EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Plenty - Poor person, Poor persons
Plenty
Plenty, we live in world of 3T 410
Pliable
Pliable, character in Pilgrim’s Progress ML 73
Plot, Plots
Plot, Plots, satanic, God can detect and overthrow all ChS 240; PK 645
See also Conspiracy
Plotting, Plottings
Plotting, Plottings, God did not prevent, against Joseph and Daniel 8T 123
wicked men’s, God does not prevent 8T 123
God overrules, for good of His people AA 574; 8T 123-4
Plough
Plough See Plow
Ploughing
Ploughing See Plowing
Plow
Plow, altar and, bullock between MH 502; 5T 307
Elisha: learned while guiding PK 225
put his hand to PK 222
man may be in active service of God while following PK 219
men called from, to give last message LS 415; MM 305; PK 223; 7T 270-1; 9T 96, 170
wisdom for him who holds FE 326; LS 355
Supplement
called from, to prepare for proclaiming the loud cry Mar 218:4
Plowing
Plowing, art of, men needed to teach others the FE 324
taught to students TM 244
deep, important in cultivation of soil FE 368
must be done in hope and faith LS 360
serving God while PK 219
surface, means limited harvest Ev 80
Plowshare
Plowshare, of truth, must plow deep in proud hearts SD 49; 5T 53
Plummet
Plummet, God’s, men and nations tested by Ed 178; PK 536
Plymouth, Mass.
Plymouth, Mass. GC 296
Pneumonia
Pneumonia, experience in treating 2SM 304-6 See also Lung fever
Poem, Poems
Poem, Poems, infidel, Voltaire at age of five memorized CG 196
Poems
Poems, book entitled, as Christmas gift for children AH 479
Poet, Poets
Poet, Poets, Athenian, Paul heard by AA 236
Bible, benefit of communing with MYP 256
spoke of second advent GC 300
god of many, little better than Baal GC 583
Greek, quoted by Paul AA 238-9; SR 312
Moses stands without peer among PP 246
theme of, nature as SC 87
unidentified, passages quoted from CT 275; MB 77, 95, 150; MH 496; 1T 270, 673; 3T 407, 408; 4T 330, 555; 5T 308; 7T 235; 8T 212
Poetical descriptions
Poetical descriptions, avoid soaring into heavens by GW 153
Paul did not indulge in, in public speaking AA 252
use of, in sermons Ev 182
Poetic history
Poetic history, Moses wrote, for Israel PP 468
Poetic utterances
Poetic utterances, earliest and most sublime of, found in Scriptures Ed 159
Poetry
Poetry, Balaam’s, beautiful Ed 160
sublime and impassioned PP 449
Bible: beauty, majesty, and pathos of CT 429; FE 542
calls forth world’s wonder and admiration CT 429; FE 542
most impassioned and most pathetic Ed 125
sweetest and most sublime Ed 125
unequaled by most brilliant human productions CT 429; FE 542
book of Job as Ed 159-60
David’s developing genius for PP 746
gift of, Miriam endowed with PP 382
God’s word contains FE 432
studied in schools of prophets 2BC 1037; Ed 47; FE 97; PP 593
talent of, David given opportunity to cultivate 2BC 1018
Poison, Poisons
Poison, Poisons, air would be filled with, without God’s special providence CS 17
disguised by wholesome food, is poison still GC 587
do not drink, and expect God to provide antidote TM 455
drop of gall in periodical article is, to reader CW 65-6
eggs contain properties counteracting certain CD 204; 2SM 303; 2T 712; 9T 162
liquid, intoxicating beverages as GW 386; 1T 362; 6T 111
See also Intoxicating drink
of sin, works in heart of society 6T 136
of worst kind, flesh foods take into system 2T 404-5
one drop of, discards all your good words 6T 123
Satan’s plot to convert grapes and wheat into Te 12
slow, blood corrupted by use of 3T 140
depraved appetite indulges in 3T 140-1
nervous forces undermined by 3T 140-1
spiritual, teaching that honest belief is safe FW 32:3
tobacco as, slow and insidious and malignant MH 327
See also Tobacco
Poisoned pottage
Poisoned pottage See Pottage
Poisoning
Poisoning, Christ’s disciples promised protection from DA 821
practiced in Christ’s time DA 821
silver cups as supposed safeguard against, in Egypt PP 229
strychnine, symptoms of 4aSG 138
Poisonous productions
Poisonous productions, Satan planted Te 75
Poitiers, France
Poitiers, France GC 224
Poland, Maine
Poland, Maine Ev 581; LS 72; 2SG 38, 50, 62; 1T 65
Policy, Policies
1. Worldly 5T 561-3
adoption of, in God’s work is to invite disaster and defeat 7T 215
builds up for self by pulling foundation from another man’s building 5T 563
can see object nearest at hand but fails to discover those at distance 5T 563
confounded with power of God 2SM 19
danger in adopting, in God’s work LS 319-30; TM 460-71
discard all 8T 95
ever watching for opportunities to gain advantage 5T 563
flattery is part of FE 304
God wants to lead His people away from 5T 54
God will not allow His work to be mixed with 2T 149-50
God would not have His church corrupted by PK 590
has short range of vision 5T 563
institutions must not follow 4T 560-1
is species of selfishness in whatever cause it is exercised 5T 563
keep Bible principles free from Ev 213
must have no weight with ministers GW 150; PK 142
must not be criterion of sanitarium managers and overseers MM 164
must not be placed above God’s word CT 487
must not become policy of God’s servant MM 132
must not enter into plans and methods of gospel work Ev 634
never place truth in background from 6T 145
should not be classed with sound discretion 5T 563
soul is deceived when it trusts in 2SM 129
stand ever free from all MM 329; 7T 106-7
taking place of true piety and wisdom among SDA CW 95-6
undeviating principles of righteousness do not blend with DA 313
warning not to follow 5T 563
which men call wisdom God calls foolishness ML 111
will urge outward compliance with laws of land 5T 712
2. Miscellaneous
Daniel chose to follow right rather than PK 544
educational See Educational policy
enriching one class by oppression and suffering of another, God does not sanction MH 187
honesty and 3BC 1159; 6BC 1081; 5T 96
never in agreement 3BC 1159; 6BC 1081; 4T 607; 5T 96
is of Baal 4T 607
is prophet of Baal 5T 96
Joshua used, in searching out Achan’s sin 3T 268-70
malicious, pursued against truth in all ages GC 458
many people’s only motive or rule of action is ML 71
motives of, do not act from 5T 427
must be used in institutions where sick are treated 3T 182-3
no question of, could influence Christ’s movements DA 274; MH 25; 9T 191
of consolidation, tends to exalt the human in place of the divine 7T 172
of deception, Roman Church’s history marked by GC 591
of noncommittal, played to gain certain objects 2SM 169
of rule or ruin, reproved 4T 333
of The American Sentinel CW 96-7
on particular occasions, more disastrous than rashness 3T 498
poor, in evangelistic work Ev 340
sanitarium, that defers to the wealthy and neglects the poor 4T 550
Satan’s, arranged to bring distress TM 331
is to gain victory over men when they are weakest DA 120; PK 173-4
