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Temptation, Temptations (Part 1 of 2)

Temptation, Temptations

1. Classes of

2. Miscellaneous

Supplement

1. Classes of

alluring, used by Satan to separate men from God GC 610

appealing to man’s physical nature have been most effectual in corrupting and degrading mankind DA 122

attractive parties and amusements instituted by Satan as means of 3T 564

beset with numberless, men must resist them 8T 313

borne in God’s strength: purify and humble you 2T 93

will not destroy or endanger you 2T 93

brought to bear on God’s people will be stronger and stronger as end draws near 3T 571

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constant, invited by association with lovers of pleasure and corrupt society 3T 111

men cannot individually secure themselves from 1SM 123-4

countless, God’s people will be beset by 3T 453

disguised by Satan with semblance of good MYP 83; 2T 142

earnest and powerful, girl to whom society of boys was 2T 564

easily overcoming you, stay away from 7T 239

ever-changing fashions instituted by Satan as means of 3T 564

fierce, ministry of angels does not ensure God’s people against 2T 509

fierce storms of, Christian character that will be overthrown by PP 460

fiercest, are directed against persons whose mind and body are overworked GW 245

in time of its greatest weakness Satan assails soul with PK 173

first great, opens way for other two 4T 44

flood of, games and sports open door to CT 366

for youth, Satan’s cunningness in devising CT 325

from within and without assail man trying to serve God 9T 222

from without find answering chord within heart CT 425; MH 451; 8T 312

giant, example that entices soul struggling in secret against Ed 150; MB 94

gilded, parents should shield children from FE 64

gospel workers assailed by fierce, when under storm of opposition GC 609

greater, lack of moral power to withstand CH 410

greater now than ever before EW 46

grievous: self-knowledge would save many from falling into GW 276; 2T 517

why many of God’s people fall into SD 91; 4T 246

harbored brings mind under Satan’s control PP 396

hard to resist, all men have MH 257; SC 119

however strong is no excuse for sin 5T 177

incident to success and honored position, danger of PK 55

innumerable, how to close door against AH 380

intense worldliness is one of Satan’s most successful 1SM 254-5

invented to destroy your faith, you may pass triumphantly through SD 294

inward sin and, why Solomon was vanquished in PK 82

manfully resisted is light showing forth in character MB 44

most likely to overcome you, do not needlessly expose yourself to 2T 517

most powerful, Christ gives strength to overcome CG 467

new and unexpected, await God’s people GW 257

one of strongest, man has to meet is on point of appetite 3T 485

outward, shun 3T 445

peculiar, physicians have to meet CH 584

popular amusements used by Satan as means of PP 459-60

prefaced with insinuation of distrust DA 124

presented by associates, silence and withdrawal as means of meeting SD 164

presented in such a way that the tempted think they see excuse to transgress 5T 598

presented to us are more subtle than those presented to Christ 3T 480

seductive, Christians in Nero’s household faced 5T 183

slight at first, danger in harboring 3T 344

smallest, without Christ man cannot overcome 4T 355

special, are directed against ministers GW 124

special form of, newly converted soul’s struggle with some 5T 604-5

specious, Satan comes to youth with 4T 623

storms of: how to walk safely amid DA 382

what Peter learned amid AA 515

without Christ’s life man cannot withstand DA 599

strongest: come through association with the ungodly CH 423

is no excuse for sin AH 331; PP 421

youth possessing moral integrity can resist 4T 623

subtle, minds corrupted by 3T 569

minds subject to change by 3T 471

surging waves of strong, may sweep soul into downward path PK 348

tempests of, what to do in DA 336

will not uproot true Christian SD 288

three great leading: are appetite, ambition, and love of world Te 276

by which men are most frequently overcome 4T 576

with which Satan assails man 1SM 95; 3T 372; 4T 44

to engage in enterprises for large worldly gain, answers that ministers should give to AA 366

to indulge appetite: Adam and Eve fell through CD 153; DA 116-7; 3T 139

can be overcome only by God’s help Te 105

how to measure CD 167

human race enfeebled by yielding to 3T 139

large proportion of human race has been overcome by CD 153

strength of, how to measure 3T 486

to tamper with principles condemned in God’s word, dart a prayer to heaven and then firmly resist 3BC 1155; SD 164

