EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Temptation, Temptations (Part 1 of 2)
Temptation, Temptations
1. Classes of
alluring, used by Satan to separate men from God GC 610
appealing to man’s physical nature have been most effectual in corrupting and degrading mankind DA 122
attractive parties and amusements instituted by Satan as means of 3T 564
beset with numberless, men must resist them 8T 313
borne in God’s strength: purify and humble you 2T 93
will not destroy or endanger you 2T 93
brought to bear on God’s people will be stronger and stronger as end draws near 3T 571
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constant, invited by association with lovers of pleasure and corrupt society 3T 111
men cannot individually secure themselves from 1SM 123-4
countless, God’s people will be beset by 3T 453
disguised by Satan with semblance of good MYP 83; 2T 142
earnest and powerful, girl to whom society of boys was 2T 564
easily overcoming you, stay away from 7T 239
ever-changing fashions instituted by Satan as means of 3T 564
fierce, ministry of angels does not ensure God’s people against 2T 509
fierce storms of, Christian character that will be overthrown by PP 460
fiercest, are directed against persons whose mind and body are overworked GW 245
in time of its greatest weakness Satan assails soul with PK 173
first great, opens way for other two 4T 44
flood of, games and sports open door to CT 366
for youth, Satan’s cunningness in devising CT 325
from within and without assail man trying to serve God 9T 222
from without find answering chord within heart CT 425; MH 451; 8T 312
giant, example that entices soul struggling in secret against Ed 150; MB 94
gilded, parents should shield children from FE 64
gospel workers assailed by fierce, when under storm of opposition GC 609
greater, lack of moral power to withstand CH 410
greater now than ever before EW 46
grievous: self-knowledge would save many from falling into GW 276; 2T 517
why many of God’s people fall into SD 91; 4T 246
harbored brings mind under Satan’s control PP 396
hard to resist, all men have MH 257; SC 119
however strong is no excuse for sin 5T 177
incident to success and honored position, danger of PK 55
innumerable, how to close door against AH 380
intense worldliness is one of Satan’s most successful 1SM 254-5
invented to destroy your faith, you may pass triumphantly through SD 294
inward sin and, why Solomon was vanquished in PK 82
manfully resisted is light showing forth in character MB 44
most likely to overcome you, do not needlessly expose yourself to 2T 517
most powerful, Christ gives strength to overcome CG 467
new and unexpected, await God’s people GW 257
one of strongest, man has to meet is on point of appetite 3T 485
outward, shun 3T 445
peculiar, physicians have to meet CH 584
popular amusements used by Satan as means of PP 459-60
prefaced with insinuation of distrust DA 124
presented by associates, silence and withdrawal as means of meeting SD 164
presented in such a way that the tempted think they see excuse to transgress 5T 598
presented to us are more subtle than those presented to Christ 3T 480
seductive, Christians in Nero’s household faced 5T 183
slight at first, danger in harboring 3T 344
smallest, without Christ man cannot overcome 4T 355
special, are directed against ministers GW 124
special form of, newly converted soul’s struggle with some 5T 604-5
specious, Satan comes to youth with 4T 623
storms of: how to walk safely amid DA 382
what Peter learned amid AA 515
without Christ’s life man cannot withstand DA 599
strongest: come through association with the ungodly CH 423
is no excuse for sin AH 331; PP 421
youth possessing moral integrity can resist 4T 623
subtle, minds corrupted by 3T 569
minds subject to change by 3T 471
surging waves of strong, may sweep soul into downward path PK 348
tempests of, what to do in DA 336
will not uproot true Christian SD 288
three great leading: are appetite, ambition, and love of world Te 276
by which men are most frequently overcome 4T 576
with which Satan assails man 1SM 95; 3T 372; 4T 44
to engage in enterprises for large worldly gain, answers that ministers should give to AA 366
to indulge appetite: Adam and Eve fell through CD 153; DA 116-7; 3T 139
can be overcome only by God’s help Te 105
how to measure CD 167
human race enfeebled by yielding to 3T 139
large proportion of human race has been overcome by CD 153
strength of, how to measure 3T 486