to fill young minds with desire for amusement CT 325
selfish, is earthly 5T 561-2
not heaven-born 5T 561
SDA workers whose: crowds Christ out 5T 726
is to not make Sabbath prominent CW 94-5
is to soften distinctive features of message CW 94-5
some ministers’, has taken place of faithfulness GW 150; PK 141
some people forget honesty when, pays best 5T 96
study of, neglecting God’s word for GC 523
worldly businessmen’s, not for SDA institutions to follow 5T 561
world-servers at heart act from, rather than from principle in religious things GC 460
Supplement
cannot save us from the sifting UL 356:4
worldly,
adopting, deranges God’s plans UL 195:6
break away from UL 181:6
draws away from God’s way UL 310
See also God, works of
Policy man (men)
Policy man (men), conservative, God does not need 5T 263
designing, businessman is not necessarily PK 546
leader in God’s cause must not be TM 321
physician need not be CT 485
physician who is CT 485
sharp, businessman is not necessarily COL 350
Policy plans
Policy plans, to make American Sentinel popular success CW 96-7
worldly, gospel workers must keep free from 7T 95
Policy principle
Policy principle, leads to difficulties CT 485-6
that will assuredly lead into difficulties CT 485
Polish
Polish, artificial, Christian politeness does not consist in AH 422
external, what is of more value to youth than Te 184
God designs that His people should have GW 93
gospel workers should be persons of 4T 358
minds receive, by mutual contact 4T 554; 6T 172
outward, persons whom God uses may not always have CM 154
true, how to obtain AH 423
Polishing
God does not compel us to receive UL 372:3
patience for those needing TDG 79:6
Polite
Polite, be, to God and to one another SD 315
teach every child to be CG 143
Politeness
Politeness, affectation of, need of less 4T 621-2
Christ blessed with, all who did Him a favor DA 564
Christ’s grace will manifest itself in COL 102
Christian: Abraham was controlled by SD 321
cherish ChS 226; Ev 637; SD 256
does not consist in affectation or artificial polish AH 422
does not consist in bowing and simpering AH 422
God’s people need WM 89
lack of, excuses given for 4T 486
lacking in many families AH 83
minister should exhibit 3T 460, 466; TM 196
needed in home AH 422-3; SD 113; WM 155
physician should practice, in sickroom MM 149
reformers who lack 4T 486
result of Spirit’s work AH 422
SDA work should be marked by CT 398
should reign in every household WM 155
should take possession of soul TM 121
show, to children CG 260
teach children lessons of FE 496
delicate, Christ gave rebuke with DA 567
divine, Christ is full of TM 225
formal, current with world should not be encouraged GW 123
gospel does not encourage, current with world MH 489-90
genuine, Abraham practiced ML 192
habitual with Lot PP 158
has power to soften human nature WM 155
how to cultivate 6BC 1083
in home, importance of AH 31; CG 99
parents should encourage CG 99
is cheap WM 155
lack of, angels shut out of homes by CG 99
in home life AH 438
lack of Christian, may result in loss of friends and influence GW 121
most valuable code of, found in Bible AH 423
neglect of, results of AH 427
of speech, should be cultivated in home CG 76
parents should teach children CG 99
superficial, need of less display of AH 422-3
to God, what is meant by CG 99
true: children should be taught how to conduct themselves with CG 143
essence of, is consideration for others Ed 241
grace of, marked Paul’s conduct ML 193
greatly lacking among SDA 4T 392
how to obtain AH 423
is kindness shown to all classes AH 423
manifest, in home CG 143
miss. workers should cultivate 4T 392
parents should teach children to practice 2T 316
things that characterize Ed 241-2
true Christian manifests, in home CG 143
true Christian, cultivate 2T 676; 4T 367
minister’s deportment should be characterized by 2T 507; 3T 460
true Christian will manifest, at home ML 200
truth in heart produces AH 422
without, men grow hard and rough WM 155
world’s, described AH 422-3
See also Manners
Political alliances
Political alliances, Solomon’s mistake in making FE 499; PK 52-4
Political badges
Political badges, wear no FE 476; GW 392
Political conflict
Political conflict, Israel became involved in, with surrounding nations PK 21
Political corruption
Political corruption, destroying love of justice GC 592
Political economy
Political economy, Israel’s, sabbatical year in PP 534
Political excitement
Political excitement, diverts minds from truth TM 334
Political matter, Political matters
Political matter, Political matters, Christ refused to interfere in DA 509; 9T 218
do not divide church over FE 475; GW 391
ministers should keep free from 7T 252
principles and positions in, that hinder spiritual advancement 1T 534
women not prepared to intelligently enter into 3T 565
Political measures
Political measures, church leaders’ duty re FE 475-84; GW 391-6
ministers and teachers should not speak on FE 475; GW 391
Political party, Political parties
Political party, Political parties, linking interests with FE 478; GW 393
voting for FE 475, 478; GW 391, 393
Political power
Political power, Solomon’s desire for, led him into apostasy Ed 49; 7T 217
Political prejudices
Political prejudices, old, some SDA cling to 1T 358
Political question, Political questions
Political question, Political questions, challenge to debate, disregard 6T 122
Christ’s attitude toward 9T 218
credentials should be taken from gospel workers speaking on FE 477, 483; GW 393, 395
discussion of, in SDA papers 2SM 336
do not become mixed up with 2SM 336
do not link up with men on FE 479; GW 394
God would have His people bury FE 475; GW 391
let, alone FE 476; GW 392; Te 253
ministers should not meddle with TM 332-3
should not be theme of conversation FE 479
silence on, is eloquence FE 475; GW 391
teachers in SDA schools should not study FE 484
tithe must not be used to pay anyone for speechifying on FE 477; GW 393
voting re 2SM 336-7
Political relations
Political relations, Solomon ventured on forbidden ground in PK 52-3
Political schemes
Political schemes, SDA cannot take part in, with safety FE 475; GW 391
Political sentiments
Political sentiments, erroneous, held violation of principles of heaven 1T 534
vision re 1T 533-4
Political speeches
Political speeches, gospel workers not to make 9T 206; TM 331
Political strife
Political strife, do not join with unbelievers in 2SM 336-7
do not take part in FE 483; GW 395; TM 335
every day brings fresh revelations of MH 142; 9T 89
held in restraint by four angels TM 444
Political views
Political views, many Sabbathkeepers not right before God in their 1T 533
Political world
Political world, do not make enemies in FE 479
in Christ’s time, described 9T 218
