EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Thoughtfulness - Time, Times
Thoughtfulness
Thoughtfulness, be blessing by, for others 2T 647
cherish 5T 335
children should be taught, for others CT 123
fruits of, will be hundredfold CG 217
habits of, few youth trained to CG 340
study to form AH 438
manifest, for others in meekness and humility SD 83
mind should be trained to 4T 459
study how to show, for others SD 83
where Christ’s love reigns there is, for others 5T 559
Supplement
general disunion caused by neglect of OHC 237:3
grace aids one with 1MCP 301:2
harvest from, is precious TMK 85:5
improved with learning to reason 2MCP 436:0
show, in the home, determining character 1MCP 157:4
students who are shown, will return the same RC 300:5
See also Benevolence, disinterested; Kindness
Thoughtless
Thoughtless, persons who seem, special wisdom needed in dealing with MM 209
Thoughtlessness
Thoughtlessness, moment of, may turn whole current of life in wrong direction 5T 398
work of lifetime may not recover what has been lost in PP 426
moment of yielding to, results of ML 322
no folly is so subtle as MYP 267
one hour of, may turn whole current of life in wrong direction 4T 622-3
sin of, in undue familiarity GW 125; 5T 593
Supplement
Holy Spirit helps ones with, to be serious HP 22:4
people with, consideration in working with TDG 79:4
words of, to be retracted and regretted TDG 332:4
Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing
illustrations for, unsuitable PM 217:2
Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation
Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation, by Uriah Smith See “Daniel and the Revelation”
Supplement
brought truth to many PM 356:2
success of, shown to Ellen White PM 206:2
truth in, essential PM 356:2
Thoughts on the Revelation
Thoughts on the Revelation, by Uriah Smith See “Daniel and the Revelation”
Thousand disguises
Thousand disguises, Satan works constantly under PP 78
Thousand doors of usefulness
Thousand doors of usefulness, how God’s people could see, opened for them to enter 1SM 82; 6T 450
Thousand fears
Thousand fears re future, believers who distrust God and have 2T 656
Thousandfold greater vigilance
Thousandfold greater vigilance, there would be, if God’s people would carry out with determination principles contained in our books CM 125-6
Thousandfold more self-denial and resolute effort
Thousandfold more self-denial and resolute effort, there would be, if God’s people would carry out with determination principles contained in our books CM 125-6
Thousand persons
Thousand persons, more than, will soon be converted in one day CM 151; CW 181; Ev 693; WM 101
Thousands more
Thousands more of God’s people should be engaged in house-to-house work for souls CM 24
Thousands of believers
Thousands of believers, crippling their way to heaven and expressing doubt whether they are Christians ChS 179
how there could be, where there is now one SC 81
seen visiting families 9T 126
who might enter harvest field but now are religiously idle ChS 179
Thousands of books
Thousands of books containing light of present truth should be placed in homes in large cities ChS 152
Thousands of children
Thousands of children may be brought to Christ by gospel work for them CT 172
Thousands of cities
Thousands of cities, impending destruction of AH 136; Ev 29; WM 136
Thousands of common people
Thousands of common people, Christ will use, in miss. work Ed 269-71
Thousands of dollars
Thousands of dollars, cheerfully laid on altar in closing work of gospel CS 40
Thousands of families
Thousands of families, books and pamphlets can be sent into, now sitting in darkness of error 4T 389
Thousands of hearts
Thousands of hearts, can be reached in most simple way Ev 443
springs of action in, influence of three angels’ messages has set in motion 6T 18
Thousands of idlers
Thousands of idlers having heard message of salvation might be engaged in some line of active Christian service AA 110-1
Thousands of invalids
Thousands of invalids think their lives depend on taking medicines from doctors CH 55
Thousands of others
Thousands of others, one soul converted may carry truth to Ev 443
Thousands of people
Thousands of people, can be reached in most simple and humble way CM 39; COL 232
converted in a day in early church AA 22, 38; DA 192, 827; 8T 21
under direct power of gospel CM 153
crowded into cities, who might be working on soil FE 326; LS 355-6; MH 189
erroneous idea of conversion over which, have stumbled to ruin SD 100
games and horse races draw FE 422
God has many, who have not bowed to Baal PK 171
have died for want of pure water and pure air CH 55
how ministers can speak to, with as much ease as to ten 2T 616
in cities: have not bowed to Baal 2BC 1035
would appreciate proclamation of third angel’s message Ev 75
in every city may be reached with saving truth PK 277
in New York City, have not bowed to Baal Ev 387
it was God’s mercy that, should suffer in order to prevent visitation of judgments upon millions PP 325
left in darkness in our cities MM 302
life energies of, poor cookery slowly wears away 2T 538
light brought to, during final warning GC 607
many, long to understand more fully re Christ and God’s law PK 171
made skeptics and infidels by doctrine of eternal torment of the wicked GC 536
need instruction re simple methods of treating the sick MH 146
pass through life as if they had no great object for which to live MH 498
physical and moral health of, ruined by sensual indulgence CG 115
thousands upon, dying without God and hope of everlasting life 6T 445
give no time or thought to salvation of their souls 9T 24
made skeptics and infidels by erroneous teachings 5T 710
truth is presented by colporteur work to, who otherwise would not hear it CM 20
work that would bring thousands upon, now wandering in error into fold of Christ GC 599
