EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Youth (Part 2 of 3)
principle or conscience are many CG 440-1; Te 186
religious experience should not be accepted as colporteur CM 29
thorough conversion may despair of heaven 1T 158
working, need seasons of relaxation CG 341
working in sanitariums, qualifications of MM 174-5
worldly: chief desire of, is to be admired and flattered 5T 112
love of society and pleasure becomes absorbing passion of 5T 112
unhappy when left in solitude 5T 112
worldly-minded, why study of God’s word is uninteresting to 2T 144
worthy poor: church members should help to pay school tuition of 6T 212-3
church officers’ duty to 9T 77-8
churches should help to educate CT 69
fund needed to help in education of CT 70
yielding readily to: Satan’s influence are many 5T 408
temptation MYP 78-9
yielding to: Satan’s power while they know it not are many SD 79
temptation out of fear of ridicule are many AH 463
8. Courtship problems of
affections of, parents should guide PP 176
attachments for other sex by, that lead to violation of fifth commandment 1T 401
blind impulse is mistaken for love by most 5T 109
erroneous idea(s) of, re marriage 5T 122-3
free mingling of sexes is harmful to 4T 95
friendships of, great care needed in forming FE 500; 3T 42-3
infatuation of, for opposite sex 5T 110
lesson for, re marriage 5T 121
lovesick sentimentalism prevails among 5T 60
mania for courtship and marriage bewitches 5T 60
parents’ duty re attentions of, for opposite sex 5T 60
Satan ensnares, by unwise marriages 5T 105-15
seem to be bewitched with lovesick sentimentalism MM 142
sentimentalism in, remedy for 2T 323-7
unwise marriages by 5T 105-13
See also Courtship
9. Dealing with
affections of, kindness and sociability are powerful factors in winning CT 208
benefited by being trusted Ed 289
beware of flattering, by holding out to them prospect of financial gain, wonderful educational advantages, or great personal achievements 5T 478
continually watching, is demoralizing to them FE 114
courtesy and sympathy to, gain their confidence GW 207
dealing with: age and character must be taken into account in CT 101
be affectionate and tender in CG 263
be pitiful and courteous in CG 263
be winning and companionable in CG 263
decided measures may be needed in CSW 49
finest discrimination is required in GW 333
passionately only arouses his resentment Ed 292
things teachers should not forget in 5T 91
desires and inclinations of, restrain 3T 26
do not bind down, to rigid rules and restraints CT 335; Te 211
do not encourage, to display their ability or proficiency Ed 237
educators of, must learn much in precept and experience CSW 30
should maintain perfect self-control 4T 419
energies of, must be directed in right channels GW 211
evil of allowing, to follow natural turn of their own minds CT 325
first work is to be kind to MM 182
follies of: deal with, patiently and wisely Ed 293
failure to restrain or correct CG 258
formation of right moral sentiments and habits in, aim for FE 115
fruit of forbidden tree of knowledge should not be given to 8T 91
gospel work for GW 207-12
church’s neglect of 6T 197
delicate tact needed in GW 207
earnest prayer needed in GW 207
great care and tenderness needed in DA 812
is miss. work of highest kind GW 207
much patience and perseverance needed in DA 812
qualifications of ministers for DA 812
should be painstaking, careful, prayerful labor GW 208
great imperfections in, expect to meet and bear with 5T 605
great vigilance and tact needed to guard, from wrong influences 5T 60
greatest wrong done to Ed 291
growing thoughts and feelings of, teachers should know how to direct 3T 131
harsh dealing never helps CSW 172
have demands on our love, patience, and sympathy 5T 34
how to awaken spirit of sacrifice in, for suffering millions in “regions beyond” Ed 269
how ridicule affects 3T 125-6
how teachers can win 5T 33
how to give caution or reproof to MM 180
how to labor for 2T 420
interest of, preaching long sermons cannot arouse 6T 436
kindness toward, must have its limits 5T 45
lay no rigid injunctions upon MM 180
long sermon is not best for GW 210
make, feel at home in your presence MM 182
may be helped by the wisdom and experience of the old MH 204
minds of, warped by injudicious management 4T 419
ministers should be grave and solemn before 1T 437
ministers should care for Ev 346
ministers should form happy acquaintance with GW 207
ministers’ duty to GW 207-12; 4T 397-8
ministry to, after his conversion Peter was given work of DA 812
neglected in large churches 3T 198
