EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Selfish person, Selfish persons - Sense, Senses
Selfish person, Selfish persons
Selfish person, Selfish persons, are dejected, cast down, and gloomy 2T 534
Christ gave many reproofs to CG 132
Christ will not permit one, to enter heaven CS 26
Christianity makes, unselfish SD 12
compared to loadstones 2T 519
countenances of, are dejected, cast down, and gloomy 2T 534
every, will fall out by way EW 269
will fall under Satan’s power TM 474
made generous by leaven of truth COL 102
not one, will be found in heaven 8T 140
plan of systematic benevolence tests 1T 221
prayers of, God abhors EW 268
sell Christ as Judas Iscariot did EW 269
when, grants urgent request COL 141
withholds from himself richest blessing God can give him CS 23
Selfish practice, Selfish practices
Selfish practice, Selfish practices, Christ’s cause cannot be served by COL 383
God abhors TM 398
Selfish principle, Selfish principles
Selfish principle, Selfish principles, should not once be named among God’s people TM 318
Selfish purpose, Selfish purposes
Selfish purpose, Selfish purposes, many people desire grace of heaven only to serve COL 252
Selfish pursuit, Selfish pursuits
Selfish pursuit, Selfish pursuits, world is absorbed in Ev 26
Selfish spirit
Selfish spirit, Christianity subdues 5T 275
narrows and dwarfs mind 3T 522
of gain, takes possession of minds 8T 25
prevents men from giving to God His own CS 77
seeks to build itself up on ruins of others 3T 343
Self-justification
Self-justification, confession of sin should be without SC 41
do not let your combative spirit lead to 5T 36
every voice of, will be hushed in judgment CS 21
excellent qualifications neutralized by 7BC 962
ingenious excuses often framed in 4BC 1175
King Saul’s, when reproved by Samuel PP 680
make no attempt at DA 440
Satan has persisted in course of GC 499
Satan leads sinners to follow course of GC 500
spirit of: indulged by Adam and Eve after fall PP 58
King Saul’s hatred for David was outworking of 2BC 1018
originated in Satan PP 58; SC 40; 5T 638
stubborn, King Saul persisted in PP 625, 631, 633-4
words of, that result from impatience AH 439; MYP 327
Self-justifying spirit
Self-justifying spirit, fastings and prayers in, are abominable to God 1SM 388
is abomination to God 5BC 1098; DA 280
Self-knowledge
Self-knowledge, advance daily in AH 95
does not take place of efforts for self-improvement CT 67
is great knowledge CT 67, 419; FE 525
ministers need to see importance of 2T 511
mirror that reveals 4T 58-9
prevents falling into grievous temptation GW 276; 2T 517
resulting in contrition, needed in order to find pardon and peace COL 158
shows where you fail to perfect character 3T 321
teachers need FE 525-7
true, leads to humility and trust in God CT 67, 419; FE 525
Self-love
Self-love, beclouds perceptive powers LS 199; 2T 605
blind to perfection which God requires CS 24
cannot pass through strait gate and walk narrow way 5T 435
Christ tears away MB 42
cold, that light from heaven could not penetrate 3T 535
curse brought by MYP 308
excellent qualifications neutralized by 7BC 962
excessive, led King Saul to persist in wrong course 4aSG 76
excludes Christ from heart COL 162
faithful performance of life’s duties preserves man from 4T 190
feels no need of union with Christ COL 162
gospel expels, from man 9T 212
great weakness in 3T 476
hearts encased in, cannot appreciate the Testimonies 2T 26
hearts filled with 1SM 80
hinders: development of Christian character CS 19
spiritual advancement 4T 93
keeps man in narrow sphere 4T 259
lack of harmonious action is due to 5T 539
leads man to believe everything he has is his own 1T 169
less, God’s people need 2T 566
let there be no 2SM 382
many mistakes result from 5T 12
may assure you that you do right when doing wrong 5T 332
minister who had much 3T 552
minister who is filled with GW 205
ministers warned against 2T 499
must be: overcome 4T 486
overcome by earnest prayer 4T 486
renounced 2T 295
subdued and sacrificed forever 1T 705
must perish COL 86; DA 623; Ed 110
prompts man to make superficial work of self-examination 5T 333
refuse to be bribed through 4BC 1174
reproduces itself Ed 109
rich persons blinded by 1T 169
seed of, produces bitterness of soul 5T 30
smarts under merited reproof 4T 180
stamps its image on outward man 2T 534
unhallowed effects of, cannot be resisted without vital connection with God DA 324; MH 455; 8T 316
unruly element in character 4T 93
warps character 2T 520
wearisome load 4T 241