Thousands of places
Thousands of places to be entered where standard of truth has never been raised ChS 179; 6T 412
Thousands of seekers
Thousands of seekers after health and pleasure, ministers and colporteurs should be stationed in world-renowned health resorts and centers of tourist traffic crowded with CM 40
Thousands of ships
Thousands of ships will be hurled into depths of sea MYP 89
Thousands of voices
Thousands of voices will give warning message GC 612
Thousandth part
Thousandth part See One thousandth part
Thousand times
Thousand times, salvation of one soul will repay your efforts a 2T 31; WM 97
Thousand topics
Thousand topics, we must turn away from, that invite attention 8T 316
Thousands upon thousands
Thousands upon thousands of youth and older people should give themselves to God’s work Ed 270-1
Thousand ways
Thousand ways, God has, to provide for us of which we know nothing DA 330; MH 481
Thousand years
Thousand years See Millennium
“Thou shalt not,”
“Thou shalt not,” God’s, contains or implies a promise 5T 445
Thralldom
Thralldom, of sin, Christ’s power to deliver men from AA 306
continue no longer under MYP 29
See also Slavery
Thread, Threads
Thread, Threads, be God’s, to work out His design MM 51
gold and silver, used in making veils of sanctuary PP 347
let us not be tied by a, to educational policies of those who do not harken to God’s commandments CT 255; MM 61-2
love and fear as golden, uniting human agent to the divine TM 161
of human devising, robe of Christ’s righteousness has no COL 311
of selfishness, draw into san. work no MM 155
one grand golden, runs through whole Bible 1SM 20
snarled-up, let God untangle 5T 348
work out God’s design in great pattern as His TMK 323:4
Threat, Threats
Threat, Threats, allow no, to induce you to violate your conscience FE 93
could not make Joseph violate God’s law SR 103
intimidating, must not be permitted to divert us from God’s work PK 659; 3T 574
obedience is not obtained by CG 76
person who is not indifferent to, will be unexpectedly overthrown by Satan 4T 544
Supplement
Christ had no fear of; He moved as the sun above clouds TDG 263:4
turn from Satan’s, to God’s promises TMK 241:5
Threatened
Threatened, Sabbathkeepers will be, with fines and imprisonment GC 607
Threatening, Threatenings
Threatening, Threatenings, apostles could not be restrained or intimidated by AA 48
God’s: are conditional Ev 695; 1SM 67
doctrine re, that presumes on His mercy GC 537
purpose of PK 435
most terrible, ever borne to man EW 254; GC 449; SR 383
student’s affection cannot be gained by CSW 175
Three angels’ messages
Three angels’ messages, accepting, results of GC 436
all linked together CD 209; 6T 17
all, still to be proclaimed CW 26
angels of: are symbolic 2SM 387
represent people sounding God’s warning to world 2SM 387; 5T 455-6
symbolize God’s people LS 429
symbolize work of people proclaiming them 6T 17
are to prepare earth’s inhabitants for second advent GC 435
as anchor to God’s people EW 256
as mighty cleaver of truth 5T 455
blend in one 2SM 116
block or pin of, woe to him who moves EW 258
brought into existence institutions of learning, pub. houses, and health institutions Ev 20
combined, are given to world 7BC 985
constitute: threefold message CW 26-7, 29; GC 311, 450; 8T 197
threefold warning GC 435
Daniel’s prophecies have proper place in 7BC 971
essential that we repeat CW 26-7
exert power to close of time 6T 18
firm platform of three steps representing EW 258-61
given in time of end 2SM 107
God’s people are to bear, to world 7BC 962; 1SM 92
heresy re, warning against 1SM 208
influence of 6T 18
deepening and widening Ev 20
institutions brought into existence as result of 6T 18
keep on repeating 2SM 105
linked together 2SM 117; 6T 17
located by God’s word CW 26
location of, no human authority has right to change CW 26
many Jews will respond to PK 299-300
ministers should thoroughly study GW 251
must extend to islands of sea Ev 19; GW 470; 6T 133
must lighten darkness of every continent Ev 19; GW 470; 6T 133
nominal churches crucified EW 261
not one peg or pin of, should be removed CW 26
perfect chain of truth in EW 256
persons who have proclaimed, experience of 2SM 102
place of, in prophetic history Ev 613
prepare people to stand in great day of God 2SM 111
presentation of, manner of CW 27
proclaim, in SDA publications and discourses CW 27; 2SM 105
proclamation of: banner unfurled with CW 30
effects of 6T 17-8
every specification of prophecy has been fulfilled in LS 429
fulfillment of prophecy in 2SM 387
is most solemn and sacred work ever given to mortals CD 76
located by Scriptures CW 26; 2SM 104
no other work so important as 9T 19
results of 2SM 117
regarded by some people as still in future Ev 613
rejecters of God’s law will not understand TM 115
represented by three steps in vision EW 258
Satan seeks to cast shadow about 6T 18
sent to prepare people for second advent 7BC 978-9
separate people from churches and world for God 5T 455
separating Sabbath from, results of 1T 337
SDA faith in reference to, has been correct Ev 223; LS 278
SDA institutions are to co-operate in work represented by 6T 18
should be given together as one message 7BC 949
should exert power on our religious experience as long as time lasts 6T 18
sound, by pen and voice CW 27
still to be proclaimed CW 26; 2SM 105
study of, by pioneer SDA 2SM 109
symbolism of, explained LS 429
testing messages comprehended in Ev 613
threefold message in GC 453-4
threefold message of: is last message before second advent GC 454
results of proclaiming GC 453-4
second advent immediately follows proclamation of GC 454
threefold warning of, is to prepare earth’s inhabitants for second advent GC 435
results of rejecting GC 390
truths contained in, all should understand Ev 196; CW 29-30, 175
truths presented in, will distinguish Christ’s church at His second advent GC 453-4