no greater curse than to allow, to have their own way ML 319; PP 579
no one who is ironhearted should deal with CG 263
older church members should work for 6T 435
older persons should educate, by precept and example 5T 129
one of greatest errors committed re MYP 449
parents and teachers should work together to save CG 321
parents should make home attractive to 1T 401
parents should restrain 4T 192
parents should watch, with jealous care 1T 156
persons older in experience should watch over MYP 18
persons who deal with, may have to give reproof FE 456-7
qualifications needed in FE 456-7
place, in most favorable circumstances possible 5T 545
place bulwark around Ev 339
present to, inducement for rightdoing AH 323
problem of how to deal with, needs more study GW 208
rights of, not always respected by parents 4T 398
safeguarding CT 119-31
safer and happier under wholesome restraint FE 62-3
safety of, depends on great vigilance by people in charge of them 5T 408
severe training of, that makes them weak in mental and moral power 3T 133
skill and patient effort needed to rightly mold CG 228
so-called tenderness toward PK 236
speak to, words of kindness and love 4T 364
special work needed for, in large church 3T 197
spiritual needs of, much is lost to cause of truth by lack of attention to GW 207
stability of character in, how to promote 5T 90
study to win, to Christ AH 505
tendencies of, should be cultivated as flowers in garden 6T 204-5
time and opportunity to work for, now is FE 547; LS 448
treatment of, that God regards as sin against Himself MM 180
veriest cruelty to, parental indulgence that is PP 142
what to do to help, to meet evil influences of today Ed 228
wise regulations needed to restrain and guard, from Satan’s devices CT 99
work for: God is interested in CT 148
personal labor in CSW 77
simple methods are most effective in 6T 179
work of, parents and teachers should take interest in Ed 269
workers for, meet them where they are GW 209
should beware of indulging morose or gloomy disposition CT 233
world and, build up firm barrier between CT 119
10. Dress and grooming of
clothing of, should be simple, plain, and unpretending 3T 376
disposition of, to dress according to fashion 3T 376
fashion and custom exert strong power over PP 572
fashion’s influence upon, in popular churches 4T 643
inward adorning of, importance of 2T 175
more valuable than gold of Ophir 2T 593
love of, for dress and display 3T 366-7
should seek to make the best of their appearance 6T 96
time spent by, before mirror in preparing hair 1T 162
vanity in dress is great temptation for 3T 364
vanity of, Satan appeals to 1T 503
warned against love of dress for display 3T 370
See also Clothing
11. Duty(s) and responsibility(s) of 2T 235-7; 3T 221-7
fifth commandment of Decalogue reveals MYP 444; 2T 80
highest 3T 80
is in own homes 3T 80
must be set forth in simple and positive language 5T 525
courtship MYP 445-6
music 1T 497
reading matter LS 448
recreation 3T 222-3
solemn, lightly regarded 1T 497
to: careworn mother 7T 64-5
rest of family 3T 80
the aged 2BC 1021
when they rise in morning Ev 652
youthfulness does not excuse them from the 1T 498
12. Education of Ev 581; 6T 207
among Jews in time of Christ DA 69
best, bears closest relation to their future immortal life FE 231
Bible must lie at foundation of CT 204
Bible should have proper place in 5T 26
Christian, need of CT 43-4; 6T 197
danger in, in worldly schools 3T 149
dangerous influences in, at Battle Creek 3T 197; 4T 649-50
defective, often leads to failure in any branch of business they undertake 5T 522
early, shapes their characters 3T 131, 135
essential for practical life, neglect of 3T 221
for time when decree shall require all to worship beast and image 5T 525
great lack in CSW 77
heart, is more important than book education 8T 311
is important and solemn work 4T 418
magnitude of work of, church is asleep and does not realize CT 43
molds whole social fabric 6T 150
need of, in agricultural lines 8T 228
needed for practical life 8T 311
neglect of, for love for dress and display 3T 366-7
no miss. field more important than 6T 429
objective to be obtained in 4T 418
physical, importance of 5T 522-3
plan of, that opens door of temptation to them 3T 148
religion of Christ to have controlling influence on 4T 419
right, Satan’s intense hatred for 4T 421
schools for, SDA need to establish CT 203-5; 9T 170
several years’ course of study in, no time for 8T 229
should prepare them to: be zealous missionaries for either home or foreign fields FE 231
