EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Stone, Stones - Strength (spiritual)
Stone, Stones
Stone, Stones, became one in foundation of building MB 150
believers as, in God’s spiritual temple 6BC 1116
chiseling and hewing of, for a building 2T 422; 7T 264
Christ does not cast worthless, into furnace MH 471; 7T 214
Christ tempted to make bread out of DA 118-9
cut out of quarry 7T 138
David provided, of diverse colors for building of temple PP 750
God will put tongue in, and they will speak 8T 55
huge black, houses of Bashan were built of PP 435
Joshua set up, as witness to Israel 2BC 1000
living (lively): believers in God’s spiritual temple as 9T 180
Christ as MB 150
church members as temple built of 8T 173
God’s people compared to CG 73
God’s people should emit light as 2T 126
in church, like jets of light AA 598-9
Jews and Gentiles alike may build on Christ as DA 599
men must be connected with Christ to become DA 599
mystic, instinct with life 7T 59
of corner, Jewish builders rejected Christ as AA 64; COL 295; DA 597-600; SR 252
of mountain, God’s name written on Ed 21; PP 51
of stumbling, Christ as DA 599-600
means used by God for sinners’ recovery becomes to them a DA 587
plastered (on Mt. Ebal), Ten Commandments inscribed upon PP 500
polished as jewels, God’s people as AA 598-9; 3BC 1154
precious: abundant in Noah’s day PP 90
antediluvian homes adorned with PP 90; 3SG 62
buried in earth by Flood PP 108; 3SG 78
Christians compared to 6T 363, 435
do not spend money for WM 267
good works compared to PK 409-10
temple of Solomon garnished with PK 36
unselfish labor for Christ will be as 5T 466
prepared: for building SD 319
for place in spiritual temple ML 268
prophecy of rejected, referred to actual occurrence in Israel’s history DA 597-8
rolling, “Peter” signifies DA 413
rough, man who was 2T 422, 430
many of God’s people are 2T 355
used of God in building His spiritual temple Ev 573
rough and unhewn, regarded by God as precious material GW 122
students compared to 5T 30-1
sea will cast out, upon land EW 34
set at nought by builders, meant Jewish church authorities SR 252
tables of See Ten Commandments
that does not shine is worthless 6BC 1116
will cry out, if no human voice gives God’s message CW 38
See also Rock
Supplement
Christ tested as, for foundation OHC 54:2
church members are; all are a vital part united to Christ 3SM 16:2
living, God prepares, for their places in His temple TMK 151:5
polished, character perfection like UL 372
precious, money not to be spent for RC 266
prepared for God’s temple as FLB 317:3
rough,
God sees precious metal in 1MCP 198:3
needing polishing for place in God’s temple TDG 23:3
polished by God; He does not judge by appearance 3SM 240:3
taken from quarry of the world HP 109:5; TDG 219:2; TMK 150:2
temple, See Temple, spiritual
Stone, Albert
Stone, Albert 1T 449
Stone, C. W.
Stone, C. W. 2SM 166
Stone wall, Stone walls
Stone wall, Stone walls, hiding of religion within, result of DA 152
Stoning
Stoning, death by, penalty for blasphemy PP 407-8
penalty for Sabbathbreaking PP 409
of Achan, for his sin PP 495
of Paul, at Lystra AA 183-4, 202
of Stephen, by enemies AA 100-2; ML 67; SR 265-7
punishment by, witnesses cast first stone in DA 461
Stony ground
Stony ground, seed sown on, explained COL 46-50 See also Parable
Stony-ground hearer, Stony-ground hearers
Stony-ground hearer, Stony-ground hearers, described 3T 111 See also Parable
Stool
Stool, of ignorance, when perplexities arise do not sit on CT 316
of indolence, woman who sat on 2T 325
Stooping
Stooping, in sedentary work, ill effects of MH 272-3 See also Posture
Stooping position
Stooping position, skirts sustained by hips incline wearers to MH 292 See also Posture
Store, Stores
Store, Stores, of merchandise, need cleansing MM 123
youth seen lounging about 3T 151
Storehouse
Storehouse, God’s or Satan’s, only two places where men may deposit treasures 6T 448
heaven’s, prayer is key to unlock SC 94-5
See also Treasury
Supplement
inexhaustible, in the God of our salvation TMK 338:3
Storeroom
Storeroom, do not use place of worship for 5T 496
Storm, Storms
1. Figurative
arising, will test everyone’s spiritual foundation 5T 129
coming, every man’s faith will be tried by Ev 361-2
desolating, person who can be 2T 563
do not talk truth with Ev 572
of God’s wrath: is gathering PK 278; TM 182
rescue souls before EW 48
who only will stand in TM 182
of passion, Christ can calm DA 336-7
of words, parents should not require obedience by CG 259
parent refusing to, God will help AH 443
peace after CG 212
ready to burst on earth Ev 704
relentless in fury coming Ev 199; 8T 315
why God leaves His people to encounter ChS 275
2. Literal