understanding of, essential to salvation CW 29-30, 175
is vitally important EW 258
will be boldly and earnestly proclaimed PK 187
See also First angel’s message; Second angel’s message; Third angel’s message
Supplement
misunderstood UL 368:4
power in propagation of LDE 201:2
still active; importance not realized by SDAs 3SM 405:2
work of proclaiming OHC 344:3; TDG 196:2
See also Third angel’s message; Warning
Threefold message (of Rev. 14:6-12)
Threefold message (of Rev. 14:6-12) GC 311
is to prepare people for second advent GC 435
last message before second advent GC 453
last message given to world 7BC 985
leads to keeping of God’s commandments GC 437
must be given in most difficult places GW 27
result of rejecting GC 390
third angel’s message forms part of GC 450
Threefold union
Threefold union See Union
Three hundred and ninety-one years
Three hundred and ninety-one years, plus 15 days, of Rev. 9:15 GC 334-5
Thrift
Thrift, as capital in business Ed 137
lessons of, student colporteurs learn CM 30; 9T 77
teaching children to practice CG 134-6
true success in business calls for Ed 135
See Economy
Throat
Throat, all work should not be done by, in public speaking 3T 311
do not talk rapidly from, in public speaking 4T 405
fine organs of, should not be strained in preaching 2T 672
fomentation applied to EGW’s 1T 604
disease (trouble) in: children afflicted with CD 240
eucalyptus oil in treatment of 2SM 300-1
healed by prayer 2SG 130
honey in treatment of 2SM 300-1
how to avoid serious Ed 199
minister who was liable to 3T 311
hot food and drinks enfeeble CD 106, 432
irritation of, long and violent exercise of vocal organs causes 2T 672
EGW suffered from LS 72, 132, 225-7; 2SG 97; 1T 65
long praying injures 2T 617
ministers should not wear out, by long and loud prayer 1T 645
should be merely channel of communication in speaking CT 239, 297; 3T 311
sore: poisonous miasma causes CH 59; 4aSG 144; 2SM 464
poor ventilation causes 4aSG 143; 2SM 462
EGW suffered 2SG 38
JW suffered 1T 101
why many families suffer from 4aSG 143; 2SM 462
speaking in high and unnatural key injures CT 239
strain on, students should be taught to read and speak so as to avoid FE 147
strain should not come on muscles of, in reading and speaking Ed 199
unnatural strain should not come on, in reading CT 297
vocal organs irritated by speaking from 2T 616
weariness of, how to avoid great Ed 199
EGW’s, cold affected 4T 276
See also Speaker; Speaking
Throne, Thrones
Throne, Thrones, as token of self-conquest through Christ’s grace DA 549
Christ as Priest on GC 416
Christ seen seated on GC 636
Christ’s: during executive judgment at close of millennium GC 665-6; SR 421-2
is from everlasting to everlasting GC 651
men must partake of His sufferings if they would sit with Him on 5T 215
persons who will stand nearest to GC 665; MH 182; SR 421
persons who will stand next to COL 236
will be established in earth PP 450
existence of, implies existence of kingdom GC 347
Father and Son seen sitting on EW 54-5, 92
God claims, in every heart 6BC 1088
God’s: above ark of covenant in heavenly sanctuary EW 32, 252; LS 100
Christ ministers before, as High Priest GC 414
Christ pleads before, for men EW 38
countless millions about, in executive judgment 4T 384
established in righteousness and judgment GC 415
glory flashing from, during last plague GC 637
glory of, fills heavenly sanctuary GC 414
honor of, staked for fulfillment of His word COL 148; PK 158; 8T 23
in heavenly sanctuary EW 32, 55-6; LS 100; GC 414-6; PP 356-7
in holy place of heavenly sanctuary EW 55, 92
in most holy place of heavenly sanctuary EW 55-6, 252
in New Jerusalem EW 17, 289; LS 67; ML 357; 1T 61
law is linked with AA 12
light ever surrounds DA 112
rainbow about, is assurance that He is true 8T 23
rainbow encircling ChS 263; DA 834; Ed 115; GC 636; PK 370; PP 107; 6T 340
rainbow round about, as emblem of divine mercy PK 536
rays of glory emanating from 2T 619
righteousness is foundation of CH 458
righteousness is habitation of 5T 197
sapphire PK 536
seraphim as guards about GC 414; GW 21; PP 357
those forgiven most will stand nearest to SC 36
way to, is always open CH 362
in God’s kingdom as token of condition attained AA 543
of Deity, suns and stars and systems circle GC 677
of glory, Christ ascended to His DA 830
represents kingdom of glory GC 347
of grace: afflictions should draw men closer to 4T 143
Elijah urged his prayer to 2BC 1034
is highest attraction CT 14
obtain at, preparation for ministering to people COL 149
occupied by Father CT 14; 6T 363
occupied by One who permits men to call Him Father 8T 177
petitions may be presented at, through Christ 5T 221
prayers ascend to LS 246
prayers rise like holy incense to 4T 616
prayers should be presented at COL 147
press your case to 5T 649
represents kingdom of grace GC 347
silent prayers rise like incense before GW 254
supplications offered at 4T 494
urge your request to 5T 410
your continual dependence should be 6T 418
redeemed sit on, during millennium EW 290-1; GC 661
undivided, Christ must occupy AH 128
Supplement
access to, through merits of Christ OHC 366:2
among white robed company standing about TMK 65:4
angel declaration about those in spotless robes around HP 371:2
angels and, seen at end of time 3SM 428:3
Christ,
expected by everyone to rule on a temporal UL 110:4
must occupy an undivided HP 198:5
stepped down from, to a blighted world AG 79:2
stoops from, to help every needy one who asks TMK 260:5
company around, John asked about HP 369:3
exalted to Christ’s, by His taking our disgrace TMK 302:4
golden, angel of mercy about to step down from TDG 308:2
great white; judgment is almost here; trump of God TSB 90:2
meditate to catch songs of choir around TMK 273:4
meeting around, Ellen White thought of happiness in TDG 333:2
obedience required to be able to stand around TDG 320:7
