EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Youth (Part 1 of 3)
Youth
Youth FE 547-9; MYP 21-5; 2SG 250-65; 1T 496-513; 2T 127-9; 3T 362-80
11. Duty(s) and responsibility(s) of
22. Recreation and amusement(s) of
23. Relation of, to money matters
24. Relation of, to religious influence(s) and experience
25. Talents and capabilities of
29. Work activities and habits of
1. Aspirations of
ambition allures, from path of holiness 5T 41-2
God does not bid, to be less aspiring MH 396; PP 602
God would have, reach highest round of ladder CG 167
heights may be reached by, that now seem impossible ML 268
high standard of attainments that may be reached by 3T 367
highest honor to which, can attain ML 73; SD 294
it is right for, to feel need of reaching highest development of mental powers 8T 311
to feel they must reach highest development of their natural powers FE 541
may acquire that which gold cannot buy SD 78
nothing wrong with great aspirations of MYP 36
seeking highest development of mental power by, is right MH 449
standard set before, should be high CT 354
See also Ambition
2. Associations of
associates frequently preferred by, at early age 1T 401
associates of SD 162
greater care needed in choosing MYP 85
influence of 4T 587-91
most salutary 4T 587
association with undisciplined young people demoralizes 4T 193
associations formed by: mold their whole life 4T 363
should be most favorable for spiritual growth 5T 545
See also Association
associations that should be shunned by 3T 126
companions of: great care needed in choosing FE 500
should be persons observing decorum in words and deportment MYP 267
warning against carelessness in choice of MYP 164
company kept by, affects their future usefulness 5T 545
parents should know 4T 651
corrupt companions of, baneful influence of 3T 125-6
corruption of: by evil associations 2T 324-5; 3T 123, 125-6; 4T 206-7, 436-7; 5T 543
by evil associations at school CT 220-6; MH 403; 3T 148; 4T 435-6, 649-50
in SDA institutions 4T 587-91
ensnared by friendship with ungodly associates 4T 207
exert powerful influence over one another 1T 388
frivolous and pleasure-seeking associates exert demoralizing influence on 4T 649
help, to be modest and dignified in all associations GW 126
hundreds of, of various dispositions and of different education are associated in school 4T 649
inclined to associate with persons inferior in mind and morals 4T 588
make earnest effort to keep, from choosing superficial, frivolous, pleasure-seeking associates 4T 649
mind and character of, influence of association upon MH 402
parents should know house where, spend their evenings 4T 651
worldly associates of, exert subtle and dangerous influence upon their minds 3T 42-3
pernicious influence of 2T 100-1; 5T 78
See also Associate; Association; Companion
3. At school
college professors’ influence on 4T 419
college teachers who try to turn, from ministry for God 5T 85
encourage, to attend SDA training schools 8T 230
few, in 1875 could do study needed to obtain common education 4T 96
first study of, is to know themselves and how to keep well 3T 142
fit all, for usefulness CG 332
fit many, as teachers 6T 207
how, can obtain education COL 334
influence that SDA college should exert upon 4T 422
may sow seeds in school life that will bear precious harvest FE 191
mind of, teachers should be careful to call out qualities of 3T 135
primary object of SDA college is to afford, opportunity to prepare for God’s work 5T 60
saving influences for, in SDA schools 4T 295
schools should interest, in foreign miss. work Ed 269
schools where character of, is misshaped MH 403
some professors repel, by their sourness FE 51
study of science by, that is dangerous Ed 227
superficial instruction should not be given to CSW 89
training schools for, larger SDA churches need GW 75
teacher’s responsibility for influence he exerts upon 5T 28
teacher’s responsibility to fit, as standard-bearers 5T 585
teachers are to stand as missionaries to 5T 91
teachers cannot reform, by impatience and harshness 5T 91
teachers should make religion attractive to 4T 419
teachers should remember that, are purchase of Christ’s blood 5T 34
teachers should set example for, in dress and deportment FE 191
teaching useful trades to CG 355-9
tedious instruction wearies 2T 420
young college teachers tend to neglect 5T 35
See also College; Education; School; Teacher
4. Bible study by
all-important knowledge that should be given to, from Bible CT 429
attention of, must be called to Bible 5T 519
Bible study by ML 315
importance of CT 138-9
Bible truth should be made plain to 6T 105-6