ministers and educators have no battles to fight in FE 478; GW 393
Politician, Politicians
Politician, Politicians, ministers should not act as FE 483; GW 395
church leaders as FE 475-84; GW 391-6
credentials should be taken from ministers desiring to stand as FE 477, 483; GW 393, 395
god of many, is little better than Baal GC 583
ministers and teachers should not make apparent their prejudices for or against FE 475; GW 391; TM 334
opposing, argue points of law in statute book 7BC 945; 1SM 19
sentiments of, ministers who voice TM 334
study courtesy 4T 68
why some, join church GC 386
Politics
Politics FE 475-84; GW 391-6; 1T 533-4
avoid 5T 340
Christians will say, We will not dabble in TM 131
do not spend time talking or acting FE 483; GW 395
God’s work must not be united with FE 483-4; GW 396
gospel workers tempted to take part in, warning to GW 396
leaders of institutions should not meddle in TM 331-2
man whose mind was crammed with 4T 497-8
minister who preaches, dishonors God TM 337
does hearers grievous wrong TM 337
minister who talks, mingles common fire with sacred TM 337
school managers’ duty re FE 475-84; GW 391-6
SDA should separate themselves from FE 483; GW 395
teachers in SDA schools are not called to engage in FE 477
teachers zealous in, should be relieved of their work FE 477; GW 393
teachers’ duty re FE 475-84; GW 391-6
Supplement
caution regarding, in prejudiced field SW 84:1
Solomon entered into, with pagan kingdoms RY 179:4
Polluted carcass
Polluted carcass, will never pass portals of heavenly city 2T 477
Pollution
Pollution, among unbelievers, is order of day 2T 459
persons trained in, gospel work for WM 259
See also Air; Licentiousness; Self-abuse; Sensuality; Vice
Supplement
moral, defilement of, to be penalized TDG 123:5
surrounding, cannot defile without pollution in mind TMK 248:4
Polygamy
Polygamy, Abraham practiced PP 145-6; SR 76-7, 80
antediluvians practiced PP 81-2, 91-2, 338; 3SG 63, 67, 99; SR 64, 75-6
contrary to God’s arrangement for man PP 91-2; 3SG 63, 99; 4aSG 86, 100; SR 75-6
corruption and perversion of marriage institution PP 338; 3SG 100; SR 76
custom of nations of David’s time PP 668; 4aSG 86
David practiced PP 668; 4aSG 86
David punished for practicing 4aSG 87
Elkanah practiced PP 569
Esau practiced PP 179; 3SG 114; SR 88
fatal to sacredness and peace of family relation PP 145
great and good men erred in practicing PP 668; 3SG 99-100
had ceased to be regarded as sin in Abraham’s time PP 145
Ishmael’s, evil results of PP 174
Israel’s rulers expressly forbidden to practice PK 52; 4aSG 100
Israelites practiced, as result of Solomon’s example PK 58-9
Jacob practiced PP 189-90, 208-9; 3SG 117-8, 126, 170; SR 89
Laban understood wrong of 3SG 126
Lamech first practiced PP 81-2; 3SG 99; SR 75-6
never sanctioned by God 3SG 99-100, 104; SR 76, 80
opens door to misery and vice PP 338
prepares way for greater errors 4aSG 86
righteous men practiced, after Flood 3SG 99-100; SR 76
Seth’s descendants practiced PP 81-2; 3SG 60-1
sin that brought God’s wrath upon antediluvians PP 338; 3SG 99; SR 76
sinful practice PP 338; 3SG 67, 99-100; 4aSG 100; SR 64, 76
Solomon practiced PK 52-7; 4aSG 100; 7T 217-8
Solomon’s apostasy as result of PK 52-7
terrible effects of: on family relations PP 145-6, 189-90, 208-9, 569, 668; 3SG 99, 104-5, 117-8, 126, 170; 4aSG 86; SR 76, 89-90
on future generations PP 145
on society 2BC 1029; PP 91-2; PK 52-9; 3SG 63
violation of God’s law PP 145
widespread in Abraham’s time PP 145, 338
Pomegranate, Pomegranates
1. Fruit PP 387; 4aSG 22; SR 158; 4T 148
redeemed will eat EW 19; 2SG 54-5; 1T 69
2. Artificial
on Christ’s priestly garment EW 36, 55, 251; LS 116
on high priest’s robe DA 208; LS 116; PP 351
Pomegranate tree
Pomegranate tree ML 93
in new earth EW 19; 2SG 54; 1T 69
Pomp
Pomp, cannot satisfy heart DA 454
Christ did not work with MH 36
earthly, worthlessness of 1SM 259
religion increases in, as it declines in power 8T 222
world’s way is to begin with PK 595
Pomposity
Pomposity, Christian cannot be full of 6BC 1111; 2SM 20
of school principals and teachers 2SM 313-4
Pontiff, Roman Catholic, Pontiffs
Pontiff, Roman Catholic, Pontiffs, Council of Constance degraded GC 106-7
declared: it was his prerogative to reverse decisions of all others GC 57
that no sentence he pronounced could be reversed by anyone GC 57
decrees of, kings and emperors bowed to GC 60
election of new, by Council of Constance GC 106-7
exalting themselves above God, arraigned before judgment seat of Christ at close of millennium GC 668
guilty of crimes so revolting that secular rulers endeavored to depose them GC 60; SR 334
humiliation of German emperor Henry IV by GC 57-8
presuming to change God’s law, arraigned before judgment seat of Christ at close of millennium GC 668
proud: claimed power to depose emperors GC 57
claimed to be representative of Christ GC 53; SR 329
Romanism claims for its, inspiration descended in unbroken line from apostles GC 193
Satan resolved to exercise his power through, as his vicegerent GC 53; SR 329
striking contrast between overbearing pride of, and Christ’s meekness and gentleness GC 58
supremacy of, Roman emissary demanded that churches of Britain acknowledge GC 62-3
wars of, full remission of sins past, present, and future promised to all enlisting in GC 59; SR 333
See also Pope
Pool
Pool, stagnant AA 352-3; COL 130; CT 275; GW 252; ML 223; PK 233
Pool of Bethesda
Pool of Bethesda See Bethesda, pool of
Poor believer, Poor believers
Poor believer, Poor believers 1T 224-5, 272-4
1. Some
are unwilling to ask advice or follow it 1T 535; WM 201
become poor because they: are not careful 6T 271
do not know how to manage 6T 271
become poor through: circumstances 6T 271
misfortune 6T 271
sickness 6T 271
lacked judgment and wisdom 1T 535
need: help to find employment 6T 269
money 6T 269
special assistance 6T 269
should be helped to find ways to obtain livelihood 6T 269
2. Miscellaneous
able brethren should be noble and generous in dealing with 1T 274
all families of, God does not require church to care for 1T 272
can sacrifice in many ways 2T 246
cast out of their homes for truth’s sake, help 6T 269
Christ sympathizes with His PP 535
church members are required of God to care for 6T 272
church members’ duty to WM 210
church’s, our first duty is to WM 210-1
churches should appoint persons of discernment and wisdom to look after 6T 278
class of, who are not free from temptation 1T 480
company of, what Christ can accomplish through MH 106
constantly expecting to be favored, our duty re 1T 535
disposed to envy the rich 2SG 120; 1T 481
do not neglect WM 182
do not regard and treat, as inferior to prosperous brethren PP 534
do not urge, to give means when they lack necessaries of life 3T 510-1