woman in whom, prevailed 2T 174
Self-made man (men)
Self-made man (men), God’s cause needs 7T 280
Self-mastery
Self-mastery, people must be awakened to duty of MH 130
Self-murder
Self-murder, by means of: gluttony 4aSG 130-1; 2SM 416
gratification of lust ML 162; SD 61
improper diet 2T 69-70
self-abuse CG 451-2
use of tobacco 4aSG 128
King Saul perished by PP 682
person who will be charged with, in judgment ML 162; SD 61
See also Suicide
Self-murderer, Self-murderers
Self-murderer, Self-murderers CG 451-2; 2T 69-70
eulogized by friends and minister 2T 69-70
prayers of, God did not answer CG 452
Self-pity
Self-pity, beware of MH 476
deteriorates character MM 177
injures you SD 298
persons given to, how to deal with MM 177-8
prompted Peter’s remonstrance to Christ AA 525
shrinks from fellowship with Christ in suffering Ed 88
sympathy should never foster Ed 295
thoughts of, do not indulge SD 298
See also Self-sympathy
Self-pleaser, Self-pleasers
Self-pleaser, Self-pleasers, selfish person who will have portion with ChS 216; 2T 27
Self-pleasing
Self-pleasing, amusements for, lead to self-glorifying AH 499; 2SM 322
contrary to Christian principles TM 398
course of, no presumption more fatal than to venture upon CT 345; TM 103
custom of turning self-sacrifice into MYP 306
do not spend money in AH 368
life is not to be spent in CT 145, 278; FE 416
moments spent in, decide men’s destinies TM 429
no divine promise for persons bent upon PP 563
no man should prostitute his powers by 6T 214
no time now for 7T 275; TM 510
professed Christians easily led to TM 398
Satan presents some plausible excuse for SD 325; 1SM 108
sickness and death of persons who have lived merely for MYP 387
spending means for, leads to self-glorifying AH 499; 2SM 322
true happiness not found in SD 82
Self-pollution
Self-pollution, some children begin to practice, in babyhood 2T 481 See also Secret vice
Self-possessed
Self-possessed, Christ was 2SM 22
Paul was, when seized by mob AA 408
teachers need to be CT 191
Self-possession
Self-possession, calm and noble, Christian can possess 5T 401
God would have His people have Ed 198
how women may have Ev 464
maintain, in correcting children CG 459
needed, promised by God 6T 117
nurses need to maintain MH 221
parents should set example in, for children CG 216
varied circumstances call for 3T 505
Self-praise
Self-praise, brushes luster from one’s best efforts 4T 607
dangerous results of 5BC 1093; 6T 84
is abundant 6T 84
Pharisee full of COL 150
Self-preservation
Self-preservation, law of, law of self-sacrifice is COL 86; DA 623; Ed 110
Self-pride
Self-pride, woman in whom prevailed 2T 174
Self-recognition
Self-recognition, result of seeking FE 387
Self-reliance
Self-reliance CG 156-8
child should be trained to Ed 287; FE 57
essential to success in gospel work 3T 493-4
God would have His people possess Ed 198
grow in SD 333
habit of, as safeguard in life 2T 648
schools should train youth to FE 64
training that encourages FE 73
how to develop, for times of trial and danger MM 107-8
lack of, leads some people to shrink from care and responsibility Ed 256
lesson re, from tree Ed 119
youth need to learn MH 366
needed to meet and conquer difficulties 3T 81
noble, Christian experience and warfare require 2T 130
person lacking, duty of Ed 256
spirit of, encourage in students CT 308
encourage in youth PP 601
that should not be manifest in Bible study GC 599
teach, by precept and example 6T 214
true, sense of dignity of work gives 4T 615
true estimate of requirements of God’s law gives SD 194
wife needs to learn 2T 434
youth should be trained to 4T 652
Self-reliant
Self-reliant, help the poor to be 6T 279; 7T 113
train children to be AH 184-5; MYP 423
you must be, to influence others CG 157
Self-renouncing love
Self-renouncing love, law of, is law of life for earth and heaven DA 20
Self-renovation
Self-renovation, vital energies of church must be exercised for great object of 5T 266
Self-renunciation
Self-renunciation, Christ’s, foreshadowed in Isa. 42:2, 3 PK 692-3
Christ’s example in, follow 8T 317; TM 339
clear way for Spirit by 6T 43
man enters into personal union with Christ by 5T 46
needed at every advance step heavenward MH 455; 8T 316
Self-reproach
Self-reproach, servile, considered by some people as virtue to display 4BC 1140
sense of, felt by God’s people in time of trouble GC 619
Self-respect
Self-respect, another person’s, be careful not to wound needlessly GW 122
banish your, no longer TM 520
cherish, firmly and constantly CH 295; MM 143
