EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Reformation - Religion, Religions
Reformation
Reformation, among God’s people, needed CH 633; MYP 317; SD 49; 1T 469; 8T 138
should begin with ministers first 1T 469; TM 145
call for, at Gen. Conf. session of 1901 8T 97-8
calling for reorganization and abandonment of fundamental doctrine, SDA warned against 1SM 204
Christ’s work of, beginning of DA 150
confession of sin must be accompanied by SC 39; 5T 640
confession of sin without, not acceptable to God SC 39
constant, perfection of symmetrical character calls for GW 463
decided: fasting and prayer must be accompanied by 4BC 1150
God calls for, re eating CH 579
God’s people need 2SM 400-1; 8T 146
Isaiah’s words to continue to bear fruit in PK 320
persons united in course of action wrong in principle need to make TM 131
entire, needed in life and character 2T 60
false, Satan uses EW 261
will increase and spread EW 45
foundation of enduring, God’s law is CG 489; 8T 199
God’s grace alone can work 4T 378
God’s people need, before they can see miracles wrought MM 15-6
great: needed in diet of many CD 268
needed in the ministry Ev 640
needed on subject of temperance CH 432
great need of, among God’s people 3T 474
in Protestant churches SR 354
heart, needed outward as well as inward CD 35
in dress, needed 6T 377
in eating and drinking, needed 6T 377
in family life, need of PP 143
in heart, Christianity proposes CD 35
in home, need of CG 557-8; 2T 376
parental duty re CG 557-8
in Israel: followed by deeper apostasy DA 28
in Asa’s reign PK 112
in Hezekiah’s reign PK 331-9
in Josiah’s reign PK 392, 400-1, 410, 466
in reign of Jehoshaphat PK 191
in reign of Joash of Judah PK 216
in time of Elijah and Elisha PK 155, 160, 169, 225, 254, 466
in time of Ezra and Nehemiah PK 607, 622-4, 662-78
needed in Jeremiah’s time PK 413-4
under John the Baptist’s preaching DA 133
in life, truth for this time requires 4BC 1157
truth taking hold of heart works 2T 678
in SDA churches, preaching on prophecies of Revelation would work 6T 61-2; TM 118
Revelation rightly understood would bring TM 118
in world, all loyal to Christ should work for ChS 155
is wrought by repentance Ed 148
management of med. institutions needs MM 170
must be outward as well as inward CD 35
not successful without revival by Spirit ChS 42; 1SM 128
obstacles are always encountered by GC 396
of heart and life, alone can save from result of sin PK 414
permanent, essentials to PP 524
physical effort and moral power needed to effect 6T 189
publishing house at Battle Creek needed 8T 96
repentance is not genuine if it does not work DA 555; GC 462-3; SC 23, 58-9
result of 8T 87-9
in church 8T 251
revival and 1SM 127-8
God calls for PK 626
God’s people will not endure test without 7T 285
must blend in their work ChS 42
needed under Spirit’s ministration 1SM 128
two different things ChS 42; 1SM 128
Satan arouses when men begin, in themselves 2T 484
signifies: change in habits and ideas 1SM 128
reorganization ChS 42; 1SM 128
such as world has never witnessed, priests and rabbis prevented DA 205
that are not reformations from error to truth EW 45
thorough: acceptance of God’s message will bring to church TM 118
God’s people need 1SM 115; 8T 251
persons in whom truth will effect 2T 639
repentance must go deep enough to perfect 4T 189
SDA churches need TM 443
Spirit is to lead out in work of TM 514; 2SM 400
time has come for 8T 251
thorough work of, God calls for ChS 42
true, begins with soul cleansing MH 180; SD 105
true repentance works Ed 148
witnessed in 1844 9T 126
work of, institutions need 6T 253
true conversion should involve 1T 415
Reformation, Protestant
Reformation, Protestant See Protestant Reformation
Reformative
Reformative, work of SDA is 6T 24
Reformatory
Reformatory, God’s grace is always MM 226
work of SDA is 6T 126
Reformatory, Reformatories
Reformatory, Reformatories, keeping boys out of Ed 218
Reformatory action
Reformatory action, always attended with sacrifice 4T 636
present age calls for 4T 488
Reformatory lines
Reformatory lines, God’s work is to advance in MM 250
Reformatory movement, Reformatory movements
Reformatory movement, Reformatory movements, among God’s people, vision of 9T 126
great, study history of Ed 238
study workings of Providence in MH 442; 8T 307
must begin at home CG 489
Satan’s counterfeit GC 186
See also Reform movement; Revival
Reformatory process
Reformatory process, in diet, calls for struggle and perseverance 9T 160
Reformatory work
Reformatory work, SDA are to do 6T 126
Reform dress
1. First SDA 2SM 478-9; 1T 465, 521-5, 672, 717-8; 2T 66; 4T 635-40
adopted at Western Health Reform Institute 1T 465
adoption of: reasons for recommending 1T 525; 4T 638-40
to keep hearts of women believers from becoming alienated from God 4T 639
to prevent present state of worldliness 4T 639
all kinds of, seen in churches 1T 521-2
that needed reforming 1T 521
Appendix note re 1T 717-8
attention given in, to clothing of limbs 4T 640
cautions re adoption of 1T 522
cleared filth of streets 2SM 478; 1T 424, 458, 461-3
comfortable 1T 465
convenient for housework and out-of-door labor 2SM 478; 1T 461, 463
for work, essentials to 1T 464
Hannah More wore, in 1868 1T 672
hoops not needed in 1T 523
injudicious women made, disgusting 1T 521
length of: about nine inches from floor 1T 521
concern of some minds re 1T 462
inquiries re, were proper 1T 521