unnecessary, do not place children where they will meet CG 328-9

whispered, entice to sin SC 94

2. Miscellaneous

abstain from any influence that encourages 5T 360

acceptance of Christ does not put man beyond COL 155

adapted by Satan to: all classes of men GC 600

all conditions of men GC 553

circumstances of individuals MYP 86

different characters and temperaments of individuals 3T 445

individual cases 1SM 122-3

men of every variety of condition and culture SR 396

men’s inclinations and weaknesses FE 423

prejudices and inclinations of persons he seeks to deceive AA 387

various dispositions of individuals MYP 86

advantages to be reaped by yielding to, it is not safe to linger to contemplate MB 118

agent used by Satan in, is no excuse for one wrong act by you DA 311

agonize with God in prayer when, rushes in upon you EW 46

aids that make man stronger to resist CW 134

all heaven watches how men fight battle against Te 191

all men are exposed to DA 414

all men can resist 1SM 226

all your, work together for your good MH 489; ML 185

angel’s presence is near to deliver men from DA 356

angels are sent to rescue the faithful from 3T 47

angels’ ministry to persons under 1SM 97

appear irresistible too often as result of neglect of prayer and Bible study GC 600

are: God’s workmen to refine us 3T 115

means by which men are tested and tried 1BC 1094

as powerful as those that assailed Christ, man will never be tried by CS 210

association with sinners exposes Christians to 2T 222; 3T 149

association with worldlings brings MYP 81-2

avenues of soul must be well guarded against PP 460; 3T 324

avoid entering into TM 454

avoid running into 3T 45

Balaam dallied with PP 439

barricade against, knowledge of Scriptures is COL 132

barricade your soul against MYP 31

be earnest in your efforts to resist 3T 560

be guarded in words and deportment lest you fall into 3T 378

bear, patiently EW 156

believers who have fallen into, your duty to 9T 222

best shield against, obedience to God’s word is CT 438

brave resistance to, is needed 7BC 929

bulwark against, home should be AH 406

check inward, to do wrong CG 484

cherishing spiritual pride leads man to fall into DA 360

chief danger in, is in having mind diverted from Christ 4T 357

children are exposed to, by evil associations in school 3T 149

children should be taught not to rush willfully into 3T 144

children should be taught to resist, in Christ’s strength FE 153

children should be trained to expect and meet Te 185

children trained to indulge appetite are powerless to resist FE 140; 3T 564

children who are strongly fortified against AH 17

children who readily yield to MYP 78-9

Christ did not seek, while in wilderness 1SM 227

Christ does not leave His people to struggle with, alone DA 483; 2T 271

Christ has made it possible for every human being to resist CD 186; MM 264

Christ has taught men how to overcome 5T 312

Christ never places before men that which would be MH 333

Christ provides grace and strength for overcoming Te 21-2

Christ’s example in, is recorded for our benefit 4T 29, 32

Christ’s followers are followed by, continually COL 170

Christ’s heart yearns over you in all your GW 210

Christ’s name has power to drive back 4T 357

Christ’s promise to help man overcome every 5T 426

Christian physicians are exposed to many MM 151

Christian’s duty when his wife, children, or relatives present CH 562

Christians are not placed beyond reach of 5T 196

Christians choosing society of the ungodly and unbelieving expose themselves to GC 508-9

