EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Teaching, Teachings - Temperance
Teaching, Teachings
1. Christ’s COL 17-21; Ed 73-83; FE 236-41
adapted to meet opposition of enemies COL 22
alone, gives true success in reaching people MH 143
anticipated every need in human life Ed 81-2
art of CT 253-5
at variance with precepts and example of Pharisees DA 305
be firm as rock to 9T 266
beautiful and attractive CT 240
brought men’s minds into contact with Infinite Mind COL 23; 8T 201
character of, teachers should study 6T 160
characterized by simplicity CT 240
cheerful and sympathetic words used in MH 24
comparisons used in FE 236
confined to needs of people in practical life MH 448
convincing power attended DA 305
did not deal in abstract theories COL 23; Ed 81
did not encourage criticism or caviling 6T 69
directed men to see God as manifested in His works, His word, and His providences COL 18-9, 23; Ed 81; 8T 201-2
effort made in, to awaken inquiry COL 20-1
embraced: things of time and eternity Ed 82
world Ed 82-3
entirely different from that of learned scribes FE 236
essential truth proclaimed in, with unfaltering assurance of certain knowledge 8T 201
expressed inwrought conviction and experience DA 142
fed fresh manna to hungry souls FE 327
figures and symbols used in, spiritual truths veiled in FE 236
to unfold mysteries of kingdom of heaven CT 240
freshness of power in MH 52
full of ennobling and saving truth CT 439
humble poor and most unlearned could comprehend GW 50
illustrated so clearly the most ignorant could comprehend them GW 169; 4T 260
illustrations used in Ed 84-96
from experiences of life COL 22; Ed 102; FE 237
from nature COL 17-21, 24; CW 108; Ed 102; FE 236-7; MH 54; 2T 579-80; 5T 747
from scenes most familiar to hearers CW 107-8
were appropriate MH 24
in harmony with OT Scriptures 5BC 1136
inculcated weightiest ideas and most sublime truths in most comprehensible and simple manner CSW 109
instruction given in, was direct MH 24
lessons made plain and simple in 2T 579
made interesting 2T 580
magnified simple and practical truths common people could understand 8T 201
manner of, no hesitancy in FE 236
study Ev 58
we may reflect with profit on CW 107
marked with simplicity, dignity, and power 5T 747
meaning of, no need to consult learned doctors as to GW 50
met soul’s need MH 63
methods of, results of using FE 456
understand and follow Ev 53
misunderstanding of, method used to correct 6T 88
most definite, simple, and practical GW 50
most familiar associations used to illustrate MH 23
most forcible and simple language used in GW 49-50
need of defining and defending His position at times to give force to 5T 747
new in almost every respect to Pharisees DA 279
no disdain in, to repeat old and familiar truths FE 237
no false theories clothed in beautiful language in 8T 201
no high-sounding words used in CT 240
no idle tales in 8T 201
no long and difficult words used in GW 169; 4T 260
no mysterious inferences in, to perplex the ignorant GW 50
no noisy disputation in PK 693
no sophistries or human opinions in 8T 201
no unaccustomed or learned words used in GW 50
not new doctrine DA 279
not spoken in whispered tones 7T 269
nothing fanciful or sentimental in 8T 201
nothing vague or hard to understand in 7T 269
open air preferred for COL 24, 26; CT 262; MH 52, 54; 2T 579-80
pains taken in, to make mysteries plain and simple truths 7T 269
parables used in COL 17-27; FE 236
purpose of COL 20-7
patience manifest in, toward disciples slow to comprehend 6T 248-9
permitted people to ask questions 6T 69
plain and simple 3T 37
plain language used in, adapted to minds of common people GW 169; 4T 260
plainest symbols used in MH 443
plan of, should be ours CT 240; GW 376; 3T 37
power of, secret of Ed 78-9
presented gospel message with clearness and power MH 21
presented truths relating to present and eternal needs COL 23; Ed 81
principles of, could not be united with forms of Pharisaism DA 278-9
prying questions asked by people during, use made of MH 448-9
questions used in MH 21
readiness in, to explain meaning of words used 6T 69
represented by new wine DA 279
revealed the unknown by the known COL 17
Scriptures used in, as of unquestionable authority DA 253
separated truth from error FE 237
shed flood of light on teachings of patriarchs and prophets DA 253; MH 21
showed no regard for human traditions and commandments of men FE 238
simple language used in DA 253; FE 236; MH 24
simplest terms used in MH 443
simplicity and earnestness manifest in CT 262; MH 24
so simple children could understand Him CT 439
soften and subdue hearts for seed of truth LS 304
sought to meet minds of common people CW 107
spoken as by One who understood His subject fully FE 237
spoken for all mankind Ed 82
spoken in sympathy and tenderness COL 22
spoken with: certainty DA 305
clearness and emphasis 7T 269
solemn and convincing force 7T 269
statements made in, were truths established by personal knowledge 8T 201
struck directly at root of matter 3T 37
style of, was plain, simple, and comprehensive CW 107
subject of, God’s word was MH 21
presented with power DA 253
subjects not discussed in COL 22-3; Ed 81; FE 237; MH 448-9
