EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)

Soul hunger - Speech, Speeches

Soul hunger

Soul hunger, conscious, God sees TM 121

Soulsaving

Soulsaving, do you know of higher work in this world than? 9T 57

God works and man works in Ev 291

greatest burden of our work should be 9T 85

is: to be our personal work TM 332

vast work GW 95

lifework of all who profess Christ should be 4T 53

restaurants can be so conducted they will be means of 7T 120

science of, few people have qualified themselves in FE 217

is highest of all sciences MH 398

success in, result of 9T 86

rely on God for GW 35

work of: calls for employment of every talent and gift of grace GW 95

fatal mistake of supposing that, depends solely on ordained minister DA 822

is infinitely above any other line of work TM 293

little can man do in, without Christ TM 144

man is not the one who effects Ev 291

most talented persons are not only ones to be used in 1SM 128

must be carried forward in midst of opposition, peril, loss, and suffering 9T 45-6

no limit to efforts we are to make in 9T 32

only by revealing Christ’s character can we co-operate with Him in TM 158

persons engaged in, are co-workers with Christ 1T 431

persons engaged in, should increase constantly in efficiency GW 95

persons united with Christ in covenant of service are under bond to unite with Him in 7T 19

pressure and rush of business in restaurant work must not lead to neglect of 7T 116

Spirit’s efficiency enables human agencies to represent Christ in 7T 30

take active part in 9T 41

why God uses men in DA 142

will be your delight if you are Christian DA 141

Soul-sickness

Soul-sickness, pray for persons afflicted with PK 719; 6T 277

remedy for PK 719

which no earthly balm can reach or physician heal PK 719

Soul struggles

Soul struggles, most severe and intense, belong to hour of great resolve to act out convictions of heart TM 241

Soul temple

Soul temple MYP 65-7

adorning of inner, in which Christ dwells COL 420

are courts of your, so desecrated Christ finds no room? 5T 423

cleansed by Spirit will be seen at prayer meeting 4T 461

courts of: converted (turned) into places of unholy traffic PK 185; 5T 72

selfishness, envy, pride, and malice cherished in PK 185

selfishness, mammon, malice, envy, pride, and passion cherished in 5T 72

defiled by: envy and jealousy 5T 92

worldliness 4T 461

filled with desecrated shrines MYP 66

God can use your, in proportion as He can put His Spirit into it 7T 144

God’s word can expel every idol from FE 378

it is left with us to cleanse our, from every defilement 5T 214

laid in ruins by some people 6T 279

light of God should shine into 6T 231

light of heaven must shine in 8T 248

love of Christ cleanses TM 387-8

love of Christ must abide in, as sweet fragrance FE 262

men have polluted CH 22

must be cleansed of: all impurity GW 104; MYP 25

defilement 5T 92; TM 151

must be purified by truth TM 164

needs to be refined, purified, and cleansed CSW 91

no power in ourselves to cleanse our SL 83

only Christ can cleanse DA 161

polluted, pure and undefiled religion cleanses MYP 142

rubbish in: all envies are 5T 92, 163

all faultfindings are 5T 163

all jealousies are 5T 92, 163

all suspicions are 5T 163

Satan is trying to set up his throne in 4T 346

SDA must cleanse their, from all defilement 9T 164

Spirit cleanses, of defilement of worldliness and pleasure loving 4T 461

throne in your, determine that Christ shall occupy MYP 25, 28

See also Temple

Soul want

Soul want, God sees TM 121

Soul winners

Soul winners, faithful, commendation that Christ will give to MM 134

joys of, in world to come on meeting souls saved through their efforts 5T 621; 6T 311-2

only by daily consecration to God can you become 6T 318

Soul winning

Soul winning, best methods of, youth should be trained in GW 210

co-workers with Christ in, privilege and duty of being 4T 67-83

first interest of Christian’s life should be DA 822

God calls for men who will consecrate themselves to 9T 125

God’s plan of 6T 400

highest of all aims is GW 250

how to be successful in MYP 197-8

is not done by much talking 8T 144

lifting up Christ in, importance of 6T 66-7

most lowly believer can co-operate with divine agencies in 9T 203

no more effective means can be employed in, than recounting God’s goodness and wonderful works for His children COL 300

one of most effective ways of, revealing Christ in daily life is DA 141-2

persons most successful in, do not pride themselves on their ability GW 194

personal interest and work in, importance of LS 211

secret of, is learned only from Christ MYP 227

should be our chief aim 6T 427

success in, secret of COL 197

true Christian is devoted to TM 121-2

we are not doing one twentieth part of work we might do in ChS 12; LS 211

EGW pledged to devote every energy of her life to 9T 102-3

work of: demands careful preparation GW 92

faultfinders in church hinder 4T 238

persons in God’s service must show animation and determination in 6T 418

requires great tact and wisdom GW 117

Sound, Sounds

Sound, Sounds, demoralizing, children should be guarded from AH 406

enticing AH 406-9

mysteries of, Adam and Eve studied Ed 21; PP 51

“Sound the Jubilee!”