at sea, Moravians calm in GC 254-5
Paul’s trust in God in AA 442-4
Wesley (John) in GC 254-5
JW and EGW in LS 99; 2SG 85-7; 1T 80-1
desolation will be spread everywhere by 4T 53
dust, in Palestine PK 125; 3T 275
experience of Christ’s disciples in, lessons from 4T 530
God sometimes speaks to families in 2SM 316
God’s voice heard in 2SM 315
in Egypt, as never witnessed before PP 269
judgments of God in 5T 136, 234
loss of life by, increasing steadily ML 308
obeys God’s will 6BC 1067; COL 81; MM 7; 8T 327
possessions may be swept away by MB 88
Satan works in atmosphere to cause 2SM 52
severe, at Gorham, Me. 2SG 83-4; 1T 80
signs of Christ’s soon coming 6T 408
terrible, Philistines routed by PP 590-1
under God’s supervision 6BC 1067; COL 81; MM 7; 8T 327
violent, unusual in Canaan during wheat harvest PP 615
wind, will increase more and more ChS 155
wintry, in Palestine MB 148
world visited by, in its perversity FE 356
See also Cyclone; Hailstorm; Hurricane; Tempest; Tornado; Whirlwind; Wind
Supplement
disciples in,
felt their need of Jesus TDG 110:5
received education for their work OHC 56:4
voice of Jesus to OHC 56:2
experience in, reminded Ellen White of God’s judgments Mar 284
God has a purpose in UL 65:2
preparation to meet Mar 108:6
refuge in, Christ is RC 21:5
safety in, church’s success compared to FLB 282
Satan exercises his power in HP 342:3
soon to break upon world asleep in sin TMK 356:2
testing not shipwreck was the purpose of, for disciples OHC 56:4
unpretentious ones able to stand, accepted by Christ TDG 227:2
Stormy time, Stormy times
Stormy time, Stormy times, before God’s people ChS 136; CS 256; 2SM 246; 1T 211; 5T 546; 9T 167
coming rapidly upon God’s people 6T 396
do not hasten, by wrong course of action 6T 396
Story, Stories
Story, Stories, amusing, minister’s preaching should not present GW 152; TM 318
Bible: adapted to awaken children’s interest Ed 185; CT 181
food for parents and children CG 506
means of educating children Ed 185
Bible’s simple, illustrate great principles of God’s law Ed 185
books of common, not essential to Christian’s well-being CW 147
chasing through, nerves excited by 2T 433
cheap and worthless, SDA periodicals should not print CW 17
continued: cultivating taste for fiction CT 132
in periodicals and newspapers CT 132; FE 162; MYP 279
leaving no impress of good on mind CT 132; FE 162; MYP 279
papers containing 5T 506
exciting: gospel workers should make special effort to turn youth’s attention away from 5T 519
habit of racing through CT 135; FE 163; MYP 280
mental strength crippled by CT 135; FE 163; MYP 280
mind disqualified by, for vigorous thought and research CT 135; FE 163; MYP 280
mind influenced by 2T 236
of fictitious character pervert imagination 2T 411
published to excite passion AH 406; PP 459
questions to youth re influence of MYP 273
youth’s attention should be turned from, to sure word of prophecy 5T 519
exciting and sensational: moral taste perverted by FE 163; MYP 281
pernicious effects of reading FE 163; MYP 281
trashy and unwholesome food for mind FE 163; MYP 281
fascinating: brain overexcited by 4T 498
exciting imagination and unholy passions 1T 504
God’s word distasteful to readers of 1T 504
hour of prayer forgotten by readers of 1T 504
fictitious: danger of filling minds of children with 5T 545
devoured greedily while Bible is neglected MYP 257
imagination overexcited and diseased by 4T 497
foolish, feed imagination and eclipse brilliancy of God’s word 1T 125
mind diverted by 1T 125
frivolous, curse to reader CM 143
frivolous and exciting, ill effects of reading CT 134
people made restless and dreamy by CT 134
idle, read while Bible is neglected CT 139; 1T 135
love: charming effects of MYP 273
children interested in 2T 559
curse to reader CM 143; CT 134; MYP 272; 7T 165
girl whose imagination was corrupted by 2T 559
parents’ duty re magazines and newspapers containing CT 133
reader’s mind injured by AH 415; 4T 599
minister should keep his, to himself Ev 210
of God’s people, recounted to Hebrew children Ed 42
of noble lives, help youth to see treasures in Ed 248
of romance, not essential to man’s well-being CW 147
of sinners, warning to persons entertained and amused by 2T 222
passion for, thousands of worthless books produced as result of CW 147
persons through whose hands, cannot pass without embellishment 4T 335
reading of, that is injurious MYP 272
sensational: children ill-affected by feasting on FE 162; MYP 279
children made restless or dreamy by FE 162; MYP 279
ill effects of FE 162; MYP 279
mental taste perverted by CT 134
mind feasted on FE 162; MYP 279
reader made to live in unreal world by FE 162; MYP 279
readers made unfit for practical duties of life by FE 162; MYP 279
