EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Talent, Talents (Part 2 of 2)
best appreciated where most needed 5T 86
best developed where most needed 5T 86; 6T 90
bestowed, returns called for will be according to CS 116
bestowed according to recipient’s ability CS 116
bestowed on all men CS 117
bond of union with Christ cannot be formed by 5T 48-9
capital of, belongs to God COL 361
cherish and appreciate Ev 668
Christ will scrutinize every 9T 104
Christ would have men trade upon their FE 338
church members should be taught how to increase their 6T 432
church needs your CD 209
colporteur work needs 4T 390
consecration of, must be very real MM 200
crippled and dwarfed by inaction FE 86
cultivate your CT 361-2
diligently MYP 143
to utmost 3T 205
with persevering earnestness LS 275
cultivation of, is duty men owe to Creator 3T 160
deterioration of, dishonors God CT 451
develop, by use in God’s service 8T 147
devote your, to God PP 187; TM 165
discern, and set it to work TM 326
discern and recognize 5T 722
dispensed by God according to: known capacity of His servants 2T 250
known powers of His servants 2T 282
distributed proportionately to men’s powers and capacities FE 48
distribution of, God’s plan for diversity in CS 116
do not abuse your ML 6; 4T 498
do not bury your, in earth MYP 70; 1T 198
do not constitute character 4T 606
do not draw all, to God’s work in one locality 2T 669
do not give your, to worldly enterprises 9T 104
do not pervert your ML 6
do not produce love to God FE 241
educate youth to use their, for God CSW 164
efficiency of, how to multiply greatly MYP 30
increased by best use of them MYP 319
entrusted (bestowed, given, or lent) to man by God COL 331; CS 114; FE 82, 409; GW 330; ML 6, 113, 332; MYP 170; 2T 494, 659, 668; 3T 455; 4T 619; 5T 563; 6T 188; 8T 174; 9T 277; TM 328
according to their ability to use them TM 379
as precious blessing 2T 668
for accomplishing His work FE 409
not merely for their own benefit 4T 80
entrusted to your care, are to be doubled 2T 429
exalted by men above Spirit’s teaching GW 149
exchange of, in God’s work keep in view value of CH 339
exercise, in bringing order and harmony out of confusion 5T 312
exercise every, that it may increase in value FE 214
exert influence in proportion to your WM 206
fate of person who binds his, in napkin and hides it in earth 4T 412-3
few youth appreciate value of their CSW 49
gift of, danger of overestimating 5T 74
God endows man with 3BC 1131
God gives, but man forms character 8T 174
God has made it possible for men to increase their CT 506; FE 119
God is author of all 7T 128
God’s work needs 6T 80
gospel work needs Ev 421-2, 554
greatest victories not gained by PP 203
grows by use TM 326
grows under operation of Spirit TM 326
homage to, is foreign to Christ MH 31
how to develop, for larger work 6T 432; WM 153-4
in God’s service 9T 129
how to increase your MYP 301
how to multiply your, for greater usefulness SD 42
how to put your, out to exchangers 5T 259
how to estimate rightly the value of your MYP 115
idolized too much Ed 117
if we do our labor with but one third of our, other two thirds work against Christ 6T 439
in every place there is TM 326
increase as men use their powers 6T 424
increase of, true estimate of requirements of God’s law gives SD 194
increased by: exercise CSW 122; MYP 219
faithful improvement 5T 534
use CT 234; MM 190-1; MYP 24; 4T 612; 3T 49; 6T 243
wise use WM 159-60
it does not rest with us to pass judgment on our COL 364
lay your, without reserve at Christ’s feet MYP 28; SD 186
laymen who use their, God gives more grace and increased ability to 8T 246
leaders who trust to, will not stand at head of rank and file 5T 80
let not your, lie unused CT 354
let your, flow in tide of love for saving others 9T 50
make the most of your CT 63; FE 87; Te 210; 6T 297-8
man who buried his, in earth 2T 233
men are indebted to God for their CT 361
men are not given, to abuse them 4T 498
to enrich themselves with earthly goods CS 117
many people hide their, in earth 4T 612
many people possessing, could do much good if sanctified 1T 440
many people’s, are buried in big churches 2T 114
may double in Christ’s service ML 101
mere possession of, is not enough 2T 243, 284
mingling, with worldly element means robbing God 5T 116