class for, should be organized in Biblical institutes Ev 581
do not read God’s word enough to know its claims upon them 1T 498
do not study God’s word as they should 8T 319
erroneous idea of, re requirements of Bible 3T 374-5
knowledge of Bible helps, to resist temptation FE 92
led into temptation and sin easily because of neglect of Bible study CT 442; FE 132
love of Bible and its sacred truths does not come naturally to 5T 329
minds of, fail to reach noblest development when God’s word is neglected CT 139
must make God’s word their guide and man of their counsel 1T 497
neglect of Bible study by, results of 5T 26
safeguard for, study of God’s word is SD 211
unerring counselor and infallible guide for, found in God’s word FE 100
See also Scripture (22. Study of)
5. Called to God’s service
appointed by God to: be His helping hand 7T 64
do work for Him 3T 370
are our hope for miss. labor FE 320
army of, rightly trained could soon proclaim message Ed 271; WM 109
SDA, should be properly directed and encouraged in miss. work ChS 30
called by God to do miss. work MYP 217
called to: be burden bearers CT 535-40
be laborers for God MYP 197-8
share with God in work of redemption MYP 47
can reach class of people whom minister cannot 1T 513
Christ will guide, to position where they can be most useful 5T 87
church members can do much to shape characters of, for service of God and man 7T 187
church should organize, to do welfare work AH 476
every, has work to do for honor of God and uplifting of humanity Ed 58
giant strokes may be made for God by SD 204
God calls for vigor, zeal, and courage of CT 535
God calls for, to enter His service 6T 471
to glorify Him and bless humanity MYP 21
God calls upon: to do house-to-house work 8T 229
to work as colporteurs CM 19; 8T 229
to work as evangelists 8T 229
God has made, depositaries of truth for world SD 273
God has work for, to do 1T 513
God will use, to take truth to foreign lands 1SM 319
God’s call to MYP 21-5
to engage in His work CM 19
God’s invitation to each MYP 408
God’s purposes for, in His service MYP 21
good can be done by, in laboring to save souls MYP 370
great blessing obtained by, in helping widows and the fatherless 1T 190
importance of qualifying, for God’s work 4T 434
invited by God to give their strength to Him CT 535
large company of, should be gathered from SDA homes for God’s service CT 131
let, share in labor and responsibility of church 6T 435
many: should be sent forth from colleges as miss. workers 5T 390
should be trained for miss. work 9T 119
may work for God by gathering others to SS ChS 130
ministers should set, in churches to work WM 124
miss. work by: methods of 7T 64-5
most important kind of SD 254
plans should be laid for ChS 34
miss. work should be planned for, to do 6T 435-6
much can be done by, for Christ MM 312
opportunity for, in many lines of Christian service Ed 269
prepare, as med. missionaries Ev 518
to meet skeptics and infidels MYP 85
privilege of, to be co-workers with angels Ed 271
pub. houses should teach, to do evangelistic work 8T 229
qualify, to be used by God as His instruments CT 99
royal line of, to which modern youth are called Ed 254-5
sanitariums should teach, to do evangelistic work 8T 229
set, in churches to work TM 415-6; WM 124
to task of solving mysteries CSW 77-8
SDA have army of, who can do much if properly directed and encouraged TM 32
SDA institutions should teach, to do evangelistic work 8T 229
SDA schools should prepare, to labor to advance truth 3T 407
SDA schools should teach, to do evangelistic work 8T 229
some, best fitted to do home miss. work 9T 78
soon must bear burdens borne by older workers CT 537
study best methods of fitting, to win souls 9T 76
wide field of usefulness for, distribution of SDA literature is 9T 78
wide sphere of usefulness for, but they see it not 1T 512
will be called to give God’s message WM 108-9
work for every, God has PP 574
6. Characteristics of
affections in, are most ardent SD 78
affections of, are ardent 1T 498
are receptive, fresh, ardent, and hopeful 6T 471
bold in sin in this modern age MYP 85
faculty of imitation is most active in CG 215
feel more at liberty when older persons are absent 2SG 251; 1T 154-5
generally are: governed by impulse 3T 564
in terrible deception 1T 496
not educated to diligent habits FE 317
slaves to appetite 3T 564
generally do not: bear burdens for others 1T 485
think deeply or act wisely 4T 438
have inborn love for freedom Ed 291
hearts of: are full of high anticipation 4T 364
filled with love of self 1T 500
like impressible wax FE 51
ideas and opinions of, not stereotyped as in older persons 5T 33