subjects that were not presented in 8T 201-2
time for, not devoted to prayer 2T 580
truth made beautiful in, by presenting it in most direct and simple way DA 253
truth presented in its different phases by COL 21
unlike that of scribes and Pharisees MH 21
uttered no shadow of doubt FE 236-7
variety of illustrations used in COL 21
ventured no farther in subject than people could follow Him GW 169; 4T 260
vocal utterance in, was not harsh or disagreeable 7T 269
words used in, no need to consult dictionary in order to understand CT 240
2. Method(s) of Ed 230-9
best: needed in SS CSW 11
needed in teaching Bible to children Ed 186
use of comparisons as FE 236
correct, Sermon on Mount is example of CT 439; 7T 269-70
example as, in teaching health reform 6T 336-7
for instructing children CG 31-40; 4T 69-70
for presenting truth to youthful minds Ed 185-92; 4T 70
genuine change needed in CT 359
improved, parents and teachers should constantly seek CT 181
improved greatly by public schools 4T 69-70
ordinary, Christ did not use 6T 153
simple, need of CSW 108
that is needed in SS CSW 109
that overburden students’ minds Ed 230
used in: public schools could be used in SS 4T 70
rabbinical schools 8T 310
3. Miscellaneous
ability needed in, to draw out minds of listeners CSW 115, 167
adapt, to real wants of hearers CSW 166; 4T 260
as means ordained by God for diffusing light of His word DA 459
avoid tedious remarks in, for children GW 208; 2T 420
best plan of, is to draw out minds of listeners CSW 115, 167
blackboards as aid in 4T 70
by parables: commanded respect and attention of Jews and Gentiles COL 21
popular in Christ’s time COL 21
center of all, cross of Christ is to be made MH 460
combative spirit in, avoid CSW 117
controversial discussion in, shun CSW 117
directness and force needed in, from Bible GW 369
distinct plan needed in mind before attempting Ed 233-4
do not encourage criticism or caviling in 6T 69
do not go through lesson mechanically in CSW 115-6
do not place crib too high for sheep in CT 435-7
do not present, in dry and abstract way Ev 195
do not speak in nervous and hurried manner in CT 239
enthusiasm is important element in CT 255; Ed 233
extremes to be avoided in Ed 230
false: Christ came to set aside Ed 76
destroys relish for truth DA 279
warning against GW 305-10; 8T 295-6
few arguments usually suffice in 3T 37
figures and symbols in, use of PP 592
force of much human, is found in assertion instead of truth CT 439
foundation of, Bible should be made MH 401
fresh and wise plans needed in CSW 118
freshness of ideas needed in CSW 118
give plain “Thus saith the Lord” in, for faith and doctrines advocated 6T 69
great skill needed in, to make truth understood 6T 153
hard and high-sounding words should not be used in CSW 108
healing and: Christ as our Example in MH 17-28
Christ combined, in His ministry MM 62-3
combine, in SDA work MM 63
should not be separated in gospel work MH 141; 9T 171
hold to affirmative in 9T 147-8
human, is shut out of gospel message DA 826
humility in, importance of CSW 167-8
illustrations for, from nature Ed 99-120
illustrations from nature should be used in PP 599
illustrations needed in, to impress lesson on minds CSW 115-6
indifference and pharisaism in, shun CSW 116-7
indifferent, Christ cannot endorse 6T 408
is noble thing CT 199
John the Baptist’s, breach made between Pharisaism and DA 278
know exactly what you desire to accomplish in Ed 233-4
learn when to speak and when to keep silent in 6T 69
less preaching and more, ministers should do GW 76
need of 6T 87-8
lessons taught in, should shed light into hearts and minds CSW 117
let Spirit fashion your speech in CT 254
life and tact and spirit needed in CSW 118
little girl’s request re CT 254
long and dry speeches in, weary minds of both teachers and students CSW 166
long and tedious talks in, kill interest CSW 166-7
love and simplicity in, reach hearts CSW 167
make explanations plain and clear in CT 254; Ed 233-4
make sure student understands what is presented to him in Ed 234
make vital points as plain and forcible as possible in GW 168-9
man’s, put in place of God’s in Israel in Christ’s time COL 18
means more than many people suppose 6T 153
monotonous and spiritless, of scribes and Pharisees CT 240
more effective than preaching in overheated room GW 166-7
nicest and most difficult work ever committed to human beings is Ed 292
not best policy to say in, all that can be said 3T 37-8
object lessons as aids in 4T 70
of leaders of Israel in Christ’s time CT 438-9
of learned scribes of Christ’s time, described CSW 109; FE 236
of rabbis: described DA 253; MH 21
false, wearied Christ MH 55
of scribes and elders was cold, formal, and like lesson learned by rote DA 253
oral, used to train children of faithful in Israel DA 69; FE 442
Paul’s burden in, Christ and Him crucified was AA 273
permit people to ask questions in 6T 68-9
personal element essential in Ed 231
pictures as aids in 4T 70
place force and emphasis where it belongs in CT 254
practical suggestions re GW 165-71
preaching should be followed by, from Scriptures 5T 255
priests’ ministry of, in Hezekiah’s reign PK 337
in Jehoshaphat’s reign PK 191
put spirit and life of Christ into CT 254-5