misapplying and misappropriating, man lowers himself by 1SM 298
misuse of: continual, effectually quenches Spirit COL 365
is fearful thing FE 83
is great sin of many of God’s people CS 124
is to despise gifts of heaven COL 355
men have brought confusion into world by FE 409
person guilty of CS 124
most important thing needed in God’s work is not CW 108
multiply, by using them COL 353-5; CT 234; 8T 141
must be improved upon and returned to God 2T 494
must not be squandered 2T 250
must not lie idle or be wasted 4T 75
needed in: preparing devices for illustrating truth Ev 206
presenting health reform to people Ev 514
no release for people who have CM 20
not always recognized TM 326
not apportioned (or bestowed) capriciously COL 328; CS 116; TM 379
not bestowed on a favored few only CS 117; SC 82
not dispensed by God with partiality 2T 282
not distributed indiscriminately 2T 250
not needed are not bestowed 9T 37; WM 101
not needed so much as faith graced with humility 1SM 118
not possessed, do not mourn over your lack of 4T 618
offer your, as consecrated gift to God’s service 8T 33-4
parable of See Parable
persons who bury their, displease God 5T 276
persons who increase their, God’s plan for 4T 459
persons whose, are not sanctified and used to God’s glory 4BC 1139
perversion of, dishonors God CT 451
piety’s place cannot be supplied by GC 509
poor people have, to develop GW 330-1
position best suited for their, Christ will guide youth into 5T 87
powerless to gladden sorrowing heart MH 115
precious, Christ taught all men to regard themselves as endowed with DA 91
productions of, too often conceal deadly poison 2BC 999
proportioned to each person according to his capabilities CS 119; 2T 667
pub. house work needs 3T 90
put your, into God’s work COL 146
to good account 3T 455
recognize always God’s rights to your MM 276
rendered useful to fullest extent when controlled by Spirit 4T 427
returned to Christ will be scrutinized CS 119
reward brought by, when rightly used WM 20
rusting of their, ministers must account for TM 194
sacred trust to be used for God WM 157-8
same, remember that all do not have Ev 103
secret of success is not found in COL 404
SDA are not deficient in, as a people SD 263
should be under full control of Spirit TM 196
sinful neglect of, do-nothing position that is 6T 425
spent in self-indulgence produces harvest of corruption 4T 343
steward(s) of: be faithful and true TM 328
men are, to use them in blessing themselves and others FE 229
regard yourself only as 6BC 1081
stewardship of, accountability for 4T 619
success depends more on application than on Ed 232
success does not depend on 5T 158
surrender all, to God ML 7
too little, working in different branches of God’s cause 2SM 209; 5T 581
trade diligently with your, for God CS 85
trade upon, according to your ability 5T 563
trade wisely on, God has lent to you MYP 210
true estimate must be placed upon, in fixing wages 5T 551
value of, how to estimate SL 94
when, becomes curse and snare GC 509
when an individual’s, are rendered useful to fullest extent TM 196
why much, is lost to God’s cause 5T 723
willing to place itself on Christ’s side, God’s people need MM 75
wise leader recognizes, in other people TM 328-9
world needs your CD 209
yield your, in grateful devotion to Christ 3T 251
your, are yours only in trust 7T 281
Supplement
ability for TMK 220:4
ability increased by trading on UL 158:5
accountability/responsibility for, TDG 318:2; UL 291
according to ability PM 138:2
cannot be transferred TDG 286:3
limited to ones given UL 343:7
only for ones received PM 138:1
proportional to TMK 324:2
solemn duty TDG 286:2
to honor God 2MCP 786:2
whether large or small OHC 289:4; TDG 345:4
whether used for God or not OHC 289:2
accumulate for the Master and bless others by using TMK 309:5
all have been given, and all are under obligation OHC 289:2
all in the Lord’s family are entrusted with TDG 208:3
all, to be used in working for eternity RC 204:2
all, useful and to be controlled by the Holy Spirit 3SM 15:2
appreciation for,
as a heavenly trust UL 243:3
value UL 205:5
arousing people to use, to God’s glory RC 204:3
believers with limited, Christ’s commission included HP 339:2
buried,
dig out, and invest before we cannot by or sell Mar 183:5
interest accumulates on TMK 326:3