“Sound the Jubilee!” among hymns compiled by JW, quoted 2SG 42

Soup, Soups

Soup, Soups, living principally on, is not health reform CD 105-6; FE 226

meat, poor families supplied with CD 463

vermicelli-tomato CD 323-4

See also Broth

Sour

Sour, anything harsh and, is not of Christ TM 156

Sourness

Sourness, bread should not have slightest taint of CD 108

some professed Christians’, repels youth FE 51

South/Southern field (in U.S.A.)

adaptation of Ellen White writings to meet needs of PM 209:2

appears discouraging; so did the world to Christ SW 25:1

difficulties of working in SW 79f, 94:3

diversion of book (and needed profits) from PM 206:1

experiences of workers in; truth will continue PM 193:1

favorable time for entering, has passed SW 88

importance of starting work in SW 56:1

methods used in,

are to be different 3SM 56:0

were wrong; wrong material SW 95:4

missionary families teaching people in SW 27:1

neglect of, SW 79:2

by untrustworthy stewards SW 90:1

condemned in the judgment SW 95:3

funds diverted SW 94:2

only touched; knowledge of Word not to be confined PM 192:3

people of, missionary work to be greater among SW 14:4

periodical for, attempt to restrict PM 349:4

prejudice of whites caused opposition in SW 84:2

printing plants to be established in, and elsewhere PM 146:5, 191:0

publications especially for: simple, inexpensive PM 193:5

responsibility in working SW 60

salvation needed in, while we pile up large buildings PM 190:3

work in,

Ellen White expected conflict for giving counsel on SW 10:4

to be established in Nashville and elsewhere PM 194:1

wisdom needed for, in Christ’s way SW 69:4

workers in,

dealing with the “color line” SW 9:1

to be meek and to meet together SW 49:0

See also United States of America, Southern States of

South Africa

South Africa LS 367 See also Africa

South America

South America, God has firmament of chosen ones in PK 189

Lacunza (Manuel) taught advent doctrine in GC 363

Southampton

Southampton, Eng. Ev 417

South Dakota

South Dakota See Dakota Territory

Southern California Conference

Southern California Conference 9T 83 See also California, southern

Southern Missionary College

Southern Missionary College, formerly called Southern Training School 7T 231-4

Southern publishing house

Southern publishing house CW 146; 2SM 358

establishment of, in Nashville, Tenn. 7T 233-4

involved in debt 7T 235-6

special number of Watchman brought out by CH 435-6

started in accord with God’s purpose 7T 233

See also Nashville, Tenn.

Southern States of United States of America

Southern States of United States of America See United States of America

Southern Training School

Southern Training School 7T 231-4 See also Southern Missionary College

Southern Watchman

Southern Watchman See “Watchman Magazine”

Supplement

articles in, too long PM 226:0

South Lancaster Academy

South Lancaster Academy 5T 520

South Lancaster, Mass.