questions asked in, how to handle 6T 69
requires: finest susceptibility Ed 292
great skill to make truth understood 6T 153
heaven-born faith and patience Ed 292
knowledge of human nature Ed 292
most delicate tact Ed 292
see that, tends to definite results Ed 233-4
should lead students to think and understand truth clearly for themselves FE 102; 6T 154
simple explanations better than argument in GW 169; 4T 260
simple language needed in, for youth CT 169-70
simplest words should be used in, for young minds CSW 108
simplicity and effectiveness in, aim constantly at Ed 233
simplicity in, importance of CT 253-5
simplicity of Christ should be followed in CSW 108
speak slowly in CT 254-5
speak with slow, distinct, and clear utterance in CT 239-40
speak words in, easy to understand CT 254
speaking too rapidly in, caution against CT 254-5
speculative knowledge that should be kept out of 8T 295, 298
successful, study is essential to 6T 153
thorough understanding of subject presented in, need of CSW 117-8
ungodly, is followed by sinful practice 8T 293
use illustrations in CT 254; Ed 233
use of questions in CT 436
utter every syllable clearly in CT 254
weed out of, every extravagant expression TM 228
what to do in, when men try to provoke controversial discussion 6T 69
words and looks of real sympathy and love needed in CSW 108
words spoken in, should come from heart CSW 167
See also Doctrine
Supplement
books with error used in; untrue stories mislead PM 99:1
deceptive, though small, will grow UL 316:4
easier to one who feels inefficiency UL 162:6
false, accepted unless Scriptures are studied HP 140:4
methods in, to depend on abilities; not stereotyped 3SM 227:3
requires learning from Christ TDG 79:4
simplicity,
in Christ’s RC 130:5
the gospel in VSS 232:4
See also Doctrines; Instruction; Opinions; Others, training of
Tea drinker, Tea drinkers
Tea drinker, Tea drinkers, are not temperance people Te 218
countenance of, glow of health not seen on 2T 65
face of, marks carried on 2T 65
guilty of gratifying perverted appetite 4aSG 129
inclined to gossip and scandal Te 79
may live to old age sometimes CD 422; Te 74
mind of, mistaken impression in 2T 64
persistent, God’s stewards have no duty to help 1T 225
need felt for drugs by CH 261
skin of, becomes sallow and assumes lifeless appearance CH 111-2; 2T 65
See also Tea
Tea drinking
Tea drinking, aftereffects of CD 425; CG 403; MH 326; 2T 64; 3T 487
arguments against tobacco may be urged against CD 426; SL 32
bear clear testimony against CD 402, 430; MM 274; 3T 21; 7T 134
church members should discard Te 242
discarding of, Satan’s suggestions re 1T 548
erroneous idea that, helps laboring man perform task CD 339
God’s people should discard CD 358, 381, 420-1, 430; CH 120; EW 121-2; MM 222, 229, 274; 1T 224; 2T 64; 3T 569; 9T 153; Te 101
as idol 1T 222
habit of: difficult to break CD 422; CH 442; MH 335; 3T 488
fisherman who overcame Te 118-9
pernicious Te 79
how, becomes habit-forming 3T 487-8
is intemperance Ev 266
is sin CD 425
mistaken idea re MH 326
overcome, by God’s converting power Te 69
persons discarding, temporary effects felt by 1T 549
sanitariums should teach people to discard CD 281; Te 88-9
SDA ask people to leave off CD 205; MM 288
SDA given to, jest re health reform CD 400
sign pledge to abstain from CH 441; Te 82
strength not imparted by 2T 64-5
temperance pledge should embrace CH 442
temptation of, resist FE 428
will power needed to resist 3T 488
unsound argument in favor of CD 422
useless EW 121-2
wars against laws of life and health Ev 266
EGW discarded CD 490, 492; 2SM 301-2
EGW falsely accused of 2SM 301-2
will power overborne by MH 327; 3T 488
See also Tea
Tea grounds
Tea grounds, children of depraved appetite eat CD 239
Teamwork
Teamwork, importance of, in Christian endeavor ML 39
Tear, Tears
Tear, Tears, children’s, Christ often dried 2SM 238
Christ shed, on crest of Olivet for impenitence and ingratitude of men to close of time 5T 72
Christ sheds bitter, for people having none to shed for themselves DA 588
Christ uttered His scathing reproofs with, in His voice SC 12
Christ wept for people who felt no need of 4T 528
eyes of many souls so blinded by, they do not discern Christ standing by MB 12; 2SM 257
few, will not suffice to blot your transgressions from books of heaven TM 430
God is not pleased to have us cover His altar with our 9T 136
God marks every ML 292; 5T 742
God’s people with, will warn sinners against trampling on God’s law 5T 474
luxury of, indulging in 2SM 234
no, are shed that God does not notice SC 86
in home of the redeemed GC 676; 9T 286
no secret, is shed but Spirit goes forth to meet it COL 206
not evidences of weakness in every case 3T 459
of souls longing for light and grace AA 109
penitent soul’s, as raindrops preceding sunshine of holiness DA 300
recording angels make record of your AA 561
they that sow in, shall reap in joy 6T 420
ungodly youth cause, to appear on faces of angels 1T 505
when God will wipe, from all faces GC 650
when there will be no more GC 676
Supplement
cease when Holy Spirit’s works in the heart UL 314:7
Christ shed HP 54:3
fruit of the Spirit is not RC 273:5
God will wipe away, AG 358:5