religious thought and conversation made distasteful by FE 162; MYP 279-80
youth educated in wickedness by MH 444-5
that should not be used in education of children and youth MH 446
thrilling and exciting, periodicals educate people in vice and crime by 3T 472
trashy, mental powers not strengthened by MYP 273; 5T 544
mind should not be encumbered with MYP 273; 5T 544
true, danger in filling children’s minds with 5T 545
unfit for children to read 8T 308-9
with moral attached not always good CT 134
worthless, Satan charms old and young by 7T 165
youth and persons of mature age charmed by CM 143
See also Anecdote; Book; Fiction; Literature; Novel; Reading; Storybook; Storytelling
Supplement
amusing, preaching not to have VSS 272:3, 274:1
and novels, mind filled with trivia by HP 215:4
books of,
our people to sell more important books than PM 212:2
needed, about Bible and with Bible portions PM 313:2
preferred by many to the Word of God HP 309:2
effects of, similar to intoxication; spiritual disinterest OHC 275:3
evil; educate youth for crime LHU 353:2
exciting,
love of Christ unknown to minds dwelling on TMK 142:3
relish for solid reading destroyed by OHC 275:3
fictitious,
disqualify for enjoyment of Christ TMK 318:2
meditation about God’s presence, better than 1MCP 94:5
idle, heaven-sent light blocked by remembering OHC 115:3
pitiful, impotent man told, to Christ FW 68:2
put away, and pray for strength OHC 202:5
sermons not to have; amusing stories VSS 272
untrue, mislead children; novels and fables, harmful PM 99:1
Word of God is uninteresting to those who read TMK 196:2
See also Fiction; Novels; Reading
Storybook, Storybooks
Storybook, Storybooks, attractive, minds diverted from study of Scriptures by 5T 519
cheap, how to help youth accustomed to reading CT 138; 7T 64
cheap food for meditation SD 108
children disqualified for duties of practical life by 5T 516
children who love to read 3T 81
find God’s word uninteresting AH 417; 3T 81
children’s imagination fevered by 5T 516
circulated in Sunday schools, snare to children 5T 516
colporteurs should not sell 6T 315
fictitious, fascinates imagination and inflames passion CG 467-8
foolish, God’s word neglected for 1T 126
ideas in, children misled by 8T 308-9
in scale of angel weighing men’s thoughts 1T 124
love for, spirituality destroyed by 1T 241
many people easily amused by SD 108
mind enchanted, bewildered, and poisoned by 1T 135
reading of 5T 506
children ill-affected by AH 417
great evil 3T 152
habit of, ill effects of FE 92
intellectual powers enfeebled and perverted by 2T 410
moral powers enfeebled and perverted by 2T 410
morbid craving created by, for exciting novels FE 92
objections to FE 92-3
Satan employs MYP 271
relish for God’s word destroyed by 5T 517
Satan clothed in angel robes in MYP 272
senses fascinated by 5T 517
small, not of vital consequence to world CW 165
writers not greatly taxed by writing CW 165
that parents would do well to burn 1T 135
time wasted in reading CSW 37
youth harmed by 5T 517
See also Fiction
Story magazine, Story magazines
Story magazine, Story magazines, Christians do well to clear their houses of MYP 286
Story of Jesus
Story of Jesus, by EGW See “Christ Our Saviour”
Story paper, Story papers
Story paper, Story papers, new, young women sometimes unhappy unless they have FE 163; MYP 281
reading of, young women addicted to FE 163; MYP 281
Story reading
Story reading, appetite created for unwholesome mental food by MYP 290
appetite for, difficulty of controlling 5T 518-9
body injured by 4T 497
false and unhealthy excitement produced by CT 134
imagination diseased by CSW 21-2; MYP 290; 5T 518
imagination fevered by CT 134
intellect weakened by 4T 497
mental dyspeptics made by 5T 518
mind affected by CSW 21-2
mind disqualified for spiritual exercise by CSW 21-2; CT 134
mind injured by 4T 497
mind possessed by sentimentalism as result of CSW 21-2; MYP 290
mind ruined by CSW 21; MYP 290
mind unbalanced by CSW 21-2
mind unfitted for usefulness by CT 134
physical strength fearfully taxed by 4T 497
reader made to live in imaginary world by 4T 497
Satan uses, to destroy souls CT 134
soul weaned from prayer and love of spiritual things by CT 134
too much, relish for solid reading destroyed by 5T 518-9
youth’s gratifying of taste for, ill effects of 5T 518-9
Storytelling
Storytelling, minister who mixes, with his sermons uses strange fire Ev 210; TM 318
weed out, from sermons and discourses Ev 210; TM 176
Stove
Stove, hot air from, in closed room is injurious 4aSG 152; 2SM 305, 471; 2T 525 See also Cookstove
Stove heat
Stove heat, lungs weakened by 2SM 305; 4aSG 152
vitality of air destroyed by 2SM 305; 4aSG 152
Stover, A. J.