Christians who are overcomers in TM 161

Christians who do not encourage, will have strength to resist CT 257

Christians yield to, because they do not keep eye on Christ 5T 652

circumstances exposing you to, what to do when you cannot control 3T 45

close door to CH 341

constant contact with unbelievers leads to 7T 70

constant trust in God is needed to withstand PP 751

conversion does not make man secure against COL 155

continual resistance against, only hope of victory is in 3T 480

cultivate unwavering energy in order to be strong to resist 3T 46

daily exposure to, makes prayer necessary MH 509; MYP 248; 4T 459

dallying with, warning against 4T 258

danger in encouraging, in the least 2T 171

danger of becoming discouraged under COL 175

Daniel’s life is encouragement to persons called to endure SL 18

death placed John the Baptist beyond power of DA 224

deceitful power of, all Satan wants of man is for him to fall under 3T 480

defeat in, man need never suffer PP 332

defense against, communion with God is MH 510

develops or makes manifest what is in heart MB 60

devils constantly watch to assail men with GW 322

difference between being tempted and entering into Te 192

discipline that makes youth strong to resist ML 296; MYP 80

discouraging persons under, warning against 5T 606-7

disposition to yield to, diet has much to do with CD 52

divine aid promised to persons who resist SD 79

divine help is provided to enable man to overcome 5T 574

divine power is needed to resist 3T 373; 4T 32

do not give up to despondency when under DA 126-9

do not invite, by placing yourself on enemy’s ground GW 276

do not look to circumstances or to weakness of self when under MH 181

do not lose courage when assailed by DA 126

do not needlessly expose yourself to AH 471; DA 126; GW 276; MYP 81; 2T 517; 3T 482; 4T 616; 5T 397; Te 185

do not stop for one moment to reason with CH 587

do-nothing believers who lose courage and faith under ChS 91

does not create evil revealed by yielding to it MB 60

does not proceed from God MB 116

door through which Satan enters to lead men astray by MB 92

elements of depravity not resisted and overcome respond to DA 720

endowment with Spirit’s power does not free man from AA 49

entertainments and amusements that lead to, in sanitariums 4T 578

enticement to, as result of neglect of prayer SC 94

every: may be successfully resisted GC 529

may work for your advancement CT 237

resisted advances man in work of character building MB 117

resisted gives new experience MB 117

every provision made for man to have divine help to overcome 5T 574

every resistance against, is seed sown to eternal life MYP 96-7

makes resistance easier MYP 96

every victory gained over, is step in march to final victory MB 140

exposure to, guard yourself from 4T 109

faith can resist MH 488

faithful gospel worker is not exempt from AA 356

fiery ordeal of, why God permits His people to be subjected to GC 528

fiery test of, persons who faint beneath COL 47

firmly resist, or be conquered MH 452; 8T 313

form habits of thought enabling you to resist MH 454; 8T 314

God does not leave His people to be overcome by PK 590

God has not left man to battle with, in his own strength MH 174-6; 5T 312

God helps His people to meet, when in line of duty 2T 222

God helps man to overcome Te 117

God permits no, to come which cannot be resisted PP 332

God promises strength to overcome 1BC 1094; FE 109

God purposes to bring man from every, with firmer faith and richer experience DA 528

God wants His people to conquer 7T 131

God’s promise to help His people resist, when it is met in line of duty GW 276

God’s providence permits removal of, for sake of the weak PK 255

grace and power to overcome, Christ gives 7BC 929

grace and strength promised for overcoming EW 46

great light does not place man beyond the reach of CH 457; 5T 196

guard yourself constantly against 3T 491

habits of industry aid youth in resisting LS 354

has power over men because selfishness exists in their hearts MB 116-8

heart’s sore anguish under, God knows 3T 291

help and strength for overcoming, God has provided PP 421

help and strength to resist, pray for 3T 364

petitions for, must be unwearied 4T 286

help to resist, light falls from heaven upon us as we pray for DA 113

how, loses its power over man MB 118

how God views man’s COL 403

how heart is fortified against ML 28

how leaders of God’s people fall into 3T 469-71

how to be strong to resist 3T 46

how to close door against 3T 82

how to meet 5T 426

how to overcome 2T 511; 3T 480

how to resist 2SM 137; 5T 47

how youth should meet SD 211

humility of heart is needed to with-stand PP 751

idle moments invite DA 72

idleness exposes youth to 3T 148

idleness leads to all manner of CG 189

idleness makes man prey to PP 156

if you do not walk deliberately into, God will sustain you when it comes 3T 47

if you invite, you will not have divine aid to resist it 3T 47

indulgence in sin invites GC 44

indulging sinful trait of character is inviting GC 558

industry safeguards youth from CG 189

invited by: association with lovers of pleasure and corrupt society 3T 111

every word of doubt you utter SC 119

is: discipline men need to develop purity and firmness DA 72

enticement to sin MB 116

no excuse for sinning AH 331; PP 421; 2T 294; 5T 177

not sin 5T 426

it is Satan’s act to tempt you but it is your own act to yield to 4T 623

Jews sought to escape, by shutting themselves away from world AA 14

John the Baptist distrusted his own power to withstand DA 101-2

Joseph’s fidelity amid PP 214

knowledge of Bible helps youth to resist FE 92

laid by Satan for every step of your life 2T 292

lingering over, Achan’s ruin as result of 4T 492

Lord’s Prayer that we be not brought into MB 116-9

man aided by divine power must work with his human power to resist and overcome 4T 32-3