Calvary related to, prompts living for Christ HP 60:5
channels of light are not dependent on Mar 219:3
Christ cooperates with those to whom He entrusts OHC 182:4
claim to manhood or womanhood determined by use of HP 223:2
cleanness of heart more valuable than Mar 63:6
consecration of, necessary for faithful service TMK 122:3
consider use made of OHC 290:5
considering own, not superior 1MCP 241:2
consolidation of people with, not source of success UL 183:4
conversion does not result in new 1MCP 15:0
corresponding to needs of some place TDG 345:2
danger in misusing CC 193:5
decrease when buried in selfishness TMK 326:2
dependent upon God for TMK 231:4
desire, only with wisdom to use for God’s glory 2MCP 786:2
despising of, wrong for any man or council PM 138:2
development/cultivation/improvement of / trading on,
called for LHU 346:2; OHC 298:3; UL 146:4
desired by those who love God HP 367:2
duty sensed by one in Christ’s yoke HP 185:3
faithful discharge of duties calls for OHC 224:4
for saving souls TMK 113:4
humble, sensing responsibility to God TMK 329:4
is the usury that belongs to the Master OHC 289:4
new experience needed LHU 176:2
recognizing powers are to glorify God OHC 90:4
to bless others by those who love God OHC 39:2
toward the excellency of God’s character TDG 71:5
when mental powers are devoted to God HP 123:3
with God’s help RC 152:6
devoted to the service of Christ TMK 160:4
diminish if they are not increased TDG 238:4
discipline of, or guilty of weakness TSB 91:1
disuse of, does not relieve responsibility TMK 326:3
diversity in,
but a work is given to all UL 104:5
necessary for God’s work UL 273:6
to be mutually respected OHC 169:4
doubled,
and redoubled with God’s blessing HP 224:4
in giving them to God OHC 18:4
(endowments) God calls for, to be used for Him UL 354:6
enjoyment from, used for Jesus RC 236:2
envy for others’, will not make your work better TMK 329:3
exercising, strengthens mental and spiritual powers UL 205:2
expectations of God are proportional to TDG 102:4
eyes, ears, knees, feet, etc. as TMK 328:2
faculties to be appreciated as, for God’s service 2MCP 738:0
faithfulness with,
for only one; God blesses diligence OHC 290
great work done by TDG 102:5
(not results) required OHC 289:4
(not their greatness) is rewarded TDG 133:3
rather than value, brings blessing OHC 289:4
few appreciate the blessing of, and seek to improve HP 224:3
full potential of, realized only under the Holy Spirit 1MCP 16:2
gathered as hereditary trust UL 343:5
gift of Christ TMK 207:2
gifts to be communicated, such as words, sympathy, truth TMK 327:2
given,
by God, HP 302:3
and are to be cultivated RC 251:4
as tests AG 66:4
but individuals make character OHC 106:7
for His glory TMK 176:3
to be improved AG 311:2
to use for Him TMK 90:3
who requires improvement of them HP 186:5
for building up God’s kingdom HP 338:5
for God’s honor LHU 366:6
for God’s service CC 34:6
through Christ to benefit humanity FW 22:1
to acquire means to share with others OHC 200:6
to all UL 322:5
to all in trust TDG 208:2
to be returned in helping cultivate human hearts FW 22:3
to more than educated and intellectual ones TDG 208:3
glory to God from, HP 221:5
or they become a curse OHC 218:2
God,
entrusts, to everyone OHC 182:2
expects returns corresponding to TDG 133:3
gives, in trust to test you Mar 122
not dependent on anyone’s FLB 138:4
owns our RC 138:6
requires interest according to TDG 243:4
tests with UL 273:2
granted by uniting in work with the angels HP 102:4
great and small, used by God TDG 345:5
greater,
mourning for not having TMK 329:3
responsibility not transferred to ones with TDG 26:3
greatness of, being a Christian does not depend on TMK 270:4
harmony with God aim of all our HP 165:4
help other families use, to God’s glory HP 210:6
hiding UL 66:4
improvement of, See Talents, development of
incentive to cultivate, lost by some with money TDG 85:2
increase,
if used and decrease if God is not glorified TMK 326:2
under Holy Spirit’s power UL 266:6
indifference for PM 138:1
individuals to control own, for the cause of God PM 232:4
influence is, to be used for God TMK 88:4
invested by spreading sunlight of hope and faith in God TDG 183:5
judgment decided according to use of 3SM 147:4
knowledge of truth is; you may enlighten souls TDG 85:4
