EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Trial, Trials (Part 2 of 2)
Paul had many 6BC 1106
Paul’s experience in, gather courage from 6BC 1106
peculiar to himself, every human being has FE 249
people sometimes make, for themselves 1T 129
persons complaining of, duty of CG 267
persons who dare not to do right lest they suffer 2T 630
persons who mourn in, comfort for DA 301
persons who receive God’s word are not exempt from COL 60
persons who shun, peace unknown to MH 487-8
physician undergoing, duty of 8T 123-32
polish roughness from character MYP 97
power of God comes with ML 94
prayer offered in, God answers GW 258; 3T 415
prayer strengthens men for SC 93; 3T 323
preacher who mentioned his family, in his sermons 3T 235-6
preparation for, prayer as MH 509
prepare men for positions of trust 4T 87
pressure of, patiently endure MYP 97
proves: Christ sees something precious in us MH 471; 7T 214
whether our faith is genuine COL 146
purification of God’s people cannot be accomplished without ML 92; 4T 85
purpose of, in God’s plan for us 3T 416
reaction of some people to AH 248
rebellion under, results of PP 437
record of, no need to keep MH 487
record of your, is kept in books of heaven MH 487
rejoice to endure, for Christ’s sake DA 440
remember that, are sent for your good ML 185
remnant church will be brought into great distress and 5T 472
repeated until victory is won 4T 86
reveal hidden defects and weaknesses in our character PP 129
same, seldom come twice 3T 541
sometimes have to be endured again and again 9T 182
Satan magnifies, in minds of some believers 1T 129
scenes of, in experience of every soul AA 521
school of, God’s people in all ages have been disciplined in GC 649
seasons of, your duty in PK 545
see your need of God when, press upon you 3T 542
seek counsel from God in 2SM 272
seek to transform, instead of seeking to escape it Ed 295
serve to soften and subdue us 4T 143
shadow of your, do not darken path of others with CT 233
Shadrach and companions trusted in God in PK 512
shows whether our prayers are only a form COL 146
shrinking from, danger in 2SG 225-6; 3SG 251
sin and not, separates God from His people 2T 390
sin committed under, no excuse for PP 421
sin of gathering, to yourself 3T 332
soldiers who will not be discouraged in, God calls for ChS 240
some people bring, upon themselves by their freedom of speech 4T 134
sorrow and, must come to all 4BC 1146
souls in: angels come close to AA 153
angels minister to SD 36; 2T 270
cannot see anything clearly TM 351
Daniel’s life as encouragement to FE 77; SL 18
encouragement whispered by angels to 2T 271
forbearance toward, need of 2T 20
how to deal with FE 280
nearness of Christ’s coming is consolation to 2T 275
Satan whispers doubts and unbelief to PP 151
sympathize with MH 158
teach men to sympathize with 3T 415
souls that rush on in their own wisdom until overwhelmed with 2T 606
souls weak in faith will not stand test of 5T 273
souls who go forward in, light from heaven illuminates darkness of 4T 147
special annoyances used by God as, to test our faith and patience 4T 116
spread out your, before God DA 329; MH 72
standing true to God in, results of 5T 98
stony-ground hearers succumb to COL 46-8
storms of, effects of testing by SL 11
strength for: Bible study gives 5T 273
Christ ready to give 3T 516
communion with Christ gives 5T 273
God is able and willing to bestow PK 164
strength gained through prayer is needed to be faithful in 2T 204-5
strength is promised for EW 46
strength needed for, God is able and willing to bestow PK 164
strength proportionate to, will be given SC 125
strength to endure, Christ prayed for 2T 664
strength to overcome, God promises FE 109
stronghold in, God is our 4T 328
succession of, Paul’s Christian life was AA 449
take your, to Christ in prayer CT 233; SC 100; 2T 118-9
taken to Christ in prayer will not seem severe CT 233
talk of having, unsubdued heart given to EW 113
teach children and youth to meet, bravely Ed 295
teach us new lessons ML 336
tell all your, to God ChS 261
temptation to doubt in, that Spirit is leading us DA 126