how to develop, for time of trial and danger MM 107-8
indulgence in sin destroys 6T 53
loss of, language that results in MYP 327
results in lack of respect for others 6T 53
lost, how to restore to man his FE 281
may lead you to avoid appearance of evil SC 58; 2T 136
never forfeit, by hasty and thoughtless words CG 219
persons who have lost, in large degree AH 373
reproved person’s, be careful not to destroy MH 167; 7T 265
sacrificing of, do not condescend to 3T 506
secret sin destroys CH 410
self-abuse destroys CG 458; 2T 392
self-support strengthens MH 177
show, in house of God MYP 266
true, persons who have no ML 71
true courtesy teaches Ed 240
what to do to preserve your GW 122
Self-restraint
Self-restraint, barriers of, reading that breaks down MH 445
things that weaken 9T 91
children should be taught CG 94; CT 113
from babyhood AH 236
correct motives for, present to children 2T 259-60
demand for, most urgent in youth Ed 228
disregard for, by Eastern rulers PP 717
essential to highest development Ed 49-50
power of, strengthens by exercise MH 491
self-abuse destroys 2T 392
See also Self-control
Self-restriction
Self-restriction, walls of, should never be weakened and broken down 4T 574
Self-righteous
Self-righteous, Jews became COL 400
Self-righteous garments
Self-righteous garments, man who clothed himself with, to cover his deformity of sin 2T 322-3
need to be torn off 2T 176
Self-righteousness
Self-righteousness, always a snare 8T 86
are you willing to part with? 5T 222
attribute of Satan FE 278
avails nothing with God 3T 325
banished from heart cleansed from sin CS 27-8
be willing to part with MYP 56
beholding Christ will lead you to hate 1SM 388
blinds man’s eyes 6BC 1097
case of, that was difficult to reach 2T 176
cast aside all 8T 101
Christ ever condemned SL 8
closing men about as: bands of iron 4T 228
wall 3T 526
complacent, that permeates soul 5T 538-9
curse and human embellishment 5BC 1093
deception re, that is hard to put away 2T 176
fanatics incased in 2T 555
fastening victim in deception re his spiritual attainments 2T 174
fatal deception COL 279
foundation of, people who build on 5BC 1093
garment(s) of, deceptive idea that has served many as 2T 177-8
do not wrap yourself in 7BC 933
how to see yourself lost and hopeless while clad in COL 159
men are unwilling to be deprived of TM 65
God’s people must be divested of 2SM 380
good works without God end in 4T 135
husks of, do not feed on 1SM 328
is form of godliness without power thereof 8T 86
is not true righteousness COL 279
Israel depended on, for salvation PK 708-9
Jewish leaders’, led to Israel’s ruin GC 27
leads men to: accusing COL 151
misrepresent God COL 210
let not, keep you from confessing your sins 1SM 327
makes men coldhearted and critical toward brethren COL 210
nauseating to Christ 7BC 963
persons who manifest more, than humility 2T 20
persons whose faith becomes dim through TM 353
Pharisees’, led them to despise common sinners LS 187; 2T 21
was haughty, worldly, and hypocritical 5BC 1077
prayers offered in, do not honor God 5BC 1093
righteousness of Christ leaves no room for 7BC 942
robes of, persons who have clothed themselves in 9T 268
root of, Christ struck at DA 239
sin of Jewish nation was 1SM 386
spirit of, curse and weakness of church COL 400
in New Hampshire LS 77
sword of God must cut away TM 414
there must be no CSW 85
useless to build self up in MB 127
Self-righteous person, Self-righteous persons
Self-righteous person, Self-righteous persons, Christ will not teach a 3T 449
danger of becoming 2SM 376
feel no need of new heart 1SM 386
in SDA congregations 1SM 81
is most difficult to reach 2T 176
Spirit can never work on 7BC 942
Self-righteous spirit
Self-righteous spirit, fruits of 5T 48
Self-sacrifice
Self-sacrifice 7T 215-9; 9T 49-59
altar of, appointed place of meeting between God and soul CS 30
among pioneer SDA workers 2SM 189, 215
among SDA, does not compare with character of their work 2T 114
as part of religion 2SM 212
becoming one with Christ requires 5BC 1139
brings: financial prosperity 6T 102
spiritual prosperity 6T 102
building earthly sanctuary called for 2BC 1027
call to Christian service which requires 9T 33
cause of present truth was founded in 2SM 197
Christ lived life of 5BC 1092
Christ’s example of, copy TM 419
ever before His co-workers 2SM 216
Christ’s incarnation was act of 2SM 185
Christ’s life of, cultivate habit of contemplating 1SM 106
gospel workers should study 7T 254
Christ’s life on earth was full of DA 410