to tamper with principles condemned in God’s word, dart a prayer to heaven and then firmly resist 3BC 1155; SD 164
unnecessary, do not place children where they will meet CG 328-9
whispered, entice to sin SC 94
2. Miscellaneous
abstain from any influence that encourages 5T 360
acceptance of Christ does not put man beyond COL 155
adapted by Satan to: all classes of men GC 600
all conditions of men GC 553
circumstances of individuals MYP 86
different characters and temperaments of individuals 3T 445
individual cases 1SM 122-3
men of every variety of condition and culture SR 396
men’s inclinations and weaknesses FE 423
prejudices and inclinations of persons he seeks to deceive AA 387
various dispositions of individuals MYP 86
advantages to be reaped by yielding to, it is not safe to linger to contemplate MB 118
agent used by Satan in, is no excuse for one wrong act by you DA 311
agonize with God in prayer when, rushes in upon you EW 46
aids that make man stronger to resist CW 134
all heaven watches how men fight battle against Te 191
all men are exposed to DA 414
all men can resist 1SM 226
all your, work together for your good MH 489; ML 185
angel’s presence is near to deliver men from DA 356
angels are sent to rescue the faithful from 3T 47
angels’ ministry to persons under 1SM 97
appear irresistible too often as result of neglect of prayer and Bible study GC 600
are: God’s workmen to refine us 3T 115
means by which men are tested and tried 1BC 1094
as powerful as those that assailed Christ, man will never be tried by CS 210
association with sinners exposes Christians to 2T 222; 3T 149
association with worldlings brings MYP 81-2
avenues of soul must be well guarded against PP 460; 3T 324
avoid entering into TM 454
avoid running into 3T 45
Balaam dallied with PP 439
barricade against, knowledge of Scriptures is COL 132
barricade your soul against MYP 31
be earnest in your efforts to resist 3T 560
be guarded in words and deportment lest you fall into 3T 378
bear, patiently EW 156
believers who have fallen into, your duty to 9T 222
best shield against, obedience to God’s word is CT 438
brave resistance to, is needed 7BC 929
bulwark against, home should be AH 406
check inward, to do wrong CG 484
cherishing spiritual pride leads man to fall into DA 360
chief danger in, is in having mind diverted from Christ 4T 357
children are exposed to, by evil associations in school 3T 149
children should be taught not to rush willfully into 3T 144
children should be taught to resist, in Christ’s strength FE 153
children should be trained to expect and meet Te 185
children trained to indulge appetite are powerless to resist FE 140; 3T 564
children who are strongly fortified against AH 17
children who readily yield to MYP 78-9
Christ did not seek, while in wilderness 1SM 227
Christ does not leave His people to struggle with, alone DA 483; 2T 271
Christ has made it possible for every human being to resist CD 186; MM 264
Christ has taught men how to overcome 5T 312
Christ never places before men that which would be MH 333
Christ provides grace and strength for overcoming Te 21-2
Christ’s example in, is recorded for our benefit 4T 29, 32
Christ’s followers are followed by, continually COL 170
Christ’s heart yearns over you in all your GW 210
Christ’s name has power to drive back 4T 357
Christ’s promise to help man overcome every 5T 426
Christian physicians are exposed to many MM 151
Christian’s duty when his wife, children, or relatives present CH 562
Christians are not placed beyond reach of 5T 196
Christians choosing society of the ungodly and unbelieving expose themselves to GC 508-9
Christians who are overcomers in TM 161
Christians who do not encourage, will have strength to resist CT 257
Christians yield to, because they do not keep eye on Christ 5T 652
circumstances exposing you to, what to do when you cannot control 3T 45
close door to CH 341
constant contact with unbelievers leads to 7T 70
constant trust in God is needed to withstand PP 751
conversion does not make man secure against COL 155
continual resistance against, only hope of victory is in 3T 480
cultivate unwavering energy in order to be strong to resist 3T 46
daily exposure to, makes prayer necessary MH 509; MYP 248; 4T 459
dallying with, warning against 4T 258
danger in encouraging, in the least 2T 171
danger of becoming discouraged under COL 175
Daniel’s life is encouragement to persons called to endure SL 18
death placed John the Baptist beyond power of DA 224