test: ministers GW 142
our faith PP 293
our true worth 4T 85
purity and strength of persons in positions of responsibility MM 168
quality of our faith SD 193
test and prove: our fidelity to God MYP 80
our integrity 4T 117
test of: character must stand FE 194
new believers who will not endure GW 368-9
truth is to enable us to stand LS 421
testing every soul, God measures every MB 121
testing of His people by, Christ watches PP 129; 4T 86
the finally victorious will have, in their religious life MYP 63
thinking and talking about your, what to do instead of CM 46
this life’s: Christ has taught us how to pass through 5T 312
will be forgotten in new earth ML 357
will seem as nothingness in Christ’s presence PK 732; 9T 287
times of, just before God’s people 5T 273
true faith does not fail under 2SM 375
true grace is willing to endure 4T 85-6
true way to deal with, is not by seeking to escape it Ed 295
unsubdued heart as cause of EW 113
unwillingness to accept counsel leads to 2T 438
use, as God’s means to gain decided victories over self 5T 345
used by God to fit us for heaven 3T 67
useful experience is gained by 2T 282
value of 8T 123-5
various, God permits His people to have MM 168
used by God to train us for higher service 2SM 160
wait patiently for God’s salvation when in COL 60-1
we are not left to battle with, in our own strength 5T 312
we are too ready to talk of our SC 121-2
we have, with all our happiness LS 292
we have to pass through, continually MH 509
we shall have, even when we do our best 4T 555
what to do in order to endure GC 593
what to do when, come upon us 7T 211
when God brings men into, He purposes to accomplish something for their good DA 126
when your, will not seem severe CT 233
EGW learned lessons in LS 265-6
worth more than gold or silver 3T 318
why heart rebels under 5T 176
why many people backslide under TM 169
why some believers are unwilling to endure 1T 187
why we are repeatedly tested on same points by 5T 623
will be met on every hand SD 354
will not exceed strength given to bear it SC 125
without: men would become imbued with spirit of scientific, fanciful, human philosophy MM 168; 2SM 160
we would become proud and self-sufficient 8T 123-4
we would become self-sufficient 2SM 157
we would not feel much need of God and His help 8T 123-4
woman whom God did not permit to be overwhelmed by 2T 268
you receive in, help that Christ received 1SM 96
you shall not sink under, if you make Christ your dependence ML 184
your, cannot exceed what Christ endured MYP 16
youth are exposed to many FE 100
youth must meet, which many have not anticipated CT 327; 1T 269
youth should be patiently and prayerfully directed to endure 4T 212
youth should be ready to encounter, with patience and fortitude FE 191
youth should help one another to bear CT 552
youth who complain about their MYP 80
See also Adversity; Affliction; Distress; Hardship; Persecution; Sorrow; Suffering; Testing; Tribulation; Trouble
Supplement
abused feeling in UL 338:6
acceptance of,
by Ellen White; they work for eternal glory TDG 271:4
for developing graces of the Spirit OHC 313:4
in this world of cares OHC 243:3
angel to be remembered when under UL 242:4
another, through the atoning sacrifice of Christ FW 30:1
anticipation of 3SM 398:4
peace not to be disturbed by TDG 58:4
ask for Holy Spirit to remember God’s past help in RC 354:5
avoidance of,
is a mistake OHC 312:2
is not Christ’s way OHC 288:5
before adversaries, words given in, will convert thousands Mar 252:5
blessing from, borne wisely UL 139:6
blessings overlooked to focus on TMK 232:2
borne without resentment show spirit of Christ AG 324:5
bring closeness to God AG 311:2
calm trust during OHC 70:5
character,
based on Bible principles will withstand RC 208:5
built by RC 349:4
developed by; they are tests of God Con 93:1
polished by; do not murmur LHU 299:6
strength proved by HP 269:2
cheerfulness in spite of, for those who love God SW 12:0
children of God have always had RC 350:4
Christ,
advises of, but promises help RC 356:2
came out of, without stain UL 245:5
came to pass through all our 1MCP 184:4