duty of, re sacrifices to promote med. work 1T 560
re sale of their homes to help God’s work 5T 734
duty of churches to their 4T 551; WM 229
each church should care for its WM 181
every church should feel interest for its own 4T 509
faithful souls of solid worth among 1T 535-6
fund is needed for helping 6T 269
help, where it will benefit them 6T 269
how, can improve their condition 3T 400
can plan for offerings to God’s cause 3T 412
literature for, providing 1T 689
make greater sacrifices of their means than do the wealthy 3T 412
med. treatment for, brethren should help to pay 1T 641
ministers guilty of indifference to, warning to WM 210
mistaken ideas held by some 1T 535
need not be unclean or untidy CH 101
needs of, deacons are ordained for special work of looking after AA 90
needing to consult and listen to men of good judgment and experience, duty of 1T 481; WM 201
neglect of, God has controversy with His people for their WM 210-1
neglect toward, is recorded in books of heaven WM 210
neglected by wealthy brethren 2SG 239
ought to: help free church from debt CS 263
rely on their own energies 1T 535
Paul’s appeal for aid for, at Jerusalem 3T 392-3
persisting in use of tobacco, tea, and coffee, duty to 1T 225
persons taking advantage of, God is displeased with 1T 535
pledges should not be made by, which they are unable to pay 3T 510
prospered by God, what happens to many 1T 482-3
provisions of apostolic church for care of AA 89-90; SR 259-60
Satan seeks to overthrow, by temptations 1T 535
should be willing to be advised and counselled WM 201-2
should be taught to: dress simply and yet tastefully MH 207
work 6T 269
should seek: advice of brethren 3T 400
counsel of brethren in business 1T 224-5; WM 201-2
sick, question of whether to charge for treatments given to 1T 492
smaller churches’ duty to their 4T 510
suffering for truth’s sake, help 6T 269
taking advantage of, warning against 2SG 247; 1T 176, 535
tempted re the wealthy 1T 535
unwilling to be taught, duty re 1T 481
unworthy of receiving special help, duty re 1T 481
variation should be made in prices of produce to 2T 51
wealthy believers have no right to take interest from 1T 534
wealthy businessmen warned re dealings with 1T 479-80
who are poor managers, duty of 2SG 120-1; 1T 480-1
who do much to sustain God’s cause 1T 537-8
whom wealthy brethren would gladly help out of trouble 1T 224
wishing to obtain means without hard work, duty re 1T 480-1
worthy: church members should help WM 216-7; ML 241
each church should care for its own 4T 510
difference in prices should be made to 2SG 235, 248
difference in wages should be made to 2SG 235
God will not depend on niggardly souls to take care of 2T 284
help to care for ML 241
liberality of JW and EGW to 1T 678
Paul provided relief for, by manual labor AA 395-6
poor by reason of misfortune and sickness deserve special care and help 1T 481
teach, to help themselves CS 166
useful holiday gifts should be given to MYP 311
wealthy believers’ duty to 2SG 120-1, 153-6; 1T 194
your duty to, while giving to God’s cause 2SG 235; 1T 194
See also Church member; Needy person; Poor person
Poorer
Poorer, live a little, and give to God’s cause EW 122
Poorer class, Poorer classes
Poorer class, Poorer classes, combinations of, for defense of their interests and claims Ed 228
cooking should be taught in way to benefit MH 302-3
gospel work should not be limited to Ev 421
kept under iron heel of oppression by the wealthy AH 373
med. miss. work not to be limited to Ev 546; 7T 112
offerings of, how God appreciates 7T 295
passions of, sense of oppression that arouses PP 534
strive to live like people supposed to be above them Ed 246
SDA must not neglect COL 232
SDA should labor earnestly for Ev 421
work for, has no limit MM 312; WM 258
treat, as part of great whole MM 312; WM 258
Poorest child
Poorest child See Child
can find ways of obtaining offerings for God by self-denial CS 200, 288
Christ did not shun 2T 75
not afraid to come to Christ MM 19
Poorest person
Poorest person, as well as richest can have salvation COL 117
Poor family
Poor family See Family
Poor fund
Poor fund, tithe should not be regarded as CS 103; WM 277
EGW’s appeal for means for WM 325
Poorhouses
Poorhouses, filled as result of improper eating by many generations CH 49; Te 174
Poor in spirit
Poor in spirit, promises given to DA 300
who are the MB 7
Supplement
content with their condition and surroundings RC 61:4
See also Poverty, spiritual
Poor parent
Poor parent See Parent
Poor person, Poor persons
Poor person, Poor persons PP 530-6; 1T 224-5, 272-4; 3T 511-21; 4T 550-2; WM 199-202
1. Among God’s people 1T 224-5, 272-4; 4T 508-11; 6T 269-72
accepting message, SDA are not to take charge of all 1T 272
accepting truth, erroneous idea of 1T 273
afflicted: care of by SDA med. institutions 1T 641-3
murmuring at their lot and against the wealthy 1T 642
cast out for truth’s sake, church members should receive into their homes 6T 276
Christ is neglected when we neglect 4T 620
church member’s duty to care for his own 4T 509
church members’ duty to PK 652; 2T 32; 3T 519; 6T 269-72
church’s duty to care for its own MH 201; 4T 508
consideration due to, in buying and selling 1T 176; 2T 51
deceived by shrewd salesmen 1T 481
deserve your tenderest pity and sympathy 2T 570
erroneous ideas of, re duty of the wealthy 1T 535
facing starvation because of Sabbath observance, how to help 6T 85
faithful, with whom economy is battle of life 2T 435
great sin of, murmuring as 1T 642
Hannah More as, ill treatment of 1T 666-80; 2T 140-5
help 2T 570
when it will benefit them 6T 269
how to help 5T 151
in straitened circumstances because of transgression 6T 269
made poor by misfortune and sickness, deserve special care and help 1T 481
med. institution’s duty re 4T 509
moving to Battle Creek in search for prosperity 4T 508-11
need not sell their little homes just now to help God’s work 5T 734
not excluded from privilege of giving 3T 398; 9T 224; WM 203
not exempt from duty to: sacrifice for God’s cause 1T 115, 177; 2T 246-7, 659
support God’s cause 1T 220; 2T 659
persons making large donations to God’s cause while neglecting 1T 194
persons of solid worth and good judgment among 1T 535-6
persons who neglect 4T 512-3
sacrifice of means by some, to support God’s cause 5T 733
sacrifices made by, to provide offerings for Lord’s treasury 2T 518
sacrifices of, to help found Health Institute 1T 639-40
Satan seeks to overthrow, by temptation 1T 535
should not beg 5T 151
sick and afflicted, sanitarium’s duty to 1T 641-3
some, are poor managers and lack wise judgment 1T 480-1, 535
think they have superior judgment and will not be taught 1T 481
suffering, God prospers some of His people in order that they may help 4T 619-20