for those ready for marriage supper HP 285:6
in struggle with doubt FLB 122:3
sinfulness and sympathy for sinners cause HP 221:3
See also Sadness
Teasing
Teasing, children’s, to cause parents to yield to their wishes CG 284
Technicality, Technicalities
Technicality, Technicalities, cavilers ready to enter into dispute over forms or DA 396
insignificant, Jewish leaders disputed over DA 257
man who will quibble at TM 408
Technical knowledge
Technical knowledge, not most important object in education Ed 234
true teacher cannot be content with imparting only Ed 29
Teen-ager, Teen-agers
Teen-ager, Teen-agers, marriage of 3SG 112
self-abuse by, effects of CG 444
See also Secret vice
who imagine they are prodigies CG 178-9
Teens
Teens, courting among boys and girls scarcely entered into 2T 460
young girl just entering, what should be taught to 2T 482
youth in, is poor judge of his fitness for marriage MYP 452
Teeth
Teeth See Tooth
Supplement
digging graves with, closing heaven TDG 123:5
Tekoa
Tekoa, wilderness of, battle in PK 201
woman of, reputed for wisdom PP 728
Tekoite nobles
Tekoite nobles, slothful ChS 176; PK 639
Telegraph
Telegraph, between brain and other parts of body ML 148
devils’ 1T 430
Telegraphic dispatch
Telegraphic dispatch 2SG 295a
Telegraph wire, Telegraph wires
Telegraph wire, Telegraph wires, illustration of 4aSG 146
nerves of body compared to 3T 69
Telescope
Telescope, glories of heavens now seen through Ed 303
Television
Television See Avenue; Drama; Ear; Eye; Hearing; Seeing; Sense; Sight; Sound; Theater
Temper, Tempers
Temper, Tempers, all kinds of unkind, indulgence of 2T 52
allow your, to cool before correcting child CG 246
amiability of 2SM 237
amiable, essential to moral fitness for any position 4T 367
seek to preserve CG 424
angry, how to deal with MYP 135-6
bad: Christ alone can strengthen men to fully overcome their 5T 335
it is easier to play the martyr than to overcome 3BC 1160
only remedy for persons who have 3BC 1161
poor cooking causes CD 256; MH 302; 2T 373
results of nurturing 1SM 110
scanty food produces MH 302
bear decided testimony for God in your 6T 365
beauty of, all beauty of art cannot compare with COL 298; PK 566
bold and ardent in, King Saul was PP 627
carnal, in children should be trained and subdued 4T 92
many church trials caused by 4T 92
cheerful, recommends minister anywhere 3T 466
cheerful and happy, encourage 4T 255
child’s, mother should subdue CG 82; 1T 390
child’s evil, cannot be cured by parent’s exhibition of passion CT 117
should be dealt with in humility, patience, and prayer CT 117
child’s first manifestation of, should be subdued 1T 218
child’s passionate outbursts of, parents’ duty re CG 194-5
child’s pleasant, how to preserve CG 286
children of vicious, may need painful punishment 2T 259
children’s, harsh words sour 3T 532
Satan begins to work with, as soon as they are born AH 202
childish, put away 4T 347
Christlike, God’s promise to answer prayer for AA 564
promised gift that you may ask of God in prayer Ed 258
coarse and uncourteous CG 278
criticize your, closely 1SM 89
displays of, that were fits of insanity 2T 572
do not allow affliction to sour your AA 261
easily excited, man who had 2T 697
even, health is essential to acquirement of 9T 160
leader in God’s cause should be man of MM 164
evil: children should not be allowed to indulge CT 113
God’s assisting grace can give victory over all 4T 349
is grievous to Christ DA 649
John had to overcome DA 295
man can overcome every 1T 144
must be overcome 1T 143
must be subdued CG 42
teachers’, have done bad work FE 278
excited, does not impress people or gain sympathy 4T 348
father’s hasty and violent, stamped on his children 2T 402
fiery, is frequently united with envy and jealousy 2T 74
fitful, impressed on children by parents CG 278
good, cultivate 3T 420
government of, physical, mental, and moral health depends on proper 4T 501
grace of Christ is to control COL 102
happy, that sickness will not make irritable ML 193
that weather or circumstances will not disturb ML 193
hard and rough, religion of Christ softens GW 122
harshness of your, strive silently and prayerfully against AH 443
hastiness of, overcome all CG 68
hasty: child should be taught to subdue his FE 67
children should be taught to subdue their CT 124
compared to lion 2T 425
grieves friends and angels 2T 163
man who had 2T 163
many people falter and fall because of indulgence of 4T 348
must be overcome to win heaven 4T 38
naturally, teacher must not excuse his wrong course by plea that he has CT 233
often causes sincere and painful regret as well as self-condemnation 2T 425
only sure remedy for 2T 425
parental neglect that leads to FE 67
SS teacher should not manifest CSW 173
seek God’s help to overcome CG 267
subdued by religion of Christ MYP 136
wife should be careful not to stir up husband’s 2T 430
word of love and encouragement does most to subdue 7T 266
wounds possessor’s own soul 2T 163
you must subdue your 1T 310
hasty and easily roused, oil of Christ’s grace soothes and subdues MYP 73
hasty and fitful, do not indulge 1T 126
hasty and passionate, man who had 2T 84
scolding encourages, in children CG 94
