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

Thoughtfulness - Time, Times

Thoughtfulness

Thoughtfulness, be blessing by, for others 2T 647

cherish 5T 335

children should be taught, for others CT 123

fruits of, will be hundredfold CG 217

habits of, few youth trained to CG 340

study to form AH 438

manifest, for others in meekness and humility SD 83

mind should be trained to 4T 459

study how to show, for others SD 83

where Christ’s love reigns there is, for others 5T 559

Supplement

general disunion caused by neglect of OHC 237:3

grace aids one with 1MCP 301:2

harvest from, is precious TMK 85:5

improved with learning to reason 2MCP 436:0

show, in the home, determining character 1MCP 157:4

students who are shown, will return the same RC 300:5

See also Benevolence, disinterested; Kindness

Thoughtless

Thoughtless, persons who seem, special wisdom needed in dealing with MM 209

Thoughtlessness

Thoughtlessness, moment of, may turn whole current of life in wrong direction 5T 398

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

moment of yielding to, results of ML 322

no folly is so subtle as MYP 267

one hour of, may turn whole current of life in wrong direction 4T 622-3

sin of, in undue familiarity GW 125; 5T 593

Supplement

Holy Spirit helps ones with, to be serious HP 22:4

people with, consideration in working with TDG 79:4

words of, to be retracted and regretted TDG 332:4

Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing

illustrations for, unsuitable PM 217:2

Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation

Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation, by Uriah Smith See “Daniel and the Revelation”

Supplement

brought truth to many PM 356:2

success of, shown to Ellen White PM 206:2

truth in, essential PM 356:2

Thoughts on the Revelation

Thoughts on the Revelation, by Uriah Smith See “Daniel and the Revelation”

Thousand disguises

Thousand disguises, Satan works constantly under PP 78

Thousand doors of usefulness

Thousand doors of usefulness, how God’s people could see, opened for them to enter 1SM 82; 6T 450

Thousand fears

Thousand fears re future, believers who distrust God and have 2T 656

Thousandfold greater vigilance

Thousandfold greater vigilance, there would be, if God’s people would carry out with determination principles contained in our books CM 125-6

Thousandfold more self-denial and resolute effort

Thousandfold more self-denial and resolute effort, there would be, if God’s people would carry out with determination principles contained in our books CM 125-6

Thousand persons

Thousand persons, more than, will soon be converted in one day CM 151; CW 181; Ev 693; WM 101

Thousands more

Thousands more of God’s people should be engaged in house-to-house work for souls CM 24

Thousands of believers

Thousands of believers, crippling their way to heaven and expressing doubt whether they are Christians ChS 179

how there could be, where there is now one SC 81

seen visiting families 9T 126

who might enter harvest field but now are religiously idle ChS 179

Thousands of books

Thousands of books containing light of present truth should be placed in homes in large cities ChS 152

Thousands of children

Thousands of children may be brought to Christ by gospel work for them CT 172

Thousands of cities

Thousands of cities, impending destruction of AH 136; Ev 29; WM 136

Thousands of common people

Thousands of common people, Christ will use, in miss. work Ed 269-71

Thousands of dollars

Thousands of dollars, cheerfully laid on altar in closing work of gospel CS 40

Thousands of families

Thousands of families, books and pamphlets can be sent into, now sitting in darkness of error 4T 389

Thousands of hearts

Thousands of hearts, can be reached in most simple way Ev 443

springs of action in, influence of three angels’ messages has set in motion 6T 18

Thousands of idlers

Thousands of idlers having heard message of salvation might be engaged in some line of active Christian service AA 110-1

Thousands of invalids

Thousands of invalids think their lives depend on taking medicines from doctors CH 55