taking advantage of 1T 176, 194, 479-80, 534-6
two classes of 6T 269
unwilling to ask advice or to follow it in business 1T 535
wealthy believers’ duty to DA 639
wealthy believers’ erroneous idea re 1T 535
wealthy believers should deal liberally with 1T 481
wealthy believers should make difference in favor of, re prices and wages 1T 194
wishing to obtain means without persevering toil 1T 480-1
worthy: fund needed for helping 6T 269-70
sanitarium’s duty to 3T 173-4
sin of withholding relief from 4T 620
worthy sick, fees charged by sanitarium for care of 3T 173-4
sanitarium’s duty to 4T 550-2
wrong way to help some 1T 535
2. Need or ought to
be: diligent in business and fervent in spirit 1T 115
faithful in tithes and offerings 5T 382
do all in their power to help themselves 1T 642
eat food that is most nourishing CD 206, 353; MM 288-9; 9T 163
exercise benevolence WM 203-6
exert themselves WM 199
give offerings to God AA 341; WM 206
according to their ability CS 73-4
to advance His work WM 203
improve in manners 1T 274
lay up mites in bank of heaven DA 615
learn: lesson of simplicity MH 196
to economize 1T 272-3; 2T 431-2, 435
listen to counsel of persons of experience 1T 481, 224
practice: economy MH 196, 207; 1T 220; WM 199
self-denial MH 196; 1T 220, 224, 432
prove blessing to church 1T 273; 6T 272
sacrifice to advance God’s cause 1T 220
work 2T 431-2
3. Miscellaneous
accountability of, for use made of their talents 2T 245-7
accountable to God for use of their: strength 2SG 120; 3T 400
time 3T 400
afflicted, warned against murmuring against the wealthy 1T 642
aided by funds from treasury of Christ’s disciples DA 559
almshouses filled with, as result of liquor seller’s work MH 338
always with us by God’s providence 3T 391; WM 17
among Jewish believers, gifts of Gentile churches for AA 399
are God’s heritage WM 272
as accountable to God for their physical strength as rich man is for his money 3T 400
as Christ’s legacy to His church 6T 261
as Christ’s representatives on earth PP 535; 3T 391; 4T 620
as tenderly watched by God as is monarch on throne ML 291
as well as the rich, are objects of God’s special care and attention MM 243
should have part in sustaining God’s work 3T 398
attitude toward, judgment will reveal 4T 386
awaken in hearts love that Christ feels toward the suffering and oppressed PP 535
becoming wealthy, what happens to many 1T 482-3
bitter and envious toward the rich WM 19
blanket or raiment taken from, as pledge must be restored at nightfall PP 311
can sacrifice in many ways to support God’s cause 2T 246-7
cannot keep comfortable on good wishes alone 5T 151
capital of, strength of brain and bone and muscle is PP 535
capital of many, time and physical strength are 3T 400
care for MYP 307
care for world’s, appeal to world for support in 6T 286
care of, costs something 4T 510
carrying beneficence to extreme really hurts 4T 550
cases of, in which financial aid hurts them 1T 272-3
cause of, Christ’s cause is COL 383-4
Christ as man shared lot of DA 73
Christ became, that He might reach the poor 7BC 903-4
Christ came to earth to walk and work among MM 243; 7T 226
Christ did not confine His labors to MM 312; WM 257
Christ endured toil, hardship, and privation of MH 197
Christ honored, by sharing their humble condition 4T 550
Christ in person of 2T 330
Christ met with greatest success among WM 171
Christ ministered to MH 24
Christ neglected in person of 1T 679
Christ preached gospel to MH 20
Christ spoke words of eternal life to MH 34-5
Christ still has compassion on MB 111
Christ stripped reproach of scorn from poverty by blessing MH 198
Christ sympathizes with WM 170
Christ teaches His people to remember MB 111
Christ visits, in person of His followers 7T 226
Christ’s interest in having gospel preached to MM 243
Christ’s love and sympathy for DA 162-3
Christ’s messengers should minister to 6T 83
Christ’s mission was to reach TM 177
Christ’s regard for 2T 467
Christ’s, sent as representatives of Himself to His people 3T 383
Christian’s duty to, as unto Christ 2T 24-37
church members should help 4T 511
church should not exhaust its means in helping 1T 272-3
church will always have, among its members MH 201
church’s neglect of duty to 6T 276
come close to, in gospel work 7T 58
comfort and sympathy needed by WM 171
coming to your door, how to treat CS 163; MH 195
compassion of Cornelius for AA 132
consideration that should be shown to, in business COL 246-7
contact with, do not act as if it were condescension to come into GW 189
continuing in transgression 6T 269
could be above want in almost every case 1T 481
coveting rich man’s wealth 1T 481
covetous, testimony rejected by 2SG 157
covetousness cherished by 2SG 153-6
cruelty and neglect toward, regarded as done to Christ PP 535-6
cry of suffering, reaches to heaven 6T 385
dealing with, never be cold or unsympathetic in CS 162
deceived, who are not God’s poor 1T 272-3
defend 3T 538-9
defense of, Nehemiah stood nobly in PK 658
diet of CD 463
disregard for, how God is robbed by 6T 385
distressing conditions prevailing among 6T 385
do not always exert themselves as they should 4T 550
do not cause, to feel that they are looked upon as paupers DA 639
do not exclude, from privilege of giving 9T 224
do not forbid: to eat butter CD 206, 353, 358; MM 288-9
to eat eggs, milk, or cream CD 206, 353, 358; MM 288-9
do not have hundredth part of delusive temptations of the rich WM 176
do not neglect, in gospel work Ev 552
in work of third angel’s message 6T 290
do not support, in idleness WM 199-200
do not wait for, to call your attention to their needs 5T 151
doing too much for, hurts them 4T 550
Dorcas’s ministry to AA 131
duty of, in self-denial and sacrificing 2SG 155
duty to help, is test of character 3T 547
earnest efforts needed to present truth to 6T 83
earning high wages but failing to-economize and deny self 2T 431-2
educate, to be self-reliant 6T 279
education for, needed in industrial and sanitary lines MH 192
efforts to help, do not neglect God’s cause in 4T 551
means devoted to gospel work should not be diverted to CS 166
embarrassed re their dress by extravagance of the wealthy 4T 631
embezzlement charged against persons who rob God of provision He has made for 6T 385
employment for, industries should be established to provide MH 194
entertainment of, second tithe was used every third year for PP 530
entrusted by God with talents 2T 667
envy the rich Ev 557
erroneous idea of, re the wealthy 2T 229-30, 659
evil among some of, which will prove their ruin unless overcome 1T 274
excellence of character and moral worth of, often overlooked 1T 536
exploitation of, by vendors of animals at temple DA 154-7
God’s plan to hinder Ed 44