do evangelical work and med. miss. work 9T 170
teachers’ bad example hinders Ed 259
that is: defective 2T 701
needed 6T 127
that will be lost to him MH 449-50
to which God has set no limit 8T 311
value of, use made of knowledge determines MH 402
where SDA college has been deficient in 5T 60
work of true, is to train them to be thinkers Ed 17
wrong methods of, results of Ed 265
See also Education
13. Examples for
Daniel and companions as example for 4BC 1167
Daniel as example to CT 537; 5T 86
encouragement for, Samuel’s example as 2BC 1010
Isaac as example for PP 175
Joseph as example of CT 537; 5T 86
Joseph’s deep filial reverence is worthy of imitation by 5T 124-5
lesson(s) for: Daniel’s life presents FE 80; SL 23
from experience of youth at Bethel 5T 44
from history of Samson 2BC 1007
lessons from others that should be learned by MH 366
Mordecai’s words to Esther may apply to 5T 321
personal histories of vital interest to Ed 68
professed Christians are no example for, except as they follow Christ 1T 405
Samuel’s consecration as example for CT 537
Solomon’s later writings warn, against falling into errors that led him astray PK 80-1
Timothy as example of AA 203-4; 4T 398
14. God’s claims upon
accountable to God for: improvement of their time 1T 178; 3T 222
light given them 3T 363
use of their strength 1T 178, 238
ardor of, God’s cause needs 7T 295
belong to Christ and are not their own MH 396-7
bought with Christ’s blood MYP 16
created to honor God and bless fellow men PP 601
God requires that, do their best MYP 18
God’s claims upon CT 99
are paramount to all others CT 99; 4T 434
moral faculties of, God claims due cultivation and exercise of 4T 434
obligations of, to God’s claims 1T 511
responsible to God for: good they can do 5T 115
His opportunities CSW 36
their opportunities and privileges MYP 41
work they should do 3T 378
service of: Christ claims MYP 409
Christ desires MYP 369
15. Moral problems of
both sexes of, engage in moral pollution 2T 347
brain of, weakened by indulgence of animal passions 2T 477
depravity among, is increasing Te 234; 5T 112
idleness leads many, to evil and degrading practices PP 601
to indulgence of corrupt habits 2T 349
idleness produces licentious habits in 2T 349
knowledge of secret vice passed from youth to 2T 392
monastic life was demoralizing and corrupting to GC 82
moral atmosphere operating almost insensibly upon, to poison and ruin 3T 125-6
moral pollution corrupts many, at early age MYP 369
morals of: corrupted by vicious association 4T 140
corrupted less in country 4T 136
liquor traffic imperils Te 205
Satan’s most effective means of weakening minds and corrupting CW 134
passions of, Satan tries to inflame CG 440
profligacy of, almost incredible 5T 78
parental responsibility for 5T 78
Satan seeks to corrupt and debase every FE 90
secret vice in, destroys and defaces God’s image in them 5T 78
sensuality in 2T 390-411
sent by father to school, illustration of SD 322
sex problem among 1T 401
sins characterizing people of Sodom exist among 5T 78
See also Secret vice
16. Needs of
abundance of healthful food CG 390
best of exercise CG 390
best of food CG 390
books that are blessing to mind and soul FE 547-8
chance to express their feelings CSW 70
change of work from time to time CG 341
counsel and guidance MYP 443-51
discipline of systematic and well-regulated work Ed 215
home reading circle 7T 64
method in work SD 117
more than casual notice GW 208
opportunity to become more fully instructed in God’s word 6T 105
opportunity to study Bible in school FE 204
physiological education Te 183
prayers and counsel of experienced and godly friends 4T 207
reformation as never heretofore realized among them 3T 379
regular hours for sleep CG 111-2
restraint 5T 40
sanctifying religion more than anything else LS 448
self-knowledge MH 402; 3T 142, 321
spirit of energy and fidelity to meet demands on them 4T 434-5
strength from God to resist temptation 3T 373
sympathy, affection, and love CT 503
thorough conversion 2SG 256
time for reflection and earnest prayer 4T 117
training Ev 581
17. Need(s) or ought to
abhor anything savoring of discord or licentiousness 5T 129
acquire knowledge of: some branch of manual labor PP 601
some trade or occupation Ed 218
act part in well-organized plans for helping other youth TM 32
advance as fast and as far as they can in acquiring knowledge MH 402
advance God’s cause by sacrifice 1T 325
aid widows and orphans in affliction 1T 190
aim at development of all their faculties Ed 232
arise and shake off dreadful indifference and stupor 3T 380
