EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Trial, Trials (Part 1 of 2)
Trial, Trials
Trial, Trials 4T 83-94
1. Classes of
Abraham’s, more severe than was Adam’s PP 155
recorded for our benefit PP 129
Abraham’s greatest, sacrificing Isaac was PP 147-8; 4T 18
adversity as 4T 85
affliction as 4T 83
annoying, learn to look above and away from 8T 126
believers often subjected to great, may glorify God by obeying truth 5T 184
between families, as result of inter-marriage and living close together 3T 55-6
bitter: awaited Moses at Hazeroth PP 382
pruning knife of, how God uses DA 677
victory for souls who endure EW 243
bitter and hard, is blessing when endured in faith MB 10
borne bravely: advances character building MB 117
gives new experience MB 117
borne in God: purify and humble you 2T 93
will not destroy or endanger you 2T 93
borne patiently are lights shining forth in character MB 44
borne resolutely: give firmness to faith 4T 76
renew courage 4T 76
borne well: brings us into closer fellowship with Christ AA 261
develop precious spiritual graces COL 61
develop steadfastness of character COL 61
make our way more precious 1T 161
refines and purifies AA 261
borrowed from future, persons given to idleness often experience CH 629
children’s, Christ understands CT 179; ML 300
that look small to you are large to them AH 436
close and testing, God disciplines His servants by PP 129
reveals our weakness and inability 4T 86
crowning, of Christ’s disciples DA 394
daily, living experience is made up of 2T 579
darkest, David sang in hour of PP 741-2
deep: Christ’s disciples passed through GC 350
faith that sustains God’s people in PK 386
God will stand by you in 2SM 263
endured by God’s grace, blessing of AA 467-8
endured faithfully may not have to be met again 4BC 1146
fearful, await God’s people 2SM 55; 9T 17
God’s chosen people will stand unmoved in 9T 17
fiery: as God’s agent for refining us DA 306
church will be sifted by Ev 361; 2SM 368
God’s people must meet 5T 215
God’s people soon will be tested by 5T 136
Joseph’s faith and integrity tested by PP 217
great, overbearing and self-righteous person brought into 2T 20
remnant church will be brought into 5T 472; 9T 231
greatest: borne in this life will appear small in life to come LS 67; 1T 61
persons who refuse to serve Christ have 4T 558
self lies at foundation of Ev 102
true Christian should be same in, as in prosperity PK 545
will be forgotten in world to come EW 17
will come from apostates who once advocated truth Ev 624-5
grievous, exaggeration of little annoyances into 3T 335
hard and severe, avoided by heeding Testimonies LS 200
rejection of Testimonies has brought 2T 606
hard to bear, all have MH 257
hardest, may be borne with patience 8T 128
hardest to bear: come from brethren 8T 128
come from friends 8T 128
heart, of souls bound in chains of darkness and lacking resolution and moral power MH 168
imaginary: Christ makes no provision for 5T 200
God’s servants sometimes are easily discouraged by 1T 129
many souls weighed down by 5T 200
people sometimes suffer 1T 129
woman who was annoyed by 3T 335
individual, everyone has his 4BC 1182; FE 249; 3T 541
keen and cutting, believers in present truth must pass through EW 67
little: children should be taught to bear bravely their CT 123; MH 389
evil of brooding over EW 120
many people dwell upon their EW 119
some people pick at straws by dwelling on EW 121
what to do re EW 120
long, David’s faith was wearied by PP 672
man in most afflicting, is what he was in prosperity 4T 448
manifold, people who stand in defense of truth at any cost will have 3T 302
people who stand true to God will have ML 320
manufactured: are not fruits of Spirit GW 287
do not purify church 1T 144-5
Satan loves to see church have 1T 144-5
mentioned in Acts 20:29-30 are to come upon SDA 7BC 952
most afflicting, proper attitude toward MB 32
most provoking, do not lose your hold on Christ when under CT 156
not endured faithfully may have to be met again 4BC 1146; PP 437; 5T 623
numerous little, mother who is taxed with AH 241-2
of childhood and youth, Christ knows every ML 317
oft-repeated, precious experience gained by 3T 537
parents have provoking, in rearing children AH 207
Paul’s, our trials are trifling in comparison with 6BC 1099
preyed on his physical powers AA 488
petty: gospel workers should not be burdened with EW 106-7
humble mind and grateful heart elevate man above 4T 610-1
that Satan magnifies EW 121
privation and want as, lessons taught by 3T 415
prosperity as 4T 85
provoking, come in helping children to serve God CT 156
purifying, some professed servants of God do not know what are 1T 129
received as educators produce joy 4BC 1183; 6T 365
