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

Talent, Talents (Part 2 of 2)

God COL 116; MM 44; 2SM 184

best appreciated where most needed 5T 86

best developed where most needed 5T 86; 6T 90

bestowed, returns called for will be according to CS 116

bestowed according to recipient’s ability CS 116

bestowed on all men CS 117

bond of union with Christ cannot be formed by 5T 48-9

capital of, belongs to God COL 361

cherish and appreciate Ev 668

Christ will scrutinize every 9T 104

Christ would have men trade upon their FE 338

church members should be taught how to increase their 6T 432

church needs your CD 209

colporteur work needs 4T 390

consecration of, must be very real MM 200

crippled and dwarfed by inaction FE 86

cultivate your CT 361-2

diligently MYP 143

to utmost 3T 205

with persevering earnestness LS 275

cultivation of, is duty men owe to Creator 3T 160

deterioration of, dishonors God CT 451

develop, by use in God’s service 8T 147

devote your, to God PP 187; TM 165

discern, and set it to work TM 326

discern and recognize 5T 722

dispensed by God according to: known capacity of His servants 2T 250

known powers of His servants 2T 282

distributed proportionately to men’s powers and capacities FE 48

distribution of, God’s plan for diversity in CS 116

do not abuse your ML 6; 4T 498

do not bury your, in earth MYP 70; 1T 198

do not constitute character 4T 606

do not draw all, to God’s work in one locality 2T 669

do not give your, to worldly enterprises 9T 104

do not pervert your ML 6

do not produce love to God FE 241

educate youth to use their, for God CSW 164

efficiency of, how to multiply greatly MYP 30

increased by best use of them MYP 319

entrusted (bestowed, given, or lent) to man by God COL 331; CS 114; FE 82, 409; GW 330; ML 6, 113, 332; MYP 170; 2T 494, 659, 668; 3T 455; 4T 619; 5T 563; 6T 188; 8T 174; 9T 277; TM 328

according to their ability to use them TM 379

as precious blessing 2T 668

for accomplishing His work FE 409

not merely for their own benefit 4T 80

only in trust MYP 48; 5T 732

entrusted to your care, are to be doubled 2T 429

exalted by men above Spirit’s teaching GW 149

exchange of, in God’s work keep in view value of CH 339

exercise, in bringing order and harmony out of confusion 5T 312

exercise every, that it may increase in value FE 214

exert influence in proportion to your WM 206

fate of person who binds his, in napkin and hides it in earth 4T 412-3

few youth appreciate value of their CSW 49

gift of, danger of overestimating 5T 74

God endows man with 3BC 1131

God gives, but man forms character 8T 174

God has made it possible for men to increase their CT 506; FE 119

God is author of all 7T 128

God’s work needs 6T 80

gospel work needs Ev 421-2, 554

greatest victories not gained by PP 203

grows by use TM 326

grows under operation of Spirit TM 326

homage to, is foreign to Christ MH 31

how to develop, for larger work 6T 432; WM 153-4

in God’s service 9T 129

how to increase your MYP 301

how to multiply your, for greater usefulness SD 42

how to put your, out to exchangers 5T 259

how to estimate rightly the value of your MYP 115

idolized too much Ed 117

if we do our labor with but one third of our, other two thirds work against Christ 6T 439

