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

work for RC 242:2; UL 331:2

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