Thousands of others

Thousands of others, one soul converted may carry truth to Ev 443

Thousands of people

Thousands of people, can be reached in most simple and humble way CM 39; COL 232

converted in a day in early church AA 22, 38; DA 192, 827; 8T 21

under direct power of gospel CM 153

crowded into cities, who might be working on soil FE 326; LS 355-6; MH 189

erroneous idea of conversion over which, have stumbled to ruin SD 100

games and horse races draw FE 422

God has many, who have not bowed to Baal PK 171

have died for want of pure water and pure air CH 55

how ministers can speak to, with as much ease as to ten 2T 616

in cities: have not bowed to Baal 2BC 1035

would appreciate proclamation of third angel’s message Ev 75

in every city may be reached with saving truth PK 277

in New York City, have not bowed to Baal Ev 387

it was God’s mercy that, should suffer in order to prevent visitation of judgments upon millions PP 325

left in darkness in our cities MM 302

life energies of, poor cookery slowly wears away 2T 538

light brought to, during final warning GC 607

many, long to understand more fully re Christ and God’s law PK 171

made skeptics and infidels by doctrine of eternal torment of the wicked GC 536

need instruction re simple methods of treating the sick MH 146

pass through life as if they had no great object for which to live MH 498

physical and moral health of, ruined by sensual indulgence CG 115

thousands upon, dying without God and hope of everlasting life 6T 445

give no time or thought to salvation of their souls 9T 24

made skeptics and infidels by erroneous teachings 5T 710

truth is presented by colporteur work to, who otherwise would not hear it CM 20

work that would bring thousands upon, now wandering in error into fold of Christ GC 599

Thousands of places

Thousands of places to be entered where standard of truth has never been raised ChS 179; 6T 412

Thousands of seekers

Thousands of seekers after health and pleasure, ministers and colporteurs should be stationed in world-renowned health resorts and centers of tourist traffic crowded with CM 40

Thousands of ships

Thousands of ships will be hurled into depths of sea MYP 89

Thousands of voices

Thousands of voices will give warning message GC 612

Thousandth part

Thousandth part See One thousandth part

Thousand times

Thousand times, salvation of one soul will repay your efforts a 2T 31; WM 97

Thousand topics

Thousand topics, we must turn away from, that invite attention 8T 316

Thousands upon thousands

Thousands upon thousands of youth and older people should give themselves to God’s work Ed 270-1

Thousand ways

Thousand ways, God has, to provide for us of which we know nothing DA 330; MH 481

Thousand years

Thousand years See Millennium

“Thou shalt not,”

“Thou shalt not,” God’s, contains or implies a promise 5T 445

Thralldom

Thralldom, of sin, Christ’s power to deliver men from AA 306

continue no longer under MYP 29

See also Slavery

Thread, Threads

Thread, Threads, be God’s, to work out His design MM 51

gold and silver, used in making veils of sanctuary PP 347

let us not be tied by a, to educational policies of those who do not harken to God’s commandments CT 255; MM 61-2

love and fear as golden, uniting human agent to the divine TM 161

of human devising, robe of Christ’s righteousness has no COL 311

of selfishness, draw into san. work no MM 155

one grand golden, runs through whole Bible 1SM 20

snarled-up, let God untangle 5T 348

work out God’s design in great pattern as His TMK 323:4

Threat, Threats

Threat, Threats, allow no, to induce you to violate your conscience FE 93

could not make Joseph violate God’s law SR 103

intimidating, must not be permitted to divert us from God’s work PK 659; 3T 574

obedience is not obtained by CG 76

person who is not indifferent to, will be unexpectedly overthrown by Satan 4T 544

Supplement

Christ had no fear of; He moved as the sun above clouds TDG 263:4

turn from Satan’s, to God’s promises TMK 241:5

Threatened

Threatened, Sabbathkeepers will be, with fines and imprisonment GC 607

Threatening, Threatenings

Threatening, Threatenings, apostles could not be restrained or intimidated by AA 48

God’s: are conditional Ev 695; 1SM 67

doctrine re, that presumes on His mercy GC 537

purpose of PK 435

most terrible, ever borne to man EW 254; GC 449; SR 383

student’s affection cannot be gained by CSW 175

Three angels’ messages

Three angels’ messages, accepting, results of GC 436

all linked together CD 209; 6T 17

all, still to be proclaimed CW 26

angels of: are symbolic 2SM 387

represent people sounding God’s warning to world 2SM 387; 5T 455-6

symbolize God’s people LS 429

symbolize work of people proclaiming them 6T 17

are to prepare earth’s inhabitants for second advent GC 435

as anchor to God’s people EW 256

as mighty cleaver of truth 5T 455

blend in one 2SM 116

block or pin of, woe to him who moves EW 258

brought into existence institutions of learning, pub. houses, and health institutions Ev 20