South Lancaster, Mass. CH 554; LS 227; 4T 282, 301; 8T 133; 9T 65

meetings at

Spirit of God in, after 1888 3SM 161:1

work to set things in order (1889) 3SM 180:2

Sovereign

accepting God as, requires oath of allegiance to Him TMK 296:5

Sovereignty

Sovereignty, God’s, animals and birds cannot understand or acknowledge PP 45

existence of sin under, many minds perplexed by GC 492

giving of offerings acknowledges 4T 477

involves fullness of blessing to created beings PP 33

man’s well-being is bound up with 5T 737

religion that wars against DA 287

Sabbath observance as acknowledgment of PP 48

supreme above rulers of earth TM 462

of universe, men intent on excluding God from PP 45

over earth, belongs to Christ DA 129-30

Sow

Sow, men reap what they 4T 383

Sower, Sowers

Sower, Sowers, duty of, after sowing seed COL 57-8

heavenly, Christ as COL 36, 70

is not always to meet disappointment COL 58

multiplies his seed by casting it away AA 345; COL 86; Ed 110

of error, Satan as COL 37, 71

of truth, Christ came as COL 35

of truth, Christ’s servants as COL 36, 63

parable of See Parable

explained UL 273:4

extending Christ’s kingdom illustrated by UL 77:4

reaper and, both receive wages DA 192

needed in God’s harvest field GW 409; TM 232

represents people who labor in Christ’s stead COL 63

work of, is work of faith COL 64; Ed 105

Sowing, Sowings

Sowing, Sowings, as in natural, so in spiritual Ed 105

beside all waters: in miss. work MYP 217

means continual imparting of God’s gift COL 85; 7T 36

means to give where help is needed Ed 109-10

evil that curses man’s life is fruitage of his Ed 146

of gospel seed, God has His plan for 9T 130

reaping and GW 409-10

in gospel work DA 192

in which harvest will be sure WM 84

law of COL 85; PK 86

lessons and warnings from GC 35-6

of evil, French Revolution illustrates GC 265

relation between PP 461

reaping testifies to Ed 108

repeated, single grain of wheat may be increased by Ed 109

results of, depend on soil COL 56

Solomon’s, harvest reaped from Ed 154

spiritual, lessons re 3BC 1144; Ed 111

See also Reaping; Seed

Sowing time

Sowing time, life is your CT 491; MM 44

now is your 2T 31, 330

what to do if you have neglected CM 47

youth is DA 101; CH 113; 3T 363

that determines life’s harvest CT 294-5

Space

Space, illimitable GC 678 See also World

Spain

Spain, blasphemers and infidels in GC 270

earthquake of Lisbon felt in GC 304

Luther’s (Martin) teachings spread to GC 139; SR 343

Paul planned to preach in AA 373

people of, last warning message needed by LS 304-5

Protestants of, torch of truth kept lit by GC 236

Spanish Jesuit

Spanish Jesuit, Lacunza as GC 363 See also Lacunza, Manuel

Spanish language

Spanish language, SDA publications should be multiplied in 7T 160

Sparks

Sparks, kindled by somebody else, walking in light of 2T 367-8

of one’s own kindling, bright flashes of thought as FE 193

Sparrow

Sparrow, Christ gave song to MB 96

fall of, God notices CD 159; CH 424; DA 356-7; ML 292; SD 309, 338; 2SM 266; 1T 550; 2T 72; 4T 288; 5T 749; 8T 273

God’s care for ML 292; Te 41

little brown, God cares for DA 313; FE 319; SC 86

sings without fear SC 86

Spasm, Spasms

Spasm, Spasms, calomel causes 2SM 444

maniac boy’s, gnashing of teeth in DA 429

of baby(s): breathing poisonous tobacco in air causes 2SM 467; Te 58-9

mother’s unhealthy emotional and mental condition causes CD 228; CH 80; 2SM 432

poisonous drugs cause 2SM 468

of fanaticism, God’s cause saved from 2SM 86

Spasmodic action

Spasmodic action, under favorable influences, effects of mere 2T 264

Spasmodic effort, Spasmodic efforts

Spasmodic effort, Spasmodic efforts, do not accomplish much good in gospel work CSW 13; 6T 277

religious experience cannot succeed by 2T 520-1

Spasmodic liberality

Spasmodic liberality, do not praise 1T 475-6

Spasmodic worker, Spasmodic workers

Spasmodic worker, Spasmodic workers, Satan’s, parents who are 4T 203

Speak

Speak, ability to: clearly and distinctly is invaluable in any line of work CM 71; CT 217; 6T 380

in distinct and impressive manner may be acquired by diligent effort COL 335-6

in full and clear and round tone may be acquired by diligent effort COL 335-6

in full and round tones is invaluable in any line of work CM 71; CT 217; 6T 380

in way that commands attention is wonderful power CT 217; 6T 380

before you, what to think of MH 490

busy mothers can teach children to, correctly 6T 381-2

Christians who love to, of Christ 1T 160

college should employ teacher to educate youth to, without wearing vocal organs 4T 406

correctly, many students who think they have finished their education cannot CT 215

students should be taught to CT 215

God will give us apt words to Ev 172

gospel workers should cultivate voice in order to, truth in acceptable manner 6T 382

in clear and attractive way, persons connection with miss. work should learn to CT 247

in clear and straightforward manner, students preparing for God’s work should be trained to CT 217; 6T 380

in nasal tone, refuse to allow yourself to FE 215

in thick and indistinct way, refuse to allow yourself to FE 215

knowledge is wonderful power when combined with ability to, in way that commands attention CT 217; 6T 380

wise and helpful words 6T 380

learning profits little if you neglect to cultivate your voice and manner of speech so you can, distinctly and intelligently Ev 666

many people, in so low or so rapid a manner they cannot be readily understood COL 335

parents should teach children to, so plainly listeners can understand every word 6T 381

parents should train themselves to, in way that will be blessing to children 6T 381

persons planning to enter gospel work should be taught to, about truth in way that makes decided impression for good CM 71; 6T 380

properly before congregations, students training for God’s service should be taught how to CT 207

properly in ordinary conversation, students trained for God’s service should learn to CT 207

some people, in high key painful to hearers COL 335

in sharp and shrill tones painful to hearers COL 335

students should be taught to, so strain will not come on throat and lungs CT 297; FE 147

so that strain will come on abdominal muscles CT 297; FE 147

students training for gospel work should make determined efforts to, correctly and forcibly Ev 666

teacher should insist that students, distinctly CT 216

women need to be educated to, in way that will be blessing to children 6T 381

youth should be taught to, in reading so no unnatural strain will come on throat and lungs CT 297; FE 147

in reading so work will be shared by abdominal muscles CT 297; FE 147

youth should put forth painstaking efforts to, clearly and distinctly and readily FE 215