reached somewhat below top of boot (shoe) 2SM 478; 1T 460-4
uniformity needed in 1T 521
what EGW meant by “the top of the boot” in reference to 1T 462-3
made properly, was becoming and consistent 4T 635
most appropriate style for Battle Creek Sanitarium 4T 637-8
neat 4T 638
needless adornment of, many went to great extremes in 4T 639
not rightly represented in many places 1T 521
not to be adopted unless made right and arranged neatly 2T 66
opposed by some husbands 1T 522
opposed in some places 1T 521
patterns for making 1T 521-2, 718
quilts in, presented immodest and untidy appearance 1T 523
unnecessary 1T 523
recommended in How to Live 2SM 478-9; 1T 462
represented properly, advantages of 4T 638
simple and healthful 1T 525; 4T 635
style of, unpopular 1T 521
that really was deform dress 1T 522
weight lifted from hips by 4T 635
EGW received many letters re 1T 521
EGW recommended 1T 462-3
EGW wore 1T 464-5
white skirts worn with dark dresses do not become 1T 523
why, ceased to be advocated and was laid aside 4T 635-8
worn by women of Battle Creek church 1T 464
2. Second SDA 4T 635-40
free from: large plaids and figures, and plain in color 4T 640
looped-up and tied-back overskirt 4T 640
needless trimmings 4T 640
length, modesty needed in 4T 640
presented four years after the first 4T 640
3. So-called (popular)
God would not have His people adopt 1T 421
immodest 1T 421
movement for, SDA women should not join 1T 421, 457
objections to 2SM 477
short: do not exchange extremely long dress for 2SM 478
reaching about to knees 1T 464
shun evils and notoriety of 1T 464
unbelievers disgusted by 2SM 478
See also American costume
Reformed
Reformed, members who would not be, God relieved church of 1T 122
Reformed Pastor
Reformed Pastor, by Richard Baxter GC 253
Reformer, Reformers
Reformer, Reformers, army of, needed to stand for plain and simple attire MYP 359
class of, who will bear banner of third angel’s message 4BC 1151
Elijah as GC 606
Elisha as Ed 51
great opposition met by GC 606; PP 404
hypocritical, professing to have new light 5T 144-7
John the Baptist as DA 100
kind of, needed in SDA pulpits 1SM 159
misrepresented in every age PP 404
mission of God’s remnant people as PK 678
must advance and not retreat 6T 151
need to be themselves reformed 6T 154
need to place themselves under God’s discipline FE 517
Nehemiah as PK 675-6
not destroyers 6T 151
of every age, had to overcome difficulties Ev 301; GC 606
parents as 3T 560-70
Protestant See Protestant Reformer
pub. houses as 7T 139
SDA as, are to reform the medical practice MM 125
should be most kind, courteous, and unselfish Ev 303; MH 157
show that SDA are, but not bigots Ev 90, 143
true: characteristics of 4BC 1151
can accomplish good in seeking to reform others CH 342
med. miss. work opens doors before 7T 62
not all professing to believe in dietetic reform are MH 318
point transgressors to great Lawgiver PK 623
would-be, warnings against certain 5T 144
Supplement
assurance of Christ’s presence needed by TDG 49:3
being educators as well as, to help the erring TMK 186:4
deal as, with unbelievers not as bigots 2MCP 436:2
Ellen White saw treatment of, and how feelings were created 3SM 121:2
errors of, not to be laid before the world 3SM 342:3
false, Satan leads, to work by their own plans UL 88:6
liberty earned by, will be defended 3SM 387:0
need for courageous, self-denying, like Daniel RC 142:7
Reformers Before the Reformation
Reformers Before the Reformation, by François P. E. B. de Bonnechose, quoted GC 101-15
Reforming
Reforming, effective method of DA 350-1
harmful method of MH 156
of victims of evil habits, time and money and labor spent on MH 351
Reform movement, Reform movements
Reform movement, Reform movements, leadership of GC 456
reasonable, large class will reject any CH 153
with which SDA cannot unite GC 588
See also Reformatory movement
Refreshing
Refreshing, at camp meeting 2T 602-3
from God’s presence: erroneous idea re EW 71; 1T 619
latter rain is EW 86, 271, 279
need of being fitted for time of Ev 702; EW 71
persons waiting for 1T 619-20
preparation for 1SM 191
or power of God, people who will be prepared for 1T 619
persons who cannot receive EW 71
power given by, to loud voice of third angel EW 86, 271; 1T 183
See also Holy Spirit; Loud cry; Rain
Refreshment, Refreshments
Refreshment, Refreshments, David served PP 708
God gives, when the gospel is received UL 131:4
Melchizedek served, to Abraham and his army PP 136
spiritual, quiet time for OHC 116:5
Refuge
1. City(s) of
Christ appointed PP 516
church is AA 11
purpose of PP 515-7
refuge provided in Christ was symbolized by PP 516
refugee was to remain inside PP 517
regulations re PP 515-7
roads leading to, were always to be kept in repair PP 515
school should be, for tempted youth Ed 293
signposts pointed to PK 179; PP 515
six Levite cities were PP 515
three on each side of Jordan PP 515
symbol of refuge provided in Christ PP 516
within a half day’s journey of every part of land PP 515
2. Miscellaneous
Christ is sinner’s COL 158; SD 79
God is, in time of danger SD 19
in desolate and solitary places, soon God’s people shall seek 5T 464
Supplement
Christ provides; victory made possible 3SM 136:0
footstool of mercy is sure place of TMK 77:3
God,
opens the door of UL 377:5
points us to, rather than taking us out of world TMK 225:2
provided, from wickedness in days of Noah RC 321:3
God is,
during times of distress and confusion OHC 317:6