Stover, A. J. 4T 304
Stowe, Harriet B.
Stowe, Harriet B., book by CT 136; 5T 516, 519
Stowe, Vt.
Straight testimony
Straight testimony, renewal of, God calls for 8T 297
Strait, Straits
Strait, Straits, Spirit is given to help in every 6T 415
See Difficulties
Strait gate
agonizing to enter, safer OHC 105:5
avoiding failure to enter HP 263:2
difficult to enter TMK 304:2
Straitforwardness
deal with; sin for worldly gain 2MCP 436:4
Strait jacket
Strait jacket, appetite must not be suddenly subjected to MM 285
Strait-laced
Strait-laced, world will regard faithful SDA as FE 289
Strait places
Strait places, depend on God when brought into DA 369; MH 49
God understands, into which His people are brought CS 265
when God will deliver His people from DA 369
Strange
acts desired by Satan; God is too wise to err TDG 309:6
fire, cheap, earthly words unacceptable to God as TMK 138:2
something, some believers are ready to catch at Ev 136
Strange (singular)
fear of being,
called, not to hamper doing right TDG 284:2
thought HP 165:2
right and wrong reasons to be UL 315
wrong to be, for singularity’s sake UL 315:2
See also People, peculiar
Strange exercisings
Strange exercisings, avoid all, in presenting truth 2SM 44
Stranger, Strangers
Stranger, Strangers, Christian’s conduct among MH 491
Christians are, on earth 6T 452
do nothing before, that you would be ashamed of before Christ 5T 398
entertainment of, at a venture 2T 26
failure to take in, sad example of 1T 674-5
free to eat yield of sabbatical year PP 531
hospitality to PP 158
Abraham showed PP 138, 158; 6T 341-2
during Feast of Tabernacles PP 540
duty of 6T 341-3
Job showed DA 500
Lot showed DA 500; PP 157-60; 6T 342
widow of Zarephath showed PK 130-1
invited to: Jewish feasts 4T 77
religious feast provided by second tithe PP 530
needy, deception re helping 1T 679
giving aid to 1T 679
neighbors and, Christ made no difference between MH 25
superficial politeness toward, need of less AH 422
treatment of, by people of Sodom PP 158
turning away, from his right dishonors religion CS 143
See also Foreigner; Guest; Visitor
Supplement
angels come near when, welcomed to fireside and heart TMK 335:3
gentle words and smiles kept only for OHC 179:5
God impresses, while you are His instrument OHC 299:3
voice of, not heard when Bible is your guide FW 86:2
See also Pilgrims
Strange thing, Strang things
Strange thing, Strang things, wonderful and new, some believers always ready to catch up Ev 611
Strange work
Strange work, when God will do His 2SM 373
work of destruction is, to God COL 190
Strange workings
Strange workings, wicked and, of fanatical elements among SDA 2SM 44
Strangled things
Strangled things, Gentiles forbidden to eat AA 194-5; SR 308
Stratagem
Stratagem, Gibeonites used, in dealing with Israel PP 506
Herodias used, to secure death of John the Baptist DA 221-2
Satan uses, to thwart Christ’s work DA 205-6
Satan will try to overcome God’s people by 9T 220
Strategic position
Strategic position, Israel occupied, among nations PK 70
Straw, Straws
Straw, Straws, minister who picked at 3T 464
picking at, condemned EW 121; 1T 144, 164
used in making sun-dried brick in Egypt PP 258
Strawberry, Strawberries
Strawberry, Strawberries, cultivation of: at Australian school TM 242
recommended MH 299
women students should be taught CT 312
fresh, good food CD 473; WM 285
use of, recommended MH 299
Stream, Streams
Stream, Streams, almost impossible for, to rise higher than its fountainhead 3T 554-5
babbling, work of God’s all-powerful hand 4T 297
bubbling, Christ drew lessons from 2T 580
cooling, God can cause flinty rock to send forth ML 12
life is not all made up of ML 12
deepening and widening LS 415
dried by drought in Elijah’s time PK 124, 129, 137, 144; 3T 275
ever-flowing, in new earth AH 542; GC 675; SR 431
fed by unfailing springs, heart that is like GW 252; PK 232-3
flowing, systematic benevolence is to be like 3T 548
teaches lessons that all should heed CT 190
flowing from mountain to sea Ed 103-4
flowing from mountainside to refresh thirsty land ML 223
flowing in murky valley, many people satisfied to drink at turbid FE 170
flowing of, cessation of GC 636
flowing through souls from living spring WM 308
Christ’s love compared to Ev 638
principles flowing from heart like PK 234
in living God’s hand PK 116
in Palestine, often dried up in summer MB 146-7
raging torrents in winter MB 148
many small, put together swell into large river MYP 317
mountain, fed by unfailing springs GW 252; PK 233
of benevolence, rivuletlike gifts have swelled TM 32
of living water GW 115
of lowlands, discard 7T 205
partakes of property of soil through which it runs CT 221
path of living green made by CH 499; GW 115; PK 233-4; WM 57
pure and flowing, health and gladness spread by AA 352
