EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Sleeping saints - Society, Societies
Sleeping saints
Sleeping saints, resurrection of, triumphs of AA 320-1; ML 295
Sleeplessness
Sleeplessness, pain causes 2SM 237
Sleep not
Sleep not, sentinels of God GC 601
Sleight of hand
Sleight of hand, Elymas the sorcerer denounced apostolic miracles as AA 168
not all spiritualistic manifestations are due to SR 394
Slight, Slights
Slight, Slights, Christian should not take, to heart MB 16
do not be ever mindful of 3BC 1160
person who is not vexed by ML 51
person who learns to rule his spirit will rise above ML 70; MYP 134
person who takes God at His word is not disturbed by MYP 98
persons on watch for 2SM 236; 5T 50
Samuel said nothing of, put upon himself PP 615
some people see, where no such thing is intended 3BC 1160
true meekness leads man to rise above DA 301
you dishonor Christ when you become jealous of every 2T 426
Supplement
feeling, when friends have no time to devote to you TMK 298:4
not seen or felt by the patient OHC 70:4
See also Feelings
Sling, Slings
Sling, Slings, used as weapon PP 616, 644, 647-8
Slip (bench)
Slip (bench), man who walked, rebuked by EGW 1T 656
Sloth, Slothfulness
Sloth, Slothfulness, do not refuse to work because of CSW 70
earnest piety should take place of 6T 437
gospel work hindered by, in church 8T 116, 247; WM 307
ignoble, leads men to look down on life’s simple duties MYP 210-1
senses sealed by, to God’s claims CS 21; 4T 83
increases evil of curse FE 326
indulgence of, fatal to success 5T 183
minister’s example should rebuke 2T 501
ministers given to 2T 498
Paul’s zeal and fidelity rebuke AA 465-6
neglect of prayer seen in 2T 505-6
no room for, in growing Christian ML 103; SC 80; 5T 607
nothing accomplished by 6T 472
Paul reproved persons given to AA 267
reproach to church 9T 46
spiritual: believers dying of 5T 187
Christian cannot safely yield to 1SM 29
inexcusable CW 24
loss of heaven as result of 1SM 196
must be overcome 2T 195; 5T 216
shrinks from faith’s presence 5T 48
warning against 2T 498
See also Idleness; Inaction; Inactivity; Indolence; Laziness; Sluggishness
Slothful person, Slothful persons
Slothful person, Slothful persons 1T 325
do not imitate MYP 148
life of, deformity that appears in MYP 210-1
life record of, words written over MYP 211
no, will be found in kingdom of heaven 6T 434
no place in God’s work for 5T 582
See also Laggard
Slothful servants
Slothful servants, church members as 5T 184, 462-3; 6T 434-5
spirit of, mistaken for humility COL 363
Slothful worker
Slothful worker, condemned by his work COL 84
Slow bungling
Slow bungling, it is not virtue to excuse, in work FE 316
Slow habits
Slow habits, must be overcome FE 316
Slowness
Slowness, disgraceful, can be overcome 3BC 1162
in work, needs correction COL 344; FE 316; MM 176
treat, as disease MM 175
Slow person, Slow persons
Slow person, Slow persons, should reform CG 125; SD 114
Slow worker, Slow workers
Slow worker, Slow workers, are unprofitable FE 316
should reform CS 269
Sluggard
Sluggard, cannot enter heaven COL 280
will never overcome sin 4T 286
Sluggish
Sluggish, ministers who are, in temperament 4T 408
sin of being, in doing things requiring diligence 1SM 380
Sluggish movement, Sluggish movements
Sluggish movement, Sluggish movements, God’s work greatly hindered by 3T 499
Sluggishness
Sluggishness, imprudent eating causes GW 230
indolence is cured by throwing off, as sin CT 277-8; TM 183
resembling torpor of death 5T 387
sin of, leads to perdition CT 278; TM 183
Slum, Slums
Slum, Slums, condition of people living in MH 189-92
gospel work in MH 189-92; 8T 183-5; WM 259
means and talents of God’s people must not be buried in 8T 183
mistake to send youth to work in RC 242:3
of New York or Chicago 8T 183
victims of intemperance in MH 189, 338
Slumber
Slumber, unbroken, wearied frames blessed by night of rest of 2T 529 See also Sleep
Slumber (spiritual)
Slumber (spiritual), believers who rouse from, and fall back into it 4T 286
deathlike, arouse from 5T 719
parents must awaken from CG 475
fatal, on eve of eternal realities ML 320
spiritual, watch first symptom of 4T 124
See also Apathy; Indifference; Lethargy; Lukewarmness; Sleep; Stupor; Torpor
Slur
Slur, bring no, into sermons Ev 204
Small
Small, nothing too, for God’s attention 8T 260