to His believers in the time of trouble Mar 283:6
safe, hills given as; (retreat) UL 327:5
Scripture is our only TMK 342:4
Refuse
Refuse, decaying, death-producing germs abound in MH 276
not allowed to remain within or about Israel’s encampment MH 279
Regard
Regard, Christ bestows His supreme, on His enfeebled and defective church SD 13; 2SM 396; TM 15, 49
Regenerate
Regenerate, efficient cure must, man’s heart DA 509
Regenerating agency
Regenerating agency, Spirit given as AA 52; DA 671
Regenerating influence
Regenerating influence, transforming entire being CT 51
Regeneration
Regeneration, erroneous idea re PP 73
first duty is to understand God’s work in TM 371
grace in Christ effected man’s COL 250
humanity itself has no power for PP 73
importance of spiritual, in relation to theoretical knowledge DA 171
Israel’s blindness re work of, inexcusable DA 174
mystery of, too deep for human mind to explain or fully comprehend SC 106; 5T 699
need of, washings and sprinklings of ceremonial law taught 4BC 1176
no remission of sin without, through faith in Christ’s blood COL 113
of human heart and character, only divine power can effect FE 241
only path by which men can enter City of God 9T 23
physical effort and moral power needed to effect 6T 189
washing of, change in life wrought by SD 105
work of: ceremonial law taught 4BC 1176
OT parables taught 4BC 1176
Spirit’s power must effect GC 233
See also Born again; New birth
Supplement
grace ordaining our, to be revealed RC 256:5
See Conversion
Region, Regions
Region, Regions, needing light, call for SDA families to move into CS 56
Regions beyond
Regions beyond, God’s work must extend into CS 219
standard of truth is to be uplifted in many places in TM 201
Register
Register, God keeps, of men’s delinquencies PP 203 See also Record
Regret, Regrets
Regret, Regrets, idle, time wasted in MYP 202
life not to be wasted by HP 203:4
useless, do not alleviate suffering or bring happiness 2T 640
no time to indulge in ChS 90, 275
vain, harassing soul GC 644; ML 150
See also Record
Regularity
Regularity, child training in CG 111-2
discipline yourself to 5T 181
essential in all things Ev 649
essential in business 4T 412
habits of, youth should form GC 112; Ev 652; ML 143
in eating: carefully observe MH 384
essential to health CH 118; Ed 205; MH 303; 2T 400
in sleeping, children need CG 111-2
importance of Ed 205
needed in all habits of children FE 150
observed in all things has wonderful power Ed 206
set rules to prompt them to, persons not having acquired habits of close industry and economy need 4T 411
Supplement
benefits of order and OHC 228
habits of order and, improve health, memory, etc. 2MCP 597:0
Regulation
Regulation, nothing can be done without CSW 151 See also Rule
Rehoboam
Rehoboam, king of Judah 2BC 1033; PK 87-97
Reign of Christ on Earth, or The Voice of the Church in All Ages
Reign of Christ on Earth, or The Voice of the Church in All Ages, by Daniel T. Taylor, quoted GC 302-3
Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror, in France in 1793 GC 218, 226-30, 273, 282-8
Reins
Reins, when God will take, in His own hands TM 300
Rejection
followers of Christ may expect TDG 178:4
See also God, acceptance by; God, rejection by; Repulsiveness; Slights
Rejoice
Rejoice, Christ rejoices with persons who DA 533
Rejoicing
Rejoicing, awaiting faithful soul winner EW 61; MM 134
Christians should do more, in known blessings MH 252
Christianity means COL 419-20
crown of See Crown
health safeguarded by MH 281
in self-denial in order to help others AA 343-4
in the Lord SC 115-26
is keynote of God’s word SD 200
of Paul and Silas, in Philippian dungeon AA 214
of the redeemed, in world to come AA 601-2; COL 421 See also Redeemed souls
Paul’s, in tribulation AA 449, 480-1, 484
voice of, heard in heaven CT 246
See also Happiness; Joy
Supplement
always, in all things HP 123:2
angel ministry for powers of darkness is reason for OHC 311:3
atmosphere of, for attracting to Christ LHU 244:3
ceremony of water and wine accompanied by TMK 105:2
experience in, looking only to God for a pattern 2MCP 427:1
gift of Jesus as Saviour is our greatest cause for AG 179:3
God’s satisfaction with souls saved causes TMK 342:4
instead of repining and being selfish TDG 78:5
keynote of Scripture is, for those who receive Christ TMK 142:4
life of, believer has, by faith in Christ and Word TDG 285:3
prospect of soon being with Jesus should cause OHC 340:3
repression of, unnecessary; think of Christian’s hope LHU 367:3
result of patiently submitting to God’s proving OHC 326:2
within and without, whatever may happen TDG 372:3
See also Praise; Thanksgiving
Relation, Relations
Relation, Relations, between God and each soul, is distinct and full SC 100
earthly, should ever be secondary in God’s work 3T 500
of men and women, Bible speaks plainly re 1T 421
With one another, should be pleasant SD 193
See also Familiarity
Relationship, Relationships
between God and the sinner renewed OHC 77:2
breaking a sinful TSB 136:1
breaking an infatuating LYL 66; TSB 117:1, 119:1
close, between physical and moral natures RC 144:5
dangerous, may result from our own plans UL 48:2
divine,
and human, oneness in TMK 173:2
renewed through the Holy Spirit HP 335:4
entanglement again after breaking LYL 70:2
human, God often has to break up HP 266:2
human, God’s claims are paramount to ties of DA 147
importance of breaking infatuating, with girlfriend LYL 70:4