imitate deportment of others 4T 621
impulse is strongest in Ed 228
inclination of, to excuse themselves from bearing responsibilities 3T 224
inclined to measure themselves by themselves 1T 154-5
is impressible CG 199; CH 113; 4T 575
know little of self-denial for Christ’s sake 1T 155
little realize value of their abounding energy Ed 195
live as if life were one grand holiday 1T 501
love continued round of excitement 1T 501
naturally desire activity FE 72
naturally enthusiastic and impressible Ed 212
majority of: become excited and angry on slightest occasion CG 440; CH 112
have little self-control CG 440; CH 112
lack moral courage to deny self CH 112
lack moral courage to respond to claims of duty CH 112
quick to respond to suggestion Ed 212
seem to have lost all sense of modesty and good manners 1T 395
self-esteem is very large in 2T 175
self is prominent with 2T 175
strong to retain impressions received 4T 142
talk of subjects on which their minds mostly run 2T 460
taste of, frivolous songs and popular sheet music seem congenial to 1T 497
trust too much to impulse FE 105; MYP 450
urge their: desires, likes, and dislikes CT 132
preferences and inclinations CT 132
want what they do not have 1T 504
will do something with their overflowing energies GW 211
worldly influences affect, more easily than they do older people 5T 543
7. Classes of
absent from home at night should be called to account 4T 651
absorbed in dress to exclusion of mental improvement 4T 631
accustomed to reading novels and cheap storybooks 7T 64
acting from impulse are many MYP 453
adopting vile practices never obtain force to develop correctly 2T 351
all SDA, education and training needed by CT 43
should be educated in SDA schools CG 332
allowed to follow natural turn of their own minds, afterlife of CT 325-6
allowed to grow up ignorant of useful work CG 347
always busy but producing little results SD 117
apparently incorrigible, teachers’ duty to 4T 424
army of SDA, can do much if properly directed and encouraged TM 32
as faithful soldiers under banner of Christ MYP 138-9
as reed shaken by wind ML 73
attending SDA school away from home: corrupted by corrupt associates 4T 435-6
crisis met by FE 115
exposed to variety of temptations not met at home 3T 224
need to pray more to escape corruption 3T 224-5
questions asked of 3T 362-3
special interest that should be shown in FE 115
there will always be two classes of CT 221
who become skeptics 5T 186-7
who manifest spirit of lawlessness CT 221
attending theater habitually will be corrupted in principle 4T 652-3
Australian, more earnest spiritual labor needed for FE 320
stern work done in educating FE 538
away from home, duty of MYP 164
backslidden, fall into state of discouragement and distrust 5T 42
urge, to renew their consecration 5T 42
backward, what makes 1T 154
bewitched with mania for courtship and marriage 5T 60
blind to discern tendencies and results of course they pursue 4T 589
blindfolded on his way to destruction MYP 31-2
bold and forward, evil influence of association with 5T 111
bound in evil habits with fetters as firm as steel are many 5T 589
brilliant, do not always make greatest success FE 193
brought up as household pets 5T 88-9
burning midnight oil Ev 651
and lying in bed in morning SD 114
capable, who can do gospel work in cities are needed Ev 586
careless and reckless, appeal to MYP 22
characters of many, are imprinted on their countenances CSW 113
cheapening everything they undertake MYP 43
choosing path to destruction are many 6T 254
choosing pleasures of world before peace which Christ gives 3T 370
choosing to follow inclination are many 4T 649
Christian: may keep his tongue from speaking evil CT 238
preservation and perpetuity of God’s institutions depend largely on CT 99; 4T 434
select, to circulate SDA books CM 29
should be entrusted with responsibilities in SS CSW 62
terrible influence of worldly schools upon MH 403
coarse and uncourteous 4T 624
confined to close study in school cannot have sound health FE 146
connected with large sanitarium, perils of 8T 224-6
consecrated: can exercise greater influence than preachers over other youth 1T 511
could sway mighty influence 1T 511
God accepts CT 512
God’s cause needs CSW 67-8
Satan knows no other class can do as much good as 1T 511
sway mighty influence for good ML 122
considering: any discipline unreasonable restriction of liberty CG 335
it evidence of intellectual superiority to doubt truth 5T 186
conversation of, re opposite sex 2T 460
converted, should not be left in idleness CSW 82