nothing with which men have to do is 3T 22
Small (little) acts
Small (little) acts, conscientious attention to, makes great beauty and success of life SD 253
great characters are formed by CM 78
of charity, Christianity consists of MYP 143
of evil, power of MYP 27
of fidelity, gladden life’s path PP 574
of kindness, gladden life’s path PP 574
of self-denial, Christianity consists of MYP 143
Small concern, Small concerns
Small concern, Small concerns, life’s, religion can be carried into SD 114
Small (little) efforts
Small (little) efforts, great characters are formed by CM 78
Smallest details
Smallest details, life’s, God requires faithfulness in SD 285
Small matter, Small matters
Small matter, Small matters, danger of magnifying, as great wrongs 4T 610
often looked upon as of trifling consequence 2BC 1017
person unfaithful or unjust in, will be unfaithful in greater matters 2T 700
very, has kindled fierce controversies, bitterness, and hatred 5T 244
Small (little) men
Small (little) men, be willing to be, handling great subjects Ev 134
Smallness
Smallness, begets littleness Ev 90
contemptible spirit of, do not show Ev 90
element of people who criticize is 4T 196
human ability’s GW 255
minister’s, God is dishonored by 2T 545
realization of your own, needed to advance in spiritual knowledge 5T 704
religion of Christ countenances no 7BC 905
spirit of, rid yourself of 2T 159
true nobility of character elevates man above all 4T 359
See also Narrowness
Small outgo, Small outgoes
Small outgo, Small outgoes, that you think not worth mentioning, amount to much in the end AH 379-80
watch, in practicing economy 7T 206
to avoid larger leaks AH 375
Smallpox
Smallpox, avoid debt as you would CS 257
scourge of, in 1848 2SG 102
vaccination for, See footnote 2SM 303
Small service, Small services
Small service, Small services, that someone must do, be willing to render 2SM 181
Small sin
Small sin See Sin
Small task
Small task See Task
Small (little) things
Small (little) things, Adam’s transgression regarded as, by many people CH 409
apparently, soul’s overthrow often begins in PP 718
be faithful, diligent, and economical in 4T 572
be faithful in doing, to become perfect MYP 144-5
be willing to work in God’s way by doing Ev 329
become great in accordance with attention given them MM 204
being untrue to principle in, results in failure in greater things 7T 199
careful attention to, Christ taught us to give COL 357
secret of life’s success is in 4T 572
character is tested by PP 158; 2T 647
Christ’s attention to, is highest proof of His greatness MH 40; WM 154
conscientious attention re, importance of Ed 114
makes for success MYP 143; PP 574; 4T 543
courtesy needed in AH 421
day of, made beginning of triumph by God PK 595; 7T 169
not safe to despise 4T 618
do not pass by, in God’s service 9T 129
to look for larger work WM 153
doing, in God’s way may accomplish much good MYP 369
done for happiness of others, Christ will reward CS 340
done well, will be rewarded MYP 145
economy needed in 7T 207
Elisha was trained to be faithful in 2BC 1035; Ed 58-61; PK 218-22; SD 93
error that some people make re COL 355
exercising every faculty in, growth as result of CT 475
failure to be guided by right principles in, result of COL 356
failure to witness for God in, result of PK 487
faithful and conscientious attention to: follow Christ’s example in COL 358
secret of success in Christian effort and influence is COL 358
success in life depends on PP 574
faithfully done for God, importance of 6T 432
faithfulness and integrity in, cheer and gladden life’s pathway 4T 591
faithfulness in MYP 143-5
blessings of Ed 59
Daniel as example of COL 356; PK 487-8
educate yourself to 2T 310
Elisha as example of PK 218
evidences fitness for greater responsibilities Ed 61; PK 218
importance of CH 284; PK 222; 2T 158, 309; 3T 222, 330; 4T 591
in sickroom MH 219
is training for larger responsibilities COL 356
prepares doer for usefulness in larger responsibilities MM 177
prepares doer for weightier trusts Ed 58; PK 218
success in life depends largely on 4T 591
unlocks door to many souls MYP 203
false representation in, is dishonesty CG 154
generally overlooked, reward awaits persons who do WM 314
great truths must be brought into COL 359
happiness of life is made up of 2SM 237
have important relation to great whole CG 129