See also Speaking; Speech

Speak

Speak, evil of no man 2T 54

in way not to give offense Te 252

Speaker, Speakers

1. Teacher(s) as

2. Miscellaneous

1. Teacher(s) as

ability to speak in full, round tones plainly and distinctly is indispensable to CM 71; CT 217; 6T 380

lesson worthy of consideration by, little girl’s complaint that contains CT 254

one of most essential qualifications of, is ability to speak and read distinctly and forcibly CT 216

ought to: bear in mind he gives people message involving eternal interests COL 336

discipline themselves to clear and distinct articulation 4T 405

give full sound to every word 4T 405

let Spirit mold and fashion their speech and cleanse it from all dross CT 254

make their explanations clear CT 254

remember that many aged people are but little children in understanding CT 254

ought to educate themselves to speak so strain: will come on abdominal muscles FE 147-8

will not come on throat and lungs FE 147-8

ought to speak God’s word: slowly, distinctly, and solemnly COL 336

so it will appeal to understanding and impress heart COL 336

with all earnestness its importance demands COL 336

2. Miscellaneous

Bible workers as, ability to speak plainly, distinctly, and in full, round tones is indispensable to CM 71; CT 217; 6T 380

colporteur as, ability to speak clearly and distinctly about merits of book he sells is helpful to 6T 380

ability to speak plainly, distinctly and in full, round tones, is indispensable to CM 71; CT 217; 6T 380

minister as See Minister; Public speaker; Sermon

public See Public speaker

too often, and person addressed speak sharply and harshly 6T 381

Speaker of evil, Speakers of evil

Speaker of evil, Speakers of evil, refuse to hear 2T 54

there will be no, if there be no hearers 2T 54

“Speaking,”

“Speaking,” nation’s, is action of its legislative and judicial authorities GC 442

Speaking

Speaking, advancement in correct, should be made every day CT 238

any lack of distinctness in, should be marked as defective CT 239

avoid, in tones that stir worst passion of heart 6T 381

bad habits of, people become tedious readers and speakers by CT 247

carelessness in, many people show CT 238

channel of communication in, make throat CT 239

chief requisite of language in, is that it be pure and kind and true Ed 235

Christian youth can improve in, by constant watchfulness and earnest discipline CT 238

Christians should train their voices so their utterance may be clear, forcible, and edifying in CT 246

clear and distinct utterance needed in, in prayer and in giving testimony in meeting CT 241

when praying in public CT 241

clear and forcible, many gospel workers’ usefulness is marred by ignorance re CT 207-8

clearly and distinctly about merits of his book is valuable to colporteur CM 71

common and cheap expressions in, sound and pure words should replace CT 238

continual abuse of throat and lungs in, causes weak and inflamed organs to become diseased CT 239

may result in consumption CT 239

correct use of voice in, many people have died who might have lived if they had been taught CT 297

crowding words together in thick and indistinct way in, avoid CT 246

cultivate voice to utmost of your ability so that you can make truth in, plain to others 6T 383

defects in: be willing to submit to criticism and correction re CT 239

how to overcome CT 238-9

no man is qualified to enter ministry until he has overcome 6T 381

defective manner or utterance in, do not detract from your usefulness and influence by cherishing CT 238

defective utterance in, let no one mar truth by 6T 382

truth must not be marred by being communicated through CM 71; 6T 380

distinct and forcible, is essential qualification of teacher CT 216

distinct utterance in, is especially needed in social meeting 6T 382

distinctly, teachers should instruct students in CT 216

distinctly and impressively, colporteur should educate himself to CM 66

do not let voice fall after each word in CT 246

do not move by impulse in Ev 668

education avails little unless you can clothe your ideas in appropriate language in CT 217

enunciation often is indistinct in CT 208

everybody should learn to control his voice in, whatever his calling 6T 381

evil See Evilspeaking

exercise abdominal muscles in deep breathing in CT 239

faulty and indistinct utterance in, testimonies in social meeting are too often borne with 6T 382

fitness for: by earnest prayer and diligent effort obtain CT 254

includes placing emphasis where it belongs CT 254

includes uttering every syllable clearly CT 254

from throat impairs vocal organs CT 297

greater your simplicity in, better will your words be understood 6T 383

habit of: in low and indistinct tone dishonors God CT 245-6

in low and indistinct way should be regarded as defect CT 245

in thick and indistinct way has greatly hindered usefulness of many people CT 239

in thick and indistinct way should be corrected CT 239

heaviest part of labor in, abdominal muscles should do CT 297

ill-advised expressions in, reproved spirit is chafed by COL 337

improvement in, that greatly increases efficiency of gospel workers COL 335-6

in: almost inaudible voice should be avoided when reading reports in meetings CT 246