shallow, class who have become Ev 215
no need to quench thirst at MB 19
wide and deep, little rills form Ed 116-7
widened and deepened through ages, widow’s two mites as GW 467
See also Brook; Rill; Rivulet; River
Supplement
drink from pure, not from infidel sophistry TDG 217:2
shallow, many absorbed in little things become RC 201:9
work beginning as small, and spreads PM 157:1
Street
Street, children allowed to play on, results of CT 200
children sent into, for amusement 2SM 434
children should not engage in outdoor sports or amusement on, at night FE 63
children who will not receive haphazard education in FE 369
children with proper home training will not be found on CT 149; FE 369
Christ walks unseen through MH 107
Christian’s conduct on MH 491
crowds of, prayer in midst of SC 99; 2SM 316
how to keep boys off MH 294
literature should be distributed judiciously on 9T 123
parents should not allow children to be in, at night FE 63
prayer that rises above din of GW 258; 2SM 316
where you live, Christ sends in you a letter to SC 115
while walking on, meditate on Scriptures Ed 191
think on God’s word CT 463
while you walk on, God measures you 7BC 972
why children find more pleasure in, than at home FE 154-5
Streetcar (tram)
Streetcar (tram), improvement of time while riding on COL 343-4
Street corner, Street corners
Street corner, Street corners, manual training would keep boys off Ed 218
Street education
Street education, children who obtain AH 155; CG 171
in cities AH 137-8
children who will not receive FE 369
how to keep boys from getting CG 115
Street people
See Outcasts
Strength
Strength, acquired by effort Ed 123
all our, must be exercised in resisting evil MYP 106
angels bring 2T 453
angels provide, for every believing soul SC 53
blessing of, cannot be purchased with gold or silver CT 278
cannot be purchased with money 2T 432
capital of, God requires judicious use of 2T 432, 434
Christ gives: to all who seek it GC 510
to overcome sin AA 306
to resist Satan’s attacks 1T 295; 4T 561
to stand unsullied amid pollutions of this corrupt age 2T 50
Christ imparts, for holy living 8T 289
to work works of God MB 19
Christ supplies, for every duty 6T 472
Christ’s: avails for all who claim His merits 5T 384
granted to all who really desire it 4T 38
how to become stronger in MH 72
how to grow strong in MYP 107
obey all of God’s requirements in 5T 504
unite your weakness to GC 623
Christian, consists of being connected with God 2T 689
obtained by serving God faithfully ML 73
Christian’s: believe that Christ is 5T 167
belongs to Christ 2T 278
Christ is source of SC 71
lies in humility 3T 307
lies in not forsaking God WM 136
lies in union with God and with one another 6T 252
lies in working with Christ 9T 152
prayer is source of 7T 243
Christian’s greatest, realized when he feels and acknowledges his weakness 5T 70
Christians are to progress from strength to 5T 93
comes by exercise SC 80; 3T 67; 5T 393
connection with Christ brings MYP 105
depend on God for TM 386
depend wholly on Christ for 5T 219
derived from Christ, Christian can conquer through CD 169
divine, pray continually to God to make you strong in Ev 631
dwelling on discouragements does not bring a particle of SD 341
entrusted to man belongs to God 3T 164
equal to his need, each person may have MYP 98
person who receives ML 51
faith in Christ’s power imparts 5T 42
to resist every temptation 4T 561
faithful gospel workers’, renewed by God day by day AA 242
fear to trust in your own COL 161
flee to God for, when under storm of opposition GC 609
for every emergency given through Spirit 8T 22
fresh, needed daily to be victorious 3T 541
from God needed to resist temptation 3T 373
gather new, from all that you engage in 2T 587
given from above to hold Christian steadfast MH 176; SC 48
given to men through Christ SL 91
God does not ask men to do His work in their ChS 253
God gives, to meet each new experience LS 438; 2SM 407
God gives to men 5T 179
God is tower of, to His people SC 98; 2T 190
God promises, for living life of faith SC 48
for overcoming trial and temptation EW 46
God provides, to help His people meet temptation MYP 81
God requires that men wisely use their CT 278
God willing to give, for every need GW 262-3
God-given capital 2T 432
God’s assurance of, to people who trust Him MH 94
hilarity mistaken for MH 247
holiness of mind brings 4T 101
human, is weakness 5T 158
man cannot overcome Satan with 1SM 279
humility of mind brings 4T 101
in God, increases while all is consecrated to Him 2T 288
in God’s, victory comes by fighting TM 339
in his own: God does not bid man to overcome MH 249
man can do nothing SD 118
man cannot deny clamors of his fallen nature DA 122
man cannot overcome evil PP 717