aspire to excel in all that is unselfish, high, and noble MH 398
assemble to read and understand Scriptures ML 205
bear: burdens that older gospel workers now carry CT 537
part of family burden FE 65
begin at lowest round of ladder and climb up FE 213
beware of extravagance in use of means FE 306; SD 284
bring offerings to God MYP 306
build characters: for eternity MYP 18
on abiding foundation MYP 163
calm their impetuous desires MYP 21
choose company of persons whose lives are honor to their profession 4T 207
choose for associates persons who love purity of truth 3T 126
climb Peter’s ladder of eight rounds 6T 147
come from SS to become missionaries for God CSW 86
confide in parents FE 105-6
consider parable of ten virgins SD 118
consider seriously what shall be: their lifework CG 157; SD 162
their purpose SD 162
consult parents re marriage FE 104; MYP 448-9; PP 175
cultivate: decision ML 73
devotional feelings 2T 289
grace of Christian steadfastness 5T 115
habits of industry and study CSW 30-1
love and affection for parents 3T 224
love for duties of practical nature 3T 224
mind and heart 3T 225
obedience to parental authority CG 82
powers of their being MH 398
spirit of devotion and piety 2T 237
teachable spirit SD 117
their faculties 3T 367
voice to utmost of their ability 6T 383
cut thread binding them to world MYP 139
desire all help possible from older Christians 2SG 251
devote their: capabilities and talents to God SD 273
young lives to God’s service 4T 117
do: all possible to save others 1T 511
gospel work in unpromising places Ev 49-50
house-to-house work CM 19
nothing before strangers that they would be ashamed of before Christ and angels 5T 398
their best in work that lies nearest Ed 267
work that lies nearest at hand MYP 148
educate their minds to love: Bible 2T 268
prayer meeting 2T 268
encourage sobriety 2T 236
engage in: Bible work FE 489
colporteur work FE 489
the ministry FE 489
enter: no path except that on which God’s blessing can be asked GC 622
SDA schools and quickly prepare themselves for service 9T 170
exercise: self-control re their passions and affections 2T 562
their heaven-appointed kingship Ed 204
feel: need of strength from God to resist temptation 3T 373
that they must train their minds FE 213
fight battles of Lord manfully SD 204
find: communion with God at dawn and twilight Ed 259
delight in friendship of the old SD 161
form: bands for miss. work MYP 197
habits free from all taint of corruption SD 162
habits of regularity and order CG 112; Ev 652
gather stock of knowledge 7T 281
get up with early singing birds in the morning CG 111; ML 143
give attention to counsel and advice 4T 212
give themselves to meditation and prayer 1T 503
go forth: as evangelists Ev 109
controlled by principle 5T 87
in service for Christ 5T 87
guard their thoughts, passions, and affections 2T 564
have small notebook CG 112; Ev 652
have unselfish love for others SD 268
help one another to: bear trials CT 552
reach higher plane of Christian experience MYP 15
help parents bear burdens of life CG 341
impart knowledge as they learn it MH 402
improve constantly 7T 281
improve rightly their God-given powers 4T 651
keep exact account of money they spend 5T 400
know how to care for their bodies MH 385
labor for conversion of souls Ev 49-50
learn: meaning of self-denial 2SG 250
that life means earnest work, responsibility, and care-taking Ed 215
learn lesson of: self-denial 1T 177
unselfish ministry MH 204-5
learn to: economize CS 292-7
know themselves MYP 445
meet life’s trials with patience and fortitude CT 258
restrict their desires FE 306; SD 284
select and purchase their clothing, books, and other necessities Ed 239
use their muscles and brain AH 509
look up to the aged for counsel and wisdom SD 161
make: advancement day by day MYP 45
Bible their study MYP 21
God’s word food of mind and soul MH 460; 8T 320
home happy and cheerful 3T 222
special effort to keep mind on religious things 2T 175
special efforts to help one another to live faithfully 3T 379
their mark high ML 310
make the most of: his talents SD 333
their entrusted ability CSW 30-1
meet demands upon them with energy and fidelity CT 100
observe strict rules in habits of life Ev 652
offer prayer at beginning of day MYP 122-3
organize into bands for Christian service WM 108
practice: Bible truth in daily life CSW 68
regularity in hours for going to bed and for rising ML 143
self-denial in home life AH 486
self-denial in order to help God’s cause CS 292-7
pray: earnestly for sound religious experience 2T 144
for success 4T 117