interpersonal, HP 287:3
declaration of Word of God about TDG 274:2
important for ministers CET 203:1
learned from life of Christ TDG 225:2
See also Experience, personal; People
intimate, sever, with rebellious young man LYL 54
mercy in, with others and with God TMK 181:2
mind and body have close OHC 266:3
pray to understand true, to others and to God UL 237:3
salvation of others affected by 2MCP 432:1
strongest, is with God and love of Christ RC 208:6
that Christians enjoy with God, represent before men the close MM 255
Relative, Relatives
Relative, Relatives CG 288-90
aged and homeless, Christian’s duty to 2SM 331
association with 5T 542-3
bequeathing property to, do not forget God’s cause in 4T 482
buying of gifts for, while church is in debt CS 260
carry religion with you while among 3T 436
children ruined by interference of, in home government CG 288
Christian must be consistent if he would influence 2T 288
Christian will have kind words for ML 196; SD 255
Christians are not to love, any less WM 159
claims of, Christ’s claims on your soul are above 3T 45
dearest, never let God’s cause suffer because of your 3T 500
never let your conduct be influenced by 3T 506-7
duty of, to care for homeless orphans 2SM 331
to care for poor relations WM 238
failure of, to respond to your appeals MYP 201-2
how tithes and offerings belonging to God pass into hands of 4T 479-80
how to win, to Christ 2SG 266-7
in church 3T 53-6
irreligious 2BC 1001
let not, hinder you in fulfilling duty to advance God’s cause 1T 152
local church dominated by 4T 324, 338
man who made truth disgusting to 2T 388
Matthew sought to bring, to Christ DA 273-4
minister should not allow himself to be influenced by 3T 506-7
nearest, Christian’s duty to his SD 223
Christian’s first duty is to children and SD 252
God’s honor must be sacredly preserved even if it separates you from 4T 517
no dearer in God’s sight than any other soul needing salvation 2T 77
not needy, do not include in your will the 4T 482
not the only persons Christians are to labor to save 2T 77
opposing truth, Christians who have 5T 183-4
opposition of, duty to believers homeless because of 2T 27
persons now hindered by, will accept truth during loud cry EW 271, 278; 1T 182-3
personal effort needed to win, to Christ DA 141
poor, Christian’s duty to care for WM 238
help defray medical expenses of your 1T 642
pray for all your, in private prayer 2T 578
rich, affection should not be restricted to WM 159
salvation of, show interest in 2T 77
work needed for 6T 427
stand up for Christ before your 5T 341
tender sympathy should not be restricted to SD 52
thinking it cruelty to correct a child CG 289
unbelieving: Christian’s life should not be molded by 4T 236
loud cry’s effect upon EW 278; 1T 182-3
presentation of truth to 2T 436
why Christians have so little influence on FE 289; 6T 146-7
unconsecrated, do not yield religious claims to gratify wishes of 4T 117
unfriendliness of, Spirit sustains the faithful who have to endure 8T 22
ungodly, association with MYP 432
danger of being influenced by 2BC 1001
entertainment of MYP 432
unsaved, duty to give light to 5T 351
wishes of, do not change Christian course of action to meet CD 35-6
worldly: Christian’s conduct should not be molded by 5T 543
do not center affections on 5T 543
when it is wise to lessen association with 5T 543
work for saving of 5T 543
youth imperiled by association with 5T 543
youth’s relationship to 1T 510
See also Brother; Child; Family; Father; Husband; Mother; Parent; Sister; Stepchild; Stepmother; Wife
Supplement
affection for, not an excuse to dishonor God UL 40:6
aged, financial support for RY 60
and friends, love for, not reason to reject light 3SM 401:3
betrayal,
at end of time 3SM 418:2
by apostatizing Mar 197:3
deceived, think persecution helps God Mar 197:4
evil, companionship of, to be hated TSB 141:3
favor of, temptation to dishonor God for UL 32:3
friendship of, lost in accepting truth OHC 201:3
opposition may cause faithful ones to have to leave 3SM 401:5
recognized in heaven 3SM 316:1
unfriendly, strength for striving souls amid OHC 151:4
work for God may be prevented by living near HP 112:4
Relaxation
Relaxation, in groves, recommended 2T 589
persons engaged in study need 4T 652
See also Amusement; Recreation
Reliable person, Reliable persons
Reliable person, Reliable persons, why, are very scarce 2T 636
Reliance
Reliance, firm, on God is present help in time of need PK 169
honest and simple, on Christ will be rewarded MH 49-50
on God will be rewarded DA 371
on God, self-distrustful persons need to be taught Ed 256
only in humble, on God can men be secure GC 530
See also Confidence; Dependence; Self-reliance; Trust
Relic, Relics
Relic, Relics, exhibition of, in castle church of Wittenberg GC 129
found in earth, tell of conditions before Flood PP 112; 3SG 92-3
See also Fossil
worship of: in Dark Ages GC 55-6
introduced gradually into Christian worship GC 52; SR 328
Satan’s device to attract minds from Christ GC 568
to secure God’s favor SR 332
Relief
Relief, for distressed Jewish believers, collections taken up in Gentile churches for AA 343; 3T 392
for worthy poor, Paul did manual labor to help provide AA 395-6
Relief association
Relief association, angelic agencies form, with men ML 305
Relief book, Relief books
Relief book, Relief books See “Christ’s Object Lessons;” “Ministry of Healing”