received in faith will prove a blessing MB 10
same, seldom comes twice 4BC 1182; 3T 541
secret heart, all must meet and bear 3T 187
reveal your, to compassionate Saviour MB 88
seeming bitter and hard proves blessing if received in faith MB 10
seemingly unexplainable, do not allow your peace to be spoiled by COL 171
severe: designed to draw us to God 8T 124
develops patience, fortitude, and trust in God AA 468
God’s people seen passing through EW 89
how to avoid 1T 509
what to do when suffering 2SM 249
severest: Christ did not flinch from CG 346
Christ endured CT 49-50
Elijah’s reactions to PK 161-2
God’s love for His people during GC 621
stand for the right under FE 79
such as Paul met, we must meet 2SM 52
supposed, how petty are 7T 28
you may deny Christ by brooding over 3T 332
tasking our faith most severely, God’s purpose in PP 129
tempests of, house that will be swept away by DA 314
soul who will stand unmoved amid SL 12
terrible: Millerite Adventists experienced GC 350-4, 404; SR 361-3
persons finally victorious will have seasons of MYP 63
through which early Christians passed AA 597-8
true church will be beset by AA 266
testing, used by God to discipline His servants PP 129
testing our faith most severely are designed to lead us closer to Christ 4T 220
thickening, will produce separation and unity in ranks of God’s people 6T 400-1
today’s, God requires that we endure 5T 200
how to obtain grace sufficient for 3T 333
tomorrow’s: do not burden yourself with MB 100-1
faithful discharge of today’s duties is best preparation for MH 481
strength of today is not sufficient for GW 257
unendurable, trivial things seem to diseased imagination to be FE 163
unexpected, keep near to God in every SC 100
unreal, persons given to idleness often experience CH 629
varied, as God’s workmen to refine us 3T 115
JW’s peculiar 3T 95-6
women’s, often unappreciated WM 144
2. Time of
agonize with God in prayer in EW 46
be given to prayer in MYP 26
be steadfast in 5T 507
before God’s people which many of us have not anticipated 4T 633
blessing for those who in, help others more needy than they PK 131-2
Christ is beside the faithful in DA 490
Christ’s disciples found unprepared in GC 594
Christ’s power to save in, never lose sight of SD 368
claim God’s promises in ML 274
cultivate living faith that trusts God in ML 93
danger of becoming discouraged in COL 175
doubts that press on soul in GC 47
encourage and comfort one another in EW 46
encouragement preserves faith and loyalty in MH 487
every soul must stand for himself before God in GC 622
faithfulness to God’s word in, importance of PP 622
God raises up friends to help us in 2T 270
God’s dealings with us in, may seem mysterious 2T 269
God’s love for us in, as strong and tender as in sunniest prosperity GC 621
God’s promises are to comfort us in ML 28
great, is before God’s people Ev 67; SD 260; 9T 227
hold fast your integrity in 8T 132
is just before God’s people 8T 96
keep calm in 8T 132
knowledge of Scriptures encourages us in 5T 578
lean more heavily upon God in TM 90
learn anew how to trust God in PK 175
living and active faith is needed in, or we shall faint and fail 5T 215
mother in, duty of AH 242
new converts need special help in 4T 69
people who pray will be strong in 4T 616
persons who can be relied on in, God calls for 4T 75
pray earnestly for Christ’s counsel in MYP 140
preparation needed for DA 355
present is 1T 303
show in, that you have risen Saviour ML 184
some people with best of motives utterly fail in 5T 349
Spirit helps God’s servants in PP 657
truths needed in, Spirit’s promise to bring to our remembrance CSW 41
willingness to sacrifice is needed in 7T 211
youth’s duty in ML 315
3. Used by God to
bring to light undiscovered traits of character 7T 210-1
bring us: near to Christ LS 106; PP 129; 2SG 88; 1T 83
near to God ML 92-3; 3T 541; 4T 86; 7T 274; 8T 124
nearer to our rest and reward GC 41
call us to higher order of living and to more sanctified service MM 168; 2SM 160
cause Christ’s image to be perfectly reflected in us GC 621
cleanse us from earthliness and selfishness COL 175
consume our earthliness GC 621
correct our defective dispositions and manners 4T 85
cut away sharp corners of character 7T 264
defeat self-trust Ed 88
develop our character 4T 55
educate, train, and discipline us 4T 86
enable us to receive from Him renewed strength and increased humility ML 185
fit us for heaven 3T 67
help us to see and correct our defects 4T 92
keep unbelief from taking possession of soul 4T 83
lead us to more perfect confidence in Him 7T 274
lead JW and EGW to do His work 1T 83
make us purer, holier, and happier COL 175