more than they sing 1T 513
that they be not led into temptation 3T 378
preserve every: mental capability 5T 115
physical capability 5T 115
put away all that is cheap and frivolous MYP 42
reach highest development of mental powers 8T 311
read literature that: gives true knowledge 7T 64
is healthful and sanctifying to mind FE 547
relieve their careworn mothers 7T 65
remember that: God sees all that they do PP 217
their endowments are not their own Ed 57
without faith it is impossible to please God SD 71
resist: associates urging them into paths of vice and folly MYP 409
respect: counsels of parents re marriage 5T 106-8
judgment of men of experience in church MYP 445
reverence and obey God’s will 5T 26
review their past life MYP 443
rise at regular hours in morning Ev 651
rise in God’s strength above enslaving and debasing habits CT 535
rise up before the aged LS 275
sacredly regard voice of church 5T 108
save part of their wages for emergencies 2SM 330
see how much good they can accomplish 2T 235
see in Christ more than mere theory CSW 52
seek: company of persons of sound moral and religious influence 4T 655
God with all their heart 1T 158-9
highest development of their natural powers FE 541
sell: books on healthful living CM 134
Christ’s Object Lessons 6T 471, 477
share in labor and responsibility of miss. work 6T 435
sign temperance pledge CH 441
study: God’s word 1T 503
SS lesson CSW 21
support cause of temperance CH 441
take time for prayer and reflection 4T 117
take up burdens laid down by old burden bearers 5T 128
train their minds FE 213
treat: gray hairs with respect LS 275
themselves intelligently if they would grow up right SD 171
understand: his body MH 402
importance of faithfulness in little things 3T 222
object of their creation PP 601
that God’s people shall have to stand for truth before magistrates 6T 128-9
their own weakness 8T 311
true meaning of justification FE 548
walk softly, prayerfully, and carefully before God CSW 13
weave into their character principles of stern integrity CG 157
work for salvation of: associates CSW 62
youth 1T 511
work to help meet expenses at school 5T 556
work with Christ ML 122
yield their hearts’ best and holiest affections to God 3T 362
18. Need(s) or ought to be
approached with kindness 4T 142
awake with nature and early-rising birds Ev 651
baptized 4T 40-3
Bible students 5T 401
burden bearers CT 535-40
careful of conversation 1T 158
carefully and judiciously trained CG 27
carefully guarded ML 221
clad in robes of purity and righteousness 5T 87
controlled by firm principle 4T 651
diligent Bible students FE 216
educated amid delightful scenes of nature LS 353
educated for: God’s work TM 396
various departments of miss. labor 5T 390
educated to: depend on higher power MYP 88
discharge claims of society upon them CT 536
exercise mental and physical powers equally AH 508; FE 538
habits of self-denial and self-control 3T 567
help poor families WM 183-4
help youth Ev 443; MYP 203; 6T 115
make right decisions 5T 525
meet higher standard SD 284
proclaim truth MYP 217
simplicity of dress TM 180
work for salvation of souls CSW 62
educated to be: agents for God FE 231
physicians of both mind and body MM 245
self-sustaining and useful FE 417
enlisted by ministers for miss. work 6T 435-6
equipped to meet skeptics and infidels MYP 85
faithful in little errands and duties 2T 311
faithful in watching against temptations 3T 370
formed into companies for miss. work ChS 34
gathered together for relation of their experiences CSW 69-70
given ladder to climb MYP 95
good soldiers of cross 1T 508
guarded in their conversation 2SG 256
helped in the right manner LS 448
impressed with idea that they are to be trusted FE 114
instructed in: duties of practical life CT 307; PP 601
good manners 4T 406
management of financial matters 9T 76
instructed with simplicity and great thoroughness CSW 36
kept from contamination in cities Ev 77
learners for next world FE 49
led to: cling to God’s word 4T 212
feel that they are trusted Ed 290
see the true dignity of labor Ed 214
masters and not slaves Ed 204
med. miss. workers CT 469-70
missionaries at home AH 300
modest and retiring in conversation CG 144
organized into bands for Christian service Ed 269
placed in most favorable circumstances possible 5T 545
pointed to Peter’s ladder of eight rounds 6T 147
provided: innocent pleasures CT 335
pure and good reading matter AH 411
put to work where they can accomplish most MM 307
ready and resolute in standing for right under all circumstances 4T 655