lack of, apparent, but powers increased by trust TDG 252:2
lent,
by God UL 273:2
in trust 3SM 228:5
to accomplish the work God has given OHC 42:3
to stewards RY 98:1
to use in God’s service TDG 220:4
letting light shine is trading on OHC 297:2
light comes to those who use, for God’s glory OHC 284:3
list of OHC 289:3
literature distribution is, for which we are accountable PM 124:1
love of Christ may be shown without OHC 260:4
man with one, represents those wanting minimum standards TDG 81:5
marriage partner affects our use of, for God LYL 22:3
misapplication of, as in case of Solomon RY 179:3
musical, pride and display often fostered by FLB 242:5
neglect of, which are used for piety TDG 87:4
obligation not felt for, by many RC 346:2
one,
gains others when well used PM 138:1
God uses those with, who trade on it TDG 330:5
increased to two and four when diligently used TMK 324:5
increases by its use TMK 330:3
may become ten UL 343:3
regret for receiving only LHU 366:6
value of work from person with, not less TDG 80:5
origin of, not in us, and can purchase nothing from God OHC 118:2
others helped by UL 205:5
and Christ honored HP 225:2
parable of,
applies to everyone who can reason TMK 324:2
compare instructions in, with your life TDG 373:2
individual application to everyone HP 224:2
unfaithful servant in, spoken on by Ellen White VSS 401:1
people with,
grace and truth in life needed by TSB 92:1
work especially to bring, into truth RC 242:3
placing, on shrine of Satan HP 170:5
purpose of, to encourage others in right path HP 287:2
received for God’s service given to Satan OHC 80:3
rededication of, call to be given for TMK 327:5
redeemed ones develop, for God’s glory and human good TMK 113:5
responsibility for, See Talents, accountability for
right use of, by Cornelius; God trusted him with more TDG 342:7
room for all to use their God-given, in harmony TDG 297:3
rusting with inaction TMK 330:2
sanctification of, little things in TMK 331:4
seen as God’s gifts OHC 114:3
self-denial needed by those with, or eternal life lost TMK 313:3
selfishness with, HP 60:2
tested by God TDG 137:3
service required in return for FLB 30:5
smallest, trust from God HP 224:4
snare to those who turn from light UL 310:3
Solomon’s misuse of, a warning CC 197:4
soul saving requires use of HP 224:2; UL 287:4
students are to use, for highest purpose 1MCP 341:3
study and training needed to perfect RC 271:3
subject to Christ’s will OHC 8:4
superior,
depreciation by those with, of the less gifted TMK 324:5
those with, not to depreciate less gifted HP 224:4
time could be used for developing, instead of on self TMK 322:3
trading on, See Talents, development of
trusts from God with which He tests us HP 217:5
trying to use, which you do not have LHU 366:6
unexpected, developed in common people TDG 115:2
unsanctified, hope for soul with, in Isaiah’s experience HP 177:4
unused without connection with God OHC 146:3
use of,
as gifts and influence; help new work SW 96:4
as sacred trusts; learn to communicate truth TDG 200:6
complete UL 66:6
considered in the day of reckoning TMK 326:4
do not bury or hide them TDG 286:2
effectively, HP 192:3
while growing in Christ HP 183:5
for eternity not for self-gratification HP 170:6
for God’s glory or for selfishness RC 168:3
for greatest good; educate mind 2MCP 665:1
for self UL 45:2
for temporal things UL 147:2
here used in future life UL 97:3
in right relation to each other OHC 106:7
investigated TMK 330:3
must be wise and honest OHC 194:3
not waiting for way to be smooth NL 35:1
to be the best TMK 325:4
to build up Christ’s kingdom TDG 218:2
to glorify God or perverted to rob Him OHC 289:2
to improve them; work for souls LHU 360
usefulness of, to be increased by trading on them TDG 208:3
value of, estimated only by ransom paid for redemption RC 295:4
wealth acquired by use of, given by God RC 227:3
withholding,
considered too precious OHC 288:2
from God’s work; He honors us with treasures PM 112:0
work of God strengthened by people with varied TDG 154:2
workers with God to apply their particular RC 258:5
worship Him who has given, and use them for Him TDG 200:5
youth,
held responsible for TMK 194:3
may bury, beneath rubbish OHC 261:3
should improve every TMK 233:3
See also Abilities; Advantages; Endowments; Gifts, natural; Powers