hasty and uncontrolled, must be overcome 5T 117
holy, accessible to every repentant and believing soul DA 311
is fruit borne on Christian tree 6BC 1080
impetuous: has no tendency to elevate 2T 403
must be overcome 2T 431
naturally, blind man who had 3T 515
impulsive: given license by petting and excusing it 4T 90-1
is not incurable 4T 90-1
not cured in children by coaxing, pleading, and seeking to pacify it 4T 90-1
not remedied by petting and excusing it 4T 90-1
physician of naturally quick and 3T 181
raging like caged lion 4T 92
infirmities of, must be cured before Christ’s second coming 2T 355
insane, man of 4T 365
irritability of, eating habits of child who was proverbial for FE 151
fiery condiments that cause FE 151
irritable: as result of disregard of nature’s laws CH 458
is one result of disregard for nature’s laws 5T 197
transmitted by tobacco and liquor user to his children 4T 30-1
irritated, Christ manifested no DA 619
soothed by meekness of Christ MB 16
Joseph’s, was kept sweet by his religion 1BC 1097
keep your, subject to Spirit CT 191
little children’s, parents’ duty to subdue early 1T 218
make constant effort to curb your 5T 335
morose: is opposite of meekness 3T 335
takes no pleasure to itself 3T 335
wounds and pains others 3T 335
mother’s AH 252
overwork tends to sour CH 159
must be: brought into subjection to God’s will 5T 384
regulated by God’s word AH 241
natural, fear your own TM 187
men entrusted by God with great responsibilities must not move under impulse of their TM 211
outbreaks of: ruin of thousands caused by soothing 4T 92
soothing, is not laying ax at root of the evil 4T 92
strengthen at every exhibition 4T 91
warning against 4T 90
outburst of, it is not difficult to teach child to stifle CG 194
overwork has ruinous influence upon 2SM 282-3
parents defective in CG 275
parents’ unsubdued, disgusts children CG 280
passionate: can be held in subjection 1T 310
excuse given for, never heals wounds 4T 348
parents should control their CG 94
victory can be gotten over 4T 348-9
peculiar, some people have inherited 9T 222
person who gives way to MYP 91
persons co-operating with Christ will become refined in CT 100
persons of unbridled, are not Christians 3BC 1161
persons who have not bridled SD 142
perverse, God is dishonored by exhibitions of 5T 325
should be checked in child as soon as possible CG 93
perverseness of: envy is not merely 5T 56
it does not add to your enjoyment to cultivate 2T 590
overcome all FE 193
perverted by indulgence of appetite CH 68; SL 29
placid, how to have CT 234
pleasant and amiable, helps to make man a person of influence 4T 367
pray for grace to control your 1SM 380
preserve Christlike, when tempted to become imperious and impatient TM 247
provocations to test, there will be MH 487; 5T 344
quick: do not indulge TM 261
must be overcome 4T 360
person of, should not occupy position of responsibility TM 261
received at birth 2T 74
teacher should not manifest CT 152
transmitted by parents to children 2T 74
quick and impetuous, man who had 2T 423-4
rash and impetuous, meekness enables possessor at all times to control SL 15
resentful and ambitious, of John yielded to Christ SC 73
selfish, is developed in early youth CG 491
sin of unamiable, must be positively and firmly put away 7BC 941
sour, prepare food so that it will not make CD 251; MM 270
sour stomachs make CD 251; MM 270
soured, unhealthful food causes 4aSG 132
Spirit makes men like Christ in SD 311
spirit of Christ in, should be maintained in schools CT 170
students should become refined in FE 464
sunniness of, reaches hearts 3T 80
sunny, is essential qualification for teacher Ed 277
sweet, bring children up to have CT 127; MH 386
food of poor quality does not make CD 240
sweetness of, as sunshine of home 4aSG 132
overworked mother neglects to cultivate CH 159; 4aSG 132
teacher’s duty to control his CT 193-6
teachers should keep their, under control CT 191
things that provoke, what teachers should do re CT 196
turbulent, celebrated emperor who gained victory over CG 95
un-Christlike: must be overcome FE 265-6
persons in responsible positions should beware of MM 181
teachers should guard against FE 263
uncontrollable, influence is lessened by indulgence of 4T 367
uncontrolled: largest share of life’s annoyances is caused by ML 81; MYP 135; 4T 348
largest share of life’s daily corroding cares is caused by 4T 348
many families made unhappy by 4T 92
most heartaches and irritations are caused by ML 81; MYP 135
warning against 4T 90
your, may witness against you MYP 201-2
unhappy, persons who make earnest efforts to subdue their SL 15
unholy, restrain every word that would arouse CG 259
why many professed Christians have COL 99
unless men control their, they are slaves to Satan 1T 310
unnatural, SDA leaders should not move under impulse of their TM 211
unsanctified, Peter had much DA 673
teachers should not manifest CT 194
unsubdued, God’s cause is marred by man’s 4T 86
wayward, children lacking moral strength to restrain CT 112
well-regulated, exerts good influence on all around 4T 368
winsome, Bible presents many illustrations of Ed 241-2
wrong, received at birth 5T 325
year-old child’s, relatives who laugh at CG 288-9