converted and unconverted, should be gathered together for prayer CSW 69
corrupted: at early age are many MYP 369
by associations at school are many 3T 155
by corrupt and corrupting literature MH 443-7
cultivated, needed in SDA sanitariums, med. miss. work, pub. houses, and conferences CT 42
cultivating honest industry find position anywhere MYP 34
deciding to get education, questions that should be asked by FE 301
desiring to be loyal to God, Bible is standard for SD 108
determined to make life a success 4T 623
devoted, preachers cannot influence young people as can ML 122
devoted to amusements have aversion to religious exercises 2T 236
devoted to God, many souls might be saved by 1T 512
ministers cannot influence other youth as much as can 1T 511
diseased, in Christ’s time were many CD 118
disposition of many, to be impetuous and headstrong FE 100; MYP 443
disregarding parental advice and instructions will have no part in new earth 1T 497-8
disregarding warnings of God’s word, pub. house should dismiss 4T 209
do not bring SDA, into contact with pleasure-loving and irreligious worldlings 8T 224
doing gospel work in cities, consecrated leaders of experience should direct Ev 108
downfall of many promising, as result of unwholesome diet Ed 203
driven away from God by injudicious words and actions MM 180
dullest, follow rule of Luke 6:31 in dealing with Ed 292-3
teacher should not needlessly wound self-respect of 5T 30
dwarfing their intellect 3T 367
to cheap and vain things of life, sinfulness of 3T 370-1
eager for books are many CT 133; 2T 410
earnest and conscientious, angels look lovingly upon 4T 432
earnest and devoted, needed as nurses in God’s work CH 387
educated at home to be infidels are many COL 45-6
employed as pub.-house workers 1T 589-92
encourage SDA, to attend SDA schools FE 489
encouraging: doubt instead of removing it 4T 437; 5T 672
questionings instead of removing them 4T 437; 5T 672
endowed by God with superior capabilities are many 5T 518
enduring trial ML 315
entering on education with careless purposes CG 336
erring: God looks with pitying tenderness upon 6T 254-5
how to deal with MM 180
impulse to act rashly with MM 180
making unjust charges against MM 180
show interest and love re 4T 424
erring and disobedient, prodigal son’s experience as COL 198-211
erring and rebellious, follow rule of Luke 6:31 in dealing with Ed 292-3
excusing themselves because of other people’s faults feed on husks 1T 500
exerting demoralizing influence, college should not admit 4T 209
exposed to temptation, best shield for 3T 194
ministers should open their doors to GW 212
failing to grow in grace are many MYP 102
faithful, precious promise for 1T 498-9
will astonish people by their witness to truth in closing scenes of earth’s history CT 166-7
feeling fully competent to guide their own barks among the breakers 5T 86
feelings of, seek to enter into GW 209
few: appreciate value of their talents CSW 49
free from corrupt habits 2T 348
have any knowledge of mysteries of life CT 126; FE 159-60; 2T 536; 7T 65
understand truth by experience MYP 140
understand what it is to be Christians 1T 510
few SDA, earnestly and anxiously desire to know and do God’s will 2T 128
finding joy in reading God’s word and in prayer, God constantly refreshes SD 136; 4T 624
fitting themselves for God’s service SD 204
following: Christ, precious promises recorded for CT 330
impulse are constantly in danger 4T 651-2
impulse and inclination can have no real happiness CG 258-9
inclination are many 2BC 1024
inclination rather than duty 3T 199
inclination so long that duty becomes meaningless word to them 3T 373
forming characters in this degenerate age, EGW’s mourning for 2T 348
free from corrupt habits are very few 2T 348
friendless, your duty to ChS 217
frivolity of SDA, is alarming 1T 496
frivolous, are dangerous MYP 267
shun company of MYP 267
from 10 to 18 years old, parents’ duty re 1T 391
think there is no harm in worldly associations CT 327
full of buoyancy who spurn restraint brought to bear on them 5T 110
full of vigor and zeal and courage, God calls for CT 535
fully consecrated, service of Christ is not drudgery to 3T 374
gay and thoughtless, prodigal son’s experience as COL 203
genuineness of faith of SDA, will be proved CT 327
giddy, when Solomon became like 2T 306
given to: idle and spendthrift habits are many CG 441
lovesick sentimentalism, college should closely restrict 4T 209
seeking their own amusement are useless members of society 2T 235-6
sentimentalism, SDA institutions should dismiss CH 294
social gaiety and thoughtless mirth, loss sustained by 9T 90