combined, are given to world 7BC 985

constitute: threefold message CW 26-7, 29; GC 311, 450; 8T 197

threefold warning GC 435

Daniel’s prophecies have proper place in 7BC 971

essential that we repeat CW 26-7

exert power to close of time 6T 18

firm platform of three steps representing EW 258-61

given in time of end 2SM 107

God’s people are to bear, to world 7BC 962; 1SM 92

heresy re, warning against 1SM 208

influence of 6T 18

deepening and widening Ev 20

institutions brought into existence as result of 6T 18

keep on repeating 2SM 105

linked together 2SM 117; 6T 17

located by God’s word CW 26

location of, no human authority has right to change CW 26

many Jews will respond to PK 299-300

ministers should thoroughly study GW 251

must extend to islands of sea Ev 19; GW 470; 6T 133

must lighten darkness of every continent Ev 19; GW 470; 6T 133

nominal churches crucified EW 261

not one peg or pin of, should be removed CW 26

perfect chain of truth in EW 256

persons who have proclaimed, experience of 2SM 102

place of, in prophetic history Ev 613

prepare people to stand in great day of God 2SM 111

presentation of, manner of CW 27

proclaim, in SDA publications and discourses CW 27; 2SM 105

proclamation of: banner unfurled with CW 30

effects of 6T 17-8

every specification of prophecy has been fulfilled in LS 429

fulfillment of prophecy in 2SM 387

is most solemn and sacred work ever given to mortals CD 76

located by Scriptures CW 26; 2SM 104

no other work so important as 9T 19

results of 2SM 117

regarded by some people as still in future Ev 613

rejecters of God’s law will not understand TM 115

represented by three steps in vision EW 258

Satan seeks to cast shadow about 6T 18

sent to prepare people for second advent 7BC 978-9

separate people from churches and world for God 5T 455

separating Sabbath from, results of 1T 337

SDA faith in reference to, has been correct Ev 223; LS 278

SDA institutions are to co-operate in work represented by 6T 18

should be given together as one message 7BC 949

should exert power on our religious experience as long as time lasts 6T 18

sound, by pen and voice CW 27

still to be proclaimed CW 26; 2SM 105

study of, by pioneer SDA 2SM 109

symbolism of, explained LS 429

testing messages comprehended in Ev 613

threefold message in GC 453-4

threefold message of: is last message before second advent GC 454

results of proclaiming GC 453-4

second advent immediately follows proclamation of GC 454

threefold warning of, is to prepare earth’s inhabitants for second advent GC 435

results of rejecting GC 390

truths contained in, all should understand Ev 196; CW 29-30, 175

truths presented in, will distinguish Christ’s church at His second advent GC 453-4

understanding of, essential to salvation CW 29-30, 175

is vitally important EW 258

will be boldly and earnestly proclaimed PK 187

See also First angel’s message; Second angel’s message; Third angel’s message

Supplement

misunderstood UL 368:4

power in propagation of LDE 201:2

still active; importance not realized by SDAs 3SM 405:2

work of proclaiming OHC 344:3; TDG 196:2

See also Third angel’s message; Warning

Threefold message (of Rev. 14:6-12)