you may testify by your, that Christ dwells in you CW 67
Supplement
bad/evil/unholy,
ceases when abiding in Christ HP 187:4
comes from unrenewed heart OHC 336:4
endangers mind and life 2MCP 792:2
following Christ in seeking mastery over TMK 280:4
parent teaches that God is displeased with RC 186:6
rubbish that keeps Jesus outside OHC 352:4
calmed,
as the Sea of Galilee was HP 17:4
by Christ UL 321:4
child follows parent’s example in losing 2MCP 519:1
children to be taught,
self-restraint instead of indulging HP 210:3
to control RC 169:2
control UL 137
controlled by grace of Christ 3SM 239:3
death of, needed by a woman befriending married man TSB 141:1
eating and drinking relate to the state of 2MCP 386:2
harsh, plan of salvation softens OHC 238:3
hasty/fiery/hot/passionate,
asking for meekness while indulging UL 22:4
man with, could create prejudice against SDAs 3SM 397:1
no excuse for AG 235:3
unconverted have, and unwillingness to learn TDG 291:3
words of love and encouragement subdue PM 137:1
holy,
attainable by every repenting believing soul RC 293:6
developed; we expect too little 2MCP 601:0
with Holy Spirit in control 2MCP 552:3
indulgence of, youth made mad by TMK 209:3
irritated, silence is rebuke for one with OHC 293:4
overcoming,
by grace 1MCP 292:4
by silence and prayer HP 30:3; LHU 341:2
overeating disorders 2MCP 388:3
parents never controlled by RC 186:3
rebellious, quelled by the Holy Spirit HP 31:2
refined by mercy in the grace of brotherly kindness OHC 72:3
selfish, and swearing on the same dark list VSS 144:3
softened by religion of Jesus HP 181:4
sour when stomach is sour; keep body in subjection 2MCP 394:1
subdued under the religion of Christ RC 293:3
sweetness of, reveals the Spirit of Christ in the heart TDG 357:6
taught to children by example UL 94:4
test of, grace developed by meeting rightly HP 231:3
unchristlike, heaven would be no heaven with TMK 95:2
uncontrolled,
causes most of life’s hurts RC 292:8
conquered; uncouth manners overcome 2MCP 523:1
worsened by response to impatient words RC 293:2
Temperament, Temperaments
Temperament, Temperaments, ardent, persons of 2SM 59
ardent and positive, woman who possessed 2T 282, 437
blending of varied, is benefit to each CG 205
children have varied CG 207
children’s, parents should study their 1T 384
endless variety of, pastor meets with GW 338
excitable See Excitable temperament
fretful and unhappy, man who had 3T 59
God deals with each person according to his GW 208
God has ordained that persons of varied, should associate together AH 427; CG 205
gospel worker’s, is not what makes his work successful GW 252
happy, man who did not have 1T 694
hasty, harsh criticism of 4T 269
highly excitable, duty of person of 4T 214
highly sensitive, leads possessor to imagine neglect, slight, and injury when they do not exist 1T 709
impulsive See Impulsive temperament
man whose, was his enemy 4T 240
mulish, minister reproved because of his 2T 708
natural: religion men profess is colored by their 3T 504
results of failure to overcome 1T 142
transforming power of truth upon man’s CT 194
truth is to act upon man’s FE 263
nervous See Nervous temperament
peculiar, physician who had 3T 183
peculiarities of, each person needs to understand his 4T 69
persons sluggish in: eating too much is especially harmful to MH 308
need plenty of physical exercise MH 308
should eat sparingly MH 308
persons who have most disagreeable, need your love, tenderness, and compassion FE 281
Satan watches persons of peculiar, selfish, and covetous 1T 142
strong, men of CS 276
student who has disagreeable, is most in need of love, compassion, and help CT 267
very unhappy, man who had 3T 552
wide difference in CD 494
yielding, persons who have 3T 302
that lack courage to condemn wrong ML 320
See also Disposition
Supplement
active, too much work attempted by one with UL 250:2
allowance for; caution in dealing with brethren 2MCP 633:0
bring, into subjection to Christ HP 278:2
character to be formed regardless of HP 155:3
control of LYL 43:2
danger because of disposition and LYL 41:2
dealing with people with varied; pray for words 2MCP 434:3
defects of, balanced by partners when Jesus sent out disciples PM 294:2
differences/diversity of, TMK 285:2
bound in brotherhood to those with OHC 239:2
in God’s servants, to blend PM 103:1
of children requires patience and wisdom RC 175:4
within same family is God’s plan RC 190:3
each works in his own UL 332:5
excitable,
eggs and meat inflame animal passions through 3SM 286:1
fanaticism a temptation for people with 3SM 373:2
God can mold any, by confidence in Him LHU 185:2
impulsive, restrained in youthful minds by God’s Word RC 176:2
misbehavior not to be excused by an inherited HP 270:2
modification needed in HP 296:2
offensive attributes of, retained by many HP 162:3
opposite, Christ’s love blends OHC 183:3
peculiarities of, to be softened to help others TDG 262:3
sanguine; domination of brethren to be avoided PM 139:3
Satan adapts temptation to TMK 34:5
sensitivity to influence depends on 2MCP 809:3
sunniness of, combined with integrity 3SM 238:4
temptations adapted to OHC 198:3
understanding of, important for home teacher 3SM 220:1
unity in spite of LHU 309:4