have to do with human welfare CG 129
importance of, never underrate CG 129; MYP 202
often underrated because they are small COL 356
in nature, lessons taught by 8T 260
inability to save in, causes poverty CG 135
influence of, on development of character PP 222
integrity in, gladdens life’s path PP 574
life is made up chiefly of MH 490; ML 172
life’s: danger in neglecting GW 205
determine character ML 172
many people too much absorbed in Ev 215
teach children to ask God’s help in CG 31
truths of God’s word should be applied to AH 189
what God expects of men in COL 356-7
man cannot please God unless he is faithful in 2T 310
man is required to deny self in, as well as in greater things 3T 83
man’s worth is determined by faithfulness with which he does MM 205
many people become fruitless and withered by neglecting 6T 432-3; WM 154
many people deceived as to what constitutes CG 129
most successful toilers cheerfully serve God in MYP 203; 6T 115
needing to be done, do not neglect 6T 171
neglect of, leads to neglect of larger duties AH 297; GW 145
of everyday experience, have power to mold character MH 401
parents who shrink from CG 242
often looked upon as of no moment GW 145
perfection seen in, of God’s works PP 574
persons not conscientious and faithful in, laws and restrictions and penalties would not reform 4T 574
persons who do not overcome in, cannot withstand greater temptations CH 410
will not have moral power to resist greater temptations 4T 574
persons who seek to do some great thing while neglecting PK 219
persons who will understand how great truths can be brought into SD 114
physician who will not be irritated by 8T 190
reveal chapters of heart 2T 133
reward of persons who do, to help people around them WM 313-4
right practices in, cultivate SD 115
seeming unworthy of notice, importance of MH 490
service of, unbolts doors of hearts Ev 444
severely criticizing, danger in AH 308
sinning in, gravity of CH 408-9
spirit of benevolence should be manifest in AH 423
stealing time from prayer Ev 344
supply actual discipline of life CG 129-30; COL 356; MYP 202
take great care not to make too much of 3T 55
tests in, habits are molded by failure to endure MH 490
that become great things when performed AH 427
that God regards as theft CH 409
thoroughness in, teach children habits of MM 178
transgression in, first leads souls away from God CH 409; 4T 573
unfaithfulness in, reacts upon the guilty PK 219
young man who did not like to do 2T 309-10
See also Things, small
Small work
Small work, you might do, successfully but fail in attempting larger work MH 153; 6T 432
Smartness
Smartness, girl who thought much of her 2T 563
gospel worker cannot reach people by WM 89
gospel workers relying on their, duty of TM 168
less, SS leaders should manifest CSW 167
supposed, with curse of ungenial disposition 2SM 237
that makes man almost a fool 2T 563
unsanctified love of, minister warned against 4T 316
Smartweed
Smartweed, charcoal wet in, in treating disease 2SM 294
Smell
Smell, shops selling flesh foods are repulsive to CD 401
Smerdis
Smerdis, false, Artaxerxes of Ezra 4:7 was 4BC 1176; PK 572-3
Smile, Smiles
Smile, Smiles, catch reflection of God’s, and reflect it to others MM 45
Christ’s, more valuable than praise, flattery, or approval of world’s great men CG 41
Christianity does not banish, from man’s countenance FE 84
disbelieving, on opponents’ faces TM 248
give, and they will be returned AH 430; ML 195
God marks every SC 86
God’s, in glad sunshine 8T 325
of Christ’s approval, 10,000 sluggish tears and sighs will never win SD 322
of pleasure has power to soothe, comfort, and bless 4T 348
parents urged to wear CG 148; FE 68
reflection of, in baby’s mind AH 436
scatter, along life’s pathway MYP 145
semblance of, solemn subjects should not be presented to create 3T 241
teachers urged to wear CG 148; FE 68
theme not to be treated with a 2BC 1031
words of kindness are as welcome as, of angels MH 158
Supplement
God’s, on our efforts, worth more than any income OHC 196:4
returned; so are cheerful words 2MCP 573:1, 758:3
scatter, along pathway of life LHU 346:6
See also Frowns
Smith
Smith, trade of, Philistines forbade Israelites to practice PP 616 See also Blacksmith
Smith, Annie R.
Smith, Annie R. LS 141; 2SG 152
poems composed by 2SG 164-5, 178
Smith, A. W.