object of Christian’s ambition TMK 91:2
One seen in, bearing marks of reconciliation RC 284:6
preparation to stand before, free from spot RC 37:6
promise of glory and decree to toil come from the same OHC 223:2
rainbow
encircling, represents mercy and justice Mar 326:3
encircling, sign of God’s faithfulness TMK 230:3
of promise above HP 177:4
saints,
before, enjoy eternal day; no longer suffering 3SM 429:3
redeemed from power of Satan and exalted to 3SM 429:1
souls,
in tribulation here, honored around OHC 361:4
standing before, desire of Ellen White to see TDG 212:3
suffering one seen in midst of LHU 249:4
towering, revealed to Isaiah RC 338:2
working that others may be exalted to, by glory of cross RC 284:7
Throne (of the heart)
divided, God will not reign from TMK 63:3
ungodly place one like themselves on, before final conflict 3SM 398:1
Throne of grace
approached through blood of Christ HP 18:4
press petitions to, then wait UL 375:4
seeking at, not to be considered humiliating UL 370:2
wants to be presented at, daily OHC 157:5
Thrust, Thrusts
Thrust, Thrusts, harsh: God’s people have grieved Christ by their 9T 243
make no, at Roman Catholics 9T 243
making, is habit to be repented of 9T 241
make no, at other churches Ev 576
at Roman Catholic Church Ev 576
may do much harm and no good Ev 576
may quench conviction in many minds Ev 576
never deviate to give, to somebody Ev 576
personal, church members warned against severe 4T 488-9
to be avoided in our periodicals CW 66-7
rude and violent, Satan constantly seeks to produce effects by TM 190
sharp: at other churches are out of place in SDA periodicals CW 110
keep back your TM 248
ministers should not make TM 248
SDA periodicals should not contain 7T 155
will come back on us in double measure 9T 241
writers should not make TM 248
unkind, writers for SDA papers should not make 9T 240
See also Raid; Railing; Tirade
Thunder, Thunders
Thunder, Thunders, at resurrection of righteous dead GC 644
during seventh plague GC 638
from pillar of fire over Israel PP 287
God’s voice mistaken for EW 15
in giving of law at Sinai PP 304; 3SG 267
law of God spoken amid TDG 237:4
man’s fear of 1BC 1091
mutterings of, when Flood began PP 99; 3SG 69; SR 66
peals of loudest, when God’s people are delivered EW 286; GC 640; 1T 354
obeys God’s voice SR 117
of God’s word, startles man from his lethargy 4T 14
roaring of, when Christ rose from grave DA 780
rolling, God’s voice heard in 2SM 315
Christ’s voice heard in Ed 120
seven, of Rev. 10:3, 4 7BC 971
Sinai’s, person who could not be moved by EW 51
solemn roll of deep-toned, speaks of God CT 54; MH 411
Thunderbolt
Thunderbolt, from clear sky, Elijah’s message to Ahab was like PK 122
of armory of heaven, ministers who seem to have drawn only 4T 536
Thunderstorm, Thunderstorms
Thunderstorm, Thunderstorms, fear created by 2SG 82 See also Storm
“Thus saith the Lord,”
“Thus saith the Lord,” take your stand on ML 73
Tiara
Tiara, high priest wore glittering, in Christ’s time DA 594
Tidal wave, Tidal waves
Tidal wave, Tidal waves, Lisbon earthquake caused GC 304
Satan destroys through GC 590
Satan exercises his power in HP 342:3
seventh plague will cause GC 637
EGW did not say New York City would be destroyed by Ev 388; LS 411-2
See also Earthquake
Tide
Tide, persons drifting with ML 71
of God’s love, channels of 6T 12
of mercy, God’s people as channels of 6T 480
Tie
Tie, closer than that of human kinship DA 325
tenderest earthly, between mother and child FE 153; 2T 536
gospel’s enemies disregard DA 355
Tiglath-pileser
Tiglath-pileser, king of Assyria PK 287, 329
Tigris River
Tilling
Tilling, spiritual, churches should cooperate in 6T 420
Tillotson, J.
Timber
Timber, rotten, under paint and varnish SL 12
Supplement
God causes, to grow; we cooperate in using the trees TDG 276:4
Timbrels
Timbrels, Israelites used, at Red Sea PP 288-9
“Time,”
“Time,” in Rev. 10:6, refers to prophetic time 7BC 971
Time, Times
1. Definite
for close of last message, God has not revealed 7BC 989-90; 1SM 191
for close of probation, God has not revealed 7BC 989-90; 1SM 191
for second advent 1SM 75-6
angels do not know 4T 307
announced by God during time of trouble EW 15, 34, 285; GC 640; LS 65, 102; 2SG 31; 1SM 75-6; 1T 59
Christ has not revealed DA 632-3
God’s people cannot set 1SM 189
is beyond ken of man FE 335; 4T 307
is God’s mystery DA 632-3
men are not to know 6BC 1052; Ev 221; 1SM 188; 6T 440
no man able to predict Ev 221
no man has a true message of 2SM 113
not revealed Ev 221; GC 371, 456; 6T 440
SDA do not know DA 634; FE 335
speculation re, warning against 6T 440
men are not to know 6BC 1052; Ev 221
no more message based on 6BC 1052; 7BC 971; 1SM 188
no tracing of, after 1844 7BC 971
not a test since 1844 EW 75; 2SM 73; 1T 409
of outpouring of Spirit, no light given re 7BC 984
third angel’s message is stronger than EW 75
third angel’s message must never be hung upon 1SM 188
will never be test again EW 75; 1SM 188
See also Time setting
2. Improper use of
be careful not to spend, unwisely CG 134
being wasteful of, is dishonesty 4T 451
carelessness and indifference re words and actions because, is apparently extended 4T 306
devoted to: self-seeking is lost MH 208
that which does not assimilate soul to Christ’s likeness is lost for eternity 6T 130
do not employ, in studying your own ease 4T 307
do not lose, in dwelling on things unessential to God’s people CW 101; 6T 130
do not spend: in dissecting lives and characters of others 2T 186
in levity and vain talking 2T 186
in light reading 7T 204
in unprofitable reading CT 133
do not spend large amount of, on self 1SM 86
do not uselessly spend, while employed in God’s work Ev 120
do not waste: in display 3T 483-4
in listening to fables EW 125
in ornamentation or display 3T 483-4
economizing, erroneous concept of 1T 153
fear to spend, in idleness 4T 72