easily forgotten in time of HP 262:2
endured greater, than we will FLB 114:4
example of faithfulness in UL 252:4
felt, no less because He was the divine Son of God TDG 166:2
followed in TMK 280:4
knows all our HP 13:5
looks on us with love during OHC 65:4
loves and blesses despite OHC 327:4
met, daily without failure or discouragement RC 37:4
never failed His children in time of 3SM 398:4
our refuge in UL 142:3
prepared for, through earnest prayer HP 76:3
present during HP 271:7
subjected to, in His own home 3SM 130:0
to be strength in OHC 339:4
to be told of OHC 98:3
understands our, TMK 51:3
He took our nature TMK 32:4
which are unknown to others TDG 144:4
with us in, if life hid with God OHC 357:4
Christian,
and non-Christian both have, but differently HP 257:2
graces perfected by UL 324:5
Christ’s,
presence during OHC 358:4
suffering to be remembered when in HP 13:4
words to strengthen every soul for HP 50:2
cling to God in OHC 312:2
comfort in, only from the Word of God TDG 281:2
coming,
on people of God; Southern field neglected SW 94:2
out of, surrounding God’s throne; great tribulation OHC 361:4
complaining about, RC 160:3
encountered on way to heaven RC 285:2
makes religion repulsive RC 368:3
concern which does not help us bear TDG 42:4; TMK 232:3
confide in Jesus not humans about LHU 277:4
conflicting, God understands in OHC 9:4
conscience leads us to feel we have left God in time of RC 353:4
consolation in, since Christ understands HP 269:4
counsel needed by inexperienced ones in; advise effort 2MCP 764:3
daily learning of Christ needed to pass test of HP 266:5
day of,
fierce, protection promised the faithful in HP 264:2
none transgressing physical laws will stand in OHC 266:4
deficiency and need for the Holy Spirit’s work shown by HP 266:3
depression of mind of those with; speak of promises 2MCP 435:2
determine who will stand faithful under temptation HP 279:3
different for different people AG 311:3
dignity under UL 55:5
discouragement from,
to be avoided UL 142:2
unnecessary; remember Christ’s life 3SM 131:2
distrust may come from unavoidable UL 109:2
divine presence in HP 176:2
draw us to God, TMK 278:2
and remind of His presence and care OHC 327:2
drive us to Christ UL 252:2
drudgery to one serving Satan HP 257:2
dwell on our Eden home instead of OHC 158:4
education by,
for higher work for everyone OHC 56:4
soon to be over OHC 56:5
encouragement for, Christ longed to give, but disciples unready TDG 142:5
endurance of/for,
for Christ’s sake HP 259:4
make us rich in glory RC 350:4
spreading your case before the Lord gives TDG 82:4
every soul that loves God receives OHC 215:3
expected, UL 242:3
in the discharge of duty TDG 212:6
in these last days TDG 114:4
many walking at cross purposes with God TDG 221:5
experience,
from, of more value than the pain it causes TDG 306:2
to help in OHC 316:2
with greatest, may be the most blessed TMK 257:3
failure in, from lack of vigilance and prayer OHC 323:2
faintheartedness in OHC 323:4
faith grows by conflict with OHC 361:4
faithfulness in duties prepares for UL 44:5
feelings of others neglected, creates TDG 306:7
fire to consume dross HP 272:3
flee to Christ in, for refuge OHC 320:2
forgotten,
in talking of eternal life FLB 365:6
in the glory of the New Earth Mar 355:5
friends may not be with you in, but Christ will be Mar 255:3
furnace of, purifies enabling us to reflect Christ RC 349:2
future,
groaning over TDG 114:2
will show, as having brought eternal glory TMK 277:4
give, to God for management LYL 43:3
God,
controls, for the good of His children OHC 318:5
has help in, independent of our surroundings RC 353:5
held to more firmly in, rather than despondency OHC 339:4
helps in, by presenting hopeful part of the future UL 137:4
is refuge and strength in UL 327:5
measures,
before permitting them to come OHC 323:2
every RC 349:2
permits,
no longer than necessary OHC 312:4
only for our good TDG 23:3
sees, OHC 314:4
and knows how to apply balm TMK 268:2
works in, as well as in peace TMK 199:4
yearns over our, as a father OHC 14:2
God’s knowledge of your, accept RC 352:3
grace,