Christ’s mission of, why Pharisees had so little sympathy with DA 409
Christ’s path of, follow in WM 54
Christians should lead in SL 32
Christians should set example in GC 475
Christlike spirit of, church should manifest to world PK 74
constant, Christ’s life was one of MH 19
continual round of, Christ’s life was 7BC 903
custom of turning, into self-pleasing MYP 306
entire, Paul’s life of 7BC 921
essential qualification of teacher Ed 277
every act of: allies man more closely to Christ AA 341
for good of others, results of SC 79
strengthens spirit of beneficence in giver’s heart CS 20
example(s) of TM 421
shown by poor widow with two mites GW 467
that has acted and reacted on thousands of hearts DA 616
facilities should be provided by, for gospel work in new fields 7T 170
follow Christ in 1SM 400
for Christ’s sake, is almost wholly lost GC 387
practice 2SM 123
for gospel is argument world cannot misunderstand or gainsay 4T 484
foundation of Christ’s mission was TM 177
fruit borne by persons truly connected with God SL 11
God’s work calls for CS 44
God’s work must be carried forward with much more, than heretofore CH 300
gospel work calls for, at every step Ev 30
gospel work must be carried forward in 2SM 206
gospel workers should not complain of 5T 406
gospel workers should set example in 2SM 206
is never lost SD 270
keep, prominent before God’s people TM 178
keynote of Christ’s teachings is CS 25; 9T 49
kind of, that God accepts 9T 147
law of, law of self-preservation is COL 86; DA 623; Ed 110
taught by seed sowing DA 623-4
leading Christ to die on cross, practice 9T 49
lesson(s) of, learn from Christ SD 89
that all must learn DA 623
man must learn meaning of, to gain blessing of sanctification AA 560
man’s portion is, if he ever enters Paradise 2SM 166
manifest by Christ’s disciples 2BC 1028
marked Christ’s course of action AH 478
meaning of, person who would gain blessing of sanctification must first learn AA 550
meet in, around cross of Calvary 9T 256
ministers should show GW 454
ministers should teach by lives of 3T 490
more, needed in God’s work Ev 631
much more, God’s work is to be carried forward with 7T 52, 240
must be: maintained in order for gospel to go to all nations 7T 215
woven into all your experience 1SM 116
must not be carried to an extreme in gospel work Ev 90
need of, to answer calls from foreign fields CS 55-6
needed in mission field GW 469
no, too great to be endured for Christ’s sake DA 565
old-time spirit of, seldom met with 2BC 1028; MYP 303; 2SM 176
perfection of character cannot be attained without 9T 53
persons who draw back when they see, is required COL 279
pioneer SDA workers manifested 7T 216
practical, needed for good of others DA 504
practice, in family circle DA 504
presumptuous, in gospel work Ev 90
principle(s) of: adopt TM 421
let everyone work on MM 129
must be kept alive in church MM 316
Paul’s ministry was inspired by Ed 65
rich young ruler unwilling to accept COL 393
Satan wars against DA 223
proper, many people do not bear the cross by 7BC 963
remember Christ’s, to save sinners AH 382-3
required of every child of God 4T 228; 6T 449
Satan declared that God was unwilling to make, for others 1SM 406
SDA institutions were founded in 7T 145
small acts of, that flow out as fragrance from flower MB 82
spirit of: as will rebuke worldly ambition of money worshiper is needed CS 41
Christ anxiously waits to see, in His followers 8T 209
early SDA institutions were characterized by 7T 217
enfeebled by institutional workers’ demands for high wages 7T 216
exemplify 2T 77
failure to maintain and foster, results of PK 61
in founding SDA institutions 2SM 215
man who lacked 1T 692
ministers should manifest GW 454
pioneer SDA gospel workers manifested 7T 216-7
rebukes money worshiper’s ambition CS 41
room in God’s work for all persons filled with MYP 208
should be cultivated among gospel workers 2BC 1029
true, as argument for reality and power of gospel 4T 484
well-nigh lost in God’s service 2BC 1028
well-nigh lost in Solomon’s time PK 64
whimsical notions of, Satan tells men not to be carried away with DA 130
wonderful example of, Christ has left CS 30
works wonders in advancing church’s spirituality 6T 102
world has right to expect, of SDA CT 324
your life should be characterized by 2T 650
See also Self-denial
Self-sacrificing effort, Self-sacrificing efforts
Self-sacrificing effort, Self-sacrificing efforts, gratitude to God is shown by, to extend His mercy to others CS 18-9
Self-sacrificing love
Self-sacrificing love, glory of, Christ’s glory is DA 20