full and round tones is invaluable in any work CM 71

hesitant manner should be avoided when reading reports in meetings CT 246

high and unnatural key injures throat and lungs CT 239

muffled tone should be avoided when reading reports in meetings CT 246

prayer See Prayer

rapid way injures throat and lungs CT 239

thick and indistinct way as if tongue were too large for mouth CT 239

in indifferent and spiritless fashion, half of interest in meeting is killed by CT 246

in low and distinct tone, perseveringly practice CT 239

in nervous and hurried manner, ministers and teachers should learn to avoid CT 239

in ordinary conversation, students should be taught proper way of CT 207

in pleasant tones, accustom yourself to COL 336

incorrect accents or emphasis in, schools should not tolerate in students Ev 668

incorrect pronunciation of words in, be careful to avoid CT 238-9

it is never too late to improve in 6T 382

keep up voice in, so each sentence may be full and complete CT 246

knowledge of how to use English language fluently and correctly in, value of CT 216

knowledge without ability to use voice correctly in, work may be failure without CT 217

learn art of, in way that can edify listeners CT 246-7

learn to use English language correctly in, before reaching out for knowledge of classics CT 219

let every sentence in, be clear and distinct to very last word 6T 383

let every word be full and well rounded in 6T 383

letting sound come from upper part of vocal organs in, decreases their efficiency CT 297

impairs their health CT 297

lowering tone of voice on approaching end of sentence in, destroys force of thought 6T 383

make earnest efforts to overcome habit of, in low and indistinct way CT 245-6

manner of: many people are careless in CT 238

miss. workers should have intelligence enough to reform in CT 247

person transacting business ought to have intelligence enough to reform in CT 247

many gospel workers have not learned to give right emphasis to words in CT 208

ministers should represent Christ worthily in 2T 615

modesty in, cultivate 2T 163

more expression put into words of truth in, more effective these words will be on hearers CT 217

music of voice in, ministers and teachers should learn to preserve CT 239-40

musical quality of voice should be cultivated so it may fall pleasantly on ears and impress hearts in Ev 668

nasal tone in, refuse to allow yourself to have FE 215

should be corrected at once CT 239

never search for words to give impression in, that you are learned 6T 383

patients should be taught to exercise abdominal muscles in MH 264-5

perseveringly practice, in low and distinct tone CT 239

persons connected with miss. work should learn to enunciate words perfectly in CT 247

persons planning to become ministers, evangelists, Bible workers, or colporteurs should be taught how to use voice in, about truth CM 71

present God’s word in way in, that commends it to hearers COL 336

pronunciation should be clear in, when reading or giving recitation CT 239

proper presentation of God’s truth in, is worthy of our highest effort CT 217

proper use of vocal organs in, benefits physical health CT 247

increases one’s usefulness and influence CT 247

proud and boasting, warning against TM 320

public See Public speaking

pure and correct language in, accustom yourself to use COL 336

right use of abdominal muscles in, as means of prolonging life CT 297

as remedy for many voice and chest difficulties CT 297

sin of Aaron and Moses in, unadvisedly PP 417-21

some students unable to use English language correctly in, desire to study foreign languages CT 215

student accomplishes much by learning to use English language correctly in CT 207

student should learn to control his voice in, whatever his calling is to be CT 217

students need training in, to read in clear and distinct tone CT 246

students should be taught to use: abdominal muscles in CT 216

English language correctly in CT 207, 216

sweet and kind words in, are as dew and gentle showers to soul COL 336

teacher should insist that students use words in, which express their thoughts clearly and forcibly CT 216

thick and indistinct utterance in, some people have COL 335

throat should be used merely as channel in CT 297

to learn to tell convincingly and impressively in, what one knows is especially valuable to gospel workers CT 217

tones are made more full and clear by use of abdominal muscles in CT 216

truth is too often marred by channel of, through which it passes 6T 382

unadvisedly, Moses’ sin of PP 417-21; 4aSG 38-40, 53; SR 164-9

uncouth gestures in, schools should not tolerate in students Ev 668

ungainly attitudes in, schools should not tolerate in students Ev 668

should be corrected at once CT 239

use of mother tongue with ease and accuracy in, is more important than acquirement of foreign languages Ed 234

well re others, cultivate habit of MH 492

with distinct and intelligible articulation greatly increases one’s usefulness FE 215

with slow and distinct and clear utterance, ministers and teachers should learn CT 239

words kind and courteous in, accustom yourself to use COL 336

words should be enunciated perfectly in CT 247

words used by Christ in, common people could comprehend CT 240

people did not need to consult dictionary in order to understand CT 240

words worth speaking are worth, in clear and distinct voice 6T 383

with emphasis and expression 6T 383

wrong intonations while reading in, schools should not tolerate in students Ev 668

youth should be taught how to breathe properly in CT 297

See also Elocution; Eloquence; Oratory; Pronunciation; Public speaking; Sermon; Speech; Voice; Voice culture