failure of many, to deny self and save money for time of need 1T 272-3
to economize to keep out of debt 1T 272-3
failure to return to God His own makes men CS 36
fallen through intemperance, minister to 7T 58
families of, best miss. work that can be done for MH 192
few, in USA are so really poor as to need help 1T 481
frequently in great need of sympathy and counsel 4T 550
friend of, Christ is ever MM 310; WM 172
true Christian is WM 168
friend to, minister should be MM 310
fully as worthy as the wealthy in God’s sight PP 534
fund for helping: Christ and His disciples established 4T 41-2
every church should establish 5T 150
is needed 1SM 84
thank offering should be collected once a week or once a month for 5T 150
gift to supply needs of, results in blessings to giver 4T 56
gifts for, God calls for COL 417-8
gifts of, how God estimates value of 9T 224
erroneous idea re CS 166; WM 199
that encourages selfishness and helplessness MH 195
that often leads to idleness, extravagance, intemperance MH 195
giving charity to MH 195
giving help to WM 199-200
giving money to, is not always best way to help them WM 332
gladly listened to Paul’s words AA 461
gleanings of harvests were to be left for AA 337; PP 531; 4T 77, 467; 6T 274
go on inspecting tour and learn what is needed by 5T 151
God calls for men and women to minister to WM 176
God calls upon, to sacrifice their idols 1T 224
God does not propose to rain means from heaven to sustain 4T 511
God does not wish, to suffer for necessaries of life CD 270
God expects repentance unto salvation from AA 239
God has provided pleasure that may be enjoyed by MH 198
God often raises up persons to shield, from loss WM 202
God requires, to sacrifice WM 203
God tests His people’s love by WM 214
God uses, to test the prosperous PP 530-1, 535; 2T 279-80
God’s care for PP 530-6
God’s cause should not be overlooked in giving attention to 4T 550
God’s gifts are to be used in relieving COL 370-1
God’s judgments will fall upon anyone who wrongs, slights, or abuses His 4T 620
God’s people are made up mainly from Ev 565
God’s plan to keep His people continually helping 3T 382-3
God’s purpose in permitting some people to become TM 287
God’s suffering, professed Christians who neglect SD 57
good wishes are not enough to help 5T 151
gospel ministry to: angels aid in 7T 226
Christ’s promise to sustain His workers in DA 369
privilege and blessings of 7T 226
gospel must be preached to CD 353, 358; CS 162; DA 300; 9T 163
gospel of health must be preached to CD 272
from practical point of view 7T 137
gospel work for 6T 83-4
should not become all-absorbing WM 256
gospel workers should have kind and generous spirit toward GW 335
gospel workers who comfort, blessings brought to MM 252
happiness found in distributing to needs of 4T 50
hardships and misery of, Christians should aid in relieving and softening COL 417
hatred of, against the rich is excited by covetousness PP 497
toward the rich has its root in selfishness COL 254
have as much right in God’s world as the wealthy PP 534
having nothing to offer to God, rich believers should help 1T 220
health foods should be provided at prices within reach of 7T 125
help: in preparation of wholesome food CD 268
to become self-sustaining 6T 279
to help themselves MH 201; 6T 278; WM 199-200, 332
who need clothing, food, and other things CS 46-7
helping, that is like putting treasure into bag (basket) with holes COL 247; WM 200
helping hand needed by WM 171
helpless, how to help MH 201-8
homes for, investment of means in TM 324
homes of, Christ ministered in MH 24
honest, world regards the wealthy as of greater value than CS 133
honest and industrious: first to respond to call for means for God’s work CS 177
how God regards 1T 537-8
who is ready to help people needing help CS 177
who stands high in God’s estimation CS 177
honoring the rich and neglecting, is crime in God’s sight 4T 551
hospitality shown to, during Feast of Tabernacles PP 540
hospitality to, law of Moses enjoined PP 530
houses of, in East usually consisted of one room COL 192
how faithful and trusting, becomes rich toward God CS 151
how God taught Israel throughout year to care for COL 220
how to help 6T 272
to adopt principles of health reform 7T 113
to become industrious and self-reliant 7T 113
how to work for 6T 84
in great danger of coveting rich man’s wealth 1T 481
in spirit, blessing pronounced upon MB 6-9
who will enter heaven DA 301-2
in straitened circumstances for truth’s sake 6T 269
indifference to, warning against 1BC 1118-9
indiscriminate giving to, warning against CS 163
industrious and economical, can save a little for God’s cause AH 382
influences that should be resisted by MH 197
injustice to, God will repay every act of WM 312
inspire, with hope MH 158
instructions re, God’s word gives 1T 273
interests of, should be sacredly guarded MM 310
invited to gospel feast COL 225-6
Israelites’ duty in caring for PP 530-6; 4T 77
judiciously using his little in blessing others is rich toward God 2T 681
keep always in view their spiritual needs when helping MH 198
kindness to, God’s people should show 4T 386
lacking good judgment are often unwilling to seek counsel 1T 224
lands of, oppression by taking mortgages on PK 648
large outlay of means in work for, caution re 6T 293
law given by God for benefit of PP 536
learn how to treat, by studying history of Christ’s life 4T 550
lesson for, from parable of talents 4T 468
lessons re, from parable of rich man and Lazarus COL 260-3
let not, think that only the rich are covetous 1T 481
level of, why Christ lived on WM 25-6
liberal, promises of Christ will be realized by 3T 399
liberal provision made for, in Israel PP 526
life of, Christ came to live MH 19, 197-8
life’s best things are free to MH 198
liquor seller’s work multiplies MH 338
literature for, providing 1T 689-90; 4T 598
literature fund for 1T 718
literature provided for, from book fund 1T 689-90
looking down on, has become fashionable WM 170
looking with scorn upon people orderly and refined 1T 274
lowly, Christ’s earthly parents were 3T 566
make difference in favor of, in business 3BC 1159
men minister to Christ in person of DA 637
many, are poor because of loose and slack habits 1T 273
are worse off when financially helped 1T 272-3
many families are, because they spend money as soon as they receive it CS 269
many people are, by lack of diligence and economy 1T 272
may need to be taught how to work 6T 278
may stand far higher in moral worth in God’s sight than the wealthy 4T 550
means spent for dress that should be used to feed and clothe 4T 645-6
med. missionaries should not limit their efforts to 7T 112
message adapted to, bear MM 243
ministry among 6T 255
ministry to WM 169-77