man cannot recover souls from Satan’s grasp Te 243
man cannot stand against Satan DA 131
man has no method of defense against devils GC 517
man is strengthless PK 175
in store for persons who seek it earnestly 3T 108
in their own, many professed SDA weak and powerless because they trust 4T 164
in union there is 5T 236, 488, 535
in unity there is SD 286; 1SM 168; 2SM 69; 6T 151
increases with: every obstacle surmounted 5T 183
every temptation overcome 5T 183
individually seek God for TM 505
Israel was to look to God as source of PP 606
lent treasure Ed 57
make God your 5T 572
mistrust your own 2SM 314
more valuable than bank deposit CT 278
needed, God promises 8T 11
God willing and able to give AA 242
no need to depend upon man for TM 381
obtained from God through prayer 5T 560
of the faithful, renewed daily MH 482; 8T 11
one day’s, not sufficient for trials of next GW 257
outward display does not give, to God’s work 7T 90
physical: depends on immutable laws CG 396
food needed to sustain MB 19
God can renew our 2T 35
God does not require self-denial to injury of 3T 63
indulgence of appetite and passion lessens 3T 491
Israel was to be above all other peoples in MH 283
loss of, use of stimulants results in 4T 214
man cannot have, without partaking of food 4T 560
men are accountable to God for use made of CT 278
poor man accountable to God for use made of 1T 115; 2T 255; 3T 400
poor men’s capital 2T 255; 3T 400
should be employed in God’s service CS 122
pray for, to do Christ’s work Ed 258
proportionate to trial is given SC 125
put forth, in noble concentrated action 5T 535
renewed daily to persons who love and serve God MH 482
right use of, mistake of failing to make 2T 432
Satan’s devices will ensnare soul who does not make God his 5T 573
seek God for, in struggle with powers of evil 9T 284
SDA, should be in God 3T 45; 5T 535
soul’s, is in God SD 77
spiritual: does not come without effort 2T 575, 600
how to increase WM 316
involved in principle of love 4T 138
lost by frivolous words, lightness, and trifling 9T 133
lost by inactivity SC 81
must be exercised to develop and increase 4T 75
must be nourished by God’s word 7BC 941
persons who need not expect to gain 5T 527
proportionate to labor of love and good works for Christ 4T 228
visiting the sick and despondent brings 4T 75-6
talent of COL 348-51; CS 115
entrusted to men for labor CT 278
not to be sacrificed to inaction CT 278
that is weakness 3T 27
to resist evil, best gained by aggressive service AA 105
truehearted professor of Christ has 2T 634
trusting in one’s own, sure to lead to fall PP 717
union with Christ brings 4T 101
unsound argument that flesh food is essential to CD 397
use made of: accountability to God for CS 22; CT 278; EW 50; 1T 324-5; 4T 408
eternal welfare depends on 6T 375
youth are accountable for 1T 178
wasted on needless superfluities of dress 3T 164
your: Christ invites you to make Him 2T 48
do not abuse 2T 255
God wants you to be faithful steward of 2T 436
let God’s grace be 4T 561
not your own 4T 216
sin of taking course which decreases 2T 354
See also Energy; Power
Strength (physical)
by avoiding excessive grief UL 276:4
cherished and preserved TDG 60:3
danger of losing, by overwork 2MCP 376:1
depends on immutable laws RC 142:3
detraction from, weakens mental effort OHC 270:2
enemy to be overcome with talent of TMK 328:2
exercise gives 1MCP 117:4
needed as good soldiers; also mental strength 1MCP 13:1
responding to need for, by overcoming difficulties1MCP 365:2
spiritual growth requires both mental and OHC 19:3
through labor TDG 133:3
weakened by indulgence CC 248:3
Strength (spiritual)
acquired by experience of years; (fortitude) HP 159:6
all may obtain, by seeking in humility OHC 337:4
amusements do not increase TMK 307:2
appetite education needed for TDG 185:5
appetite indulged enfeebles HP 193:3
association with others develops UL 104:4
atmosphere of heaven increases TDG 25:5
belief that God gives; Satan tries to sidetrack souls TDG 151:6
Bible reveals source of, for battles with Satan TMK 192:2
blameless words bring 2MCP 494:2
call for all of, in the work; account to be given 1MCP 245:2
Christ,
and the power of His might provide TMK 301:5
as source of,
does not take away the law LHU 150:5
not self LHU 267:2
brought us, by bearing test of character TDG 263:2
came to bring, for obedience 3SM 180:0
gives,
to do what He requires TMK 130:4
to live godly life; happiness and peace TMK 92:5
to stand against Satan TMK 240:4
is always present to give TMK 203:4
is at our right hand to give, for service 1MCP 39:3
is our only source of TDG 329:4
is the storehouse of AG 259:2
is your; look to Him TMK 185:5
prayed for, as believer’s example TMK 31:3
sought fresh supplies of TMK 252:4