giving minds to mere worldly and speculative study lose all that enriches life 8T 311
giving themselves to blind infatuation in courtship MYP 456
God accepts consecrated, with their talent and wealth of affection MYP 170
God calls for, who are modest, quiet, and sober-minded LS 275
God-fearing: promises for 8T 311
should strive to discharge duties with thoughtful consideration MYP 149
should wage war against intemperance Te 235
will astonish people by their witness to truth in closing scenes of earth’s history CT 166
God-fearing and God-loving, angels lovingly guard steps of SD 98
will be living channel of light SD 98
going away from home to school MYP 164
going out into world, allurements of sin for Ed 227
gospel work for SDA, as miss. work of highest kind GW 207
gospel-hardened, surround themselves with atmosphere of worldliness, irreverence, and infidelity 5T 186
governed too much, who despise thought of restraint at school 4T 649
graced with humility may manifest ardor and zeal 2T 134
great influence of devoted, upon youth ML 122
grounded in third angel’s message, SDA need Ev 586
growing up: established in faith CG 66
rude in words and manners CG 143
guilty of: neglect of Bible CT 138-9
robbing God in offerings 2T 128
happy, employment and diversion that make 1T 504
hardened in state of sin 4T 624
having: habit of turning night into day CG 112; Ev 651
little interest in spiritual things, earnest appeal to 2T 290
no time for idle daydreaming or repining AH 285
set will, what must be learned by 1T 152
headstrong, misery and death lie before 2T 562
headstrong and self-willed, perils of 4T 589
problem of dealing with 2T 460
heady and high-minded, evil influence of association with 5T 106-7
marriage of 5T 106
healed by prayer who later became dissolute 2T 149
Hebrew, instruction given under orthodox teachers to DA 84
were taught trade AA 346; FE 417
holding to firm and unwavering principles will be blessed with health of body, mind, soul ML 147
homeless, all about us are MH 354-5
invite, to your homes 6T 348
how millions of, are ruined for this world and the next MH 371
how popular churches lead many, to ruin CS 201
how some, do despite to Spirit 5T 186-7
trample upon blood of Christ 5T 186-7
hypocritical, youth who have not made profession of religion stumble over 2T 460
idle, are in peril CG 123
rushing into vice are many CG 441
idolizing books to neglect of other duties 3T 224
idolizing frivolous and popular music, darkness envelops them as holy angels leave 1T 506
ignorant: of his devices, Satan constantly seeks ruin of 4T 207
of knowledge needed for practical life 5T 523
of many dangers to which they are daily exposed 3T 373
of useful work are many CG 347
play themselves into Satan’s hands 4T 207
Satan uses, to lead souls to ruin 4T 207
impenitent, labor for conversion of 1SM 190
in churches: are choosing path to destruction MH 171
demoralized by the unruly and dissembling 4T 199
in harmony with Christ: choose companions who will help them in rightdoing CT 226
shun society that does not aid in development of right principles and noble purposes CT 226
in Jeremiah’s time, promises that made impressions on PK 427
in professedly Christian homes are choosing path to destruction MH 171
in religious institutions are choosing path to destruction MH 171
inclined to: be superficial in all they undertake 3T 367
confound economy with stinginess and narrowness 5T 400
consider God’s warnings as idle tales 5T 233
follow inclination rather than obey calls of duty 3T 379
turn from God’s warnings with jest 5T 233
indulged, petted, flattered, and praised until spoiled for practical life 3T 364
indulging in carelessness and levity fall under temptation instead of overcoming 3T 374
indulging lustful passions are crazed by devil 2T 482
industrious and economical, can save a little for God’s cause AH 382
inexperienced: angels take special charge of CSW 159
college teachers should not be impatient with errors of 5T 34
God bears long with 5T 34
hastened into marriage alliance 2T 252
influence of, attending SDA schools CT 221
influenced by youthful infidelity GC 600-1
innocent, associated with hardened criminals in worldly colleges 4T 426-7
instructed and disciplined properly will do service for Christ 4T 398
interested in art but ignoring God’s claims on their talents 1T 512-3
invalids among MM 106-7
irreligious, do not mingle too much in society of 3T 225
just commenced in earnest warfare against sin specially need parents’ counsel and watchcare CT 327
lacking: brain power because they do little useful labor 4T 96
education will be crippled and inefficient in any position 5T 521