Threefold message (of Rev. 14:6-12) GC 311

is to prepare people for second advent GC 435

last message before second advent GC 453

last message given to world 7BC 985

leads to keeping of God’s commandments GC 437

must be given in most difficult places GW 27

result of rejecting GC 390

third angel’s message forms part of GC 450

Threefold union

Threefold union See Union

Three hundred and ninety-one years

Three hundred and ninety-one years, plus 15 days, of Rev. 9:15 GC 334-5

Thrift

Thrift, as capital in business Ed 137

lessons of, student colporteurs learn CM 30; 9T 77

teaching children to practice CG 134-6

true success in business calls for Ed 135

See Economy

Throat

Throat, all work should not be done by, in public speaking 3T 311

do not talk rapidly from, in public speaking 4T 405

fine organs of, should not be strained in preaching 2T 672

fomentation applied to EGW’s 1T 604

disease (trouble) in: children afflicted with CD 240

eucalyptus oil in treatment of 2SM 300-1

healed by prayer 2SG 130

honey in treatment of 2SM 300-1

how to avoid serious Ed 199

minister who was liable to 3T 311

hot food and drinks enfeeble CD 106, 432

irritation of, long and violent exercise of vocal organs causes 2T 672

EGW suffered from LS 72, 132, 225-7; 2SG 97; 1T 65

long praying injures 2T 617

ministers should not wear out, by long and loud prayer 1T 645

should be merely channel of communication in speaking CT 239, 297; 3T 311

sore: poisonous miasma causes CH 59; 4aSG 144; 2SM 464

poor ventilation causes 4aSG 143; 2SM 462

EGW suffered 2SG 38

JW suffered 1T 101

why many families suffer from 4aSG 143; 2SM 462

speaking in high and unnatural key injures CT 239

strain on, students should be taught to read and speak so as to avoid FE 147

strain should not come on muscles of, in reading and speaking Ed 199

unnatural strain should not come on, in reading CT 297

vocal organs irritated by speaking from 2T 616

weariness of, how to avoid great Ed 199

EGW’s, cold affected 4T 276

See also Speaker; Speaking

Throne, Thrones

Throne, Thrones, as token of self-conquest through Christ’s grace DA 549

Christ as Priest on GC 416

Christ seen seated on GC 636

Christ’s: during executive judgment at close of millennium GC 665-6; SR 421-2

is from everlasting to everlasting GC 651

men must partake of His sufferings if they would sit with Him on 5T 215

persons who will stand nearest to GC 665; MH 182; SR 421

persons who will stand next to COL 236

will be established in earth PP 450

existence of, implies existence of kingdom GC 347

Father and Son seen sitting on EW 54-5, 92

God claims, in every heart 6BC 1088

God’s: above ark of covenant in heavenly sanctuary EW 32, 252; LS 100

Christ ministers before, as High Priest GC 414

Christ pleads before, for men EW 38

countless millions about, in executive judgment 4T 384

established in righteousness and judgment GC 415

glory flashing from, during last plague GC 637

glory of, fills heavenly sanctuary GC 414

honor of, staked for fulfillment of His word COL 148; PK 158; 8T 23

in heavenly sanctuary EW 32, 55-6; LS 100; GC 414-6; PP 356-7

in holy place of heavenly sanctuary EW 55, 92

in most holy place of heavenly sanctuary EW 55-6, 252

in New Jerusalem EW 17, 289; LS 67; ML 357; 1T 61

law is linked with AA 12

light ever surrounds DA 112

rainbow about, is assurance that He is true 8T 23

rainbow encircling ChS 263; DA 834; Ed 115; GC 636; PK 370; PP 107; 6T 340

rainbow round about, as emblem of divine mercy PK 536

rays of glory emanating from 2T 619

righteousness is foundation of CH 458

righteousness is habitation of 5T 197

sapphire PK 536

seraphim as guards about GC 414; GW 21; PP 357

those forgiven most will stand nearest to SC 36

way to, is always open CH 362

in God’s kingdom as token of condition attained AA 543

of Deity, suns and stars and systems circle GC 677

of glory, Christ ascended to His DA 830

represents kingdom of glory GC 347

of grace: afflictions should draw men closer to 4T 143

Elijah urged his prayer to 2BC 1034

is highest attraction CT 14

obtain at, preparation for ministering to people COL 149

occupied by Father CT 14; 6T 363

occupied by One who permits men to call Him Father 8T 177

petitions may be presented at, through Christ 5T 221

prayers ascend to LS 246

prayers rise like holy incense to 4T 616

prayers should be presented at COL 147

press your case to 5T 649

represents kingdom of grace GC 347

silent prayers rise like incense before GW 254

supplications offered at 4T 494

urge your request to 5T 410

your continual dependence should be 6T 418

redeemed sit on, during millennium EW 290-1; GC 661