sought, from His Father TMK 240:3
took the attitude of petitioner for fresh HP 50:2
was ready to give, in meetings after 1888 3SM 182:0
weighs each person’s, and guides accordingly TMK 57:3
Christian experience daily brings HP 184:2
Christ’s,
example in seeking, we are to follow HP 50:3
revealed by holding fast to Him HP 24:2
church members to gather, in harmony 3SM 16:0
claim, to bless your labors TDG 20:5
confidence,
in Christ’s approval brings TMK 96:4
in the Lord’s UL 312:5
of following God’s will brings HP 189:2
that God will supply PM 302:3
connection with Christ brings TDG 95:2
conquering,
in Christ’s, with His help OHC 330:4
through God’s HP 262:3
consecrate, to God letting light shine RC 167:2
cooperation with God when trusting Him for VSS 392:3
crises reveal weakness and the need for 2MCP 454:2
cross of Calvary brings HP 275:5
daily,
gaining, for courage in preparing for judgment OHC 76:3
supply of, needed LHU 176:2
depending on Christ gives HP 187:5
desire to increase in, necessary for growth in grace RC 297:2
develops slowly; (fortitude) FLB 120:4
difficulties bring; (muscle) TMK 282:3
discourses not to use up; work for inquiring minds VSS 248:2
doubt refused and eternal things beheld for OHC 86:3
drawn from God by communion TMK 250:5
dwelling on,
Christ and heaven gives 1MCP 68:3
the spiritual brings greatest TDG 151:7
Ellen White,
longed for, to serve God TDG 220:2
often laid hold of God’s OHC 310:4
wanted,
continually to be in God TMK 266:4
to serve God who had chosen her TDG 220:2
to speak about spiritual condition TDG 15:3
entrusted capital to be improved for God TMK 87:3
examining God’s promises brings TMK 213:4
expressing faith and rejoicing in blessings brings OHC 120:2
failure of, people overcome in time of HP 256:2
faith,
in Christ is source of, to resist Satan TMK 245:3
in God imparts, of character LHU 61:4
faithfulness in trials, blessings, temptations brings TDG 104:6
feed on Word of God for; manna needed daily PM 205:1
food for mind for UL 229:2
for those commissioned with the gospel RC 352:4
for turning to Christ and showing love by obedience 3SM 140:5
found at any time by lifting souls to God RC 307:2
from Christ UL 98:4
gained by strengthening others TMK 164:4
given,
a day at a time HP 269:4
by Jesus, not our own UL 127:5
during persecution TDG 371:3
for doing God’s work RC 297:4
for helping others and honoring Jesus TDG 68:4
for trying circumstances while bearing responsibility OHC 125:3
to endure little annoyances HP 30:3
to one willing to learn Christ’s way TDG 32:3
to ones looking to Jesus in faith RC 108:6
to overcome all that hinders perfection RC 164:2
when the gospel is received UL 131:4
gives access to hearts when self is put away TDG 306:6
giving, to God’s service RC 207:6
God,
considers, of one to be tested before trial comes OHC 323:2
delights in receiving weak ones who come for TDG 194:5
gives,
(quotation) 2MCP 513:3
through His Son TDG 122:6
to attain full stature in Christ OHC 310:3
to the humble as to Christ in Gethsemane 3SM 131:4
walk with God as Enoch did 1MCP 245:1
is; humans cannot believe for you LHU 109:3
is, to those who trust Him TMK 128:6, 266:2
loves all whether gain of, easy or hard TDG 67:3
grace of Christ brings, as we plead for help AG 257:5
growing in, by receiving the Bread of heaven RC 37:5
halfhearted turn weapons on own soldiers when need for TDG 13:4
have, in the Lord UL 129:6
Holy Spirit,
gives, to walk in new life TDG 150:2
shows Jesus for, in conflict LHU 358:5
human,
is weakness TMK 269:4
not left to walk in OHC 311:4
not to be looked to UL 181:2
we are not left to battle in AG 10:4
wrong to look for, to help carry gospel RC 352:4
humans,
do not have, on their own HP 188:3
in harmony with God depend on Him for RC 157:6
imagination can be disciplined by OHC 337:3
improving opportunities for, for fruit bearing TMK 164:2
in shade or sunshine; (spiritual vitality) TMK 199:4
increases,
by asking Christ to guide us UL 320:5
with efforts to overcome self TSB 181:0
infinite, dependence on RC 307:5
keep,
close to Source of, for help when the enemy comes OHC 125:5
yourself where God can be your HP 176:5
keeping of, understood as we learn of Christ HP 123:5
lack of, realized by the true Christian TMK 62:5
lay hold on, from above TDG 104:7
loss of,
by declining the struggle HP 231:3
by vain conversation OHC 305:4
lack of exercise causes 2MCP 509:1
ministers to provide, giving spiritual food 3SM 188:3
moral, sensing angel presence in institution brings PM 43:3
Moses’ mission fulfilled in HP 241:3
need for,
constantly, obvious because Christ needed it TMK 252:4
disunion allows enemy to sow seeds TDG 369:3
to press back darkness HP 328:5
novel reading destroys HP 215:4
numbers and talent are not sources of UL 183