firmness of principle should be trained in institution nearest their home 8T 224-5
fixed principle to serve God are many MYP 102; 1T 161
method in their work are many SD 117
muscle power because they do little useful labor 4T 96
necessary disciplinary training should not be sent to distant school 8T 224-5
power of endurance are many MYP 102; 2SG 261
respect for counsel of godly parents, sin of 5T 125
lax in morals, children should not associate with CT 120
learning to love amusement for its own sake open door to flood of temptation 9T 90
led astray by irreligious associates 5T 186
like empty bubble ML 71
like prodigal son are many MYP 408
living: as aimless lives as do butterflies 2T 236
careless, pleasure-loving, spendthrift life are many MYP 408
for their own gratification, sinfulness of 3T 370-1
in country, fewer temptations for LS 356
in this degenerate age, EGW mourned for 2T 348
lovely, Satan sometimes comes in form of MYP 59; 1T 296
loving and idolizing books, warning to 3T 224
loving approbation 3T 225
loving society of persons who love sin see nothing attractive in purity and holiness 4T 363
loving tainted atmosphere, devils gather about 2BC 1001
lying in bed some hours after daylight, counsels to Ev 651
making grievous blunders by failure to heed teachings of experience MYP 163
making mistakes, teacher should never forget to be compassionate and courteous toward CT 269
making no advancement in knowledge or spirituality are many MYP 65
many, in SDA institutions are unfitted to become members of God’s family 8T 28
though incorrigible are not so hard of heart as they appear Ed 294
many apparently hopeless, may be reclaimed by wise discipline Ed 294
melt under kindness Ed 294
many apparently unpromising, are richly endowed with talents Ed 232
many outwardly unattractive, may be precious material Ed 232
many SDA: do not intelligently understand reasons for SDA faith FE 162
will be brought into distressing perplexities CT 327
minds of SDA, filled with nonsense 1T 496
misjudged, may be best material for gospel workers GW 208
mistaking strong and uncontrolled passion for strength of character are many 4T 656
modern: are sure index to future of society CG 440; CH 112; Te 186
called to fidelity to principles of temperance PK 488
called to meet momentous issues Ed 225
Daniel and companions as examples for 4T 570; Te 272
educated to believe that money makes the man SD 236
fearful state of, one of strongest signs of last days 4T 199
feebleness and inefficiency of 5T 43
great need of reverence in CG 546
have no true sense of their great danger 5T 105
have same help from God as Daniel did PK 490
imagine that yielding to parental authority is evidence of weakness SD 143
lesson from Christ’s childhood and youth for SD 135
may be as precious in God’s sight as Samuel was PP 574
may be educated for fulfillment of high and holy purposes SD 78
may have spirit that possessed Daniel PK 489
mighty truths which God desires to reveal through PK 490
most of, will come short of everlasting life 2T 144
study inclination SD 143
why, are not religiously inclined 1T 546; 2T 701
why there is so little purity and moral worth among 2SM 435
most blundering, follow Luke 6:31 in dealing with Ed 292-3
teacher should not needlessly wound self-respect of 5T 30
most difficult, to control in schools CG 242
most promising SDA, have offered their best ability at shrine of idols FE 232
moving from impulse rather than judgment are many 7BC 915
naturally impatient of control GC 584
needing: correction should be led to seek better things Ed 296-7
hand stretched out in sympathy MH 354-5
neglected and much-to-be-pitied FE 53
neglecting Christian duties continually fall under temptation 3T 374
neglecting prayer and religious privileges sell their birthright for mess of pottage 3T 223
neglecting prayer for frivolous songs and popular music, Satan leads captive 1T 497
neglecting word of life will be found wanting in time of trouble 1T 508
never advancing beyond mere alphabet of Christian experience are many DA 640
not all feeble, are guilty of wrong habits CG 445
not exercising faith are many 2SG 261
not half of, professing religion are converted 2SG 256
not more than half of, professing religion have been truly converted 1T 158
not professing religion, door of SDA college will ever be open to 5T 112
not religiously inclined because of defective education 1T 546
not swayed by circumstances, God needs CT 537
nourished on flattery are many SD 73
of firm principle, Daniel and Joseph as 5T 321
of frivolous character, avoid MYP 267
of high intellectual culture, need of 6T 206