man becomes easy prey to, when he places himself on enemy’s ground DA 712

man can resist, by continually watching unto prayer GW 128

man can overcome every 2SG 289-90

by trusting in God EW 46

by uniting his weakness to Christ’s strength MYP 50

by watchfulness and prayer 2T 511

in God’s strength PK 487

man cannot resist: in his own strength GW 322-3; Te 121

in his own wisdom GW 322-3

while he is united with the amusement-loving and pleasure-loving MYP 366

without God’s help MH 455

without vital connection with God 8T 316

man cannot resist one, without Christ DA 676

man has no power to resist, apart from Christ SC 69

man has part to act in resisting MYP 81

man has work to do in resisting PP 460

man is free moral agent to resist or yield to 2T 294

man may overcome by resisting, in Christ’s all-powerful name MYP 50; 4T 33

man may overcome every, in God’s strength PK 487

man may resist, as Christ did DA 130-1

by divine grace and remain firm PK 490

man must be converted in order to resist TM 426

man must work with his human power aided by divine power in resisting 4T 32-3; Te 111

man places himself on Satan’s battleground by encouraging 2T 171

man yields to, by his own consent 5T 177

man’s need of will power strengthened by God’s grace to resist, is twice as great now as it was several generations ago 3T 488

men can and should be able to overcome every SD 230

men fall under, when they trust their own strength 3T 470

men have to bear no, which Christ has not endured DA 117

men may ever be fortified against, by study of Bible 3T 374

men place themselves in way of, by associating with persons they should avoid DA 712

many alluring forms of, re indulgence of appetite PK 488

many doors of, strict reserve and propriety of deportment at all times closes 5T 602

many people fall into, because they do not have correct knowledge of themselves SD 91

many people overcome by, are humiliated by their failures MH 181

because of lack of self-control MH 133

married physicians are subject to CH 585

may be all around you but you are not compelled to enter into them 2T 49-50

means for resisting every, God has provided DA 429; MH 65-6

plan of redemption provides 1SM 82

meet, in such decided manner that it will never be repeated SD 164

with sword of Spirit 5T 426

mighty barricade against, God’s word as CT 121; Ed 190

ministers are not safe from 1T 466

ministers in, should not be discouraged 2T 509

ministers who are too weak to resist CH 584

moral power to resist, children need CG 189

moral stamina to resist, few people have 4T 574

Moses trusted in God for strength to carry him uncorrupted through every form of 5T 652

must be met patiently 3T 327

must be resisted 7BC 943

in Christ’s strength ML 96

through divine power MB 117

new power to resist, study of Bible imparts FE 434

no, permitted to come to man which he is unable to resist PP 332

no man can be overcome by, without his own consent GC 510; 2T 294; 5T 177

no man is ever called to struggle with, as did Christ DA 71

no man is free from FE 249

no man is placed beyond reach of CH 411; 4T 575

no man is so confirmed in right principles as to be secure from 7T 166

no opportunity for, in world to come Ed 302

no sin in having 4T 358

numerous holidays lead to Te 30

nurses endangered by CH 584-91

often appear irresistible because men neglect prayer and Bible study GC 600

often cherished as voice of True Shepherd 5T 427

one act of familiarity or indiscretion may open door to CH 295

one moment of yielding to: results of ML 322

terrible consequences may result from 3T 324

work of lifetime may not recover what has been lost in PP 426

one step in, prepares way for another 4T 578

results of SL 23

only as men voluntarily yield to, can Satan gain his object GC 560

only defense against, indwelling Christ is DA 324

only persons who have overcome, will enter heaven SD 348

only real safeguard against, knowledge of God is AA 530-1; MH 409

only safety against: constant connection with God is 4T 542

indwelling Christ is CT 221

is in giving no place to devil 3T 482-3

is in watchfulness and prayer PK 82

overcome, by Christ’s grace SD 349

parleying with, men give Satan advantage by DA 121

you will be overcome by Te 276

partakers of divine nature will not give way to MYP 81

persons doing nothing to encourage, will have strength to withstand it CT 257

persons fallen into, sympathy and tenderness should be manifest to MH 163

persons seeking to rescue others from vice are especially exposed to MH 510

persons standing in world’s high places face Ed 51-2

persons strong to resist, should help those who are weak 5T 606

persons under, how to deal with FE 280

persons who fail to depend constantly on God will be overcome by DA 382

persons who go into, like fool to correction of stocks 5T 602

persons who have fallen into, how to help MH 181

persons who invite, have to make desperate efforts to free themselves from Satan’s power MYP 60