Relief work
Relief work, angels co-operate with men in ML 305
Religion, Religions
1. Objectionable
amounting to nothing 8T 77-8
as dry husk without true kernel ChS 263
cheap, is abundant TM 339
cold and legal, can never lead souls to Christ 5BC 1098; 1SM 388
cold and sunless, never draws souls to Christ MH 488
confined to Sabbath worship, no rays of light emitted to others by 5T 339
corrupt, hard to deal with CH 33
defrauding man of glory which was his at creation DA 287
degenerating inevitably into observance of form GC 316
driving souls into Satan’s nets MH 488
dwarfed See Dwarfed religion
each system of, was one of exaction in Christ’s time Ed 75-6
easy, popular doctrine resulting from desire for GC 472
emotional, do not educate people to think of 2SM 21
spirit that is better than 4T 188
exerting no power on heart or conscience, is round of form Ed 76
exerting no regenerating power is valueless 5T 389
failing to touch heart becomes form of words AH 381
false: characteristics of all DA 287
degrade man below brute DA 286-7
force is last resort of all 7BC 976
fundamental principle of nearly all PP 73
gigantic system of, that is masterpiece of Satan’s power GC 50
influence that undermines foundation of 5T 569
millions of human beings bound down under DA 478
nearly every, man depends on his own efforts for salvation in PP 73
net of, spread by Satan to catch unwary souls TM 282
originate in man’s desire to exalt himself above God DA 286
self may figure largely in TM 339
systems of, erroneous idea of prayer lying at foundation of MB 86
teach adherents to be careless of human needs DA 287
true and, test Christ used to distinguish between MM 251
working of all DA 286
fashionable, how youth are affected by MYP 200
that is not acceptable to God COL 298
formal, is to be dreaded because it has no Saviour 4T 396
heathen See Heathen religion
in popular churches, made sport of infidels and skeptics GC 463
kind of, that multitudes desire GC 567
legal: can never lead souls to Christ 5BC 1098; DA 280; 1SM 388
insufficient to bring soul into harmony with God MB 53
no safety in DA 172
loveless, people should not be led to think that SDA have TM 153-4
natural, favorite study of English clergy GC 253
not worth a straw 1T 152
of circumstance, people who have 2T 514-5
of externals, attractive to unrenewed heart GC 567
of head, young minister who had 3T 552
sickly and dwarfed, neglect of revealed light results in 4T 192
sickly and stunted, why some people have 3T 436
sin made a light matter by 5T 540
spurious, leads men to be careless of human needs, rights, and sufferings MB 137
warring against God’s sovereignty DA 287
which natural heart will not object to 2T 344
world’s systems of, losing hold on men in Christ’s time Ed 75
worth nothing SC 44
See also Heathenism
2. True (genuine)
A B C of, needs to be learned in school of Christ SD 73
absence of, makes path of many professors of religion shadowy 3T 377
all-pervading influence of CSW 95-6
all-pervading power in 5T 124
alone, can prevent grievous wrongs often embittering married life 5T 362
angels brought near by 2T 252-3
as golden cord, binding souls to Christ ML 6
binding youth and aged to Christ MYP 30
backsliding among professed Christians makes, disgusting to unbelievers 5T 620
basis of, love to God and man is 4T 353
beautiful in home ML 98
Bible: convincing testimony to reality of 5T 170-1
exerts saving and vital influence on all with whom it comes in contact TM 378
human sympathy never destroyed by TM 156
is not to be confined between covers of book or within church walls DA 307
is simply the mystery of godliness MYP 190
is to exercise control over life and conduct SD 176
is outflowing of God’s love for fallen man 6T 379
means constant work 2SM 20
must be interwoven with all you do or say COL 349-50; CT 277
not detrimental to health of body or mind CH 28; 1T 556
reason is elevated by 4T 191
scarce among ministers TM 151
should be blended with all thoughts 4T 191
utterly incomprehensible to unregenerate hearts MYP 190
whole life should be pervaded by DA 312
bright and cheerful side of, represent 4BC 1183; 6T 365
brings men into personal relation with God, but not exclusively SD 267
business and, not two separate things COL 348-50; CT 277
can bear critical world’s scrutiny 4T 191
cannot be kept in concealment PP 134
carry: into all you do and say 5T 124
into everything 2T 262
into whatever pursuit you may follow FE 82-3
cause of, belongs to God 4T 472
character ennobled by, acquirements are of little value without 4T 116
characters of persons professing, must correspond with profession 4T 194
chief enemy of, world is TM 270
children are helped by: to study better CSW 79
to work more faithfully CSW 79
Christian See Christianity
claims of, point to God’s glory 3T 45
conduct is corrected by 4T 337
consists in: doing Christ’s words MB 149
practical faith 4T 337
defined DA 497; 3T 516; 4T 625; 5T 529
dignified, men want COL 162
dissension among professed Christians makes, disgusting to unbelievers 5T 620
do not cheapen TM 344
do not divorce, from business life SD 267; 4T 190
from home education AH 318
do not imagine that self-indulgence is SD 284
do not make, appear to youth as dry, unsocial, and uninteresting CT 502
do not put world before 4T 123
do not speak of, as something that children cannot understand DA 517
does not consist in: creeds, ceremonies, rites, and theories AA 451