of marriageable age, warning to AH 44
of moral worth and integrity made by implanting in them temperance principles 3T 567
of ordinary ability may do a great work for God MYP 22
of world: chief desire of, to make sensation in society 5T 112
desire chiefly to be admired and flattered 5T 112
love of pleasure is absorbing passion among 5T 112
love of society is absorbing passion among 5T 112
unhappy when left in solitude 5T 112
when life seems unendurable to 5T 112
one earnest and conscientious, is inestimable treasure in school 4T 432
one rash, results of lawless deed of PP 204
one thing today and another tomorrow can never be trusted 5T 43-4
orphan, letter to 2T 307-14
overcome by temptation, do not deal harshly with GW 209
paying no heed to rules for rising and retiring at regular hours SD 114
permitting mind to run in wrong channel 2T 288, 564
perplexed re meaning of “a new heart” 4BC 1164
petted because he was cheerful, lively, and witty 3T 226
petted, courted, and flattered because he could make bright speeches 3T 226
pious hypocrites among, are many 2T 460
pleasure-loving, severely rebuked CW 174
poor, by industry and economy can save for God’s cause AH 382; CS 292
teach, useful trade or occupation 6T 278-9
possessing: health and strength should bring freewill offering to God 1T 238
little moral strength because of neglected education in childhood 5T 23-4
only common faculties, possibilities for MYP 31
physical strength AH 387
practicing self-abuse: cannot be Christians unless they cease it entirely 2T 410
cannot possess healthy tone of mind 2T 410
later life of 2T 350-1
reading matter desired by 2T 481
practicing self-pollution, desire for opposite sex by 2T 481
praying, guardian angel’s ministry to 3T 363-4
present generation of, weighty results depend on 5T 129
professing to be Christians without sufficiently trying their motives 1T 161-2
professing to believe truth, alarming frivolity of 1T 496
promising: church officers’ duty to 9T 77
could earn money for schooling by selling Christ’s Object Lessons 9T 78
entangled in web by Satan are many 5T 105
led astray by irreligious associates 5T 186
plunge into vortex of dissipation and crime CT 300
should be trained as nurses and physicians CH 506-7
proud of independence in cherishing infidelity 5T 186-7
pursuing life of vanity, levity, and pride 3T 363
qualified for gospel work should not be bound down to mechanical employment 8T 229-30
questioning and doubting Testimonies, warning to 5T 672
reaching manhood, great dangers of CH 363
reared in element of arbitrary restraint and harshness 5T 88
rebellious and disobedient, warnings to 1T 497-8
rebellious and ungrateful, new earth will have no place for 1T 497-8
reckless: anguish and tears caused parents by 1T 512
in conversation are many 1T 499
plant thorns in breasts of those who love them 1T 512
refreshed by hour of prayer 4T 624
refusing to listen to counsel re courtship and marriage MYP 456-7
regarding with levity or contempt their early vows of consecration to God, sin of 5T 40
rejecting light now shining on them, grievous sin of 3T 380
rejecting light of truth will be judged more severely than unenlightened heathen 3T 365-6
repining SD 336
resisting temptation, God promises strength of purpose and power to AH 464
respectful and polite, truth makes AH 422
restless because they do not seek only true source of happiness 1T 504
right, mighty influence could be swayed by 1T 511
rough and rebellious 4T 624
royal line of, who are world’s true nobility Ed 254-5
ruin of many, may be traced directly to wrong management of parents 4T 199
Sabbathkeeping 1T 154-64
given to pleasure-seeking 1T 496
yielding to world’s influence must be tested and proved CT 327
sadly deceived are many 1T 160
sailing in dangerous waters without pilot MYP 443
satisfied to feed on husks MYP 356
scarcely in teens, dating by 2T 460
scores of SDA, need advantages of training in SDA schools CT 68
seeing no danger in forbidden pleasures MYP 82
seeking: constantly to satisfy desire for amusement 1T 496
God’s approval will not meet life record with shame and dismay MYP 44
money for sinful indulgences fall into dishonest practices 6T 254
true happiness ML 156; 1T 503-4
select, should be connected with God’s work 4T 205
self-deceived 2T 288-91
self-deception is upon many 2T 289
self-important, SDA have too many LS 275
self-willed, grieve parents MYP 333
selling: life of bliss for few frivolous enjoyments 1T 499
their birthright for mess of pottage 3T 223
themselves into lifelong bondage MYP 389
serving God: cannot drink strong drink SD 174