frittered away in: aimless talk COL 343
amusements encouraging disrelish for sacred things 2T 589
given to amusements that should be spent in miss. work 6T 276
gospel workers should not waste, in salutations DA 351
how children waste 3T 189
how many people lose, in doing work COL 344
idled away in bed 2T 500
lose no more, in exalting men who know not truth 6T 130
loss of, sickness as result of stimulating drinks causes Te 77
lost, SDA should be overwhelmed with sense of TM 394
value of, realized while facing realities of eternity 3T 378
lost by use of tongue instead of tools Ev 654
lost by writers in lauding men CW 19
lost in: talk that brings no light TM 499
unnecessary conversation Ev 649
man who idled away, in sleep 4T 408
man who wasted, in talking and reading 2T 255
men are not to dispose of, as it shall please them CS 288
matters that consume, but end in nothing MH 456
minds on which ministers should not waste 3T 450
ministers who waste, in settling little differences 1T 261
misspent, men must give account to God for 2SM 181; 2T 224, 499
persons not troubled with vain regrets over CH 627
misspent in cooking 2SM 413-4
mothers should not waste, in dress and parties 3T 562
mothers who say they have no, for children AH 191-2
much, lost in painfully picking up lost stitches Ev 650
lost in talk that brings no light CD 188
much precious, wasted for sake of saving a little 1T 153
needlessly idled away can never be regained WM 147
no: for cheap and foolish thoughts 4T 412
for dwelling on unimportant matters 8T 36
for gratification of selfish propensities 7T 204
for indulgence of sin COL 342
for trifling amusements 7T 204
to devote to selfish pleasure COL 342
to fill mind with theories of popularly called “higher education” 6T 130
to lose MH 454; MYP 301; 6T 22, 32, 62; 9T 117; TM 118
to spend in self-gratification 9T 48
to squander in dilatory and unwilling movements Ev 646
to waste on books which only amuse CW 148
not a moment of, should be spent without purpose or object 3T 540
one hour of, wasted in morning can never be recovered 5T 181
parents robbed of, by visitors and strangers 3T 146
persons who have misspent their, God’s wrath will fall on 4T 54
persons who think it no sin to idle away 1T 324
poor people waste, in careless indolence 3T 400
precious, given to pleasure, display, or gain seeking GC 488
probationary, devoted to fictitious tales MYP 290
reckless re, publishing-house foreman who was 3T 24
sacrificed for display and self-indulgence GC 487-8
spent in: acquiring wealth, that is worse than lost FE 69
carelessness and self-pleasing decides men’s destinies TM 429
education, that was worse than lost FE 365
needless ornamentation will be brought into judgment 3T 189
selfish pleasure is lost for all eternity CT 354
squandered: by women serving modern fashions 4T 642
can never be recovered CG 123; COL 342
squandered moments of, meaning of 4T 450-1
squandering, various ways of 3T 146
too precious to: be trifled away COL 342
devote to self-serving 9T 117
too valuable to spend in: ballroom 3T 483
needless labor 3T 483
waste of: avoid 4T 450
is waste of intellect 3T 146
many people guilty of CS 288
needless, recorded in books of record WM 147
poverty and want caused by COL 247; CS 122; WM 200
preaching that is GW 168
that is waste of money of God’s cause 4T 451
warnings against 3T 145
wasted: can never be recalled 2T 499
many will rue loss of 9T 106-7
needed for prayerful study of God’s word GC 488
that should be devoted to prayer 1T 500-1
wasted by: gospel workers TM 194
poor people 2SG 121
workmen 3T 25
young women WM 147
wasted for sake of saving a little when time is worth much more than that gained 1T 153
wasted in: adornment of body 4T 72
attempts at display AH 222; FE 159
bed unnecessarily COL 343; 3T 152, 337; 4T 411-2; 5T 181; WM 147
dwelling at length on quibbles of opponents GW 375
gloomy musings 3T 337
gratifying desire for excursions 3T 26-7
idle regrets MYP 202
idleness 1T 325
indolence TM 194
luxuries CH 24
moving and dusting multitudinous ornaments 2SM 318
needless visiting 1T 325
reading novels CSW 37; CT 120-1
reading story magazines CT 120-1
reading storybooks CSW 37
self-gratification, regret for MYP 398
superfluities of dress CH 24; 3T 164; Te 227
talk on worthless things CG 129
talking 1T 325
things of little consequence TM 194
toilet while intellect is neglected 4T 644
trifles MYP 202
trimming, ruffling, and beautifying the external 3T 376
unimportant conversation 3T 25; TM 194
unimportant conversation in committee meetings 7T 256
unimportant things 8T 316
unnecessary conversation 4T 450
unnecessary ornamentation of dress 4T 628-30
unprofitable murmurings MYP 202
useless conversation EW 119
visiting while work is left to lag 4T 450
wasted on petty trials and difficulties, that can never be recalled EW 121
wasting, is wrong MH 208
ways in which: women waste WM 148
youth waste 2T 144
whiling away, in foolishness is unbecoming to Christian 7T 204
women have no right to waste WM 148
worse than wasted in: bed 3T 337
dress MYP 356
studying fashions 1T 134
year’s waste of, at rate of one hour a day 4T 412
you cannot afford to spend, in trifling 9T 106
youth consume, in sensual pleasure 3T 378
youth have no, to lose MYP 301
youth waste, on things of no value 2T 289
3. Proper use of
best and wisest use of, make SD 97
best use of: children should be educated to make CG 123
how to make, in work COL 344
students should learn how to make FE 468
blessing for person who gives, to spread gospel MB 90
cherish, as treasure DA 91
children should be taught that, is precious treasure CG 123
children should be taught to use, economically CG 126
Christ’s devotion of, to God’s cause GW 115
consecrate to God your 1T 511
devote, to God’s service CS 21
devoted to: prayer is not wasted 7T 194
seeking God, is not lost 7T 195