deceitful power of, all Satan wants of man is for him to fall under 3T 480
defeat in, man need never suffer PP 332
defense against, communion with God is MH 510
develops or makes manifest what is in heart MB 60
devils constantly watch to assail men with GW 322
difference between being tempted and entering into Te 192
discipline that makes youth strong to resist ML 296; MYP 80
discouraging persons under, warning against 5T 606-7
disposition to yield to, diet has much to do with CD 52
divine aid promised to persons who resist SD 79
divine help is provided to enable man to overcome 5T 574
divine power is needed to resist 3T 373; 4T 32
do not give up to despondency when under DA 126-9
do not invite, by placing yourself on enemy’s ground GW 276
do not look to circumstances or to weakness of self when under MH 181
do not lose courage when assailed by DA 126
do not needlessly expose yourself to AH 471; DA 126; GW 276; MYP 81; 2T 517; 3T 482; 4T 616; 5T 397; Te 185
do not stop for one moment to reason with CH 587
do-nothing believers who lose courage and faith under ChS 91
does not create evil revealed by yielding to it MB 60
does not proceed from God MB 116
door through which Satan enters to lead men astray by MB 92
elements of depravity not resisted and overcome respond to DA 720
endowment with Spirit’s power does not free man from AA 49
entertainments and amusements that lead to, in sanitariums 4T 578
enticement to, as result of neglect of prayer SC 94
every: may be successfully resisted GC 529
may work for your advancement CT 237
resisted advances man in work of character building MB 117
resisted gives new experience MB 117
every provision made for man to have divine help to overcome 5T 574
every resistance against, is seed sown to eternal life MYP 96-7
makes resistance easier MYP 96
every victory gained over, is step in march to final victory MB 140
exposure to, guard yourself from 4T 109
faith can resist MH 488
faithful gospel worker is not exempt from AA 356
fiery ordeal of, why God permits His people to be subjected to GC 528
fiery test of, persons who faint beneath COL 47
firmly resist, or be conquered MH 452; 8T 313
form habits of thought enabling you to resist MH 454; 8T 314
God does not leave His people to be overcome by PK 590
God has not left man to battle with, in his own strength MH 174-6; 5T 312
God helps His people to meet, when in line of duty 2T 222
God helps man to overcome Te 117
God permits no, to come which cannot be resisted PP 332
God promises strength to overcome 1BC 1094; FE 109
God purposes to bring man from every, with firmer faith and richer experience DA 528
God wants His people to conquer 7T 131
God’s promise to help His people resist, when it is met in line of duty GW 276
God’s providence permits removal of, for sake of the weak PK 255
grace and power to overcome, Christ gives 7BC 929
grace and strength promised for overcoming EW 46
great light does not place man beyond the reach of CH 457; 5T 196
guard yourself constantly against 3T 491
habits of industry aid youth in resisting LS 354
has power over men because selfishness exists in their hearts MB 116-8
heart’s sore anguish under, God knows 3T 291
help and strength for overcoming, God has provided PP 421
help and strength to resist, pray for 3T 364
petitions for, must be unwearied 4T 286
help to resist, light falls from heaven upon us as we pray for DA 113
how, loses its power over man MB 118
how God views man’s COL 403
how heart is fortified against ML 28
how leaders of God’s people fall into 3T 469-71
how to be strong to resist 3T 46
how to close door against 3T 82
how to meet 5T 426
how to overcome 2T 511; 3T 480
how youth should meet SD 211
humility of heart is needed to with-stand PP 751
idle moments invite DA 72
idleness exposes youth to 3T 148
idleness leads to all manner of CG 189
idleness makes man prey to PP 156
if you do not walk deliberately into, God will sustain you when it comes 3T 47
if you invite, you will not have divine aid to resist it 3T 47
indulgence in sin invites GC 44
indulging sinful trait of character is inviting GC 558
industry safeguards youth from CG 189
invited by: association with lovers of pleasure and corrupt society 3T 111
every word of doubt you utter SC 119
is: discipline men need to develop purity and firmness DA 72
enticement to sin MB 116
no excuse for sinning AH 331; PP 421; 2T 294; 5T 177
not sin 5T 426
it is Satan’s act to tempt you but it is your own act to yield to 4T 623
Jews sought to escape, by shutting themselves away from world AA 14