Spear, Spears

Spear, Spears, accusations and taunts more cruel than 2T 270

scar made by, Christ wears EW 53

scarcity of, in King Saul’s time PP 616

Spectacle

Spectacle, awful, presented at executive judgment GC 667

Christians as, to universe 4T 34-5

faithfulness as health reformers would make SDA a, to world CH 575

Supplement

by character perfection work during cleansing of sanctuary RC 296:6

learners in Christ’s school are TDG 339:3

realization of being, leads us to follow the Lord TDG 238:2

Spectator, Spectators

Spectator, Spectators, be workman instead of 2T 568

idle, do not be CH 35

Speculating knave

Speculating knave, Miller (Wm.) was denounced as GC 336

Speculation, Speculations

Speculation, Speculations, benefiting no one, avoid GW 314; MM 100

better strangled in cradle than nourished 6BC 1064-5

beyond what God’s word has revealed, danger in PP 113

business See Business speculation

faith in Scriptures destroyed by MH 142

fanciful, do not indulge in 4BC 1173; 1SM 158

financial:

God’s servants to avoid all UL 21:3

patent rights UL 93:5

snare of Satan UL 21:2

thirst for, extinguishes God’s light UL 21:4

human: eyes of many people dazzled by glare of GC 573

Jews set aside God’s word for MH 142

preach God’s word instead of DA 827

professed Christians who build up creed from PP 124

Satan supplants Bible by GC 522

theology as commonly studied and taught is record of MH 442

idle: do not allow your mind to wander into 7BC 917

no time to spend in MM 327

re things concerning which God has not spoken 1SM 162

re what will be in kingdom of heaven should be avoided 1SM 170

mere, accepted by many people as scientific facts GC 522

mind-benumbing and soul-deadening, given to world by Jews Ed 75

ministers should not present their own 1SM 173

never lead to understanding of God’s word COL 110-1

philosophical, ignoring God are positive evil CT 423-4

ignoring God makes thousands of skeptics MH 439; 8T 305

presented by Satan, Scriptures as safeguard against 1SM 228

profound, of human creation may abound 1SM 224

rabbis of Christ’s time dwelt on COL 38

re conditions in new earth, spend no time in GW 314; MM 100; 1SM 173

re God’s attributes, warning against MH 427-8

re God’s nature, do not indulge in MH 427-30; 8T 279

re God’s personality, warning against MM 92; 1SM 202

re God’s plans for the redeemed, shun GW 314; MM 100; 1SM 173

re God’s prerogatives, do not indulge in MH 427-8, 430; MM 92

re God’s presence, warning against 1SM 202

re ideas not clearly presented is dangerous business 1SM 181; 2SM 14

re points on which God’s word is silent, do not indulge in 1SM 228

re questions of no vital importance, avoid GW 312

re things God has not revealed, shun Ev 627; 1SM 186; 8T 317

re time of second advent, warning against 6T 440

re times and seasons which God has not revealed, do not indulge in Ev 221, 702; 1SM 186; 2SM 23

re nonessential points, how to handle Ev 155

ruins of his own, man who will lie among 2SM 14

students’ minds are too often occupied with COL 25

superseding God’s revealed will 2SM 324

unprofitable, that may excite imagination 2SM 13-4

will abound in these days CT 248

zealous persons given to, re God’s word in manner that helps nobody 2SM 13-4

Supplement

avoid idle UL 316:6

avoid; think about truths plainly revealed 3SM 316:0

God not to be the subject of UL 326:4

minister’s service influenced by 1MCP 103:2

preach the word instead of TDG 119:3

Scripture knowledge is important OHC 37:3

Speculative belief

Speculative belief, channels of, that bring misunderstanding and confusion AA 474

Speculative doctrine, Speculative doctrines

Speculative doctrine, Speculative doctrines, do not encourage GW 305

Speculative idea, Speculative ideas

Speculative idea, Speculative ideas, danger in 2SM 13-4

do not agitate CW 77

Speculative infidelity

Speculative infidelity, schoolmen’s, Luther (Martin) fearlessly attacked GC 126

Speculative knowledge

Speculative knowledge, dangers in MH 427-38; 8T 290-304

Speculative opinion, Speculative opinions

Speculative opinion, Speculative opinions, inventive minds have advanced TM 70

Speculative propensity, Speculative propensities

Speculative propensity, Speculative propensities, divorce yourself from 4T 357

Speculative study

Speculative study, minds given up to, in danger of separating from God MH 450; 8T 311