removed from evil influences of public schools CT 204
reverent during church services CG 546-7
rooted in knowledge of truth Ev 364
self-reliant in order to influence others CG 157
surrounded with: good associations 4T 364
wholesome and uplifting influences CT 354
taught: economy by precept and example 5T 89
importance of cultivating mental, physical, and moral powers 4T 425
industrious habits AA 346
industry by precept and example 5T 89
need and power of application Ed 232
self-denial and to bear hardships and toils of life 4T 201
simplicity of dress by precept and example 5T 89
simplicity of manner by precept and example 5T 89
sobriety by precept and example 5T 89
that so far as possible they must work to meet their school expenses 5T 556
their accountability to God CSW 12
there is no excellence without great labor SD 333
to aim at perfection in whatever branch of work they undertake 5T 415
trades in pub. houses 5T 415
what to do in case of accidents and ordinary emergencies FE 427
what will come to pass before end 6T 128-9
with love and patience 4T 142
taught how to: meet people 9T 76
meet stern discipline of life Ed 295
meet temptation SD 232
present third angel’s message in attractive manner 9T 76
taught that: carnal mind must die 1T 161
every mistake, fault, difficulty conquered is steppingstone to higher and better things Ed 296
they are not at liberty to do as they please with their lives CT 300
time is golden 6T 158
taught to: be frank and yet modest in associations CH 294
be true to principle 7T 186
choose enduring principles Ed 145
eat to live instead of living to eat 3T 567
give close study to God’s word CT 121
love Bible study CG 513
obey God’s law 7T 186
obey rules at home 7T 186
read and understand Scriptures Ev 581
respect just rules and authority CH 294
respect themselves AH 16; 7T 186
seek possessions that are enduring Ed 145
speak without wearing vocal organs 4T 406
study 5T 26
take eternity into reckoning Ed 145
think and act from conscientious principle 4T 652
till soil AH 138
work at manual labor PP 601
work with tact and thoroughness CH 315
thoroughly acquainted with everyday duties Ed 216
trained as gospel workers willing to harmonize 9T 219
trained by: church to work for Christ 5T 395
SDA institutions for evangelistic work Ev 23-4
trained carefully and tenderly 3T 143
trained for: country for which patriarchs and prophets looked FE 328
positions of usefulness and influence FE 202
work in mission fields 3T 206
trained in: city missions as gospel workers GW 365
gospel work GW 210
habits of benevolence Ed 239
SDA schools for Christian service 6T 133
some branch of manual labor CT 307
their own countries for gospel work 6T 139
trained to: be clean and orderly 6T 170
bear burdens in Christ’s cause CT 48
bear grave responsibilities CT 536
bear responsibilities with brave heart and willing hands CT 258
become true soldiers of Christ CT 166
believe that life is sacred trust CT 300
exert saving influence in churches 8T 228-9
guard their words and actions AH 437
industrious habits AH 285
love to work on land LS 355
represent truth rightly TM 32
self-reliance and self-control 4T 652
use time rightly CG 123
useful labor CG 123
trained to do miss. work AH 509
in their neighborhoods 9T 118
19. Ought not to
allow their thoughts to be cheap and low 8T 65
be: ashamed to bear cross 2SG 251
careless in regard to eternal interests 3T 364
content with low aim SD 40
placed in position of opening God’s word to youth FE 114
placed where Satan can ensnare them LS 392
satisfied with superficial attainments 3BC 1162
sent to do gospel work in lowest places of cities MM 312
treated with much severity for comparatively light misdemeanors TM 426
underfed in least degree CG 390
be left to: learn good and evil indiscriminately CT 119; 1T 399-400
think and act independently of parents and teachers 3T 133
cause parents sleepless nights AH 302
degrade themselves by associating with sinners 5T 508
desert only post of duty for which they are fitted 5T 86
disappoint parents and friends MYP 149
do gospel work among abandoned classes WM 254-5
do gospel work in slums of cities WM 259
eat rich cakes and pastries CG 390
enter into unwise marriages 5T 106
force themselves into positions of danger 5T 86
fritter away early life in idle sport 3T 222
live for selfish gratification CT 535
marry while their character is yet undeveloped FE 62
marry without knowing how to care for children AH 88
place themselves in way of temptation 5T 397
remain novices CG 167
seek amusements CT 535
shrink from conflict, self-denial, or any sacrifice to obtain eternal life 3T 371