nerve us to determination to succeed 5T 344-5
perfect: image of Christ in us GC 621
humility and transform character 4T 86
our character ChS 275; MM 168; 1T 706
prepare His people for: accomplishment of His purpose for them AA 574-5; GC 291
heavenly mansions 8T 124
time of trouble EW 67
prepare men to: accomplish His purposes for them 4T 86
be used in emergency 4T 86
fill positions of trust AA 574-5
fulfill important positions of trust 4T 86
labor for others LS 106
meet emergencies AA 574-5
prove His people firm and true 4T 18
prove who will stand faithful under temptation 7T 210
purge away our dross MYP 63
purge us from all unrighteousness 4T 18
purify and fit us to receive seal of God EW 67
purify His people 4BC 1182; GC 48; PP 293; 3SG 251; SR 128
from dross of earthliness AA 524; GC 621
refine and purify His servants ML 92; 4T 86
remove: harsh and un-Christlike traits of our character COL 175
impurities and roughness from our character MB 10
reveal: defects of character MH 471; PP 129-30; 4T 496
distinction between Christian and worldling 5T 344
His character in us AA 576; MB 31
His love and care for His people EW 163
our hidden defects 4T 85
our weakness and His strength AA 574
plague spots in our characters DA 301
strength of our Christian experience 1T 310
traits of character we are unaware of 4T 55
unsuspected weaknesses of our character 4T 85
what is in our hearts 2SG 225; 4T 85
see if we trust in power out of and above ourselves 7T 210
separate: chaff from wheat 3T 115
dross from true gold of Christian character PP 129-30
show the self-sufficient their helplessness 7T 210-1
show us: our helplessness ML 12
our weakness and His strength AA 574
what hinders working of His Spirit through us COL 143
each us to: be forbearing to others in trial 2T 20
call on Him for aid ML 12
lean on Him as our help and safeguard 4T 86
test character PP 129-30
test our: faith and love for God 3SG 251
moral powers and reveal our motives of action 4T 85
4. Miscellaneous
Abraham prayed when under PP 148
Abraham was taught lessons of submission, patience, and faith by PP 129
Abraham’s failure to endure PP 145
abundant, outside of church 5T 483
all, will be over when we enter world to come 7BC 988
all men have SC 119
all our, are written in books of heaven MH 487
work together for good GW 142; MH 489; ML 185
all who study their convenience will not stand in 6BC 1065
angel of God’s presence is near to deliver from DA 356
are God’s: appointed conditions of success AA 524; MH 471
chosen methods of discipline AA 524; MH 471
are God’s workmen to: fit us for heavenly garner 3T 115
perfect our character 6BC 1099
refine and sanctify us 3T 115
remove impurities and roughness from character MB 10; ML 92; 1T 706
are not smallest blessings in our experience 5T 344-5
are to: draw us closer to God 4BC 1182
refine, ennoble, and sanctify 8T 123-4
as: divine agencies working in our lives 1SM 224
evidence that God’s eye is upon you 8T 124
part of our training in God’s plan SC 9-10
pruning process in God’s vineyard ML 93; 3T 67; 5T 344-5
purifying and refining process for our souls 3T 541
awaits us all along way to heaven MH 247
ax and hammer and chisel of, are in hands of One skillful 6T 363
be braced for 1SM 123
bear, with patience and joy instead of shrinking at them EW 67
believers who rush into, by disregarding Testimonies LS 200
blessings to be received from ML 92-3
borne in God purify and humble men 2T 93
bring experience CT 153
brought by unbelieving relatives, woman who failed to meet 2T 436
children have, as hard to bear as those of older persons 1T 384
children in, be patient with AH 436
Christ came to bear, as we must bear them DA 119
Christ can sympathize with us in 2T 201
Christ does not create 4T 558
Christ endured, without murmuring ML 296; MYP 80
Christ endured every, to which we are subject DA 24
Christ has not promised to exempt us from Ev 240; LS 265
Christ has taught man how to pass through 5T 312
Christ helps us in, if we seek Him MH 248
Christ is acquainted with all your 2T 271, 313
Christ is denied by gathering, to yourself 3T 332
Christ measures every 5T 754
Christ will not permit the faithful to be consumed by 1T 309
Christ yearns over us in our GW 210
Christ’s heart is opened to our MB 12
Christian character is developed in AA 467-8
Christian does not have to bear, alone DA 327
Christlikeness of character is developed by enduring 5T 344
church militant is called upon to suffer affliction and PK 723
church will be sifted by 6BC 1065
come out of, as gold tried in fire Ev 632
come to the most fully consecrated AH 442
comfort for souls who mourn in DA 301
coming of, God’s power comes with ML 184