obedient rise from one degree of, to another TMK 196:4
old worker to save, for clear testimony and counsel RY 123:3
opportunity from God used for receiving AG 285:2
overcoming by provided HP 129:3
overtaxing; brain power to be preserved 2MCP 506:1
own,
canvassers have work impossible to do in PM 305:1
Christ cannot be represented in LHU 15:3
God does not require working in HP 241:5
insufficient for the battle with Satan HP 270:4
is weakness UL 19:4
obligations are not fulfilled in TMK 90:2
realizing inability to fight in RC 352:2
struggling to win salvation with FW 26:0
trusted in, not coming to Christ as we are 3SM 182:4
wicked lean on, with tormenting future OHC 9:3
patience in little trials gives TMK 139:3
Paul admonishes claiming, in the Lord HP 259:3
pawning, with the world when it is God’s TDG 367:3
perfected in weakness UL 343:2
plead your case through Jesus and rely on Him for FLB 224:7
power of God brings; opportunities and facilities do not TDG 352:2
prayer for,
and Bible study HP 85:5
by Ellen White TMK 170:2; UL 241:2
constantly UL 237:2
three times a day regardless of feelings RC 169:2
to overcome temptation OHC 202:5
when tempted,
by corrupt imagination OHC 337:3
to yield to corrupt imagination 2MCP 595:3
prayerful study of Scripture TDG 150:6
praying diligently gains HP 213:3
preserve physical and mental, in old age; too much work RY 126:2
promise/pledge of,
by God UL 185:3
Christ inspired men to write about 3SM 130:0
for every conflict UL 363:4
for the fainthearted RC 351:2
leaves no place for doubt TMK 228:2
not for future trouble OHC 125
through the Word RC 308:7
to every trusting soul UL 20:5
to stand firm UL 166:3
through faith that overcomes TMK 166:5
when requesting deliverance UL 68:5
when serving God LHU 291:2
proportional,
to our love and good works TMK 334:3
to trial TDG 58:4
protects from temptation UL 111:4
provision for,
made by Christ AG 259:3
proportionate to trials 3SM 383:2
realizing God’s presence brings OHC 285:5
received,
by faith in the Word, resisting feelings LHU 265:2
by strengthening others, a divine law AG 285:3
day by day UL 311:5
through Christ UL 141:5
when you admit being the lost sheep HP 116:3
reduced,
by failing to bear God’s proving TMK 282:3
by selfish indulgence; sacredness not sensed TDG 237:5
reliance on God for, in temptation CC 75:2
remembering God’s help in the past brings RC 354:5
renewal of,
by communion with Christ HP 62:3
in midst of daily toil and conflict TDG 154:6
request for, granted 2MCP 765:1
righteousness of Christ gives TMK 150:3
secret of, time to think, pray, and wait upon God HP 83:4
seeking,
felt necessary if conscious of weakness TDG 148:4
from God with all our strength TMK 136:3
self-control was required for contests of physical TDG 374:2
self-discipline needed to maintain 2MCP 735:3
separation from source of,
by carelessness TDG 104:4
in time of crisis OHC 356:4
service that would bring OHC 280:2
shadow of Satan trying to stop faith after praying for TDG 213:4
Source of,
bound to, by love UL 107:2
complaining about UL 377:2
God (not humans) as UL 290:5
God (not own might) as HP 259:3
heaven ready to impart never-failing AG 304:5
is unique HP 231:6
open heavens HP 39:4
teachers of the people do not know 3SM 186:1
walking with God, as it was for Enoch AG 304:4
speaking of precious truths brings HP 182:5
spiritual food brings FLB 22:3
stand fast in God’s; there is rest for you TDG 348:4
strong in God’s TDG 60:5
take,
God’s, and be cheerful in coming trials TDG 245:3
hold of; God’s promise will be verified OHC 326:5
talk RC 109:6
taste purchased at the expense of Con 79:4
time with the Source of, needed to meet evil agencies OHC 116:5
to withstand warfare when presenting truth RC 119:5
trials,
lead us to look to God for HP 269:2
needed for, as exercise is for muscle RC 349:4
trusting,
human wisdom is reason for lack of LHU 93:4
in God’s, to stand TMK 239:5
in trials gives OHC 326:5
truth received brings TDG 48:2
union with God was, of persecuted ones of the past FLB 330:6
united with human weakness UL 183:6
wait on the Lord for, rather than praying hurriedly LHU 263:4
waiting for sinlessness does not bring 3SM 149:3
waste of,
on unimportant matters OHC 84:4
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weak ones,
given, by applying our intelligence TDG 75:4
to be helped by those with HP 100:5
wife and mother may look to God for RC 173:4
wishing we were angels never brings 3SM 140:5
Word of God studied for, to reflect His glory RC 37:5
words should give only OHC 319:4
work calmly relying on God for HP 242:4
worker for God recruits Mar 120:3
wrestle with God for divine; humanity is weak 2MCP 454:2
See also Character, strength of; Christ, power of; Energy; Force; God, help from; God, holding to; Health; Power