is sufficient for every hour of TDG 173:4
of God is sufficient for all TDG 177:5
often given to bear, instead of relief HP 82:3
steadily increases for AG 260:3
greater/greatest,
cause lesser trials to be forgotten OHC 317:3
endured through trust in daily trials OHC 326:5
professors of godliness bring OHC 361:3
heart,
inspection prompted by UL 65:3
investigation prompted by HP 265:3
help in,
by dwelling with Christ TMK 119:5
for Christian but sinner has no help OHC 201:4
from God TDG 310:5
Holy Spirit’s baptism preceded by; fidelity tested 3SM 426:4
humbling, seen coming by Ellen White UL 181:3
humiliating, meekness in, with the mind of Christ TMK 104:4
humility before God in RC 349:5
imagination or wrong actions bring on nine tenths of RC 183:6
individual who was spared for another UL 345:4
insignificant as we enter the kingdom of God FLB 371:2
joy,
even in, with Christ RY 155:2
from, when received as educators AG 325:5; RC 284:3
in spite of,
in following Christ HP 262:4
in the Lord UL 252:2
kingdom of God entered through RC 349:3
last only for a season; encourage your heart TMK 277:3
lead us,
to look to God for strength and understanding HP 269:2
to seek the Lord UL 303:2
lessons from, TMK 279:2
not to be shirked OHC 56:5
light in comparison with eternal riches LHU 360
look away from,
to Christ TDG 204:4
to heaven by faith TDG 155:3
loosing hold on God during, not excusable RC 78:7
loss experienced if we are not driven to Christ through UL 252:2
love,
for Christ not dismayed by RC 368:4; TMK 167:3
of Christ never greater than when soul has TMK 275:3
of God in the heart that is not quenched by TMK 136:4
loyalty to heaven’s laws tested by Mar 110:5
meeting, impossible without God OHC 125:4
memory of, lost in joy of heaven 3SM 431:4
mind not disciplined for cheerfulness has great 2MCP 408:0
mournful relation of, dishonors God RC 284:3
murmuring not permitted to result from RC 350:4
necessary for entering heaven UL 208:4
night of, followed by eternal day of peace 2MCP 463:5
not punishment TMK 277:3
obedience does not provide escape from UL 325:2
overbalanced by evidence of God’s undeserved favor OHC 323:5
overcomer will meet with, but must be brave TDG 102:3
own, occupy us when we should help others in need RC 354:4
pass like clouds to reveal the Sun of Righteousness OHC 65:4
patience in,
Christ in the heart brings RC 59:4
for responsibility OHC 316:2
keeps from injuring our souls and others OHC 70:2
purifies and elevates spiritually TMK 284:2
purifies from dross and brings triumph OHC 326:2
waiting on the Lord with one purpose TMK 268:3
peace by taking, to Christ TMK 288:4
peculiar, ahead of us OHC 362:2
people of God,
do not have more, than sinners OHC 9:2
face fearful, in last days TDG 69:5
people we consider dear may bring us UL 109:2
permission of the Lord allows HP 266:3
permitted,
for cleansing of character UL 298:7
to help form symmetrical character UL 321:6
to purify the church UL 338:6
to strengthen UL 179:6
person under, who is filled with the Holy Spirit OHC 150:5
petty, proper response to RC 318:5
pondered UL 239:7
prayer,
for sanctification answered through OHC 313:2
prepared Christ for HP 69:2
preparation,
for, by experience and righteousness HP 347:4
for enemy in, by resisting small irritations HP 231:2
needed to stand in future HP 347:2
probation is a time of; Jesus had them, too TMK 117:4
promises are comfort during TMK 202:3
property and relatives may be lost in coming 3SM 401:5
prove one filled with Holy Spirit to represent Christ OHC 150:5
purged/purified by, TDG 295:2; TSB 83:2
and strengthened HP 257:2
reaction to, patience or bitterness OHC 70:5
readers of infidel writers lose foundation in TDG 217:3
reason for,
proving us, not to bring discouragement UL 303:2
to purify and strengthen HP 257:2
to remove dross but no one is forced OHC 333:2
to save from danger, not to willingly afflict HP 265:2
to test us OHC 326:2
understood by few HP 265:4; UL 65:5
rebelling wrong when we are brought into RC 349:5
received by souls where Jesus lives TDG 62:4
record of, kept in heaven; no need to keep here HP 231:4
refinement attained through LHU 176:2