Christ’s chief work was CH 387; WM 59
opportunities for women in MH 194
miss. nurses are best qualified to work for 6T 84
money is spent for selfish purposes that should be used to help 6T 385
most of, could be above want by pursuit of right course 1T 481
motives that lead people to neglect COL 382-3
multitudes of, out in country are in great need MH 192
need not be unclean or untidy in person or in home AH 21-2
need your cheerful countenance, hopeful words, and kindly handclasp COL 418
needing help, all around us are COL 386
needing med. skill but who cannot afford to pay for it, how physicians can help worthy MM 216
needs of: blessings from ministering to 4T 50
how to supply MH 49-50
wealthy people enriched by taking advantage of PK 646
needy: Christ is neglected in person of 2T 25
deny yourself of things in house or in dress to help 4T 511
gospel work for 2T 34
seek out and minister to 2T 34
neglect of, one of Jerusalem’s sins was 8T 133
warning against WM 223
neglect of God’s, guilt of neglecting Christ by 4T 512-3
neglected, duty of God’s people to 6BC 1060; 2T 570
neglecting, is neglecting Christ 2T 24; 4T 620
never to cease in Israel PP 530
no more dependent on the rich than the rich on the poor PP 535
no pity shown to, in Isaiah’s time PK 306
not expected to give alms as rich man does CS 119
not released from responsibilities of stewardship 2T 659
numerous expenses for hospitalities and gifts to, were required of Jews 4T 467
object of God’s special care and attention WM 18
of moral soundness and worth, how God esteems 1T 540
offerings given by: accounted precious by God 2T 198-9
as fragrant incense before God AA 341; CS 178
as sweet-smelling savor to God CS 30, 347
God accepts CS 176
how God values CS 73-4; 3T 398-9
not estimated according to amount given 3T 398-9
weighed in balances of sanctuary 3T 398
offerings should be appropriated for helping WM 274
often made to feel that it is too costly to attend church CS 160
oppression of: among professed Christians CS 160
by Fashion 4T 634
by the rich Ed 44; PK 64; PP 102
Nehemiah’s measures against PK 646-51
prevails in world WM 209
state of things that causes TM 331
warning against 2T 158, 160; 5T 565
oppressor of, God holds accountable 5T 565
ought not to: leave all sacrificing for owners of possessions to do 1T 115
leave all sacrificing for the rich to do WM 203
think that only the rich are covetous 1T 481
think that they can have food free 6T 278
work on Sabbath to earn means of livelihood 4T 251-2
owning no property, are accountable to God for use of their strength 1T 115
part of your income should be devoted to 4T 477
Paul as, in Rome AA 461
Paul’s ministry to believing, at Jerusalem 6T 271-2
person who deals with slack hand will become 4T 410
person who neglects, God cannot co-operate with 6T 262
person who succors, brings himself into closer relationship to Christ ChS 268
persons considerate toward, blessing pronounced upon Ed 141
persons showing hospitality to, have unseen angels as guests DA 639
persons who care for, blessings promised 4T 510
persons who feel too refined to labor for, reproof for 2T 467
persons who rob God by failure to help COL 371
persons who show mercy to, blessing for MB 82
persons who think it lowers their dignity to minister to COL 382
Pharisees and Sadducees despised WM 171
physicians should never neglect 4T 551
placed among us as representatives of Christ 3T 391
placed by Christ among us to test us MH 205
placed by God among us to: awaken love toward the suffering and oppressed 4T 620
call out from us Christian sympathy and love 3T 391
provide us opportunities for service 6T 261
poorest of, can improve their surroundings by rising early and working diligently 6T 188
possessing virtues that rich man does not have WM 173
poverty and sickness among, generally caused by their own sins, follies, and wrongs 1T 642
practical demonstrations of benevolence by sympathy and compassionate acts to 4T 60
pray with and for MH 158
preaching to, Christ’s chief work was WM 171
present gospel to 7T 226
prevention of suspicion and hatred of, toward the rich PP 536
prevention of terrible evils of oppression of, by the rich Ed 44; PP 536
products of Israel’s fallow fields every seventh year were reserved for Ed 43; PK 647
prospered by God often become penurious and exacting 1T 483
provision made in Israel for, every seventh year Ed 43; PK 646-7; PP 531
provisions made for helping, in Bible times MH 186; PK 646-7; 4T 467
purposely permitted to be thus by God in order to test and prove His people 2T 28
question of how to best help 6T 188-9
ray of hope for, provisions made by God to bring PP 534
receive greatest share of Christ’s attention 7T 226
regard for, Christ requires 2T 25
regard that you should show for Ed 268
regulations designed to bless PP 534
relatives of, should help to defray their med. expenses 1T 642
relief of, Christ takes account of smallest gift given for WM 313-4
much might be learned from OT re MH 183
relieving wants and sufferings of, God requires 2T 684-5
is ministry to Christ 2T 24
remember 5T 151
and supply their needs FE 323
represented by man who had one talent 2T 659
rich and: God has same standard of character for 4BC 1181
regulations designed to promote social equality of PP 534
should be closely bound together by ties of sympathy and helpfulness CS 161
should be treated alike with unvarying kindness MM 205
rich man as God’s steward to help COL 256
rich men who are 2T 662-3, 682; 5T 260
rich people who grind face of CS 160; WM 209
rich toward God think of salvation of others 2T 681
rich young ruler’s failure to do his duty to 4T 50
right of, to certain part of produce of soil PP 531
rising early and working diligently can improve their surroundings 6T 188-9
rude cottages of, illuminated by God’s word WM 169
sabbatical year released, from debt PP 532-3
sacrificial offering appointed for CS 160; DA 50
sad place for, what would make world a CS 160
safeguards designed by God to keep people from becoming MH 183-6
sanitariums too often neglect, while paying deference to the wealthy 4T 550
sanitariums’ duty to 4T 550-2
scanty earnings of, frittered away for amusements FE 422
second tithe of every third year was used for benefit of PK 646
self-caring, who do not do that which they can do 2T 229-30
sent by God as representatives of Himself 3T 383
Sermon on Mount thrilled DA 299
SDA should not bestow all of their labor and gifts on WM 187
SDA should not make care of, their first attention 4T 550-1
SDA should not neglect God’s cause to give their whole attention to 4T 551-2
shall always be with us PP 535
share your daily bread with MB 111-2
shield, from exploitation by evildoers WM 202
showing kindness to, gives access to their hearts MYP 217