forms or ceremonies FE 398
making noise 1T 231
outward attractions or display FE 398
selfishness DA 86
systems, creeds, or rites AA 451; DA 497
system of dry doctrines 4T 337
does not demand great bodily demonstrations 2SM 26
does not exert narrowing influence 7BC 935
essence of, love to God and neighbor is 1SM 337
essential to health and happiness ML 246; MYP 142; WM 38
everyday 2T 78-84
experimental: need of, must be urged upon persons accepting theory of truth 5T 619
needed now 5T 221
not one youth in 20 knows what is 1T 504-5
person who really hungers and thirsts for it may have 2T 431
extends its influence over others 4T 223
found in God’s word and in nature CT 453
foundation of, love to God is PP 523; 4T 223
from God, is only religion that can lead to God 9T 156
full of vitality, good impressions are given by Ev 557
genuine and practical, leads possessor to control his affections 4T 372
genuine article of WM 35
professed Christians who do not have 3T 334
gives earnestness and fixedness of purpose 5T 307
God requires His people to subordinate world to 7BC 949
good, soothing influence exerted by 2T 188
gospel, is Christ in life as living and active principle COL 384
happiness is brought by CSW 98
health and CH 28-9; 1T 564-7; 4T 552-3
highest type of, manifests itself in quiet, unobtrusive manner SL 8
home, Abraham cultivated 5T 547-8
home needs 5T 362
in daily life 4T 360-71
in family 4T 240-4
in loaf of good bread MH 302; 2T 373
in school, will not cheapen literary attainments CT 504
in time of Moses and Joshua same as religion today 2BC 994
intelligent, SDA must have 5T 650
is: comforter to believer ML 158; MYP 368; 1T 503
continual and inexhaustible well-spring CH 28
forbearing and forgiving 4T 223
free from selfishness 5T 386
full of gratitude, humility, and long-suffering 4T 223
imitation of Christ 7BC 949
love 5T 335
merciful 4T 223
not dormant 7BC 935
not merely an emotion or feeling 2T 506
only religion of Bible TM 468
personal experience of God’s renewing power on soul AA 451
practical and saving energy AA 451
principle wholly from God AA 451
reality CSW 98
seated in heart GC 254
self-sacrificing 4T 223
work of grace upon heart SD 267
is principle top be interwoven into: all daily duties 2T 506
all transactions of life 2T 506
judgment is sanctified by CH 629-30; 2T 252
knowledge of, darkness of error and superstition that threatened to blot out PK 714
laws of health and, go hand in hand CH 445; CM 131; 4T 553; 7T 137
lays soul under greatest obligation to her claims 3T 45
leads: men to love one another 4T 223
possessor on to perfection 3T 538
to cultivation of man’s gifts 7BC 943
life is sanctified by 4T 223, 337
make: attractive to children ChS 210
great business of life MYP 115; SL 93
practical CG 486-7
prominent in most tender, sympathetic, compassionate way MM 235
man is not made coarse and rough by 2SM 202
men are not to remain babes in ML 101
means living God’s word in practical life 7BC 935; TM 127
mind is ennobled by CH 629; 2T 252
more, in loaf of good bread than many think MH 302
must be: influence dominating all others CT 489
more than head religion 4T 612
must begin with emptying and purifying heart 4T 535
must hold absolute control over affections 3T 47
must influence home circle first in order to influence society AH 318
must not be: confined to external forms and ceremonies DA 189
left to degenerate into a heartless form 5T 532
like garment worn or laid off as occasion requires or convenience dictates 5T 433
merely one influence among others CT 489
subjective influence in man’s life GW 143
worn merely as cloak in God’s house CT 98; 4T 432
narrow views of, warning not to take 4T 61-2
new life produced by PK 233-4
no man can really enjoy life without CT 53; ML 158
not detrimental to sanitarium patients 4T 552
not practiced at home, is in vain MYP 327
not to be preserved as bottle of perfume lest fragrance should escape 4T 555
nothing can take place of 1T 504
nurture, by daily prayer 4T 535
of Christ See Christianity
of heart, ministers must have 3T 552
only, that leads men to God DA 189
only one, bears God’s stamp 2SM 379
peace is brought by CSW 98
positive and decided influence is to be exerted by 5T 460
possessor of, made partaker of purity and influences of heaven CH 629; 2T 252-3
practical: asserts claims over heart, mind, and daily life 4T 372
does not exist independent of Spirit’s operation 4T 372
is what counts 4T 235
ministers should dwell more upon 5T 539
See also Practical religion
precepts and principles of, are first step in acquiring knowledge TM 196
pure WM 35-42
Christ is fountain of 7BC 935
has to do with the will 5T 513
honorable in highest degree 5T 597
is imitation of Christ 6BC 1101
ministers and people need 5T 173
person who gives proof of possessing 2T 29
possesses no characteristics of self-indulgence 5T 597
refines by elevating influences 2T 430
pure and undefiled: defined 1T 190
is intensely practical CM 77
not meant only for set times and special occasions DA 86
possessor is ennobled by ML 158; 3T 377
SDA greatly need 4T 609-10
works of mercy and love are done by ML 246; MYP 142
recommend, to children by its pleasantness MB 98; ML 198
rest is bought by CSW 98
science and, in education 5T 501-5
must go hand in hand 4T 116
seen distinctly in words and deportment 4T 190
seen in daily deportment 3T 377
self-denial is essential to 3T 64
should dictate and guide men in all pursuits 3T 47