in every place there is TM 326

increase as men use their powers 6T 424

increase of, true estimate of requirements of God’s law gives SD 194

increased by: exercise CSW 122; MYP 219

faithful improvement 5T 534

use CT 234; MM 190-1; MYP 24; 4T 612; 3T 49; 6T 243

wise use WM 159-60

it does not rest with us to pass judgment on our COL 364

lay your, without reserve at Christ’s feet MYP 28; SD 186

laymen who use their, God gives more grace and increased ability to 8T 246

leaders who trust to, will not stand at head of rank and file 5T 80

let not your, lie unused CT 354

let your, flow in tide of love for saving others 9T 50

make the most of your CT 63; FE 87; Te 210; 6T 297-8

man who buried his, in earth 2T 233

men are indebted to God for their CT 361

men are not given, to abuse them 4T 498

to enrich themselves with earthly goods CS 117

many people hide their, in earth 4T 612

many people possessing, could do much good if sanctified 1T 440

many people’s, are buried in big churches 2T 114

may double in Christ’s service ML 101

mere possession of, is not enough 2T 243, 284

mingling, with worldly element means robbing God 5T 116

misapplying and misappropriating, man lowers himself by 1SM 298

misuse of: continual, effectually quenches Spirit COL 365

is fearful thing FE 83

is great sin of many of God’s people CS 124

is to despise gifts of heaven COL 355

men have brought confusion into world by FE 409

person guilty of CS 124

most important thing needed in God’s work is not CW 108

multiply, by using them COL 353-5; CT 234; 8T 141

must be improved upon and returned to God 2T 494

must not be squandered 2T 250

must not lie idle or be wasted 4T 75

needed in: preparing devices for illustrating truth Ev 206

presenting health reform to people Ev 514

no release for people who have CM 20

not always recognized TM 326

not apportioned (or bestowed) capriciously COL 328; CS 116; TM 379

not bestowed on a favored few only CS 117; SC 82

not dispensed by God with partiality 2T 282

not distributed indiscriminately 2T 250

not needed are not bestowed 9T 37; WM 101

not needed so much as faith graced with humility 1SM 118

not possessed, do not mourn over your lack of 4T 618

offer your, as consecrated gift to God’s service 8T 33-4

parable of See Parable

persons who bury their, displease God 5T 276

persons who increase their, God’s plan for 4T 459

persons whose, are not sanctified and used to God’s glory 4BC 1139

perversion of, dishonors God CT 451

piety’s place cannot be supplied by GC 509

poor people have, to develop GW 330-1

position best suited for their, Christ will guide youth into 5T 87

powerless to gladden sorrowing heart MH 115

precious, Christ taught all men to regard themselves as endowed with DA 91

productions of, too often conceal deadly poison 2BC 999

proportioned to each person according to his capabilities CS 119; 2T 667

pub. house work needs 3T 90

put your, into God’s work COL 146

to good account 3T 455

recognize always God’s rights to your MM 276

rendered useful to fullest extent when controlled by Spirit 4T 427

returned to Christ will be scrutinized CS 119

reward brought by, when rightly used WM 20

rusting of their, ministers must account for TM 194

sacred trust to be used for God WM 157-8

same, remember that all do not have Ev 103

secret of success is not found in COL 404

SDA are not deficient in, as a people SD 263

should be under full control of Spirit TM 196

sinful neglect of, do-nothing position that is 6T 425

spent in self-indulgence produces harvest of corruption 4T 343

steward(s) of: be faithful and true TM 328

men are, to use them in blessing themselves and others FE 229

regard yourself only as 6BC 1081

stewardship of, accountability for 4T 619

success depends more on application than on Ed 232

success does not depend on 5T 158

surrender all, to God ML 7

too little, working in different branches of God’s cause 2SM 209; 5T 581

trade diligently with your, for God CS 85

trade upon, according to your ability 5T 563

trade wisely on, God has lent to you MYP 210

true estimate must be placed upon, in fixing wages 5T 551

value of, how to estimate SL 94

when, becomes curse and snare GC 509

when an individual’s, are rendered useful to fullest extent TM 196

why much, is lost to God’s cause 5T 723

willing to place itself on Christ’s side, God’s people need MM 75

wise leader recognizes, in other people TM 328-9

world needs your CD 209

yield your, in grateful devotion to Christ 3T 251

your, are yours only in trust 7T 281

Supplement

ability for TMK 220:4

ability increased by trading on UL 158:5

accountability/responsibility for, TDG 318:2; UL 291

according to ability PM 138:2

cannot be transferred TDG 286:3

limited to ones given UL 343:7