spirit of Christ’s, is spirit pervading heaven SC 77
persons standing nearest to Christ will have drunk most deeply of AA 543; DA 549
valued little among men DA 135
Self-sacrificing minutemen
Self-sacrificing minutemen, stand as, willing to suffer loss of life itself CS 44
Self-sacrificing people
Self-sacrificing people, bread and water of, will be sure 1T 173-4
God will not pass by one of His 1T 173
Self-sacrificing person, Self-sacrificing persons
Self-sacrificing person, Self-sacrificing persons, be, without being extravagant CG 189
med. miss. work needs CH 320
only, will reap reward of everlasting life 2T 333
Self-sacrificing spirit
Self-sacrificing spirit, of early days of SDA, danger of outgrowing 2SM 197
Self-sacrificing worker, Self-sacrificing workers
Self-sacrificing worker, Self-sacrificing workers, God’s high regard for 2SM 192
Self-satisfaction
Self-satisfaction, Pharisee’s, secret of COL 151
Self-satisfied souls
Self-satisfied souls 1SM 357
Self-security
Self-security, David committed his great sin in PP 718
temptation to, these are days of subtle 7BC 966
Self-seeking
Self-seeking, Christ’s life rebukes CT 34
every moment devoted to, is lost MH 208
golden rule excludes all MB 138
greatest work marred with COL 402
heart must be emptied of CT 397
inspired Satan in his rebellion CT 32
less, need of 5T 479
Lucifer’s sin originated in DA 21
mars service to God COL 402
motivating temple builders finds counterpart in world today PK 64
no taint of, should mar service for God 7T 71
only God’s power can banish DA 409
Pharisee’s hypocrisy was product of DA 409
popular education most often appeals to Ed 225-6
principle of Satan’s kingdom DA 436
put away all 7T 24
sin originated in DA 21
spirit of, betrays its origin DA 456
this is no time for 2SM 400; TM 514
unbecoming to gospel workers DA 439
world entices youth to MH 396
Self-seeking spirit
Self-seeking spirit, cherished, defiles and ruins soul DA 409
compared to leaven DA 409
judges God as altogether such a one as itself DA 302
Self-sent man (men)
Self-sent man (men), reproach upon God’s cause by EW 97
Self-service
Self-service, persons whose lifework has been CS 128
Self-serving
Self-serving, act of, do not encourage 5T 379
is form of idolatry AA 317
Judas Iscariot’s fate shows end to which, tends Ed 93
life of, is insult to Spirit 4BC 1159
multitudes bound in servitude to Satan through TM 247
no place for, in Christian’s life 7T 9-10
prodigal son’s experience in COL 200-1
Satan presents plausible excuse for SD 325; 1SM 108
selfishness strengthens by DA 649
tends to that which is earthly and bestial COL 201
too late now to devote to, strength of brain, bone, muscle 5T 466
time and strength 9T 56
Self-sufficiency
Self-sufficiency, among church members 2SM 69
angels mark your, and turn away with grief 1T 626
beware of DA 493
blinds man’s eyes to his great need 4T 559
church leaders full of, warning to TM 356
conf. presidents warned against GW 414
danger of, in meeting opposition 9T 243
in men of learning GC 456
do not cherish or encourage, in children Ed 237
feeling of, results of Bible study with TM 108
give up your EW 113
gospel worker’s development hindered by 4T 527
gospel workers warned against DA 493; 5T 596
haughty, self-righteous Pharisee’s 2SM 313
how Moses lost his Ed 63
ignorance and, go hand in hand 1SM 316
is dangerous MYP 86
kills spiritual life 5T 538
Laodiceans should renounce 7BC 965
large share of, people who seem to have TM 332
leads to ruin 3T 244
let there be no, in gospel work Ev 69
let there be no sign of, among SDA 6T 122
lies at foundation of religious world’s greatest trials Ev 102
man in his, regards his experience as complete 4BC 1177
man is made easy prey of Satan by 5BC 1102
man needs to be stripped of all DA 300
man’s greatest danger is in indulging MH 455; 8T 315
men are led into, by Satan 3T 469
men full of, who are unfeeling toward brother ensnared by enemy TM 356
mark of, irreverence that is 2SM 313
method of teaching that leads student to Ed 230
ministers warned against GW 143; 1T 626; 3T 307
most hopeless and incurable of all sins is COL 154
must be crucified MB 143
neglect of prayer leads to 4T 535
nothing is so: dangerous as COL 154
offensive to God as COL 154
offerings given in spirit of, God does not accept 6BC 1118
persons satisfied in, Christ cannot take up names of 7BC 964; 1SM 358
Peter fell through COL 155
poisonous weed Ev 342
proud and boasting, leaves no room for Christ in soul 5T 538-9
put away all 1SM 414
remedy for, trials as 8T 123-4