living faith is demonstrated by 4T 386
sight of, Christ’s heart is cheered by WM 175-6
single, who marry and raise family with nothing to support them 1T 273
slighting claims of, men prove themselves traitors to Christ by MB 137
smallest willing offerings of, are as acceptable as largest donations of the rich 3T 398; 9T 224
solace of, Christianity is WM 172
soliciting aid, do not give indiscriminately to CS 163
some: are generous in their poverty 4T 77
become penurious as they acquire property 4T 77
can be helped most effectively by instruction in practical lines MH 194
failing to economize are unwilling to seek counsel 1T 224
know nothing of denying self 1T 272-3
know nothing of economizing to keep out of debt 1T 272-3
need good advice and then to be left to fight out life’s battles 1T 274
need to be taught how to manage MH 195
need to economize CS 166
seek to obtain means in easier way than patient and persevering labor 3T 400
some people are: because of careless indolence 5T 178
because of lack of good (wise) management 2SG 120; 1T 224
because of lack of perseverance MH 194-5
because of lack of self-denial MH 194-5
because they are not diligent in business 2SG 120; 1T 272
because they do not economize MH 194-5; 2SG 120; 1T 224, 272
because they lack training in industry MH 194-5
through lack of industrial training MH 190
some people will always be 1T 272
soul of, Christ paid purchase money for 2SM 343
speak to, re God’s promises MH 158
speak words of hope and courage to MH 196
special consideration made by God for PP 534
spending money for that which is not bread are many 6T 83
strength wasted by some, in love of ease 3T 400
strictest diet for, time has not yet come to prescribe 9T 163
succor 5T 606
succoring, brings men closer to Christ 2T 25
sufferings of, children should be educated to alleviate 6T 429
relieve 2T 24
suggestions for helping 5T 151
support of, is less expensive in country than in city 4T 510
sympathize with, in their trials, heartaches, and disappointments MH 158
taking usury from, is expressly forbidden PP 532
was forbidden in Israel PP 311
talent of, should be improved GW 330
tangible proofs of kindness needed by, in food and clothes 5T 151
teach: how to care for home 6T 278
how to cook 6T 278
how to make their clothes 6T 278
how to mend their clothes 6T 278
how to provide foods to take place of flesh foods 7T 133
how to use locally grown food products MM 262
to become self-sustaining MH 195
to help themselves CS 166; 2T 30; 4T 550
to put their energies to best use 6T 188-9
to support themselves WM 199-200
tempted re the wealthy 1T 535
tempted to spend money on: amusements FE 318
horse races FE 318
lottery FE 318
tender regard for, Mosaic law enjoined MB 72
thank offerings should not be used to help 4T 511
Thanksgiving Day as occasion for helping AH 474-5
three things that bring perplexities and burdens to COL 51
time wasted by some 2SG 121
in love of ease 3T 400
tithe should not be used to help 4T 511
tithes and offerings of, proportionate to his income CS 73
treat, with as much interest and attention as the rich 4T 551
treated in contemptuous way too often DA 639
treatment of, by Jewish priests and rulers in Christ’s time DA 157
try to imitate the wealthy in dress 4T 631
two classes of 6T 269
unemployed and homeless, ministry to MH 183-200
ungrateful, should not discourage you from helping the needy 2T 31
unjust dealing with, warning against 5T 565
use of eggs by 9T 163
very few people in USA are really such, as to need help 1T 481
visited by Christ in person of His followers 7T 226
visiting, wear clothing plain and simple in GW 189
wants of, duty of God’s people to relieve 4T 226-7
professed Christian world expends in extravagant display money sufficient to supply 6T 274-5
wealth or knowledge does not make anyone more valuable than WM 171
wealthy and, relations between 2SG 119-21
wealthy people too often take advantage of 2SG 235-6; 1T 194
what men do for, will be scrutinized in judgment GC 487
what to consider when you give to WM 187
when giving to suffering, give in sincerity DA 312
wholesale feeding of WM 210-1
whom church should not help with means 1T 272-3
why Christ chose to live as one of MH 197-8
why God has permitted some people to be, and others to be rich TM 280
why God keeps His people habitually giving to 3T 382-3
why many, have no tithes and offerings to give to God 3T 400
with children gathered about scanty board, God watches SC 86
work of caring for, men must be chosen to oversee WM 275
work should be provided for 6T 278
work that, can do for Christ MH 198
world’s, gospel work is needed to save 6T 255
worthy, persons who feel the rich should be honored above DA 73
you may err in giving to CS 166; WM 199
your destiny in judgment will be determined by what you have done for DA 637
your duty to, while giving to God’s cause 1T 194
See also Needy person; Pauper; Poverty
Supplement
angels rejoice to preach to; higher classes have wrong attitude SW 13:1
blessing of Christ on, not on the rich SW 85:1
caring for, cultivates attributes of Christ OHC 198:4
Christ,
became, that we,
might be rich AG 79:2
might possess treasures UL 113:5
endured all the trials of TMK 26:3
identifies with, in calling us to help them OHC 190:4
linked with SW 85:1
shared life of poverty with UL 113:6
still has compassion on; we are to remember them LHU 131:4
sympathizes with; insults to them are as to Him SW 11:0
Christ’s,
example showed that, might be pure and noble TMK 36:4
message eagerly accepted by TMK 50:4
church members to care for, as representatives of Christ HP 303:2
despising, was fashionable but Jesus sympathizes SW 10:4
fields blessed by God and preparation made for RC 227:3
gifts from a sincere heart to HP 306:4
God loves, as much as He loves you, maybe more OHC 180:3
God purposely permits, to test and develop our hearts TMK 335:4
godly, positions of, and worldly rich will be reversed TDG 183:6
gospel shines when brought to HP 234:5
helping,
brings into a closer relationship with Jesus TMK 335:4
by all who share Christ’s glory UL 305:3
in God’s household UL 29:5
Jesus came to preach gospel to OHC 190:3
neglect of, SW 39:0
guilt of Christian world; indifference SW 35:1
offering by, acceptable according to the heart purpose HP 304:3
parable of Lazarus the beggar is for rich and SW 12:1
preaching to, connected with the gospel message HP 173:4
respect (deference) to be given to UL 89:3
sacrifice in giving required by, although others give more OHC 199:3
surrounded by, essential for perfecting character OHC 198:4
sympathy and compassion for HP 234:4
treating, as Christ did OHC 180:2
words and deeds of kindness for, winning souls VSS 29:2
working for SW 16:2
See also Disadvantaged; Needy; Outcasts; Poverty