Smith, A. W. 1T 654-5
Smith, Cyrenius
Smith, Cyrenius LS 154; 2SG 299; 1T 247-8
Smith, James
Smith, James, of Australia 2SM 235
Smith, Mrs. Uriah
Smith, Mrs. Uriah, leader in welfare work WM 325
Smith, Uriah
Smith, Uriah LS 225, 251; 1T 109, 604, 612; 3T 18; 4T 282-3
articles of, in Review in 1902 2SM 225
connected with publishing work as young man 2SM 225
in 1870 3T 18
elder of Battle Creek church in 1867 1T 612
false prophet’s bitterness against 2SM 81
needed as leading editor of Review in 1902 2SM 225
sermon of, on Eastern question LS 225; 4T 279
sons of 2SM 225
Thoughts on Revelation written at night by 1T 520
was asked (in 1880) to hold Biblical institutes in different states 4T 407
EGW’s tender regard for, in 1902 2SM 225
See also “Daniel and the Revelation;” “Thoughts on Daniel;” “Thoughts on Revelation”
Supplement
church paper needed more people than PM 103:2
Smithfield, England
Smithfield, England, fires of, spirit which kindled AA 85
Smoke
Smoke, of cities, health ill-affected by 7T 82
Smoking
Smoking See Cigar; Cigarette; Tobacco pipe; Tobacco smoking
Smyrna
Smyrna, John was called to labor in DA 194
Snake
Snake See Rattlesnake; Serpent; Viper
Snake bite, Snake bites
Snake bite, Snake bites, charcoal poultices for 2SM 295
Snare of Satan, Snares of Satan
Snare of Satan, Snares of Satan, GC 518-30
accusers of brethren used as GC 519
arouse and make effort to escape from 1T 429; 2T 323
avarice as, from which men seldom escape PP 440
business cares used as 5T 426
carefully concealed, be on alert against PK 571; 8T 99
copartnership with worldlings is 5T 13
cunningly prepared to entangle the unwary 2T 489
delusive, continual faithfulness in watching is needed to escape 2T 193
persons not rooted and grounded in truth will be swept away by Ev 249
doctrine that it does not matter what men believe is GC 520
doctrines that are GC 524-5
erring believers are exposed to 5T 605-6
heresies prepared as GC 520
indulgence of appetite used as GC 519
interpreted to be God’s providence 3T 491
intimate relationship of confidence with worldlings is 5T 13
knowledge that is needed in order to escape 1T 341
laid for: every soul PP 457
God’s people as for Israel at time of Exodus 5T 160
men in responsible positions 4T 211
persons in highest positions PP 457-8
laid in thousand ways to weaken our power for good 5T 599
many things right in themselves are used as AH 514
marriage with worldlings is 5T 13
most dangerous, for church will come through members of it 5T 477
multiplied, for destroying souls DA 101
music used as 2T 297
neglect of prayer is used as GC 519
neglect of searching of Scriptures is used as GC 519
nets spread as, where least expected GC 524
often concealed 2T 287
pains of duty used as cords to bind men in 5T 53
persons entangled should break, and go free 1T 118
pleasures of sin used as cords to bind men in 5T 53
praise used as 2T 291
rejecters of Testimonies fall into 1SM 41
self-confidence as 3T 449
selfishness and indulgence used as 4T 306
special, for catching SDA EW 266-7
spiritualism’s delusive teachings and lying wonders are GC 524
things that often serve as CS 22
too often successful because God’s people are not wise as serpents 3T 456
vague and fanciful interpretations of Scripture are used as GC 520
warning against TM 472-5
See also Deception; Net; Trap
Supplement
extrication from Satan’s, almost impossible once entangled OHC 362:2
many things right in themselves are, to unwary UL 138:4
saved from, by the messengers of light HP 101:2
souls taken in, lack a healthy mental attitude 1MCP 39:1
unwary captivated by evil TMK 267:3
Sneer, Sneers
Sneer, Sneers, Christ’s unselfishness and integrity commented on with DA 88
let no bitter, rise in mind or heart COL 250
other people’s, how Christ met 7BC 936
Satan assails the illiterate with GC 600
scoffers’, in 1844 SR 372
sinners’, recorded in books of heaven 4BC 1171; 7BC 987
standard-bearers must expect to meet Ev 301
Sneering
Sneering, at God’s word PK 185
out of place in minister TM 248
Sneering remark, Sneering remarks
Sneering remark, Sneering remarks, allow no, to induce you to violate your conscience FE 93
Sneering spirit
Sneering spirit, Satan manifests, toward his victims TM 504
Snook, B. F.
Snook, B. F. 2T 625-6
Snow
Snow, fell on Kansas camp meeting 4T 303
Jordan River flooded in spring season by melting of PP 483
minister of God to do His will 3BC 1145; SD 110
when, looked like blood 2SG 9-10
Snow, Bro.