warning to 5T 602

persons who sincerely pray for deliverance from, God strengthens SD 36

Peter became easy prey to, by assuming air of indifference DA 712

physicians endangered by CH 584-91

physicians meet great MM 50

physicians must prepare to meet, by practicing principles of truth CH 584

places of, do not go unbidden to MYP 82

warning against going to MYP 82

power enabling man to resist, Christ imparts GC 506

power of: angels’ ministry to persons who have fallen under MYP 60

no man is placed beyond 5T 425

tempted person should look to power of God’s word instead of MH 181

terrible, how to help the self-indulgent under MH 174-5

power sufficient to resist, can be found in Christ AA 307

power that makes them strong to resist, qualities that clothe men with CT 226

power to drive back, Christ has 4T 357

power to overcome, promised to all men 1SM 223

power to resist: Christ knows strength of your MYP 98

men want to know that they possess in themselves 2T 374

must come from God AA 482

obtained through prayer SC 95

whatever weakens faith in God robs soul of MH 440

praise God even in 2T 593

prepared for: persons in highest positions PP 457-8

pub. workers 5T 407-8

preparation of, Satan’s cunningness in 5T 502-3

present plan of education opens door of, to youth 3T 148

privilege of child of God fiercely assailed by PK 632

privilege of prayer when you are assailed by CG 468

proceeds from: evil of men’s own hearts MB 116

Satan MB 116

professed Christians are tested by 3T 112

promise of God to keep His own in midst of FE 295

promises for persons under DA 129

proof against every, hold fast to divine strength in order to be 3T 472

put to death, to commit sin AH 128

refuse to rush heedlessly into Ev 207

resist every MM 43; 3T 370; Te 291

as Christ did 7BC 929-30

by faith 5BC 1082

in all-powerful name of Christ MYP 50; 4T 33

resistance to: is success 3T 483

must be firm and steadfast 3T 483

must come from man AA 482

use of intoxicating liquor destroys Te 38

use of narcotics weakens Te 64

result of failure to overcome, in little things CH 410

rise superior to every SD 79

resisting MYP 81-2

answer your own prayer as far as possible by 3T 378

force Satan to depart by DA 130

God’s word as aid in DA 123

knowledge of God’s word aids in 3T 378

man has work to do in PP 460

once gives power to resist again 5T 120

part that Christ plays for man in 3T 378

part that you must play in 3T 378

put your will on Christ’s side SD 36

stretch every nerve and exert all powers in MYP 248

virtue gathers strength by SD 191

rushing into, meditation and prayer keeps men from DA 126

safeguard against: God’s word as MH 458-9

hard work as CT 274

knowledge of Scriptures is CSW 36

meditation and prayer as 4T 45

reading Scriptures is 5T 120

sacred song as Ed 168

secret prayer as 5T 120

useful labor as DA 72; Ed 214; MYP 79; PP 50

useful work is MH 177

safest place to be when under 7BC 937

san. workers are continually exposed to 7T 70

Satan cannot compel man to yield to PP 421

Satan conceals, under cover of light 3T 374

Satan deals with men more guardedly in, than he did with Christ 3T 480

Satan destroys many souls by leading them to place themselves in way of 4T 616

Satan directs, to enfeebling and degrading of man’s physical powers MH 130

Satan is constantly changing his GW 257

Satan presents, in manner to allure to evil 2T 294

Satan presents many, to youth MYP 95

Satan redoubles, when youth try to break away from him MYP 82

Satan seeks to destroy man’s faith so that he will yield to his 5T 473

Satan’s success in leading man into 4T 45

season of, gives glimpse of man’s real character 4T 285

secure against, you cannot safely feel COL 155

seek strength from God to meet 3T 45

seeking pleasure among the ungodly invites PP 204

seizes men when they are weary or perplexed SD 298

self-confidence leads youth into MYP 86-7

self-confident and self-righteous persons fall under 5T 426

self-indulgent persons do not need to be overcome by, again and again MH 174-5

SDA youth will meet, on every hand MYP 88

shield against, sense of God’s presence is Ed 255