undivided, Christ must occupy AH 128

Supplement

access to, through merits of Christ OHC 366:2

among white robed company standing about TMK 65:4

angel declaration about those in spotless robes around HP 371:2

angels and, seen at end of time 3SM 428:3

Christ,

expected by everyone to rule on a temporal UL 110:4

must occupy an undivided HP 198:5

stepped down from, to a blighted world AG 79:2

stoops from, to help every needy one who asks TMK 260:5

company around, John asked about HP 369:3

exalted to Christ’s, by His taking our disgrace TMK 302:4

golden, angel of mercy about to step down from TDG 308:2

great white; judgment is almost here; trump of God TSB 90:2

meditate to catch songs of choir around TMK 273:4

meeting around, Ellen White thought of happiness in TDG 333:2

obedience required to be able to stand around TDG 320:7

object of Christian’s ambition TMK 91:2

One seen in, bearing marks of reconciliation RC 284:6

preparation to stand before, free from spot RC 37:6

promise of glory and decree to toil come from the same OHC 223:2

rainbow

encircling, represents mercy and justice Mar 326:3

encircling, sign of God’s faithfulness TMK 230:3

of promise above HP 177:4

saints,

before, enjoy eternal day; no longer suffering 3SM 429:3

redeemed from power of Satan and exalted to 3SM 429:1

souls,

in tribulation here, honored around OHC 361:4

standing before, desire of Ellen White to see TDG 212:3

suffering one seen in midst of LHU 249:4

towering, revealed to Isaiah RC 338:2

working that others may be exalted to, by glory of cross RC 284:7

Throne (of the heart)

divided, God will not reign from TMK 63:3

ungodly place one like themselves on, before final conflict 3SM 398:1

Throne of grace

approached through blood of Christ HP 18:4

press petitions to, then wait UL 375:4

seeking at, not to be considered humiliating UL 370:2

wants to be presented at, daily OHC 157:5

Thrust, Thrusts

Thrust, Thrusts, harsh: God’s people have grieved Christ by their 9T 243

make no, at Roman Catholics 9T 243

making, is habit to be repented of 9T 241

make no, at other churches Ev 576

at Roman Catholic Church Ev 576

may do much harm and no good Ev 576

may quench conviction in many minds Ev 576

never deviate to give, to somebody Ev 576

personal, church members warned against severe 4T 488-9

to be avoided in our periodicals CW 66-7

rude and violent, Satan constantly seeks to produce effects by TM 190

sharp: at other churches are out of place in SDA periodicals CW 110

keep back your TM 248

ministers should not make TM 248

SDA periodicals should not contain 7T 155

will come back on us in double measure 9T 241

writers should not make TM 248

unkind, writers for SDA papers should not make 9T 240

See also Raid; Railing; Tirade

Thunder, Thunders

Thunder, Thunders, at resurrection of righteous dead GC 644

during seventh plague GC 638

from pillar of fire over Israel PP 287

God’s voice mistaken for EW 15

in giving of law at Sinai PP 304; 3SG 267

law of God spoken amid TDG 237:4

man’s fear of 1BC 1091

mutterings of, when Flood began PP 99; 3SG 69; SR 66

peals of loudest, when God’s people are delivered EW 286; GC 640; 1T 354

obeys God’s voice SR 117

of God’s word, startles man from his lethargy 4T 14

roaring of, when Christ rose from grave DA 780

rolling, God’s voice heard in 2SM 315

Christ’s voice heard in Ed 120

seven, of Rev. 10:3, 4 7BC 971

Sinai’s, person who could not be moved by EW 51

solemn roll of deep-toned, speaks of God CT 54; MH 411

Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt, from clear sky, Elijah’s message to Ahab was like PK 122

of armory of heaven, ministers who seem to have drawn only 4T 536

Thunderstorm, Thunderstorms

Thunderstorm, Thunderstorms, fear created by 2SG 82 See also Storm

“Thus saith the Lord,”

“Thus saith the Lord,” take your stand on ML 73

Tiara

Tiara, high priest wore glittering, in Christ’s time DA 594

Tidal wave, Tidal waves

Tidal wave, Tidal waves, Lisbon earthquake caused GC 304

Satan destroys through GC 590

Satan exercises his power in HP 342:3

seventh plague will cause GC 637

EGW did not say New York City would be destroyed by Ev 388; LS 411-2

See also Earthquake

Tide

Tide, persons drifting with ML 71

of God’s love, channels of 6T 12

of mercy, God’s people as channels of 6T 480

Tie

Tie, closer than that of human kinship DA 325

tenderest earthly, between mother and child FE 153; 2T 536

gospel’s enemies disregard DA 355

Tiglath-pileser

Tiglath-pileser, king of Assyria PK 287, 329

Tigris River

Tigris River PK 265, 344

Tilling

Tilling, spiritual, churches should cooperate in 6T 420

Tillotson, J.