show that, does not make SDA unsympathetic or exacting DA 152
sin of sacrificing, for sake of worldly gain 4T 252
story of good Samaritan illustrates DA 497
strife among professed Christians makes, disgusting to unbelievers 5T 620
sum and substance of 4T 582
superficial Christians hate ML 69; MM 256-7
taste is refined by CH 629; 2T 252
tends directly to promote health PP 600
tends to lengthen life PP 600
tone given by, to everything man does 5T 124
weave, into every part of home life CSW 46
into much of SDA education 5T 587
why men give so little attention to 2T 264
works SD 271
world is still opposed to ML 69
your accepted, be careful how you represent FE 457
yielding obedience to God’s word will become almost extinct 5T 523
See also Christianity; Spirituality
3. Miscellaneous
child’s play of, people who will make 3T 52
cloak of, greatest crime and iniquity covered by EW 275
cover of, deceptive work carried on under CH 629; 2T 252
difference between professors of, and children of God FE 482
distaste for, increasing AA 506
foes of, Christians charged with being GC 40
forms of: King Saul’s zeal in PP 622
man may observe, while destitute of its spirit 5T 682
multiplied during Dark Ages GC 55
outward, that are utterly worthless 7BC 958
that is nothing more than selfishness MYP 106
France denounced and disowned, in 1793 GC 274
garb of, spirit of darkness everywhere in 5T 79
head, true religion must be more than 4T 612
ideas that molded every form of, in Christ’s time Ed 75-6
in danger of losing in depth what it gains in breadth Ev 356
in public schools, evangelists needed where there is agitation over teaching 9T 51
increases in pomp as it declines in power Ed 77; 8T 222
lack of: faculties cramped by 7BC 935
mind is narrowed 7BC 935
turns attention from light God has given 5T 681
youth made backward by 1T 154
lovers of world make, subservient to world 7BC 949
no man can really enjoy life without CT 53
not practical is not genuine MYP 72
notion of, retained by many people in head only 1T 163
opinion that, is not conducive to health or happiness is one of most mischievous errors PP 600
persons who think that, consists in making noise EW 118
personal, at low ebb among SDA 5T 743
professed, man’s natural disposition and temperament color his 3T 504
profession of: alone is nothing 1T 504
places men in church DA 676
that is mere talk and dry formality 2SG 263
valueless without practical doing of God’s word TM 127
scientific education and 5T 501-5
semblance of, warning against persons having 5T 538
some people’s, is to watch clothes and acts of others 1T 145
sum total of, to many people externals are TM 196
talking in casual way about, avails nothing DA 347
things that are disgrace to 5T 500
violation of seventh commandment in name of, practiced early PP 337
violation of sixth commandment made part of, by Satan PP 337
vitals of, spiritual pride eats out 3T 211
Supplement
active, working principle OHC 333:3
advance, by prudence, forethought, and effort CC 263:3
amendment on, making void the law of God 3SM 386:3
amusement discourages love of TMK 307:2
anchor OHC 222:5
appearance of, good while not bearing fruit TMK 133:3
attractive, by righteousness of Christ AG 248:6
Bible,
communicating with God and sharing His values OHC 197:5
delights to be examined HP 315:4
everything to be interwoven with HP 332:4
means being totally in Christ TMK 318:4
pervading influence, not to be put on and off AG 248:2
woven into daily life AG 251:4
Bible study is part of, because it gives orders TDG 281:2
bright side of, shown by consecrated ones LHU 249:3; RC 284:3; UL 324:6
bring, into every phase of life OHC 215:4
business,
and church to have same HP 190:2
transactions are part of TDG 281:2; TMK 324:4
carried everywhere if in the home 1MCP 175:4
change,
completely if it has threads of selfishness OHC 342:5
not seen to be made by, in some OHC 241:5
character distinguishes people in true and false TMK 317:2
child’s experience crippled in, displeases God TMK 157:4
Christ in the heart AG 324:2
clear light from, shining in good works OHC 121:5
commended by good judgment and reasoning NL 56:0
compared to fabric OHC 342
conformity of the whole being to God’s will UL 176:7
consistency of true, shown by working with God HP 59:5
corruption of the best, is ever the most dangerous FW 89:1
crossless, many deceiving their souls by FW 50:1; NL 38:1
daily duties to be influenced by; mother to teach TSB 43:3
denunciations of other, to be avoided PM 305:3
doing the words of Christ HP 130:4
door to sweet humble, closed by pride in learning TMK 124:2
easy, desire for, popularized doctrine of faith only Mar 232:3
education requires principles of, as first steps 3SM 311:1
effect of, many look to you to see FLB 304:6
excess of profession and lack of reality in TDG 224:4
excitement,
about, briefly then turning to pleasure TMK 248:2
and noise in, is a false idea SW 33:1
in matters of, does not show God’s Spirit NL 55:3
exercise of pity and love in home, church and world RC 252:2
external or from the heart OHC 140:4
fable for those with spurious sanctification FW 53:3
false, Christians living truth may be influence against TDG 352:5
feelings to be controlled by HP 164:2
fervor in, fades away quickly for some TMK 248:2
fitful TMK 226:4
forms of,
considered more important than God’s Spirit CC 292:3
in vain; deep workings of the Spirit needed RC 351:6