John the Baptist distrusted his own power to withstand DA 101-2
Joseph’s fidelity amid PP 214
knowledge of Bible helps youth to resist FE 92
laid by Satan for every step of your life 2T 292
lingering over, Achan’s ruin as result of 4T 492
Lord’s Prayer that we be not brought into MB 116-9
man aided by divine power must work with his human power to resist and overcome 4T 32-3
man becomes easy prey to, when he places himself on enemy’s ground DA 712
man can resist, by continually watching unto prayer GW 128
man can overcome every 2SG 289-90
by trusting in God EW 46
by uniting his weakness to Christ’s strength MYP 50
by watchfulness and prayer 2T 511
in God’s strength PK 487
man cannot resist: in his own strength GW 322-3; Te 121
in his own wisdom GW 322-3
while he is united with the amusement-loving and pleasure-loving MYP 366
without God’s help MH 455
without vital connection with God 8T 316
man cannot resist one, without Christ DA 676
man has no power to resist, apart from Christ SC 69
man has part to act in resisting MYP 81
man has work to do in resisting PP 460
man is free moral agent to resist or yield to 2T 294
man may overcome by resisting, in Christ’s all-powerful name MYP 50; 4T 33
man may overcome every, in God’s strength PK 487
man may resist, as Christ did DA 130-1
by divine grace and remain firm PK 490
man must be converted in order to resist TM 426
man must work with his human power aided by divine power in resisting 4T 32-3; Te 111
man places himself on Satan’s battleground by encouraging 2T 171
man yields to, by his own consent 5T 177
man’s need of will power strengthened by God’s grace to resist, is twice as great now as it was several generations ago 3T 488
men can and should be able to overcome every SD 230
men fall under, when they trust their own strength 3T 470
men have to bear no, which Christ has not endured DA 117
men may ever be fortified against, by study of Bible 3T 374
men place themselves in way of, by associating with persons they should avoid DA 712
many alluring forms of, re indulgence of appetite PK 488
many doors of, strict reserve and propriety of deportment at all times closes 5T 602
many people fall into, because they do not have correct knowledge of themselves SD 91
many people overcome by, are humiliated by their failures MH 181
because of lack of self-control MH 133
married physicians are subject to CH 585
may be all around you but you are not compelled to enter into them 2T 49-50
means for resisting every, God has provided DA 429; MH 65-6
plan of redemption provides 1SM 82
meet, in such decided manner that it will never be repeated SD 164
with sword of Spirit 5T 426
mighty barricade against, God’s word as CT 121; Ed 190
ministers are not safe from 1T 466
ministers in, should not be discouraged 2T 509
ministers who are too weak to resist CH 584
moral power to resist, children need CG 189
moral stamina to resist, few people have 4T 574
Moses trusted in God for strength to carry him uncorrupted through every form of 5T 652
must be met patiently 3T 327
must be resisted 7BC 943
in Christ’s strength ML 96
through divine power MB 117
new power to resist, study of Bible imparts FE 434
no, permitted to come to man which he is unable to resist PP 332
no man can be overcome by, without his own consent GC 510; 2T 294; 5T 177
no man is ever called to struggle with, as did Christ DA 71
no man is free from FE 249
no man is placed beyond reach of CH 411; 4T 575
no man is so confirmed in right principles as to be secure from 7T 166
no opportunity for, in world to come Ed 302
no sin in having 4T 358
numerous holidays lead to Te 30
nurses endangered by CH 584-91
often appear irresistible because men neglect prayer and Bible study GC 600
often cherished as voice of True Shepherd 5T 427
one act of familiarity or indiscretion may open door to CH 295
one moment of yielding to: results of ML 322
terrible consequences may result from 3T 324
work of lifetime may not recover what has been lost in PP 426
one step in, prepares way for another 4T 578
results of SL 23
only as men voluntarily yield to, can Satan gain his object GC 560
only defense against, indwelling Christ is DA 324
only persons who have overcome, will enter heaven SD 348
only real safeguard against, knowledge of God is AA 530-1; MH 409
only safety against: constant connection with God is 4T 542
indwelling Christ is CT 221
is in giving no place to devil 3T 482-3
is in watchfulness and prayer PK 82