Speculative teaching, Speculataive teachings

Speculative teaching, Speculataive teachings 1SM 169-75

Speculative theory, Speculative theories

Speculative theory, Speculative theories, do not encourage GW 305

in Living Temple, warning against 9T 67-9

minds drawn away from truth by TM 281

ministers unsettle minds by entering into TM 281

re God, warning against Ev 600; MH 427; 8T 292-3

warning against 8T 295

Speculative thought

Speculative thought, not safe or correct, warning against TM 314

Speech, Speeches

Speech, Speeches, bitter, God knows every 4T 237

calmness is important in, when under railing accusations and taunts MH 485-7; 2T 270

caution re 9T 239-44

denunciatory, do not stir up enmity by making Ev 564

little good accomplished by Ev 304

eloquent, reception of gospel does not depend on GW 155

extreme utterances in, people will create excitement by use of TM 227

fair, do not prove men by their MB 145

flowery, sinners not convicted by GW 155

for special occasions, it does no good to train children to make FE 253

freedom of, some individuals bring trials upon themselves by their 4T 134

God has marked all your 1T 526

hasty and unkind, God asks His people to cease making AH 441

law of, exact truth should be MB 67

four things that should be Ed 293

learned, success of gospel message does not depend on COL 231

long 5T 588

burden small minds of children 2T 420

painful to angels 5T 589

teachers who should spend less time in FE 117

tire young minds GW 209

long and Christless, souls lost under 5T 589

long and dry: out of place in church services 5T 609

wearies mind in teachers’ meeting CSW 166-7

wearies teachers and students in SS CSW 166-7

message should be given with clear, decided, and stirring utterance in GW 29

Moses slow of PP 254-5; 3SG 192-3

nonsensical, institutional workers should shun MM 145

parents’, law of love should rule AH 440

prepare no set, to present when tried for your faith CSW 40-1; DA 355

rule of, sign pledge to make law of love your AH 440

sharp: ask God’s pardon for Ev 633-4

keep to yourself all Ev 303

ministers warned not to indulge in 4T 446

short and to the point, children need 2T 420

unkind, do not feel hurt by 8T 129

unwise, of someone else cannot humiliate you ML 52

weed out of all, utterances appearing antagonistic to law and order 6T 394

why some, are not interesting 5T 588

wicked, God hears PP 389

persons who should be brought severely to task for CH 297

See also Discourse; Sermon; Speaking; Talk

Supplement

abdominal muscles in public VSS 200:3

Abigail’s, with grace shed a heavenly influence RC 333:2

ability in,

important for influence: pronunciation, etc. VSS 259:1

responsibility of called one to acquire VSS 180:1

abuse of gift of, by “corrupt” communication VSS 18:2

advisedly may do much good RC 283:5

angry, Christ tempted on, but responded calmly OHC 291:4

bearing fruit in HP 220:4

blessing and persuasion with VSS 17:2

calmness in,

feels unnatural to some VSS 186:1

weariness avoided by VSS 201:1

care in; egotism and domineering to be avoided 2MCP 576:4

carelessness and exaggeration in, result of TMK 137:3

cheap or fretting, to be avoided OHC 179:4

Christ,

gave perfect example in: no flattery, fraud, etc. TMK 156:4

to be talked about with VSS 15:1

used, appropriate in time and manner TMK 178:3

clarity in,

by Christ VSS 397:3

learned by older worker; health improved RY 42:4

not crowding words VSS 260:3

whether in pulpit or giving Bible studies VSS 335:1

college education to include VSS 32:0

compared with the Word HP 132:2

controlled by the Holy Spirit, declares John 3:16 UL 129:4

conversation instead of preaching in, activates minds VSS 236:2

copying another’s methods of, is wrong VSS 299:1

crowded words in, cause impression to be lost PM 296:6

cultivate, under power of God, not elocutionist of world VSS 15:0

degrading, God displeased by; speech is a talent TMK 141:4

difficulties in church mostly caused by unchristlike VSS 56:2

direction for, given by Paul HP 175:2

diversity in; different speakers 2MCP 424:2; PM 100:3

eloquence in, earnest prayer of more value to God than TMK 270:4

eternal consequence of rightly using TDG 22:7

evil,

God forbids OHC 334:4

never encourage OHC 181:3

prevented by work Christ said must be done TDG 19:2

exaggerated, See Exaggeration

exercise of lungs in, benefits whole being VSS 200:2

expression of thought as Christ expresses the Father TMK 38:4

fanatical exhibitions in, would hurt cause of God 3SM 376:2

faults in methods of, may be overcome VSS 260:1

foolish, forbidden by the Word of God TMK 141:4

gentle, in trying circumstances OHC 336:3

gift of,

avoid useless chitchat VSS 65:2

from God HP 174:2

God calls for, to share knowledge of Christ TMK 327:5

placed under influence of the Holy Spirit UL 129:4

sanctified VSS 14:2

God glorified in,

and His kingdom advanced OHC 40:3

by students if following Bible rule VSS 35