complaining of, talk continually of God’s mercies instead of SD 116
consecrated person suffering, disappointment of MH 470-2
constancy and obedience under, may be source of strength to others PP 129
constant serenity under, Christ maintained DA 88
day of, soldiers of Christ must not faint in 5T 597
deep love of God alone sustains soul amid 5T 135
depression in, believers who will experience CH 628
designed to nerve us to determination to succeed 5T 344-5
despondency under, sure remedy for PK 164
develop patience and endurance 5T 344
develop steadfast zeal and warm affections in true believers SL 12
different positions and variety of circumstances used by God to bring 4T 85
difficulties and obstacles as, are not smallest blessings 5T 344-5
difficulties as, bravely face 7T 244
discipline of, value of MH 470-2
do not allow, to hinder, oppress, and destroy you 5T 345
do not be depressed by any MM 326
do not be dismayed by MB 117
do not be timid and cowardly because of SD 198
do not disturb man who takes God at His word MYP 98
do not expect to avoid pain and weariness in 2T 429
do not expect to escape, in following Christ 2T 495
do not fret and complain when brought into DA 301
do not keep your, before you 4T 137
do not let, come from within church 5T 483
do not murmur or complain because of 3T 423
do not place yourself in, by reckless movements DA 369
do not shrink at EW 67
does not exceed strength given to bear it SC 125
doubters re Testimonies who can hardly endure 2T 20
dwelling on our, we misrepresent God by TM 175
each day’s, grace given for ML 94
each youth has to bear CT 552
Elijah’s experience in, lesson from PK 175
Elisha had many PK 222
emergency of, grace is proportioned for 4T 393
encountering, drives us to Bible and prayer SC 80
endowment with Spirit’s power does not free men from AA 49
enrich us spiritually PP 129
erroneous idea that religion frees men from COL 47
every good and great enterprise is subjected to MM 168; 2SM 161
every soul’s peculiar, Christ knows MH 249
everyday life brings 3T 81
everyone has undiscovered traits of character that must come to light through 7T 210-1
exemption from, God has not promised MB 30
expect to meet, in God’s work 8T 212
experience gained by Jacob in affliction and PP 208
experience in, that is more valuable than costly jewels 3T 555
experimental knowledge in, that is more valuable than gold CT 487
failure to endure one, makes it harder to meet the next EW 46
faith can endure MH 488
faith enables man to endure 5T 651
faithful endurance of one, prepares you for the next EW 46
faithfulness in, convinces others of reality of faith and goodness GC 48
fits us for: conflict CH 586
society of the pure and holy CT 51
fretting does not help you to bear SC 122
from every, God would bring us forth with firmer faith and richer experience DA 528
furnace of: Christ does not cast worthless stones into MH 471; 7T 214
consumes dross and brightens gold in us LS 106
every church member will be subjected to 5T 485
experience gained in, is worth much AA 574; 3T 415
fiery, Christ’s presence with us in MB 30
is not to consume but to purify us 5T 485
is not to destroy but to refine, ennoble, and sanctify 8T 123
not permitted to consume the faithful 4BC 1182
separates dross from true gold of character PP 129; 4T 86
testing in, results of 5T 55
we come to know ourselves by being tested in 6T 396
why God permits us to pass through COL 175
go forward in spite of PK 175; 9T 273
God causes, to work for good of the loyal AA 574
God causes evil devices to work for His servants amid MH 487
God could not save Peter from COL 155
God does not leave us to suffer, alone MH 488
God does not use, to polish useless material MB 10
God has purpose in, to accomplish for our good DA 126; PK 577-8
God invites us to take, to His sympathy MB 84
God is acquainted with your DA 24; GC 627; 2T 242
God is our stronghold and source of strength in 4T 328
God lays many people away in death to spare them from CH 375
God may be working in, for your good AA 481
God permits: to come for our profit MB 10
to prepare soul for peace GC 633
to prepare us for greater conflict ahead 1T 83
to test our hearts 7T 183
to work out His purposes of love for us ML 292; 5T 742
God permits no, to come to us which we cannot resist PP 332
God purposes to bring us from, with firmer faith and richer experience DA 528
God seeks to make us perfect in SD 193
God sees every FE 269
God sustains His children in 2T 270
God’s goodness in delivering us from, should be repeated to new believers AA 574
God’s grace is sufficient for all EW 46; 2SG 289
God’s guiding hand may be seen in ML 12
God’s hand stretched forth to save when we cry to Him for help in 4T 328-9