cannot eat enervating luxuries SD 174
cannot engage in worldly merriment SD 174
SDA, generally are taught principles of Christianity CT 501
in general are allied to world 2T 128
shielded from worldly associations are endangered by working in large med. institutions 8T 223-4
showing no: respect for home rules CG 111-2
reverence for age or office LS 275
showing real sound judgment and good common sense are few 1T 394
silly, conversation of 1T 394-5
sleeping late in the morning Ev 651; ML 143
slighting Testimonies, pub. house should dismiss 4T 209
some promising, became skeptics at Battle Creek 5T 186
some SDA, have been miserable example to unbelievers CT 327
should be trained as evangelists CT 493
sorely tried, SDA schools should be asylum for CT 269
spending much time before mirror 2SG 262-3
spiritual weakness of many, is deplorable 3T 379
spoiled, blaming or scolding embarrasses and discourages MM 179
how to train MM 178-9
strayed from path of duty and obedience, appeal to MYP 443
straying, church members’ duty to CT 41-2
strength of, wasted by many in folly and dissipation MYP 22
strong, not worn down with cares and weight of years 1T 498
should put their powers to stretch in searching Bible CSW 63
strong and active in mind and body, God’s work needs CT 538
strong and brave, God calls for MYP 21
strong and devoted and self-sacrificing, SDA need SD 207
studying ennobling themes of salvation cause Christ to rejoice MYP 390
suffering shipwreck because they are self-confident and presumptuous are many 2BC 1024
taking offense when counseled or reproved LS 275
taught that to ignore rules and defy laws was to enjoy true freedom 4T 436-7
tempted, SDA homes should be refuge for MH 354
SDA school should be city of refuge for Ed 293
testing their plans and purposes by Bible will be led into safe paths FE 85
thoughtless and reckless, influence exerted on other youth by 4T 624
thousands of: made skeptical by philosophical speculations 8T 305
out of touch with life on graduation from school Ed 265
philosophical speculation and scientific research that makes skeptics of 8T 305
who would turn with contempt and loathing from low and selfish aims PP 601-2
trained, burdens of older gospel workers are to fall upon CT 536
true to their profession may exert strong influence for good over fellow youth 3T 199
trusting in Him, God will be guide of 2T 287
trying to live religious life, influence of parents’ guests upon 2BC 1001
unable to enjoy real pleasure SD 131
unconsecrated, flattering words are sweet to 5T 478
whose lives were proverbial 2T 175-6
unconverted: ministers should labor earnestly for CG 550
seeks change and excitement 4T 624-5
thirsts for pleasure in amusement and hilarity 4T 625
unconverted though baptized are many CT 353
undisciplined, church’s work is hindered by influence of 4T 193
who despise thought of restraint at school 4T 649
unruly and disobedient, grieve parents MYP 333
unsuspecting, public house with its brilliant lights attracts MH 338; Te 24-5
Satan tries his wiles on every 2T 409
untamed, petted children are FE 53
unwilling to submit to discipline of institution, parents’ duty re 7T 185-6
usefulness of many, ruined by unwise marriage AH 43
vacillating and varying with every change of circumstance and surroundings 5T 43
vain and superficial and skeptical, moral depravity and ruin caused by associating with 5T 111
vicious, danger in exposing youth to 3T 149
parents should guard children against exposure to 3T 149
Waldensian, training and experience of GC 67-71
wasting their powers in vanity and folly 4T 623
watchful and prayerful, God keeps consciences sensitive and perceptions clear for 3T 373
wayward, how to save MH 171-2
letter to 2T 307-14
wealthy, mistake made by parents of 3T 150
well-disciplined and cultivated, God’s work needs 6T 206
who have accepted Christ, duty of MYP 125
whom pub. house should dismiss 4T 205
why character of some, is deformed 5T 89
why many: are dwarfs in spiritual things 3T 379
are seen lounging about stores 3T 151
are vain, proud, and headstrong SD 129
become infidels 2BC 1009
do not improve their advantages SD 322
feel no need of divine hand to point out their course 5T 85
grow up with habits of selfishness and idleness SD 129
why some, manifest spirit of obstinacy and defiance 5T 88
wild and reckless character of many, is heartsickening CT 99
with Bible in hands may become stream of blessing to world Ed 192
with minds cast in inferior mold are in every place CT 226
with will undisciplined and passions uncontrolled, afterlife of 5T 38
without: good character cannot acceptably fill any position of trust CT 536