shield children from AH 406

shield of grace can preserve men against 3SG 145

shun, while praying Lord’s Prayer PP 459

sifting by, reveals genuine Christian GC 625

silent prayer essential to overcome MYP 248

sin comes in when, is yielded to 4T 358

singing as means of resisting 7BC 936

slaves to, God’s people are not to be 4T 86

society in which it takes greater decision of character to resist 3T 39

some people are brought into, because of their employment COL 368

some people frequently plunge into, without thought 4T 44

sorely beset all of God’s people 3T 526

soul struggling with, how to deal with 9T 222

soul that God has power to keep when under SD 297

spell of, holds under its charm people who do not see and feel their danger 4T 566

spirit of self-confidence leads to PP 459, 746-7

sport of: how evil surmisers become 5T 95

peril of persons who have allowed themselves to be 5T 479

youth like empty bubble or worthless weed are ML 71

steadfastly resist, to sin in thought or act SD 109

steadfastly resist evil promptings when you are assailed by MYP 112; SL 90

strategy employed by Satan in 2T 142

strength and grace to resist, pray for MYP 122-3

strength from God is needed to resist 3T 373

strength increases with every, that is overcome 5T 183

strength is gained by steadfastly resisting 3T 570

strength obtained by prayer is needed to resist 2T 204-5

strength to overcome, God gives AA 501

must be found in Christ 3T 453

pray for CG 467

strength to resist: Christ is ready to give 3T 516

God provides MYP 81

how to obtain 2T 202

is obtained by faith in Christ 4T 561

seek God daily for 5T 507

weak human nature has no TM 426

strong and trustworthy defenses against, men need 3SG 145

strong power of, habits of years are revealed under 4T 566

strong purposes and resolute will close many open doors to 3T 194-5

strong resolution is needed to withstand PK 490

study of Scriptures fortifies mind against CSW 19

sufficient grace to resist, is given to man through Christ 3T 483

tampering with, is unsafe Te 165

teach children that to resist, is noble and manly CT 127; MH 386

teach children that to yield to, is weak and wicked CT 127; MH 386

teach children to depend on God in resisting CG 172-3

tears and, serving God with many GC 510

terrible power of, over victims of intemperance MH 174

test of, good purposes and good intentions do not enable man to withstand 4T 542

truth must be deep rooted in man’s heart in order for him to stand ML 310

thick and fast pressed on persons in responsible positions 5T 428

thickest of, God’s people are in 5T 97

thousand: how to close effectual door against 4T 412

in disguise prepared for people who have light of truth 5T 293

lack of employment opens door to COL 345

tide of, that tends to uproot female virtue and true modesty 2T 560

time of: angels are sent to help men in 2T 591

Christ is beside the faithful in DA 490

God will help men in 5T 177

God’s promise to bring truth to remembrance in GC 600

God’s promise to help in 5T 177

lean more heavily upon God in TM 90

we live in 5T 388

too often men praying Lord’s Prayer fail to guard their feet from entering into 7T 239

train children to say No to CG 218

triumph of principle over PK 489

true believer in Christ has power he can appropriate in ML 274

true believer who will not fall under ML 274

true force of will must be understood in order to resist MH 176

turn your face resolutely against 3BC 1165

unceasing watchfulness is needed to withstand PP 751

understanding of Scriptures enables man to meet AA 521

victims of evil habit must resist MH 174

victory over: can be had by constant and unceasing effort 3T 253

can be had by continually resisting Satan’s attacks 3T 480

every, is seed sown to eternal life 5T 120

God has made ample provision for PP 332

is maintained by unceasing endeavor 8T 313

is won by Christian on his knees 4T 616

only through Christ can man obtain 4T 543

prayer is essential to 4T 542-3; 5T 177

victory over appetite gives moral power for other 3T 491-2

vigilant watchfulness is needed to withstand PK 490

vitalizing power of Christ is needed to resist MH 130