God’s people have many, to pass through EW 14
God’s people must meet MH 199
God’s people will endure, after they are sealed TM 446
during time of trouble EW 282-5; GC 618-9; PP 201-2
God’s people will meet, when Satan’s lying wonders shall be exhibited 1T 302
God’s promise to guide His people amid LS 92
God’s protection in, when in line of duty GC 509; PP 568
God’s purpose in sending us PP 129-30; 4T 85-6
God’s servants sometimes make, for themselves 1T 129
gospel workers faithfully enduring, peace of MH 487-8
gospel workers in, promise for Ev 15
gospel workers should come forth from, purified and refined CH 300
grace is promised for every EW 46; 2SG 290
grace to endure, God gives SD 19
Hannah met, with uncomplaining meekness PP 569
heart in harmony with God is lifted above 5T 488
heart is tested by, at every advance point 2SG 225; 1T 187
heat of, professed Christians are tested and proved by 3T 112
help for meeting, God has provided MH 248
help the fallen to make his, stepping-stone to higher things CT 266
hope that makes soul strong under 2SG 266
how can one be strong without? 3T 67
how God would have us relate ourselves to SC 122
how long, must be endured 4T 86
how to endure 5T 316
of your faith EW 46-8
how to meet 5BC 1152; EW 46, 106-7; GC 509; MB 32; ML 359; SC 122; 2SG 290; 1T 309-10, 706; 5T 578
illustration of benefits of: blacksmith putting iron and steel into fire MH 471; 7T 214
caged bird MH 472
potter making vessel of clay MH 471-2
in all our, we have never-failing Helper DA 483
inseparable from course of fidelity to God 5T 70
interpretation of, by looking at appearances PP 672
is beautiful only as it works to polish, sanctify, and refine soul 4BC 1146
is part of: discipline in school of Christ MYP 63
education given in school of Christ AA 524
legacy that Christ left us 3T 423
our moral discipline LS 265-6
Israel blamed Moses for their SR 128
Israel was brought repeatedly over same ground of 2T 107
Joseph and Daniel preserved their faith and loyalty amid MH 487
Joseph resolved to meet, with fortitude PP 214
leads you to see what you are 4T 285
learn to encounter, with patience and fortitude CT 258
lessons from Israel’s, in wilderness wanderings PP 293-4, 437
lessons Peter learned from AA 515; 3T 416
letting go your hold on God in, no excuse for 4T 328
life free from, Christ does not present AA 576; MB 29
limited amount of, human nature can endure but 5BC 1103
little annoyances exaggerated into 3T 335
living faith carries men through 4T 212
living faith that trusts God in, cultivate ML 93
living over and reviving, evil of 1T 613-4
made bitter by murmuring and complaining EW 47
made harder by repining MYP 97
make Christ your strength in 5T 507
man is not disturbed by, who takes God at His word ML 51
man who needlessly created 3T 417
men are not all subjected to, in same way 3T 541
men interpret, as things that are against them PP 672
manufacturing, woman who brought cloud upon herself and others by 3T 332
many, we will have to endure 2SG 266
many believers talk of, when they should be praising God for rich blessings enjoyed ML 327
many of our, are of our own creating 1T 509
mean benefit MB 11
meek and lowly souls have TM 129
meekness is willing to endure 3T 335
meekness under, wins souls to Christ AA 465
meet, with courage and patience PK 437
meet each day’s, with firmness and resolute heart 3T 195
ministers should not be discouraged in GW 266; 2T 509
ministering angel watches to see how you endure 2T 278
misinterpreting, danger of PP 672
mistaken idea that religion frees one from COL 47
Moses was prepared by, as leader of God’s people 4T 343
Moses’, seemed small when he was shown those of Christ PP 476
mournful relation of, do not dishonor God by 4BC 1183; 6T 365
murmuring under, warning against PP 419
needed to bring us closer to God 3T 541
needless, wounds caused by EW 106
neglect of duty to avoid 2T 630
never let your courage fail under 7T 244
never-failing Friend in, we have 2T 271
night of, that awaits God’s people COL 414-5
no excuse for losing hold on God under 4T 328
no time for telling of, in world to come 6BC 1093
no time now to sink under EW 46
object of, is to prepare us to resist temptation GC 528
of close criticism, everyone will pass through Ev 591
one person’s, may not be those of another MH 483; 4T 66
opportunity afforded by, to correct weaknesses of character 4T 85
opportunity given by, to seek God in earnest prayer 1SM 117
to trust in God 1SM 117
part of education given in school of Christ is AA 524
past, do not go back over your 9T 182
past experience is not sufficient to guide us through 3T 542
path of, marked by Christ’s footprints 4T 448
patient endurance needed in all 7BC 928-9