only for ones received PM 138:1

proportional to TMK 324:2

solemn duty TDG 286:2

to honor God 2MCP 786:2

whether large or small OHC 289:4; TDG 345:4

whether used for God or not OHC 289:2

accumulate for the Master and bless others by using TMK 309:5

all have been given, and all are under obligation OHC 289:2

all in the Lord’s family are entrusted with TDG 208:3

all, to be used in working for eternity RC 204:2

all, useful and to be controlled by the Holy Spirit 3SM 15:2

appreciation for,

as a heavenly trust UL 243:3

value UL 205:5

arousing people to use, to God’s glory RC 204:3

believers with limited, Christ’s commission included HP 339:2

buried,

dig out, and invest before we cannot by or sell Mar 183:5

interest accumulates on TMK 326:3

Calvary related to, prompts living for Christ HP 60:5

channels of light are not dependent on Mar 219:3

Christ cooperates with those to whom He entrusts OHC 182:4

claim to manhood or womanhood determined by use of HP 223:2

cleanness of heart more valuable than Mar 63:6

consecration of, necessary for faithful service TMK 122:3

consider use made of OHC 290:5

considering own, not superior 1MCP 241:2

consolidation of people with, not source of success UL 183:4

conversion does not result in new 1MCP 15:0

corresponding to needs of some place TDG 345:2

danger in misusing CC 193:5

decrease when buried in selfishness TMK 326:2

dependent upon God for TMK 231:4

desire, only with wisdom to use for God’s glory 2MCP 786:2

despising of, wrong for any man or council PM 138:2

development/cultivation/improvement of / trading on,

called for LHU 346:2; OHC 298:3; UL 146:4

desired by those who love God HP 367:2

duty sensed by one in Christ’s yoke HP 185:3

faithful discharge of duties calls for OHC 224:4

for saving souls TMK 113:4

humble, sensing responsibility to God TMK 329:4

is the usury that belongs to the Master OHC 289:4

new experience needed LHU 176:2

recognizing powers are to glorify God OHC 90:4

to bless others by those who love God OHC 39:2

toward the excellency of God’s character TDG 71:5

when mental powers are devoted to God HP 123:3

with God’s help RC 152:6

devoted to the service of Christ TMK 160:4

diminish if they are not increased TDG 238:4

discipline of, or guilty of weakness TSB 91:1

disuse of, does not relieve responsibility TMK 326:3

diversity in,

but a work is given to all UL 104:5

necessary for God’s work UL 273:6

to be mutually respected OHC 169:4

doubled,

and redoubled with God’s blessing HP 224:4

in giving them to God OHC 18:4

(endowments) God calls for, to be used for Him UL 354:6

enjoyment from, used for Jesus RC 236:2

envy for others’, will not make your work better TMK 329:3

exercising, strengthens mental and spiritual powers UL 205:2

expectations of God are proportional to TDG 102:4

eyes, ears, knees, feet, etc. as TMK 328:2

faculties to be appreciated as, for God’s service 2MCP 738:0

faithfulness with,

for only one; God blesses diligence OHC 290

great work done by TDG 102:5

(not results) required OHC 289:4

(not their greatness) is rewarded TDG 133:3

rather than value, brings blessing OHC 289:4

few appreciate the blessing of, and seek to improve HP 224:3

full potential of, realized only under the Holy Spirit 1MCP 16:2

gathered as hereditary trust UL 343:5

gift of Christ TMK 207:2

gifts to be communicated, such as words, sympathy, truth TMK 327:2

given,

by God, HP 302:3

and are to be cultivated RC 251:4

as tests AG 66:4

but individuals make character OHC 106:7

for His glory TMK 176:3

to be improved AG 311:2

to use for Him TMK 90:3

who requires improvement of them HP 186:5

for building up God’s kingdom HP 338:5

for God’s honor LHU 366:6

for God’s service CC 34:6

through Christ to benefit humanity FW 22:1

to acquire means to share with others OHC 200:6

to all UL 322:5

to all in trust TDG 208:2

to be returned in helping cultivate human hearts FW 22:3

to more than educated and intellectual ones TDG 208:3

glory to God from, HP 221:5

or they become a curse OHC 218:2

God,

entrusts, to everyone OHC 182:2

expects returns corresponding to TDG 133:3

gives, in trust to test you Mar 122

not dependent on anyone’s FLB 138:4

owns our RC 138:6

requires interest according to TDG 243:4

tests with UL 273:2

granted by uniting in work with the angels HP 102:4

great and small, used by God TDG 345:5

greater,

mourning for not having TMK 329:3

responsibility not transferred to ones with TDG 26:3

greatness of, being a Christian does not depend on TMK 270:4

harmony with God aim of all our HP 165:4

help other families use, to God’s glory HP 210:6

hiding UL 66:4

improvement of, See Talents, development of

incentive to cultivate, lost by some with money TDG 85:2

increase,

if used and decrease if God is not glorified TMK 326:2