Tillotson, J. 2SG 265, 271

Timber

Timber, rotten, under paint and varnish SL 12

Supplement

God causes, to grow; we cooperate in using the trees TDG 276:4

Timbrels

Timbrels, Israelites used, at Red Sea PP 288-9

“Time,”

“Time,” in Rev. 10:6, refers to prophetic time 7BC 971

Time, Times

1. Definite

2. Improper use of

3. Proper use of

4. Miscellaneous

1. Definite

for close of last message, God has not revealed 7BC 989-90; 1SM 191

for close of probation, God has not revealed 7BC 989-90; 1SM 191

for second advent 1SM 75-6

angels do not know 4T 307

announced by God during time of trouble EW 15, 34, 285; GC 640; LS 65, 102; 2SG 31; 1SM 75-6; 1T 59

Christ has not revealed DA 632-3

God’s people cannot set 1SM 189

is beyond ken of man FE 335; 4T 307

is God’s mystery DA 632-3

men are not to know 6BC 1052; Ev 221; 1SM 188; 6T 440

no man able to predict Ev 221

no man has a true message of 2SM 113

not revealed Ev 221; GC 371, 456; 6T 440

SDA do not know DA 634; FE 335

speculation re, warning against 6T 440

men are not to know 6BC 1052; Ev 221

no more message based on 6BC 1052; 7BC 971; 1SM 188

no tracing of, after 1844 7BC 971

not a test since 1844 EW 75; 2SM 73; 1T 409

of outpouring of Spirit, no light given re 7BC 984

third angel’s message is stronger than EW 75

third angel’s message must never be hung upon 1SM 188

will never be test again EW 75; 1SM 188

See also Time setting

2. Improper use of

be careful not to spend, unwisely CG 134

being wasteful of, is dishonesty 4T 451

carelessness and indifference re words and actions because, is apparently extended 4T 306

devoted to: self-seeking is lost MH 208

that which does not assimilate soul to Christ’s likeness is lost for eternity 6T 130