of those with spiritual life RC 197:5

rather than using it in gossip RC 283:5

God honored or dishonored with VSS 16

guard well the talent of HP 174:5

habit in using organs of, is not an excuse VSS 201:3

harshness of, comes from Satan AG 263:4; HP 31:6

hasty,

avoid FLB 224:4

unkind, believers to cease making TDG 111:2

high pitched, detracts VSS 259:2

Holy Spirit working in the mind lifts the standard of TDG 311:3

humans would have been different in, except for disobedience UL 103:2

humiliation only from own unwise HP 176:4

impatient,

God’s Word treats, seriously RC 292:7

sin of fretful and HP 246:4

importance of topic shown in manner of, and in life VSS 184:3

improves when will is submitted to God HP 186:5

impurity of, shunned for discernment of spiritual truth RC 308:3

irresponsible, church problems usually involve VSS 31:2

knowledge of God communicated through VSS 24:1

learn continually in using; pray for effectiveness VSS 190

learning methods of; clarity, proper emphasis, etc. VSS 224:2

long and loud, injures the voice VSS 201:3

loudness in, VSS 261

injury from VSS 297:1

meekness in, when counseling with one at fault TDG 105:2

mimicking, of those speaking words of God VSS 57:0

modest ability in, directed by the Spirit impresses hearts PM 302:2

modesty in, not forwardness TDG 37:5

more involved in, than we realize VSS 21:4

movements in, See Movements

muscle control in,

for large congregations VSS 261:1

speak slowly VSS 262:2

noisy protestations of faith not in, of Christ TMK 178:4

oratorical,

display and rhetoric not used by Christ in VSS 111

pleases some but is a snare to church VSS 286:1

perversion of talent of; profane speech VSS 46:3

pleasant tones in, VSS 157:2

habit of 3SM 240:1

popularity in, object of minister is not to be TDG 119:4

posture in VSS 262:3

power of,

for evil as well as good HP 174:5

when used aright LHU 284:2

praise God,

using the gift of TMK 219:2

with; show that you have learned from Christ FW 76:2

prayer of Ellen White for guidance in TMK 266:3

prompted by the Saviour UL 297:3

prudence in, shows fear of God and makes good influence RC 283:6

public, counsel for one to do more; brain strained VSS 200:3

purity of,

holy in conversation TDG 22:7

love of Jesus always leads to TMK 198:2

purpose of, for God not amusement VSS 25:1

quietness in,

even under provocation VSS 141:1

in discussing misunderstandings UL 106:2

rapid, Christ did not exercise; he was easily understood VSS 71:1

reform habits of, that do not represent Christ TMK 151:4

relationship,

to the Word of God shown by VSS 42:1

with God to be revealed by LHU 146:5

responsibility in, VSS 19:2

avoid random speaking OHC 91:2

revealed in God’s Word HP 175:4

reward for, in success of one listener 2MCP 493:6

right use of, may do much for the Master HP 225:2

rules about voice in, ignored by Elder D VSS 263:2

sanctification,

of, avoiding human opinions LHU 134:6

of, needed VSS 30:3

of, peace in home and church by UL 210:7

of, to know the love of God VSS 127:2

through truth affects VSS 42:1

season, with grace HP 223:4

self-control in, needed by publishing plant workers PM 121:0

severity to be cut from, avoiding evil imaginings LHU 321:2

sharp, home without 1MCP 175:3

slow,

emphasizing words properly VSS 184:2

with assurance VSS 259

soft tones instead of harshness in, to children RC 185:2

standard of, higher when Holy Spirit controls church members RC 219:4

strain may be avoided in VSS 261:2

study and guard talent of VSS 30:1

talent of,

given for counsel, encouragement, reproof VSS 22

given to benefit everyone OHC 294:2

improved by students; tones of voice VSS 45:1

misappropriated TMK 201:4

to be cultivated; speak slowly and distinctly PM 296:6

truth to be communicated by VSS 23:2

use, only for benefit TDG 238:4

thankfulness for, to win others to Christ VSS 25:3

thoughtless HP 181

thoughts of heart communicated by HP 174:2

truth,

accountable for idle words VSS 65:1

forgotten when mixed with oratorical eloquence VSS 283:2

imparted is highest use of VSS 320:4

unadvised,

Edson to avoid; anger also to be avoided TDG 70:2

guard against OHC 293:4

uncertainty not in, of Christ VSS 92:3

unkind/impolite,

discard UL 117:4

heaven entered only by those overcoming TDG 111:7

not to be justified OHC 229:5

silence is better than yielding to UL 242:5

unholy heart causes TDG 32:2

use of,

daily to bless others HP 227:3

important for one in despair TDG 129:4

voice and lungs injured in VSS 201:2

Word of God,

calls for love in OHC 234:5

instructs on; warnings are least heeded VSS 34:4

words detrimental to character is work of enemy OHC 181:3

youth,

have been given the talent of OHC 291:2

to learn; ability needed to communicate experience VSS 43:1

who guard, receive everlasting life HP 216:3

See also Conversation; Eloquence; Language; Lips, fruit of; Preaching; Sermons; Talk; Voice; Words