san. workers must constantly guard against 7T 71
see where man fails in 1BC 1087
separates soul from God 1SM 350
shun everything that encourages COL 161
sin of, Christ’s humiliation reveals 1SM 253
guard your soul against COL 155-6; 4T 567
Solomon’s apostasy caused by 7T 217
spirit of: avoid danger of Ev 212
exposes man to Satan’s wiles 3T 66
manifest too often in gospel work Ev 332
must be overcome 3T 65; TM 250
warning against DA 493; 5T 727
too much, among SDA 4T 340
unbecoming to ministers GW 143
what men learn of Christ will not savor of 5T 647
will keep man out of heaven 7T 285
young minister warned against 3T 307
Self-sufficient
Self-sufficient, Jewish leaders of Christ’s time were COL 276
leaders of institutions should not feel 5T 557-8
talented person becomes, in nine cases out of ten CH 367
wise men of Christ’s time were TM 259
world’s great and talented and brilliant individuals usually are too, for God to use PP 554
youth who was too, to be learner 4T 437-8
Self-sufficient person, Self-sufficient persons
Self-sufficient person, Self-sufficient persons, can well be spared from God’s work GW 143
constant danger of becoming 3BC 1138; 3T 572
educated men inclined to become TM 259
God cannot work with MM 166
God leaves, to their own wisdom 3T 59
gospel workers who are, are not a few TM 169
gospel workers who are not, SDA need Ev 634
in SDA congregations 1SM 81
independent and, talented men too often become 4T 538-9
let the, behold the meek and lowly One Ed 257
men become, without perplexities and trials 2SM 157
many, among SDA 7T 13
minds of, Satan can bind CSW 78
ministers who will not become GW 166
persons who consider themselves learned and become FE 132
satisfied with themselves GW 143
self-confident and, ministers who are most 4T 527
soul that will never be 6BC 1109
talented men too often are PP 554
who assumed to know more than he really did 4T 439-40
why God permits, to be sorely tempted 7T 210-1
why wealthy persons become more WM 19
will turn away from truth FE 460
Self-sufficient spirit
Self-sufficient spirit, man who manifested 3T 449
Self-support
Self-support, every effort toward, encourage MH 177
Paul, example of See Paul
plan of, for students CT 526-7
principles of, children should be taught to practice AH 93
resources for, training in agriculture opens CT 311
self-respect and noble independence strengthened by MH 177
Self-supporting gospel worker
Self-supporting gospel worker See Gospel worker
Self-supporting life
Self-supporting life, God’s plan of, for Israel CT 275; MH 183-4
Self-supporting missionary family
Self-supporting missionary family See Missionary family
Self-supporting missionary worker, Self-supporting missionary workers
Self-supporting missionary worker, Self-supporting missionary workers AA 355; MH 154-6
appeal for LS 384
can: sustain themselves as colporteurs MH 154
sustain themselves by handicraft or trade MH 154-5
work successfully in many places MH 154-6; 7T 23
church members should labor as 8T 246
encouragement for MM 321-2
large field open before AA 355
London needs LS 384
many, should go to fields ripe for harvest 7T 254
New York City needs LS 385
Paul labored at times as AA 395-6; 1T 447
Paul’s example as AA 346-8, 395-6; Ed 66; MH 154
Priscilla and Aquila as AA 355
Southern field needs 7T 227
teach people how to be 9T 81
two or more, should work together in evangelistic work MH 154
work that, should do MH 154
See also Church member; United States of America, 4. Southern states of
Self-supporting person, Self-supporting persons
Self-supporting person, Self-supporting persons, girl should be educated to be AH 91
noble and generous ambition dictates the wish to be 2T 308
See also Self-sustaining person
Self-supporting student
Self-supporting student See School of prophets; Student
Self-supremacy
Self-supremacy, token of servitude to Satan MB 15
vileness of, in which men glory MB 15
Self-surrender
Self-surrender, Christ’s life was a call to, from manger to cross DA 57
condition of Christian discipleship is DA 519-23
entire, God calls for 9T 165-6
life of, lay hold on divine power for strength to live 9T 166
life of Christ is received only by MB 61
meaning of, daily learn AA 483
gospel worker must daily learn GW 113
most complete picture of, as presented by Christ DA 417
perfect, perfect rest in DA 331
persons who take Christ at His word make DA 331
promise for person who makes, to God for service 7T 30
spirit of, pray for 7T 10
substance of Christ’s teachings was DA 523
true, implicit belief in Christ’s word is DA 535