rejoice in, remembering the reward RC 350:3
religion,
of many shown by, to be hollow formalism TMK 352:2
tested by OHC 342:5
remember during,
that Christ suffered for us TDG 245:3
that we are spectacle to angels and men TMK 282:3
repentant one will have LYL 72:4
resisting,
does not bring peace OHC 327:2
victory not found in OHC 317:4
results of, for good if without complaint TMK 269:3
reveal,
lack of wisdom and experience HP 28:4
our faith and Christ’s strength TDG 142:7
righteous coming from, vindicated at end of time 3SM 429:5
saints in heaven will all have had 3SM 344:2
same, seldom comes twice AG 311:3
second, See Opportunity, second
seek God in, rather than depending on humans UL 107:2
self-originated; evil surmising (Ellen White letter) 2MCP 381:3
service to God not to be abandoned because of RC 379:6
severity of Christ’s, proportional to value of His object TDG 14:4
shielding from, not to be planned by God’s instrument 3SM 399:0
shipwreck not God’s purpose in permitting OHC 56:4
sincerity,
in, when acting from principle TMK 257:2
of faith and love revealed by 2MCP 496:0
sinner bears, alone OHC 201:4
small appearance of, in heaven UL 245:6
standing in, requires divine nature escaping corruption 1MCP 239:1
steadfastness in, brings unfading crown TDG 194:4
steps to final victory TMK 253:2
strength,
from, to endure next test OHC 317:5
gained by enduring little TMK 139:3
of believer is considered before allowing 2MCP 473:2
sufficient for TDG 58:3
strength for,
by recalling providences in past dark hours OHC 324:4
for lowly ones seeking Christ TDG 227:2
needed daily from Christ TMK 225:4
take up work 3SM 383:2
talking of things God has prepared 3SM 163:5
submission to, is voluntary but required for place in God’s temple HP 267:3
supposed failure in, may be God’s way to help HP 28:5
surrender brings victory in time of TMK 265:3
taking, only to God; others cannot help 2MCP 494:1, 774:1
talking of, TDG 42:2
behold suffering Christ if tempted to LHU 233:3
brings more HP 247:5
discouragingly, dishonors our Lord LHU 249:3
enlarges them and gives Satan the victory 2MCP 578:5
inhibited in view of Christ’s suffering TMK 65:3
leads to complaining TSB 52:3
makes religion repulsive TMK 167:2
makes them grow bigger OHC 86:5
mournfully dishonors God AG 325:5
teach trust for salvation HP 269:2
temptation is the means for HP 251:2
thank God instead of telling of VSS 148:1
time of,
apostasy in; truth held lightly 3SM 415:4
Christ offers protection in; (fierce) Mar 270:2
comes to everyone RC 321:4
evil ones bent on your destruction in; get ready OHC 356:3
get ready now for Mar 255:3
short UL 276:2
trust,
and hope in time of TMK 277:3
Christ in every RC 356:6
God in UL 211
in God increased by TDG 306:5
truth,
exalted and joy produced by UL 324:5
seen clearly because of HP 176:2
unconverted will not stand stress of RC 111:5
unity needed to bear the test of CET 203:2
unnecessarily taxing; keep discourses short RY 123:1
unnecessary, cease to talk of; commit worry to God RC 183:6
unthankfulness or unholy because of TDG 177:4
value of,
not confined to this life TMK 117:4
to be considered OHC 312:2
which are coming reaches into eternity 3SM 407:3
value the Lord sees in us is proved by TMK 277:3
victory in,
by humble follower of Christ HP 68
when meeting with courage and patience OHC 317:4
weakness from dwelling on LHU 273:4
welcome, for Christ’s sake UL 376:5
withstood only through personal experience OHC 330:4
witness in, not a concern if you are ready Mar 255:3
Word of God only safeguard in FLB 7:4; HP 133:5
work for good when one seeks God with humility HP 28:5
workers,
in institutions will have; know Source of strength PM 69:2
to be refined by UL 241:3
worry,
or complaint over, wrong HP 269:5
wrong when we are brought into RC 349:5
worthy of TMK 277:3
wrong tendencies from, when faith shortsighted RC 354:4
See also Affliction; Chance; Character, test of; Chastisement; Conflict; Difficulties; Disappointments; Faith, trial of; Inconvenience; Overcoming; Peril; Persecution; Place, trying; Polishing; Probation; Refinement; Suffering; Temptations; Tests; Woes