war against, that draws the will in wrong direction RC 108:6
working with one of different, strengthened disciples PM 294:2
See also Attitudes; Character, traits of; Spirit; Tendencies
Temperance
1. Strict
banner of: colporteurs should hold up CH 463
colporteurs should step under CD 402
ministers should step under CD 402
Daniel and companions practiced, in licentious Babylon 4BC 1167; SD 174
essential in all habits of life CD 32; SL 23
God calls upon youth to practice CT 102
governors should be men of MH 345
habits of: as basis of right character AH 258
Daniel and companions were trained to, by parents CD 154; CG 166; PK 482
indispensable for securing blessings of prosperity GW 388
John the Baptist was to be trained to MH 379
Samson was to be trained to MH 379; PP 562
importance of AA 309
in eating and drinking, essential to health 3T 487
judges should be men of MH 345
law-enforcement officers should be men of MH 345
legislators should be men of MH 345
ministers should maintain, in dietetic habits CD 55
moral courage needed to practice SD 212
observe, in all habits of life CH 65; FE 80
in use of God’s bounties CD 29; Te 101
opportunity to cast your influence for, never pass by CH 441
our eternal destiny depends on 3T 489
parents should practice GW 388
persons who practice, rapid thinking done successfully only by MH 309; 7T 199
required of men in positions of sacred responsibility PP 362
teach, as remedy for disease MH 114
2. Miscellaneous Ed 202-6; 2T 354-76; 6T 374-5
advocates of, must not disregard its foundation principles 5T 197
should place their standard on broader platform Te 141
among Puritans GC 296
athletes must practice AA 311; 2T 357-8
ax must be laid at root in matters of Te 219
blow struck for, at Battle Creek in 1877 LS 221
books on See Book
bring your ideas and practices into harmony with CD 464; CH 451
broad platform of, God calls SDA to stand on CG 409
children should be taught Te 282
Christ’s, never led to bigotry or austerity CT 262; Ev 636; ML 187
Christian warfare requires AA 311
Christians should lead in SL 32
Christians should set example in GC 475; Te 119
churches need instruction re 6T 378
comes first, and then patience 7BC 944; 2T 95
Daniel’s example of CH 64-8; FE 79; SL 29
defense of, stand firmly in CH 441
development of Christian character calls for, in all things CH 38
does not consist merely in abstaining from intoxicating liquors and tobacco CD 406
exert decided influence on side of, in all things 5T 361
families need instruction re Ev 515; 6T 378
fluent advocate of, who disregards its foundation principles CH 457-8
foundation of: all graces that come from God Te 201
all victories to be gained Te 201
friends of, SDA should stand in front ranks of GW 384
God requires, in all things 2T 69
God’s original plan of, seek to come back to CD 406
habits of: children should be taught 2SM 438; 3T 489
Daniel and companions blessed by Ed 55
failure of Xerxes I to practice 3BC 1139
habits of strictest, ministers above all others should form 3T 490
practice Te 188
has much to do with man’s restoration to Eden MH 129
history bearing upon, Bible is full of Te 267
how Christ would teach men that they need 3T 488
in all things CG 394-400
God’s people should take stand on platform of 3T 63
importance of CH 49-51
must be connected with gospel message 3T 62
preservation of health requires CG 396; CH 38, 120-1; ML 141; 4aSG 146; 2SM 416; 2T 68; Te 141
required of Christians CM 132; CW 124; 2T 46
SDA should learn meaning of MM 275
in amusements, great need of 4T 652
in daily life, essential to sanctification CH 121
in dress: essential 6T 374
practice MM 275
principle of religious life 6T 375
in drinking: essential 2SM 416; 4T 215; 6T 374
essential to preservation of health CH 120-1; ML 141; 4aSG 146; 2T 68
keep mind and body fit for service by 9T 158-9
practice MM 275
principle of religious life 6T 375
in eating: essential 2SM 416; 4T 215; 6T 374
essential to preservation of health CH 120-1; ML 141; 4aSG 146; 2SM 416; 2T 68
keep mind and body fit for service by 9T 158-9
must be practiced in order to be patient 2T 405
practice MM 275
principle of religious life 6T 375
in every pursuit, great need of 4T 652
in family diet 2SM 437-8
in sleeping, principle of religious life 6T 375
in work (labor) CH 99-100; 2SM 416
essential to health CH 120; 4aSG 146; 2T 68
essential to health preservation ML 141; 2SM 416
practice Te 139
law of, Christian’s life must be controlled by CH 42
laxity in, many SDA will fall in time of trouble because of Te 150
learn and practice MYP 233
lessons on, children should be taught from babyhood PP 562
given by angel DA 101; PP 560-2
live life of sobriety and AA 423
med. institutions should give clear instruction re CD 311, 445; Te 248
men cannot be sanctified unless they practice CM 132; CW 124
men must be renewed by divine grace in order to practice MH 179-80
message of, restaurants should proclaim 7T 115
ministers should set example in 3T 490
moral sensibilities of people need to be aroused re 6T 375
mother should practice, before birth of child AH 258; PP 561
must begin: at your table FE 160; 3T 489, 562; 4T 215
in families 3T 562
must regulate what you eat CD 406