true spirit of devotion shown by, in willing service to God and man DA 278
See also Consecration; Self; Surrender
Self-sustaining person, Self-sustaining persons
Self-sustaining person, Self-sustaining persons, every Israelite youth educated to be FE 417
help the poor to become MH 195; 6T 279
See also Self-supporting person
Self-sympathy
Self-sympathy, sin of Moses was PP 418-9
wife who was given to 2T 434
See also Self-pity
Self-torment
Self-torment, Roman Catholics seeking pardon and peace of conscience by GC 72 See also Torment
Self-training
Self-training, church members need 4T 612
Self-trust
Self-trust, all, must be renounced 8T 316
spirit of, warning against MH 178
trial is defeat to Ed 88
See also Trust; Self
Self-uplifting
Self-uplifting, all, works out character which God cannot approve CT 283
Christ seeks to take away, in man’s character 4BC 1177
See also Self-exaltation
Self-vindication
Self-vindication 2BC 1013
Moses made no effort at PP 399
See also Self-justification; Vindication
Self-will
Self-will, angels turned into demons by CG 178; SD 115
child’s: during his first three years of life CG 83; Te 177
problem of 1T 219
should never go unrebuked CT 112
unnatural stimulation and wear of vital forces causes CG 388; ML 146
fear lest, shall mar high purpose God desires to accomplish through you COL 161
is blind DA 211
leads many to reject light 1SM 72
manifestations of, destroy peace and happiness of home 7T 47
renunciation of, unity of believers requires 5T 94
shuts out God’s presence 4T 610
See also Will
Self-willed child
Self-willed child, eating at any or all times makes CG 388; ML 146
failure to correct, is greatest cruelty CG 289
Satan works in, but a few months old CG 289
Self-willed generation
Self-willed generation, in last days PP 86
Self-willed person, Self-willed persons
Self-willed person, Self-willed persons, cannot meet demands for this time 3T 423
Christ will not teach 3T 449
man who had been, from childhood 3T 305
refusal of, to respect men in positions of authority in church AA 261
Self-willed spirit
Self-willed spirit, when, will not rule soul EW 112
Self-worship
Self-worship, cannot flourish in soul that keeps scenes of Calvary fresh in memory DA 661
put away all 7BC 940
See also Worship
Selling
Selling, buying and 4T 350-4
let every action be just and square in CS 240
strictest integrity must characterize every transaction in CS 240
of anything for more than it is worth, is fraud 4T 494
of defective articles, what to do re ML 330
of property, caution re 2SG 119-20
true businessman engaged in, characteristic of ML 330
See also Sale
Seminary, Seminaries
Seminary, Seminaries, of other denominations: SDA youth should not attend CT 45
teaching in SDA schools should not be same as that in CT 539
youth exposed to infidel sentiments in CT 45
of world, SDA schools should not pattern after FE 231; 6T 152
Roman Catholic, Protestants patronize GC 566
theological, strong young men who may attend 5T 583-4
women’s, EGW attended 2SG 14
Senator, Senators
Senator, Senators, cannot dream themselves into a character Te 47
class of, who would be sound and unperverted Te 48
Gibeonites ruled by PP 506
many, are slaves to intemperate habits 7T 58
need to be strictly temperate MH 345; Te 47-8
using strong drink and tobacco, solicitation of funds from Te 29
Sennacherib
Sennacherib, Assyrian king GC 117, 512; PK 352, 355, 361
called also Jareb PK 285
did not reign long after disaster at Jerusalem PK 361
Sensation
Sensation, efforts to get something new to create 2SM 39
is not religion Ev 396
minister who relied too much on creating 3T 227
of faintness See Faintness
Sensational
Sensational, do not hunger for the Ev 170
less of, the better Ev 170, 184
something, some SDA search for 1SM 41
Supplement
dissatisfaction with, by contemplating about God 1MCP 94:5
over development of, to the neglect of intellectual LYL 41:3
See also Ideas, novel
Sensational character
Sensational character, something of, converts under popular revivals seek GC 463
Sensational efforts
Sensational efforts, there should be no, in evangelizing large cities Ev 42
Sensational impressions
Sensational impressions, many people deluded by relying on 4T 188
Sensational interest
Sensational interest, in gospel work, does not please God 3T 227
Sensationalism
Sensationalism, in evangelism, guard against anything bordering on 9T 110
Sensational meetings
Sensational meetings, love of some ministers for stimulus of 3T 227
Sensational mind, Sensational minds