Snow, Bro. LS 112
Snowflake, Snowflakes
Snowflake, Snowflakes, testify of God 3BC 1141; 8T 260
Snowshoes
Snowshoes 1T 671
Snowstorm
Snowstorm, man saved from freezing in GW 198-9; 4T 319
Snuff
Snuff, ill effects of LS 113; 2SG 100, 119; 3SG 116; 4aSG 36-7, 129; 3T 21
slow poison 4aSG 36-7
use of, overcome by prayer 2SG 100
See also Tobacco
Soap bubble
Soap bubble, school principal as 5T 587
Sobriety
Sobriety, characteristic of Christian lady 4T 645
encourage 2T 246
habits of, children and youth need AH 375; 2T 236; 5T 89
lack of, eternal interests endangered by 2T 224
levity should give place to 4T 582
minister should possess 2T 568
See also Self-restraint; Seriousness
Soccer
Soccer See Football; Football match
Sociability
Sociability, among Israelites MH 353; PP 540-1
as means for witnessing for Christ 4T 71-2
Christ’s example of DA 150-1, 274; MH 25-6; 6T 173
Christian, God’s people need to cultivate PP 541
neglected branch of education 6T 172-3; ML 204; MYP 405-6
cultivation of Ev 495; GW 125; ML 207; 5T 599; 6T 172
do not cultivate, merely for amusement 5T 599
lack of, much lost by SC 101; 4T 71; 6T 172
manifest, toward homeless youth MH 352; 5T 599
minister needs to cultivate, in his work 4T 266
powerful factor in winning affections of youth CT 208
too little, among SDA 6T 343
Social
Social, children should be taught to be FE 65
Christ was, in His nature DA 151-2
Christ was highly CT 262; Ev 636
Social advantage, Social advantages
Social advantage, Social advantages, are talents COL 353
Social affair, Social affairs
Social affair, Social affairs, parents’ duty re AH 466-71
Social attraction, Social attractions
Social attraction, Social attractions, world’s, warning against TM 277
Social caste
Social caste, Christ’s life puts, to shame GW 330
Social circle, Social circles
Social circle, Social circles, avenues of, people easily reached through GW 338; 4T 266
few people make Christ’s teaching rule of daily living in MH 142
Social communion
Social communion, do not renounce all DA 152; ML 186
Social condition, Social conditions
Social condition, Social conditions, as signs of last days CD 40; DA 636; PP 102; CH 23-4
discouraging, in Isaiah’s time PK 306
world’s, in Christ’s time Ed 75
Social dealing, Social dealings
Social dealing, Social dealings, honor God in CT 58
Social disposition
Social disposition, physicians and sanitarium workers should cultivate 4T 548
Social duty, Social duties
Social duty, Social duties, children should be trained in AH 182
ministers should faithfully perform their 2T 550
Social economy
Social economy, Israel’s, provisions made for sabbatical year in PP 534
Social element, Social elements
Social element, Social elements, of man’s nature, need cultivation PP 541; SC 101; 4T 71
Social endearment, Social endearments
Social endearment, Social endearments, subject your, to Christ’s ever-paramount claims 4T 317
Social enjoyment
Social enjoyment, children who like to see parents share in CT 148; FE 420
devote time to 1T 476
gatherings for, opportunities for miss. work DA 152
persons who overwork and deprive themselves of 2T 502-3
Social entertainment, Social entertainments
Social entertainment, Social entertainments, Christian MH 352
worldly customs should not govern MH 352
coffee, tea, and gossip in CD 423; Te 79
words spoken at, written in books of heaven CD 423
Social equality
Social equality, regulations God established for promoting PP 534
Social fabric
Social fabric, education of youth molds 6T 150
Social gathering, Social gatherings
Social gathering, Social gatherings, MYP 387-91
among SDA, what should characterize TM 82
approved by God TM 82
cheap and coarse flattery in TM 83
cheek made to flush by TM 83
Christian, decided religious influence should characterize MYP 391
conduct at, that God condemns CT 340
display of dress and personal adornment in CT 339; TM 83
do not give, over to hilarity and mirth MYP 387
eyes made to sparkle by TM 83
for mere amusement, faith confused by CT 345
promising young men are affected by CT 344
frivolous conversation in, displeases God 2T 179-80
God should be honored at MYP 387
harmful to youth TM 85-6
hilarity and foolish jesting in CT 339; TM 83
how to conduct CT 337
how to conduct yourself at 2T 585-7
in Battle Creek, that displeased God TM 82-3
in which: conscience sleeps MYP 387; TM 83
God is forgotten TM 83
men must answer for their influence at 2T 179, 585-6
may be made profitable and instructive CT 338-9
minds and morals debased by CT 543
oblation to Satan CT 367
of Christians and worldlings, marked contrast that should exist between CT 336-7
opportunities for Christian service at, seek DA 152
pride of appearance and self-gratification encouraged in CT 339; TM 83
pride of dress encouraged at CT 339; TM 82
profitable and instructive in highest degree MYP 387
return home from, with conscience void of offense to God CT 337; 2T 585
sanctioned by Christ’s presence DA 151
Satan entertained as honored guest at CT 339; TM 82-3