must rise higher and higher as end nears 6T 112
needed to overcome sin 4T 35, 215
object lesson in, be Te 82
observed in all things, wonderful power in Ed 206
one fruit of Spirit CD 44; CH 69; GC 474; SL 30
one round in ladder of Christian progress AA 530
only path of safety is, in all things 3T 561
parents’ duty to instruct children in Te 176-81
pattern in, Christ is 2T 358-9
EGW sought to be CD 490
people at large SDA gatherings should be taught CH 449
perfection of holiness requires DA 101
persons who practice, victories reserved by God for 1T 618
place, on elevated platform in family circle and church Te 165
platform of true, tobacco user cannot win souls to Te 69
practice: in all things 1T 619; 2T 45, 60, 413
in childhood AH 15
in cooking Te 161
in daily life 4T 141
in every respect 4T 215
pregnant woman should practice AH 258; PP 561
for child’s sake CD 218
present: as part of gospel 7T 75; Te 246
in more positive and decided manner as end nears 6T 112
with all its advantages to health MM 259
preservation of health calls for 2T 697
required of: God’s people 3T 62
teachers Ed 278
restaurants need room for public lectures on 7T 115
sermons on, needed Te 237
SDA can do mighty work for Te 256
SDA lamentably ignorant re, many CG 361; CH 449
SDA should be in advance of all other people in MM 273
SDA should observe, in all things CH 505; MYP 307
SDA should set example in ML 254; Te 119
sick people must practice, to overcome disease 1T 487
standard of: ministers must lift up Te 245-6
must be raised higher and higher Te 69
must be uplifted CW 176
standing firm on side of, only perfectly safe course is 3T 488
study, in all things 2T 362
subject of: Christians need to be aroused on 3T 489
gather up all light on CD 155
great reformation needed on CH 432
important in working out salvation Ev 265; 9T 112
must be considered from Bible standpoint Te 151
needed in SDA sermons in every city Te 239
SDA should be in advance of all other people on 9T 158
some ministers and church members show little respect for 9T 158
strongly and clearly present Ev 530
EGW spoke to large audiences on 1SM 33
EGW spoke 21 times in succession on Te 284
talks on, can be given on Sundays CT 551
teach, from Bible standpoint Te 239
teach and practice, in all things 6T 375
tobacco users are not fit advocates of FE 144
true: Daniel and companions illustrated CD 28
defined PP 562
physicians should instruct people in 6T 233
reform in dietary habit, dressing, and sleeping is required by Te 196
sanitariums are established to preach truth of CD 162
teaches man to abstain entirely from that which is injurious Te title page
teaches man to dispense with everything hurtful PP 562
teaches man to use only healthful and nutritious food Te title page
teaches man to use judiciously that which is healthful PP 562
total abstinence from strong drink is required by Te 196
true religion teaches PP 600
true success in business calls for Ed 135
voting in favor of GW 387-8; 2SM 337
watchword of married persons should be 2T 477-8
what God’s word says on, present CH 548
EGW spoke on: at camp meetings CH 531-2
in Methodist church in Oregon 4T 290
in open-air meetings Ev 587
90 minutes before 5,000 people 4T 275
EGW used Daniel 1 as text on Te 265
EGW was called to speak on 1SM 33
EGW’s favorite subject was 4T 290
See also Moderation
Supplement
articles on health and, needed PM 227:3
Bible standpoint in presenting 3SM 284:5
broad sense of, Ellen White spoke on CME 10:1
children need examples of 3SM 294:2
Christ lived in OHC 59:4
Christianity affected by; youth to speak for it CME 38:2
Daniel and companions kept, at risk of their lives HP 261:4
definition of LDE 81:1
Ellen White,
invited to repeat speech on, to another church VSS 392:1
told to speak on, as Lord’s messenger CME 10:1
exalted all through Word of God RC 154:6
firm in defense of TMK 314:2
food combinations are the beginning of loss of 3SM 292:0
fruits of the spirit include Con 62:0
godliness requires, according to Paul 2MCP 388:1
health injured by lack of; customs of world followed 1MCP 317:2
in use of good and abstinence from harmful RC 142:2
intellect kept unclouded by HP 193:5
lack of, See Intemperance
mind kept clear by, to know right and wrong 2MCP 390:1
ministers to instruct and warn in lines of RC 142:7
mother’s, important for her child’s mind and body CC 130:2
parents are to practice, and support teachers TDG 293:5
place of, in Peter’s list OHC 70:3
pledge for,
no excuse for not signing TMK 314:2
total abstinence CME 39:4
presentation of,
attractively TDG 136:2
more positive nearer the end of time CME 41:2
to be revived CME 37
preserves powers for service to God OHC 269:3
requirement of, in contrast with bad habits of world TMK 317:3
runners in Christian race have inducements for OHC 308:3
Satan leads away from AG 161:3
speak for every kind of: working, eating, drugs 3SM 280:2
strict, needed to reach highest attainments RC 144:3
understood correctly only from Bible standpoint RC 141:2
Word of God exalts; dangers and advantages specified 3SM 284:3
youth needed to speak against CME 38
youth who fear God are best defenders of TMK 314:2
See also Appetite; Health reform; Indulgence; Intemperance; Lust