domestic work should be planned so as to save COL 344
duty to use, during six working days 5T 179
economy of: how young men can benefit by CT 508; LS 204
need of acquiring habits of 4T 411
people who love truth should practice 1T 324
employ, for holy purposes DA 91
employ your, diligently while in this world 3T 540-1
exercise intellect in planning how to use FE 316
gift of, should be used for God’s glory CT 354
give, to culture of heart and mind 3T 146
to work for salvation of others COL 343
give yourself, to think and pray Ed 260-1
holy, let there be no desecration of God’s MM 215
Sabbath is 3SG 293
how to economize, in work COL 344
how to have, for all you need to do MH 208
how to improve: at railway station COL 343-4
on trams or railway cars COL 343-4
while waiting for meals COL 344
while waiting for persons tardy in keeping an appointment COL 344
how to redeem COL 342
how to use, in doing a given job CG 125
improvement of: God claims and accepts 2T 653
prayer cannot take place of earnest and faithful 4T 459
right, success in acquiring knowledge and mental culture depends on COL 343
young men are accountable to God for CT 337; 3T 222
investment of, that is treasure in heaven 3T 90
let your, flow in tide of love for saving others 9T 50
make most of your, to develop symmetrical character SD 283
minister’s, is either devoted to God’s cause or it is not 2T 623
ministers need, to rest 7T 250
ministers should rise early and economize 2T 500
much may be done in short, by working as Christ did CW 107; Ev 565
persons loving truth economize 1T 324
persons who have no, to dissect character or surmise evil 8T 82-3
plan how to use, to secure best results COL 344
portion of, should be spent in physical labor ML 144
privilege and duty of all to give, to God’s service COL 343
proper, to speak and act 3T 110
redeem, by laboring all the more earnestly for God CH 556
redeemed by making most of that which remains COL 342
redeeming, by making wrongs right 5T 349-54
sacredly devote your, to God PP 187
seek to redeem MYP 301
set apart certain, for performing each duty SD 114
should be consecrated to God 1T 511
solemn obligation to improve, to God’s glory COL 342
spare, ways to improve 4T 412
youth’s duty re use of 1T 503
spare moments of, ways to improve COL 343-4
spent in Bible study and prayer is not lost SD 109
spent in physical exercise is not lost CT 295
students should be taught how to economize 5T 524
students should learn to economize Ed 222
students should make most of FE 302
students should use, as God’s gift in winning souls CT 529
take, to let light shine on others MYP 202
use: in overcoming your defects of character 4T 307
in serious thoughts 7T 204
in winning souls for Christ MM 332; 9T 38
wisely and not for selfish purposes CT 148
use of: learn economy in CS 292; MYP 300
look to God for guidance in MH 208
persons who have not good judgment in, duty of CS 293; MYP 300
practice economy in 6T 452
profitable, youth’s duty to make 7T 64
proper, girls should learn to make CG 351
proper, parents should teach children to make COL 345
right, how to make SD 114
value, as means of advancing gospel work AA 71
ways to economize COL 343-4
work for souls while, lasts 1SM 192
workmen should improve their MYP 228
your: belongs to Christ 2T 278
belongs to God COL 342; MM 44; MYP 69; 2SM 137; 3T 164, 398; 8T 53
is not your own 1T 178; 4T 216
you cannot afford to waste ML 89
your eternal welfare depends on use made of 6T 375
youth should be taught how to economize 5T 523
4. Miscellaneous
angel records how men spend 4T 589-90
angels represent, as very short 1SM 67
angels write down manner in which people use their CH 412
as gift to be used in winning souls MM 332; 5T 731-2; 7T 281-2; 9T 38
can last but little longer 1SM 67; EW 58
capital of many poor men is 3T 400
character is tested by 4T 540
Christ purchased your, on cross of Calvary 7T 159
close of: conflict waged between God’s church and men controlled by devils until AA 219
God’s work must be carried forward with intensified zeal and energy till CT 548
Satan will work with greatest power to deceive and destroy near GC 516
Satan would have God’s people put far off 4T 306
we are nearing 5T 97
coming when SDA cannot sell at any price 5T 152
consider, in studying Testimonies 1SM 57
continued longer than early Adventists expected EW 58; 1SM 67
demands energetic and determined activity on part of God’s people 1T 112
drawing to close 5T 11
end of, Daniel asked how long it would be till TM 114
we are nearing 5T 483, 506; 6T 209
entrusted to men to test their honesty CS 116-7
every hour and minute of, is precious 9T 48
every moment of, Christ regarded as precious COL 342-3
fraught with eternal results DA 91
freighted with eternal interest 6T 130
is golden 9T 117
is of highest value 4T 306-7
regard as precious COL 342
wisely improve CT 62-3
fast hastening on SD 49
fearful, we live in 3T 473
fitting-up, present is 1SM 111
for charity, people who have no Ed 246-7
for meditation is essential to sincere piety and religious fervor CW 125
God has claim upon man’s WM 148
God is not dependent on men for 6T 261
God’s holy, how some people rob 4T 247
gospel workers’, belongs to God AA 356
belongs to God’s church 2SG 237
great clock of, pointed to hour of Christ’s birth DA 32
growing hard TM 210
heart-searching, what to do in this 1T 188
indefinite period of, world not created in TM 135-6
is: lent treasure Ed 57
precious talent TM 394
talent received from God 5BC 1100; 6BC 1087; 3T 146
trust from God 5T 732
to be used in winning souls 9T 38
for youth MYP 164
is short CT 493, 497, 522; Ev 33; FE 353, 488; LS 210, 423; MM 300; 1T 400; 6T 128, 406; 8T 75, 229; 9T 27, 98, 200
for saving souls GW 454
in which to work for God CM 20; LS 211
keep before students fact that FE 354
it takes, to degrade man from image of God to the brutal or satanic PP 459
last remnant of, we live in Ev 217