SDA church disgraced by CT 339; TM 82-3
SDA institutions disgraced by CT 339; TM 82
should refresh and strengthen MYP 387
Spirit should be welcome guest at AH 502-3; MYP 387; TM 82
tenor of conversation at MYP 388
uproarious laughter in TM 83
watching angels made to weep by CT 339; MYP 387; TM 83
weakness and folly in CT 344
worldly, create taste for exciting amusements MYP 141-2
moral power weakened by MYP 141-2
See also Party; Picnic; Pleasure party
Social influence
Social influence, wonderful power of MH 354
Social intercourse
Social intercourse, benefits of 6T 172
Bible contains best rules for AH 423; ML 200
Christ’s example in, as youth DA 89, 91, 150-3, 183-4, 274; MH 26
Christians need PP 541
gatherings for, should be made profitable and instructive AH 502-3; ML 205
meekness and simplicity should govern AH 450
privileges in 6T 347
profitable DA 641
Socialism
Socialism, not God’s plan for mankind PP 535-6; 4T 552
Social kindness
Social kindness, Christ recognized human dignity by His MH 26
manifest, toward youth 7T 187
Social life
Social life, evils in, what would eliminate PK 192
foundation and framework of, seem to be tottering GC 585
in world to come Ed 306; GC 677; 4T 72
Israel’s three annual feasts provided opportunities for MH 281; PP 541
lack of, results of SC 101
true, Christ instructed His disciples re WM 288
regulations for ML 190; WM 288
Social meeting, Social meetings
Social meeting, Social meetings 2T 577-82; 4T 70
all should have something to say to God in EW 114
atmosphere of earth carried into 5T 308
bear testimony in EW 115
blessing of 1SM 356
blessings lost in 6T 382
Christ needed as guide and counselor in GW 446
Christian attends 7BC 935
connected with evangelistic efforts Ev 283-4
do not attend, to remain silent EW 115
faithfulness in EW 114-8
how to conduct 2T 419-20
leader of 2T 419-20
lengthy remarks are out of place in 2T 419
lifeless prayers in, do not strengthen hearers 4T 316
lifeless testimonies in, do not strengthen hearers 4T 316
long exhortations not needed in EW 115
make, interesting and profitable ChS 211; EW 114; FE 116; 7T 190
need to be: properly conducted 4T 133
seasons of special help and encouragement ChS 211; GW 171
vitalized by Spirit 6T 437
needed at camp meeting 6T 68-9
parents’ duty to attend 5T 423
participation in, brings blessing EW 114
regard, as privilege GW 171
person attending, duty of 5T 201
persons who should cease to bear witness in CT 245
prayer in, should be brief and right to point EW 115; 5T 201
should be edifying CT 243
prayers long and prosy are out of place in EW 115; 4T 70
pride manifested in EW 115
privilege of, should not be neglected for frivolous pleasure MYP 141
purpose of 2T 578
relate experiences that are blessing to 2T 579
right use of voice in CT 245
san. family’s, things that should characterize MM 213
school’s FE 116
should be profitable, pleasant, and attractive CT 502; 6T 175
something appropriate for every case should be presented in Ev 151
spirit of, lengthy remarks hurt 2T 419
spirituality of, long testimonies mean death to GW 171
talks long and prosy are out of place in 4T 70
tame and lifeless 6T 437
testifying in, being laborer together with God is more than CSW 120
testimonies in: please God EW 115
should be given in clear, audible voice 4T 133
should be short and pointed EW 115; GW 171
variety of 1SM 22
time wasted in, grieves God and angels EW 115
too much silence in CT 245
utterance clear and distinct is needed in 6T 382
EGW conducted, in 1887 1SM 147
See also Praise meeting; Prayer meeting
Social need, Social needs
Social need, Social needs AH 455-8
Israel’s, God made provision for Ed 41; PP 541
Social occasion, Social occasions
Social occasion, Social occasions, hurtful food and drink served on 2SM 414
Social order
Social order, regulations for promoting PP 534
Social outcast, Social outcasts
Social outcast, Social outcasts, Christ’s attitude toward COL 185-6 See also Outcast
Social pleasure, Social pleasures
Social pleasure, Social pleasures, exhausting, teacher should not engage in Ed 278
Social position
Social position, Bible study is essential preparation for every CT 422
gospel work does not require MH 355
obey God’s word at whatever cost to CH 589
people in high, heartsore and sick of vanity COL 231
Social power
Social power, develop your 6T 172-3
sanctified, must be improved in winning souls DA 152; MH 496; 4T 555
sanitarium workers should use, in witnessing for Christ 4T 555
Social problem, Social problems
Social problem, Social problems, world’s, gospel workers’ duty re great 6T 254-60
Social purity
Social purity See Purity
Social purity reform
Social purity reform, health journals should aid in 7T 136
Social quality, Social qualities
Social quality, Social qualities, ministers should cultivate GW 338; 4T 266
Social relation, Social relations
Social relation, Social relations GW 129-32; SD 271
between parents and children FE 58
between teachers and students CT 256-8; Ed 212-3, 280; FE 58; 3T 134-5