fruit shows personal; sanctification is lifetime work PM 91:2
gauged by duty done in the family OHC 179:6
genuine,
based on belief in Scripture RC 77:4
controls every business transaction RC 205:7
has no narrowing influence OHC 333:2
gloom gives wrong impression of 2MCP 758:4
goody-goody, makes light of sin and talks only of love 3SM 155:1
haphazard, no such thing as FLB 288:4
happiness is to be the design of FLB 237:7
health implied to be injured by 2MCP 782:3
heart,
important in; not a trick of the mind 2MCP 412:1
is the seat of real; it works outwardly 2MCP 802:1
home,
gracious spirit of, should be cultivated TDG 288:2
helping people understand 3SM 183:1
parents to show power and excellence of RC 184:7
icicle compared with RC 77:3
imaginary,
insufficient HP 131:5
issues of eternity demand more than TMK 162:2
inclined toward, not when in disobedience LHU 71:2
indifference in, implied,
dishonors God OHC 344:4
not powerful in our lives TDG 196:5
iron case too often made to hold RC 351:5
jesting about, wrong methods for God’s work TDG 284:5
Jewish, corrupted UL 161:3
lectures on, that undermine the Bible 3SM 232:3
legal,
icy hearts with, needed to know provision of Christ 3SM 177:2
power of grace not felt a necessity by ones with 3SM 189:2
life to carry out UL 225:5
life’s principal business to be RC 295:3
loose, lax, leaves world confused UL 153:3
loveless, Ellen White raised voice against; A and B are selfish PM 132:3
make, a steady principle, not changed by circumstances RC 368:3
misrepresented by Christians with diseased imaginations RC 160:3
mockery to, professed Christians are HP 318:3
more,
needed HP 213:3
than forgiveness UL 38:3
than profession or feeling; it is doing God’s will TMK 113:5
natural outgrowth of Christian: fruits of righteousness LHU 309:4
nature of, revealed by spirit shown in family OHC 179:3
obligations from OHC 333:3
only one true UL 233:5
others to be impressed with our TDG 79:3
patchwork, Christ does not accept OHC 342:6
personal,
education lacking in TDG 18:2
importance of; growth to perfection 1MCP 27:1
popularity of, will not excuse disobedience FW 33:3
power of, will restrain, control, and balance OHC 333:3
practical,
lack of, saddened Ellen White TDG 261:2
lowly duties to have TMK 325:6
practice of,
far from soul without faith in Christ TMK 143:3
rather than parading it VSS 31:0
precepts of, first steps toward knowledge 1MCP 16:2
principle, not to be changed with circumstances TMK 167:2
profession of, valueless without good works TMK 113:2
professors of,
like one-talent man TDG 81:5
who are religious dwarfs HP 184:2
pure,
absence of, danger of the last days TDG 146:3; TSB 81:3
believing prayer is the essence of OHC 101:6
brings peace, happiness and contentment OHC 242:2, 333:4
leads to childlike simplicity RC 351:5
obedience is base of FW 89:1
refining influence of OHC 218:5
set aside when Word of God counters inclination TMK 118:4
shown by good works not by sentiment TDG 25:5
speaks for itself HP 237:5
reality of, opportunity of one counseled to demonstrate LYL 69:3
regretting restraints of OHC 333:2
represent undefiled; opposite of selfishness 2MCP 606:3
repulsive by complaining and relating trials RC 368:3; TMK 167:2
retaining, only in favorable circumstances HP 84:5
revealed by gentleness, kindness, and peace OHC 279:6
Sabbath spent discussing, and reading and writing 3SM 263:2
sadness appears for many because of HP 254:5
seclusion of, from everyday life TMK 43:4
sentiments of, changed by considering service of angels FW 23:1
shut-in, avoiding risk and leaving world to perish RY 74:4
sour, censorious, not found in Christ’s religion UL 120:4
spasmodic, dependent upon feeling and emotion Mar 55:6
talk only for many and not an experience in faith TDG 301:3
teachers of, law not presented by; not all respected 2MCP 567:1
thoughts must be controlled for a flourishing OHC 111:3
trial may reveal, as hollow formalism TMK 352:2
true,
actual imitation of Christ; not an experiment HP 243:4
brings happiness and peace RC 161:7
Christ guiding in thought, word, and deed is RC 114:5
Christ’s joy in our hearts RC 277:6
conformity to the will of God 3SM 150:4
daily experiences important in UL 95:6
godliness essential to RC 351:6
God’s honor kept in view by TDG 116:3
laws of health go hand and hand with OHC 266:4
light and salt of the world AG 124:5
many watch for; avoid style of romance TDG 282:2
mental energies unfolded by TMK 135:4
more than talk or exterior righteousness TDG 182:2
needed in the church RC 218:2
obedience to all the commandments TDG 322:2
powerful to overcome pride and unbelief RC 346:4
results of, in character RC 161:7
selfishness or exclusiveness not in TDG 211:4
unselfish love for others shows TDG 287:2
Word of God contains; guidance of the Holy One LHU 106:6
works out the principles of God’s law TMK 113:5
See also Christ, religion of
trusting God with confidence and resting in His love OHC 214:4
watch your; ask whether you are a Christian TSB 157:3
wearing, as a cloak TSB 157:1
weave fabric of, by God’s wisdom OHC 342:3
works of many show, as a cheat TMK 167:2
world,
admires corrupt, that is not aggressive or heroic TDG 47:3
through satanic forces is the chief enemy of HP 309:3
world of,
shaken as physical world will be 3SM 391:7
surface work in, attacked by John 3:1-16 FW 63:1
worthless,
if kept alive by emotion TDG 156:6
without self-denial and accepting God’s will TMK 174:3
See also Faith; Gospel