under Holy Spirit’s power UL 266:6

with use 3SM 228:5; UL 343:5

indifference for PM 138:1

individuals to control own, for the cause of God PM 232:4

influence is, to be used for God TMK 88:4

invested by spreading sunlight of hope and faith in God TDG 183:5

judgment decided according to use of 3SM 147:4

knowledge of truth is; you may enlighten souls TDG 85:4

lack of, apparent, but powers increased by trust TDG 252:2

lent,

by God UL 273:2

in trust 3SM 228:5

to accomplish the work God has given OHC 42:3

to stewards RY 98:1

to use in God’s service TDG 220:4

letting light shine is trading on OHC 297:2

light comes to those who use, for God’s glory OHC 284:3

list of OHC 289:3

literature distribution is, for which we are accountable PM 124:1

love of Christ may be shown without OHC 260:4

man with one, represents those wanting minimum standards TDG 81:5

marriage partner affects our use of, for God LYL 22:3

misapplication of, as in case of Solomon RY 179:3

musical, pride and display often fostered by FLB 242:5

neglect of, which are used for piety TDG 87:4

obligation not felt for, by many RC 346:2

one,

gains others when well used PM 138:1

God uses those with, who trade on it TDG 330:5

increased to two and four when diligently used TMK 324:5

increases by its use TMK 330:3

may become ten UL 343:3

regret for receiving only LHU 366:6

value of work from person with, not less TDG 80:5

origin of, not in us, and can purchase nothing from God OHC 118:2

others helped by UL 205:5

and Christ honored HP 225:2

parable of,

applies to everyone who can reason TMK 324:2

compare instructions in, with your life TDG 373:2

individual application to everyone HP 224:2

unfaithful servant in, spoken on by Ellen White VSS 401:1

people with,

grace and truth in life needed by TSB 92:1

work especially to bring, into truth RC 242:3

placing, on shrine of Satan HP 170:5

purpose of, to encourage others in right path HP 287:2

received for God’s service given to Satan OHC 80:3

rededication of, call to be given for TMK 327:5

redeemed ones develop, for God’s glory and human good TMK 113:5

responsibility for, See Talents, accountability for

right use of, by Cornelius; God trusted him with more TDG 342:7

room for all to use their God-given, in harmony TDG 297:3

rusting with inaction TMK 330:2

sanctification of, little things in TMK 331:4

seen as God’s gifts OHC 114:3

self-denial needed by those with, or eternal life lost TMK 313:3

selfishness with, HP 60:2

tested by God TDG 137:3

service required in return for FLB 30:5

smallest, trust from God HP 224:4

snare to those who turn from light UL 310:3

Solomon’s misuse of, a warning CC 197:4

soul saving requires use of HP 224:2; UL 287:4

students are to use, for highest purpose 1MCP 341:3

study and training needed to perfect RC 271:3

subject to Christ’s will OHC 8:4

superior,

depreciation by those with, of the less gifted TMK 324:5

those with, not to depreciate less gifted HP 224:4

time could be used for developing, instead of on self TMK 322:3

trading on, See Talents, development of

trusts from God with which He tests us HP 217:5

trying to use, which you do not have LHU 366:6

unexpected, developed in common people TDG 115:2

unsanctified, hope for soul with, in Isaiah’s experience HP 177:4

unused without connection with God OHC 146:3

use of,

as gifts and influence; help new work SW 96:4

as sacred trusts; learn to communicate truth TDG 200:6

complete UL 66:6

considered in the day of reckoning TMK 326:4

do not bury or hide them TDG 286:2

effectively, HP 192:3

while growing in Christ HP 183:5

for eternity not for self-gratification HP 170:6

for God’s glory or for selfishness RC 168:3

for greatest good; educate mind 2MCP 665:1

for self UL 45:2

for temporal things UL 147:2

here used in future life UL 97:3

in right relation to each other OHC 106:7

investigated TMK 330:3

must be wise and honest OHC 194:3

not waiting for way to be smooth NL 35:1

to be the best TMK 325:4

to build up Christ’s kingdom TDG 218:2

to glorify God or perverted to rob Him OHC 289:2

to improve them; work for souls LHU 360

usefulness of, to be increased by trading on them TDG 208:3

value of, estimated only by ransom paid for redemption RC 295:4

wealth acquired by use of, given by God RC 227:3

withholding,

considered too precious OHC 288:2

from God’s work; He honors us with treasures PM 112:0

work of God strengthened by people with varied TDG 154:2

workers with God to apply their particular RC 258:5

worship Him who has given, and use them for Him TDG 200:5

youth,

held responsible for TMK 194:3

may bury, beneath rubbish OHC 261:3

should improve every TMK 233:3

See also Abilities; Advantages; Endowments; Gifts, natural; Powers