leisure See Leisure time
life’s great capital is 3T 146
little, left to work for God EW 47; 5T 132
man who appreciates, as his working day COL 342
man who had little, left for him 3T 550
man’s, God has reserved to Himself a specified portion of PP 525-6
here is short MH 355
men for, God will prepare 5T 263
men of higher classes will give, to God’s work MH 216
most favorable, for presenting message to cities has passed CH 556
most solemn, we live in 1T 608; 4T 260
most trying, is before God’s people 5T 573
mother’s, belongs especially to children 2SM 434
in special sense 3T 563
now is, to expect God to do great things for His people 1SM 111
to labor for salvation of fellow men COL 343
of: need See Need
patient waiting, we are in 1T 409
peril See Peril
testing See Testing
trouble See Time of trouble
on whose hands, will never hang heavy MM 177
one moment of, carelessly spent can never be recovered CSW 111
you cannot recall COL 342
paid, gospel workers’ duty re use of 2T 411
passing, duty of God’s watchmen re FE 472
present: God’s people do not half understand 1SM 406
is day of God’s preparation 5T 118
one of greatest consequence to whole world CW 21
one of overwhelming interest to all living Ed 179; MM 333
solemnity of Ed 183
some of God’s people do not realize significance of EW 48
probation lengthened that men may have, to perfect character 4T 306-7
prophetic See Prophetic period; Prophetic time
rapidly passing CH 546; MM 242, 249, 332
and much needs to be done AA 159
remaining, is too brief a span Ed 184
right, essence of all right faith is to do right thing at 6T 24
sacred, robbing God of His 4T 247, 250
sands of, fast running out 2SM 376
setting See Time setting
SDA should not employ, largely in establishing certain institutions FE 488-9
short, great work must be done for God in CS 44; CT 527; CW 21; ML 133; MM 305
shortness of: duty of God’s people in view of 4T 306
education should be carried forward with full sense of FE 369
education that SDA schools should give in view of FE 488
God’s people need to sense 4T 612
perilous unconsciousness of 7BC 967
watch and pray because of 4T 306
solemn and important, we live in 3T 53
talent of, men must answer for use made of PP 558
use of COL 342-6
testing, each person must stand alone in CW 42
that will try men’s souls is just before God’s people 5T 273, 753
this momentous, God’s word is not silent re 5T 719
too short to: accomplish what might have been done in past generations 3T 158-9
reveal everything to people Ev 296
seek fame CT 476
understanding of, pray for TM 514
use made of, men must render to God account of CG 123; COL 342; CS 22; CT 475-6; GC 487; MYP 48; 1T 324; 3T 146, 189, 222, 400; 4T 633; 7T 281-2
value of: beyond computation CG 123; COL 342
how to rightly estimate MYP 115; SL 94
need of appreciating SD 97
parents should teach children COL 345; 1T 395, 687
some ministers do not appreciate 2T 500
students should learn Ed 221
waiting, we are in 5T 276
will be consecrated to God’s work AA 140
will last till earth’s inhabitants have filled up cup of iniquity 1T 363
Supplement
absorption of, by plans the Lord is not involved in HP 165:3
accountability/responsibility for HP 161:2, 217:4; Mar 122:3; RC 286:2, 299:6; TMK 220:4; UL 291:2
Christ would have all feel TMK 321:4
solemn duty TDG 286:2
to work for God TDG 20:3
when misspent TDG 161:3
allotted here, short and valuable OHC 39:2
belongs to God, moment by moment OHC 42:4
canvasser gave whole, to good work; needed more rest PM 297:2
carefulness in use of, UL 146:5
lacking when being paid TMK 325:3
cares which are not essential are not to occupy TDG 100:2
character building requires wise use of OHC 84:4
child training requires, of mother RC 171:3
Christ never misspent OHC 59:2
confidence in claims of Christ not lessened by TMK 111:4
consecrate, to God to let light shine at home and beyond RC 167:2
consider swiftness of passing TMK 87:2
cooking may absorb, leaving no time for witnessing CME 36:3
dependent upon God for TMK 231:4
devote, to Scriptures,
not to idleness or busy activities OHC 187:6
put away that story OHC 202:5
diminishing between us and eternity OHC 346:5
discussion of sophistries not to be allowed to take UL 251:6
display (outward) takes, instead of study and prayer OHC 272:2
employer has purchased worker’s TMK 93:4
end of, See End, time of
eternity and, passing the boundary between HP 362:2
fashion takes,
leaving little attention to highest interest Con 58:4
use planned by Satan OHC 272:3; 3SM 244:3
few are fully awake to; doing only daily business PM 63:2
fullness of, Christ came at expiration of LHU 74:6
future, See Future
gift,
to be used to serve Christ OHC 289:3
to help others and to honor Christ TDG 68:4
giving, to God’s service RC 207:6
glorify God with; great work to be done PM 368:1
God,
asks for, moment by moment TDG 367:3
gives, to use for Him TMK 90:3
has, to bind off the work when truth has gone everywhere PM 390:0
sees, of past, present, and future TMK 12:2
spends little, on worthless material TDG 122:4
grudging, which God requires for prayer RC 207:3
health building is a good use for TMK 86:3
hours are marred by wasting minutes of PM 331:2
houses and dress steal, from saving souls TDG 86:2
importance of,
because the crisis is near Mar 253:2
warnings to be given; anger of Lord coming 3SM 114:1
improve the little, we have OHC 370:2
lacking for study and prayer because spent on worldly things FW 45:2
last, we are living in UL 42:2
leisure, See Leisure
little,
given to eternal realities TDG 140:2
more, and we shall see the King AG 358:5
living in important; more faith needed FW 49:3; NL 37:1
loss of,
a moment of, not affordable UL 291:6
in grieving over the faults of others OHC 248:3
in not following plans OHC 112:3
soul prosperity requires oneness with God TDG 74:4
management of,
daily OHC 228:3
See also Irregularity