Sensational mind, Sensational minds, ready to: accept human theories and false science as truth 4BC 1157
catch up suppositions and guesses 4BC 1157
Sensational religion
Sensational religion, religion pure and undefiled is not 8T 295
SDA must not have Ev 364
Sensational religious excitement
Sensational religious excitement, created by telling anecdotes and exhibiting eccentricities and oddities 4T 74
Sensational revival
Sensational revival See Revival
Sensational preaching
Sensational preaching, amounts to little CT 433; Ev 474
Sensational story, Sensational stories
Sensational story, Sensational stories, ministers should not preach GW 147
Sense
Sense, people of, God wants His people to act like Ev 610
some, men in responsible positions should credit other people with having TM 302
See also Common sense; Intelligence; Understanding
Sense, Senses
Sense, Senses, amusements becloud Te 50
another person’s, no man should exercise his will to control MM 111
are avenues to soul 3T 507
be faithful sentinel over your 2T 561
beauties of nature speak to man’s 3T 333
bedlam of noise shocks 2SM 36
Christ’s disciples permitted slumber to chain their 2T 205-6
cross reveals to man’s dull, pain sin brought to God’s heart Ed 263
dances becloud Te 50
deadly lethargy of world paralyzes 5T 233
do not eat or drink that which beclouds Te 18
evidence of, when God’s word must be held in preference to GC 625
familiarity with sin benumbs 3T 476
familiarity with sin blunts 3T 473
feasting and drinking that benumbs DA 222
feasting and drinking that perverts AA 150
festivities that becloud Te 50
God’s judgments sent to bring people to their 7T 103
God’s works speak to man’s SD 110; 3T 377
good sound, recommends minister anywhere 3T 466
indulgence of appetite benumbs 3T 476
intoxicating drink benumbs DA 222
intoxicating drink perverts GW 386
intoxicating drugs pervert Ev 529
of equity, Satan seeks to paralyze man’s 3T 550
of justice, Nebuchadnezzar had PK 514-5
of rational beings, how fanatics confuse 2SM 36
of right: departure from principle weakens PK 483
Nebuchadnezzar had PK 514-5
no blind affection to becloud 5T 548
Satan seeks to paralyze man’s 3T 550
strong drink confuses MH 345-6
of wrong, strong drink confuses MH 345-6
overheated room tends to benumb GW 166-7
paralyzed condition of, devils busy creating 5T 493
placed under law 8T 264
pleasures of, Solomon sought satisfaction in PK 76
Roman Catholic display and rites fascinate GC 566
sanctified, need of Ev 86
Satan constantly seeks to distract man’s DA 341
Satan presents ambitious projects to daze 5T 488
Satan’s power to pervert GC 554
selfishness confuses TM 392-3
should respond to God’s love expressed in His marvelous works 4T 581
sluggish and sleepy, wrong eating causes 4T 417
so confused that eternal things are not discerned 5T 512
spiritual, stupor that benumbs 4T 316
spiritualism presents bewitching fables that captivate GC 558
supernatural agencies work men’s, in indulgence of vilest lust DA 36; MH 142
things of, vision blinded by 5T 420
tobacco habit perverts 4T 257
undimmed, Daniel and companions had PK 485; Te 271
wicked abuse of, indulging taste at expense of health is 3T 486
wine beclouds Te 50
wine benumbs CH 366
worldly associations attract and dazzle AH 461
youth’s, artificial stimulants pervert Te 71-2
See also Sensibility
Supplement
blinded by worldly influences OHC 71:3
chained to this world by Satan OHC 285:3
clear, promises of God considered with 3SM 163:5
coldness which steels, swept away by scene at the cross TDG 328:3
confused in uncouth demonstrations before close of probation Mar 234:2
evidence of, may contradict faith OHC 124:2
gratification of,
truth not imparted by minds seeking 1MCP 314:3
See also Indulgence
Word of God loses value while seeking OHC 115:2
keeping, sharp and clean HP 170:2
locked up by sin and depravity for some former slaves SW 30
moral,
converted soul hates what depraves TMK 62:2
impaired by impure thoughts RC 308:3
steeled against impressions of the Spirit of God OHC 44:2
nature speaks to the soul through OHC 251:3
paralyzed with selfish ease and love of the world UL 18:4
perverted by listening to those who lead away from God OHC 334:3
Satan influences FLB 312:3
shocked by noisy demonstration Mar 234:3
sin blunts, causing lack of gratitude to God TMK 168:5
spiritual, Christ waiting to quicken HP 208:4
stolen by worldly influences OHC 71:3
things appealing to, Satan designs to fill minds with FW 92:1
worked by supernatural agencies in indulgence of lust AG 161:3
worldly wise grasp things of, OHC 80:4