Christianity contacts world through DA 152; MH 496; ML 189; 4T 555
hindrance to accepting gospel COL 224
human standards should not govern CT 256
manifest Bible religion in all DA 307
minister’s GW 129-32
opportunities to witness for Christ in DA 152-3; 6T 172-3
See also Association
Social right, Social rights
Social right, Social rights, men’s, take into consideration GW 123; MH 489
Social surrounding, Social surroundings
Social surrounding, Social surroundings, influence of 4T 104-18
Social sympathy, Social sympathies
Social sympathy, Social sympathies, selfishness withers 2T 534
Social tie, Social ties
Social tie, Social ties, Satan binds many people by GC 597
Social visiting
Social visiting CD 88
blessings of, how people lose 2SM 414
conversation in 2SM 414
daily Bible study is more important than CT 137
do not neglect study of SS lesson for CSW 42
See also Visiting
Social worship
Social worship, Jesus meets with His people in 5T 201
Social wrong, Social wrongs
Social wrong, Social wrongs, born of ignorance and vice Te 234
Society, Societies
Society, Societies, advantage and blessing to, youth should be aroused to be 3T 142
all, is ranging into two great classes 7BC 949
all classes of: law of mutual dependence runs all through PP 535
maxim that “the end justifies the means” has controlling influence in 5T 562
work to be done for 7T 58
allurements of, secret and earnest prayer strengthens men to withstand 5T 113
antediluvian PP 90-2; 3SG 60-4; SR 62
artificial distinctions of, Christ abolishes DA 823; MB 42; MH 197
bears consequences of men’s wrongs, in great degree 2T 356
blank in, woman who amounted to little else than 2T 326
blessing to, men are here to be CT 336
careless indolence makes some poor people a burden to 5T 178
children who are curse to 2T 402
children whose education unfits them for 2T 536
choosing, of person of impure mind in preference to that of the pure and virtuous 5T 143
Christ took pleasure in discharging His obligations to ML 74
Christ’s conduct and influence in DA 90
Christians are here to be blessing to CT 336; ML 216; 2T 587
Christians should not exclude themselves from ML 186
claims of, upon the wealthy 1T 483
youth need to know how to discharge 5T 129
conditions prevailing in, show that hour of God’s judgment is come PK 278
conditions that tend to demoralize PP 534
corrupt, youth warned not to choose 5T 508-16
corrupted, self-denial is necessary to purify CH 38
corrupted by liquor traffic Te 205
corrupting in its influence, avoid 2T 324
corrupting influences in, should excite our deepest pity 3T 484
desire to enter, why some children have 4T 98
devotees of, children should not be trained to be CG 181
different classes of, Christ sought to break down barriers separating DA 150
interests of, are indissolubly united GW 331
discord brought into, by indulgent parents 4T 199
disorder in, throughout world MH 406
elevating influence constantly telling on, youth should exert 3T 142
Enoch’s periods of withdrawal from PP 85-7
established order of, Paul did not seek to overturn arbitrarily or suddenly AA 459
every individual exerts influence in GW 387
evils of, SDA youth must be fitted to meet and overcome CSW 36
evils that curse, only gospel of Christ’s grace can cure COL 254
foundations of, undermined in Christ’s time Ed 74
frivolous, influence of persons enjoying 4T 641
future, mothers of today are making FE 159
future of: determined by youth and children of today CH 112; CT 47; FE 90; MH 351
youth of today are sure index to Te 186, 270
future state of, dependent on manners and morals of youth today AH 15
God designs that man should be blessing to 4T 339
God may be acknowledged in many ways by our mingling in 3T 331-2
great brotherhood of, men are bound together in Ed 238; MH 442
great misery to, setting aside God’s law results in SD 54
happy, nature of Christianity is to make SD 258; 4T 520
heart of, great questions of Bible truth should enter into CH 500
poison of sin is working at PK 232; 6T 136; TM 195
heavenly, how God would fit men for SD 50
higher classes of, message must be given to 6T 78
higher ranks of, take gospel to people in COL 230; CS 139
highest ranks of, people are hungering for salvation in COL 231
how men could see great change in, for better 3T 147
how parents can help to mold MH 371
how to effect permanent change in, for better MYP 233
human plans for purifying and uplifting, fail because they do not reach men’s hearts DA 305
improvement of, how schools can contribute to 6T 188-9
institutions of, how to train youth to be subject to 5T 89
is composed of families MH 349; 2SM 421
is what heads of families make it MH 349
large class in, who are too often courted ML 71
lawless and licentious state of, cause of GC 584
love for: increases by indulgence 3T 222
trait indulged till it becomes overruling passion 4T 624
youth who are imbued with 4T 624-5
modern: fast becoming like the antediluvians PP 102; 9T 43-4
is corrupt like that of Noah’s time FE 421
sinful condition of CH 112