minor matters occupy 2MCP 498:3
misspent,
in weighing imperfections of professed Christians TMK 179:3
real pleasure with no regret of RC 160:2
(moments) improved by light God has given TMK 233:4
neglecting getting close to Jesus because of other uses of LHU 372:3
not for convincing those who would change truth UL 168:7
not for the end of the world Mar 108:3
ornaments filling houses take; idolatry PM 381:2
passing of,
while the frivolous are not ready HP 245:3
without preparation for heaven TMK 321:3
past week of, review, to see if branch is connected to Vine TMK 147:3
perilous,
before us; only safety is yielding to God’s will TDG 13:4
living now in (1903) PM 280:4
understand and be prepared for UL 152:2
pleasures that leave no,
for considering soul planned by Satan TDG 87:3
for thinking of heaven RC 247:4
prayer to take adequate TDG 154:5
precious,
and weighty with eternal consequences; moments TMK 353:3
for proclaiming God’s message HP 314:5
hide life in God now TDG 220:4
more than gold OHC 187:2
to be used for God’s glory 1MCP 358:1
present / today,
carry duties only of UL 180:6
defeat or victory, prepares for the same tomorrow OHC 244:2
faith for; strength for tomorrow given tomorrow HP 269:4
God has special message for people of VSS 328:0
honoring God by doing your best HP 59:6
interest in,
overwhelming Mar 174:4
world on verge of crisis Mar 266:4
is most solemn in history OHC 8:3
is ours; yesterday is beyond our control TMK 89:2
is solemn UL 368:4
Jesus saw, when giving the warning in Luke 19:42 Mar 264:5
laws of nature to be honored, don’t squander tomorrow’s strength 2MCP 376:1
live as if, last day on earth HP 355:5
self-righteousness is the danger of FW 96:3
senses to be opened to demands of TDG 20:4
study waymarks of OHC 340:3
time most favorable to work TMK 330:4
time to repent and turn fully to God AG 319:6
whole-souled helpers needed in TDG 289:2
work,
earnestly for, not for future time of trouble OHC 321:2
for Christ; tomorrow is not ours TMK 155:5
priority in, for spiritual life OHC 281
probationary,
precious TMK 309:5
for making salvation sure Mar 341:6
wasted by many reading fictitious stories TMK 318:2
prolonged,
because God’s people today are like ancient Israel FLB 288:2
if power of Satan manipulates things in the temple PM 390:0
proper, tasks neglected at, are rarely done well OHC 224:4
prophecy indicating specific, not after 1844 LDE 36:1
quiet, to listen to the voice of Jesus OHC 116:5
recovery of professing believers takes, away from advancing truth TDG 325:3
redeemed by laying up treasure in heaven, not careless living RC 269:7
remaining, withheld for God’s wise purposes TDG 20:3
rising above, to grasp the unseen OHC 106:6
running out UL 356:2
sacrificing, to save a soul from temptation OHC 287:4
saved by keeping purpose in mind and working to achieve it RC 163:5
seriousness of, not realized UL 202:6
setting, unbelief results from; not our message LDE 34
shortness of, LDE 42
Ellen White impressed with, while writing Great Controversy 3SM 113:4
for finishing the work UL 60:5
in 1879; every move to strengthen the cause TDG 334:2
indulgence to be put away to remain strong TDG 237:5
many need to go to work quickly RC 253:3
means we should work TMK 59:5
publishing books by Ellen White made urgent by PM 210:0
“quickly”: prompting needed by many to canvass PM 280:2
responsibility on us as a people TDG 190:2
rest needed in spite of LHU 263:6
seeking righteousness LHU 98:3
to be remembered TDG 322:5
unhappiness not appropriate TDG 238:3
wrong motive to seek righteousness TMK 320:3
signs of, See Signs
solemnity of, arousing men to see Mar 108:3
spending, See Time, use of
spiritual powers die if cares of world take all our HP 160:3
studying God’s Word and in prayer returns a hundredfold HP 135:7
taking,
alone with Jesus; excuse OHC 116:5
to realize the presence of angels TDG 160:5
talent of,
given in trust RC 286:2
precious HP 227:2
testing, unity needed in 3SM 21:3
trifles not to consume; follow through on resolutions 2MCP 801:3
trivial matters allowed to occupy, of students 1MCP 353:1
truth appropriate in every, in history, presented gradually VSS 9:0
uncertainty of, calls for faithfulness each day TMK 358:2
unnecessary work using RC 236:2
use of,
as you will wish you had in judgment HP 190:6
for daily faithfulness, worthy aim TMK 321:5
for insignificant matters while souls are deciding TDG 326:4
for projects and amusements; Satan’s plan HP 346:2
grasping higher treasures OHC 219:2
in embellishing homes for display robs God of honor TMK 322:3
in prayer and encouragement, not faultfinding RC 121:7
judiciously under sanctification of the Holy Spirit OHC 40:3
not the best, robs God TMK 325:3
on minor matters while indifferent to important OHC 44:4
(simple) spoiled by indulgence; character unsettled 1MCP 170:1
studying Bible, writing letters; not with ornaments PM 381:3
studying fashion is worse than thrown away TMK 312:4
to be the best TMK 325:4
to good account; do not waste it 1MCP 358:1
well today HP 242:4
value of,
estimated only by ransom paid for redemption RC 295:4
for eternity shown by Christ LHU 90:7
in resisting the devil HP 48:4
sensed daily as opportunity to bless others Mar 120:5
to be remembered; world is getting more wicked CME 22:1
waste/squandering of, UL 146
doing the work the Lord gave to another person TDG 358:7
dusting ornaments; write letters or send leaflets PM 381:3
in selfish gratification OHC 187:4
losing present peace and eternal happiness TMK 309:3
on worldly pleasures and grumbling RC 247:4
prepare for eternity instead of TDG 117:4
wrong; victory requires diligence 1MCP 99:1
when past woes and celestial glory will be blended FLB 340:4
Word of God studied,
brings good return on investment of LHU 111:4
in available LHU 261:2
work (solemn) given means we cannot trifle with TDG 208:4
See also Attention; Promptness