spend means for gratification of appetite COL 334
spend time in company of persons who would unfit them for God’s work 5T 398
study works expressing infidel views FE 168
20. Physical well-being of
growing frames of, close application to severe labor injures 4T 96
health of: being much in open air is essential to 3T 137
physical exercise essential to PP 601
well-regulated employment and amusement essential to 3T 137
intemperate habits bring disease upon 6T 254
mortality among, leaving arms and shoulders naked causes 2SM 467
physical powers of, should be cultivated and properly developed 3T 151
sleep of, should be regular and abundant Ed 205
tobacco’s effects upon Te 62
use of tobacco by, ill effects of MH 328-9
warned against evils of beer, wine, and strong drink 5T 510
See also Health
21. Reading of
books containing perversion of truth should never be set before 8T 309
books telling of crimes and atrocities have bewitching power over 7T 164-5
books that beget and foster in, desire for the unreal 8T 308-9
books that influence, for evil 8T 66
books that should be selected for FE 547
books that should never be offered to 5T 519
books used by Satan to destroy souls of 8T 308-9
idle stories read by, while Bible is neglected CT 139
imagination of, reading of fictitious stories perverts CT 139
light reading by, great evil results from 2T 236
literature for, greater care needed in choosing MYP 85
most, will have reading matter AH 411
newspaper stories that are harmful to 5T 517
novels educate, in crime 3T 471
pagan literature’s influence upon Ed 226-7
reading fictitious stories destroys relish of, for Bible CT 139
reading matter for CT 132-9; FE 547-9
parents’ duty re CT 120-1
should build up Christian character FE 547
should exert healthful and sanctifying effect upon mind FE 547
that is harmful Ed 226-7; MH 439-47; MYP 271-3; 2T 410-1
reading of fascinating stories that unfits, for prayer 1T 504
Testimonies of warning to, read often 3T 362
See also Fiction; Infidel authors; Novel; Reading
22. Recreation and amusement(s) of
boxing’s demoralizing effects on Ed 210
card games are most senseless, useless, unprofitable, and dangerous employment engaging 4T 652
desire of: for amusement increases by indulgence 3T 222
for excitement is temptation and snare CT 325
for pleasing entertainment is temptation and snare CT 325
for something to enliven and divert mind 1T 503
eagerness of, for frivolous enjoyments and irreligious associates 5T 38
football’s demoralizing effects on Ed 210
frivolous songs and music enjoyed by, that drive away angels 1T 506
gambling’s intoxicating effects on GC 387
how exciting and vain amusements affect SD 131
how games of chance affect GC 387
how Satan makes worldly pleasure attractive to AH 523
love of amusement is great temptation for 3T 364
majority of, fond of amusement and averse to work CG 440; CH 112
most dangerous resorts for, theater is one of 4T 652-3
pleasures hold attraction for 4T 364
questions that, should ask re amusements 4T 652
Satan has prepared every kind of pleasure for SD 177
searching for amusement 1T 501
theater educates, in crime 3T 471
theater is one of most dangerous resorts for 4T 652-3
why SDA are not to educate, in fun and games 1SM 133
worldly amusements’ attraction for MYP 367
See also Amusement; Recreation; Sports
23. Relation of, to money matters
despise economical habits FE 152
extravagance is sin to which, are prone FE 152
feverish grasping of, for riches CS 231
generally are not educated to economize 5T 400
God requires that, be faithful in tithes and offerings 5T 382
God’s money squandered by, in photographing themselves 1T 500
greed of, to obtain money for sinful indulgences leads them into dishonest practices 6T 254
inclined to: give stinted offerings 2T 128
naturally neglect and despise economy 5T 400
monetary allowances given to, parents’ duty re 6T 214
money for school can be earned by, selling Ministry of Healing 9T 78
money frittered away by, for amusements MH 364
money that comes easy to, will not be valued AH 387
much money spent by, for self-indulgence and display CS 290
to multiply copies of their pictures 2T 127
not authorized to do as they please with their means 2T 127
sacrifice is little thought of among, for truth’s sake 1T 155
stewards of God over their little as the wealthy are over their larger possessions 2T 128
suffer or deny self little for their religion 1T 155
things that should be learned by, re value and use of money Ed 239
See also Economy; Extravagance; Finance; Money