morals of, argument that enforcement of Sunday observance would greatly improve GC 587
as corrupt as morals of inhabitants of Sodom SD 232
mother should not permit, to divert her from properly training her child FE 139
needs patient, prayerful, persevering fidelity by its members 5T 304
new class of, Christian families should become acquainted with CS 55
not of your choosing, what to do when necessarily brought into Ev 620
objectionable, nobility of character is not gained in MM 43
of Christ’s enemies, presumption of choosing 5T 511
of God’s people, should be chosen above any other 1T 240
of lovers of world, true Christians cannot enjoy 4T 633
of man of impure mind and licentious habits, what is revealed by choosing 5T 143
of non-Christians, Christians will not choose and cultivate FE 295
of others, God is often neglected for SD 167
of parents, should be thrown around children 1T 388
of persons who breathe impure suggestions, forsake 5T 146
of persons who do not live right, shun 4T 109
of persons who do not love Christ, do not cultivate ML 216
of servants of sin, do not choose MM 43
of sinners, shun PP 459; 4T 109
of the ungodly, not safe to choose 2BC 1001
peril of choosing GC 508-9
of unbelievers, when God’s people are not harmed by 5T 113
persons who are no advantage to 4T 194
present state of GC 582-90; PP 459-60
few educators and statesmen comprehend causes underlying MH 183; 9T 13
makes it difficult to rear children aright 1T 405
prevailing influence in, favors allowing youth to follow natural turn of mind CT 325
principles that safeguard Ed 69
qualities that make man a blessing to himself and 3BC 1158; SD 111
ranks of, never to be equalized 4T 552
responsibility to, need of deeper sense of individual 4T 379
SDA youth should be able to stand in, to mold and fashion it CT 46
so-called good, pernicious worldly influences found largely in 5T 78
state of: during Dark Ages SR 334
in last days as described by Christ 5T 361; Te 100
just before second advent 9T 13-4
temptation to mingle in 2T 494
temptations of, must be met and resisted SD 271
thorough transformation needed by MH 406
training of children for place in CG 163
unholy, pride of mingling in 1T 134
unsettled state of, is portentous 9T 11
unwholesome, strong influence needed to counteract 5T 507
useful members of: are those who are always busy at work CT 275
seek to be 2T 534
SDA children should be trained as CT 129
useless members of, youth who are 2T 235-6
welfare of, demands total abstinence by physicians and ministers 5T 441
well-being of: Bible presents principles bound up with Ed 137; PP 599
depends on home influences CT 396; MH 349
Deut. 4:6 presents only safeguard for Ed 229; PK 83
world, cause of disorder in 6T 150
worldly, God is not pleased to have His people place their children in 5T 505
teachers warned against love of CT 235
young children love AH 527
your duty to, to keep your body in health CH 121; 2T 365
your personal obligation to 4T 59
Supplement
character improvement benefits, more than sermon TMK 86:4
choosing evil, forfeits companionship of Jesus LYL 25:3
Christ,
annihilates artificial distinctions of HP 319:3
mingled with all classes of RC 228:4
to bless all TDG 249:2
participated in HP 54:3
was leaven of courtesy in 3SM 237:3
life of, leavened HP 181:2
claims of, subjecting, to God’s work HP 323:4
classes of,
Christ,
labored among all TDG 106:2
placed Himself to instruct all LHU 35:6
higher,
access to, gained through courtesy CC 352:2
endeavor to reach, as well as lower RC 255:3
John the Baptist pointed out sins of VSS 359:1
tastes of, against colored people SW 13:1
See also Position, high
lower/inferior,
beggar Lazarus considered to be in TDG 183:3
souls among, will be steadfast SW 16:1
See also Lowly; Outcasts
neglected, working for, as God leads SW 17:1
warning to go to all HP 340:2
work to reach all, although barriers exist TDG 269:6
conformity to, when not in conflict with law of God SW 68:3
customs of, freedom from OHC 341:4; TDG 284:2
depraved in Enoch’s day RC 307:3
desire for a contaminating TSB 135:2
evil,
because children not taught to respect commandments 2MCP 567:0
invites temptation HP 197:4
seek the Lord instead of; cannot live two lives TSB 136:1
impression on, by families united in God’s service RC 169:7
literary, influence of, rarely as claimed 2MCP 668:1
marriage should not prevent influence and usefulness in TSB 25:3
outcasts of, Christ opened new life to HP 181:3
positions in,
are talents, not for selfishness TMK 327:4
forget, and learn of Christ before children TDG 264:3
talent of, for the Master’s cause TMK 324:3
privileges of lowest ones in, one day envied by kings SW 13:0
righteousness not welcomed by, in Enoch’s time as in ours TMK 320:2
selfishness in, uprooted by love AG 124:3
stations in, See Society, positions in
worldly,
love for Christ impossible while enjoying 2MCP 558:1
sense of being child of God replaced by 1MCP 321:3
wrongs of, Christians never to sanction OHC 180:2
See also World