overcome, by Christ’s grace SD 349
parleying with, men give Satan advantage by DA 121
you will be overcome by Te 276
partakers of divine nature will not give way to MYP 81
persons doing nothing to encourage, will have strength to withstand it CT 257
persons fallen into, sympathy and tenderness should be manifest to MH 163
persons seeking to rescue others from vice are especially exposed to MH 510
persons standing in world’s high places face Ed 51-2
persons strong to resist, should help those who are weak 5T 606
persons under, how to deal with FE 280
persons who fail to depend constantly on God will be overcome by DA 382
persons who go into, like fool to correction of stocks 5T 602
persons who have fallen into, how to help MH 181
persons who invite, have to make desperate efforts to free themselves from Satan’s power MYP 60
warning to 5T 602
persons who sincerely pray for deliverance from, God strengthens SD 36
Peter became easy prey to, by assuming air of indifference DA 712
physicians endangered by CH 584-91
physicians meet great MM 50
physicians must prepare to meet, by practicing principles of truth CH 584
places of, do not go unbidden to MYP 82
warning against going to MYP 82
power enabling man to resist, Christ imparts GC 506
power of: angels’ ministry to persons who have fallen under MYP 60
no man is placed beyond 5T 425
tempted person should look to power of God’s word instead of MH 181
terrible, how to help the self-indulgent under MH 174-5
power sufficient to resist, can be found in Christ AA 307
power that makes them strong to resist, qualities that clothe men with CT 226
power to drive back, Christ has 4T 357
power to overcome, promised to all men 1SM 223
power to resist: Christ knows strength of your MYP 98
men want to know that they possess in themselves 2T 374
must come from God AA 482
obtained through prayer SC 95
whatever weakens faith in God robs soul of MH 440
praise God even in 2T 593
prepared for: persons in highest positions PP 457-8
pub. workers 5T 407-8
preparation of, Satan’s cunningness in 5T 502-3
present plan of education opens door of, to youth 3T 148
privilege of child of God fiercely assailed by PK 632
privilege of prayer when you are assailed by CG 468
proceeds from: evil of men’s own hearts MB 116
Satan MB 116
professed Christians are tested by 3T 112
promise of God to keep His own in midst of FE 295
promises for persons under DA 129
proof against every, hold fast to divine strength in order to be 3T 472
put to death, to commit sin AH 128
refuse to rush heedlessly into Ev 207
resist every MM 43; 3T 370; Te 291
as Christ did 7BC 929-30
by faith 5BC 1082
in all-powerful name of Christ MYP 50; 4T 33
resistance to: is success 3T 483
must be firm and steadfast 3T 483
must come from man AA 482
use of intoxicating liquor destroys Te 38
use of narcotics weakens Te 64
result of failure to overcome, in little things CH 410
rise superior to every SD 79
resisting MYP 81-2
answer your own prayer as far as possible by 3T 378
force Satan to depart by DA 130
God’s word as aid in DA 123
knowledge of God’s word aids in 3T 378
man has work to do in PP 460
once gives power to resist again 5T 120
part that Christ plays for man in 3T 378
part that you must play in 3T 378
put your will on Christ’s side SD 36
stretch every nerve and exert all powers in MYP 248
virtue gathers strength by SD 191
rushing into, meditation and prayer keeps men from DA 126
safeguard against: God’s word as MH 458-9
hard work as CT 274
knowledge of Scriptures is CSW 36
meditation and prayer as 4T 45
reading Scriptures is 5T 120
sacred song as Ed 168
secret prayer as 5T 120
useful labor as DA 72; Ed 214; MYP 79; PP 50
useful work is MH 177
safest place to be when under 7BC 937
san. workers are continually exposed to 7T 70
Satan cannot compel man to yield to PP 421
Satan conceals, under cover of light 3T 374
Satan deals with men more guardedly in, than he did with Christ 3T 480
Satan destroys many souls by leading them to place themselves in way of 4T 616
Satan directs, to enfeebling and degrading of man’s physical powers MH 130
Satan is constantly changing his GW 257
Satan presents, in manner to allure to evil 2T 294
Satan presents many, to youth MYP 95
Satan redoubles, when youth try to break away from him MYP 82
Satan seeks to destroy man’s faith so that he will yield to his 5T 473
Satan’s success in leading man into 4T 45
season of, gives glimpse of man’s real character 4T 285
secure against, you cannot safely feel COL 155
