, to abstain from tea and coffee CH 441-2; Te 82
to make law of love your rule of speech AH 440
temperance, sign CH 441
EGW’s, to devote life to work of winning souls to Christ 9T 103
See also Promise; Resolution; Vow
Supplement
Christ’s, of His own life made Him responsible for all HP 42:5
fidelity to UL 92:2
need for, promising to speak only words pleasing to God OHC 291:3
withdrawal of, testimony against 3SM 85:6
youth to put names on every, against indulgence TMK 314:2