seek strength from God to meet 3T 45
seeking pleasure among the ungodly invites PP 204
seizes men when they are weary or perplexed SD 298
self-confidence leads youth into MYP 86-7
self-confident and self-righteous persons fall under 5T 426
self-indulgent persons do not need to be overcome by, again and again MH 174-5
SDA youth will meet, on every hand MYP 88
shield against, sense of God’s presence is Ed 255
shield children from AH 406
shield of grace can preserve men against 3SG 145
shun, while praying Lord’s Prayer PP 459
sifting by, reveals genuine Christian GC 625
silent prayer essential to overcome MYP 248
sin comes in when, is yielded to 4T 358
singing as means of resisting 7BC 936
slaves to, God’s people are not to be 4T 86
society in which it takes greater decision of character to resist 3T 39
some people are brought into, because of their employment COL 368
some people frequently plunge into, without thought 4T 44
sorely beset all of God’s people 3T 526
soul struggling with, how to deal with 9T 222
soul that God has power to keep when under SD 297
spell of, holds under its charm people who do not see and feel their danger 4T 566
spirit of self-confidence leads to PP 459, 746-7
sport of: how evil surmisers become 5T 95
peril of persons who have allowed themselves to be 5T 479
youth like empty bubble or worthless weed are ML 71
steadfastly resist, to sin in thought or act SD 109
steadfastly resist evil promptings when you are assailed by MYP 112; SL 90
strategy employed by Satan in 2T 142
strength and grace to resist, pray for MYP 122-3
strength from God is needed to resist 3T 373
strength increases with every, that is overcome 5T 183
strength is gained by steadfastly resisting 3T 570
strength obtained by prayer is needed to resist 2T 204-5
strength to overcome, God gives AA 501
must be found in Christ 3T 453
pray for CG 467
strength to resist: Christ is ready to give 3T 516
God provides MYP 81
how to obtain 2T 202
is obtained by faith in Christ 4T 561
seek God daily for 5T 507
weak human nature has no TM 426
strong and trustworthy defenses against, men need 3SG 145
strong power of, habits of years are revealed under 4T 566
strong purposes and resolute will close many open doors to 3T 194-5
strong resolution is needed to withstand PK 490
study of Scriptures fortifies mind against CSW 19
sufficient grace to resist, is given to man through Christ 3T 483
tampering with, is unsafe Te 165
teach children that to resist, is noble and manly CT 127; MH 386
teach children that to yield to, is weak and wicked CT 127; MH 386
teach children to depend on God in resisting CG 172-3
tears and, serving God with many GC 510
terrible power of, over victims of intemperance MH 174
test of, good purposes and good intentions do not enable man to withstand 4T 542
truth must be deep rooted in man’s heart in order for him to stand ML 310
thick and fast pressed on persons in responsible positions 5T 428
thickest of, God’s people are in 5T 97
thousand: how to close effectual door against 4T 412
in disguise prepared for people who have light of truth 5T 293
lack of employment opens door to COL 345
tide of, that tends to uproot female virtue and true modesty 2T 560
time of: angels are sent to help men in 2T 591
Christ is beside the faithful in DA 490
God will help men in 5T 177
God’s promise to bring truth to remembrance in GC 600
God’s promise to help in 5T 177
lean more heavily upon God in TM 90
we live in 5T 388
too often men praying Lord’s Prayer fail to guard their feet from entering into 7T 239
train children to say No to CG 218
triumph of principle over PK 489
true believer in Christ has power he can appropriate in ML 274
true believer who will not fall under ML 274
true force of will must be understood in order to resist MH 176
turn your face resolutely against 3BC 1165
unceasing watchfulness is needed to withstand PP 751
understanding of Scriptures enables man to meet AA 521
victims of evil habit must resist MH 174
victory over: can be had by constant and unceasing effort 3T 253
can be had by continually resisting Satan’s attacks 3T 480
every, is seed sown to eternal life 5T 120
God has made ample provision for PP 332
is maintained by unceasing endeavor 8T 313
is won by Christian on his knees 4T 616
only through Christ can man obtain 4T 543
prayer is essential to 4T 542-3; 5T 177
victory over appetite gives moral power for other 3T 491-2
vigilant watchfulness is needed to withstand PK 490
vitalizing power of Christ is needed to resist MH 130