do not employ, in studying your own ease 4T 307

do not lose, in dwelling on things unessential to God’s people CW 101; 6T 130

do not spend: in dissecting lives and characters of others 2T 186

in levity and vain talking 2T 186

in light reading 7T 204

in unprofitable reading CT 133

do not spend large amount of, on self 1SM 86

do not uselessly spend, while employed in God’s work Ev 120

do not waste: in display 3T 483-4

in listening to fables EW 125

in ornamentation or display 3T 483-4

economizing, erroneous concept of 1T 153

fear to spend, in idleness 4T 72

frittered away in: aimless talk COL 343

amusements encouraging disrelish for sacred things 2T 589

given to amusements that should be spent in miss. work 6T 276

gospel workers should not waste, in salutations DA 351

how children waste 3T 189

how many people lose, in doing work COL 344

idled away in bed 2T 500

lose no more, in exalting men who know not truth 6T 130

loss of, sickness as result of stimulating drinks causes Te 77

lost, SDA should be overwhelmed with sense of TM 394

value of, realized while facing realities of eternity 3T 378

lost by use of tongue instead of tools Ev 654

lost by writers in lauding men CW 19

lost in: talk that brings no light TM 499

unnecessary conversation Ev 649

man who idled away, in sleep 4T 408

man who wasted, in talking and reading 2T 255

men are not to dispose of, as it shall please them CS 288

matters that consume, but end in nothing MH 456

minds on which ministers should not waste 3T 450

ministers who waste, in settling little differences 1T 261

misspent, men must give account to God for 2SM 181; 2T 224, 499

persons not troubled with vain regrets over CH 627

misspent in cooking 2SM 413-4

mothers should not waste, in dress and parties 3T 562

mothers who say they have no, for children AH 191-2

much, lost in painfully picking up lost stitches Ev 650

lost in talk that brings no light CD 188

much precious, wasted for sake of saving a little 1T 153

needlessly idled away can never be regained WM 147

no: for cheap and foolish thoughts 4T 412

for dwelling on unimportant matters 8T 36

for gratification of selfish propensities 7T 204

for indulgence of sin COL 342

for trifling amusements 7T 204

to devote to selfish pleasure COL 342

to fill mind with theories of popularly called “higher education” 6T 130

to lose MH 454; MYP 301; 6T 22, 32, 62; 9T 117; TM 118

to spend in self-gratification 9T 48

to squander in dilatory and unwilling movements Ev 646

to waste COL 342; MM 131

to waste on books which only amuse CW 148

not a moment of, should be spent without purpose or object 3T 540

one hour of, wasted in morning can never be recovered 5T 181

parents robbed of, by visitors and strangers 3T 146

persons who have misspent their, God’s wrath will fall on 4T 54

persons who think it no sin to idle away 1T 324

poor people waste, in careless indolence 3T 400

precious, given to pleasure, display, or gain seeking GC 488

probationary, devoted to fictitious tales MYP 290

reckless re, publishing-house foreman who was 3T 24

sacrificed for display and self-indulgence GC 487-8

spent in: acquiring wealth, that is worse than lost FE 69

carelessness and self-pleasing decides men’s destinies TM 429

education, that was worse than lost FE 365

needless ornamentation will be brought into judgment 3T 189

selfish pleasure is lost for all eternity CT 354

squandered: by women serving modern fashions 4T 642

can never be recovered CG 123; COL 342

squandered moments of, meaning of 4T 450-1

squandering, various ways of 3T 146

too precious to: be trifled away COL 342

devote to self-serving 9T 117

too valuable to spend in: ballroom 3T 483

needless labor 3T 483

waste of: avoid 4T 450

is waste of intellect 3T 146

many people guilty of CS 288

needless, recorded in books of record WM 147

poverty and want caused by COL 247; CS 122; WM 200

preaching that is GW 168

that is waste of money of God’s cause 4T 451

warnings against 3T 145

wasted: can never be recalled 2T 499

many will rue loss of 9T 106-7

needed for prayerful study of God’s word GC 488

that should be devoted to prayer 1T 500-1

wasted by: gospel workers TM 194

poor people 2SG 121

women Ev 480; 4T 644

workmen 3T 25

young women WM 147

wasted for sake of saving a little when time is worth much more than that gained 1T 153

wasted in: adornment of body 4T 72

attempts at display AH 222; FE 159

bed unnecessarily COL 343; 3T 152, 337; 4T 411-2; 5T 181; WM 147

dwelling at length on quibbles of opponents GW 375

gloomy musings 3T 337

gratifying desire for excursions 3T 26-7

idle regrets MYP 202

idleness 1T 325

indolence TM 194

luxuries CH 24

moving and dusting multitudinous ornaments 2SM 318

needless visiting 1T 325

reading novels CSW 37; CT 120-1

reading story magazines CT 120-1

reading storybooks CSW 37

self-gratification, regret for MYP 398

superfluities of dress CH 24; 3T 164; Te 227

talk on worthless things CG 129

talking 1T 325

things of little consequence TM 194

toilet while intellect is neglected 4T 644

trifles MYP 202

trimming, ruffling, and beautifying the external 3T 376

unimportant conversation 3T 25; TM 194

unimportant conversation in committee meetings 7T 256

unimportant things 8T 316

unnecessary conversation 4T 450

unnecessary ornamentation of dress 4T 628-30

unprofitable murmurings MYP 202

useless conversation EW 119

visiting while work is left to lag 4T 450

wasted on petty trials and difficulties, that can never be recalled EW 121

wasting, is wrong MH 208

ways in which: women waste WM 148

youth waste 2T 144

whiling away, in foolishness is unbecoming to Christian 7T 204

women have no right to waste WM 148

worse than wasted in: bed 3T 337

dress MYP 356

gossip CSW 42; 5T 176

studying fashions 1T 134

year’s waste of, at rate of one hour a day 4T 412

you cannot afford to spend, in trifling 9T 106

youth consume, in sensual pleasure 3T 378

youth have no, to lose MYP 301

youth waste, on things of no value 2T 289

3. Proper use of

best and wisest use of, make SD 97

best use of: children should be educated to make CG 123

how to make, in work COL 344

students should learn how to make FE 468

blessing for person who gives, to spread gospel MB 90

cherish, as treasure DA 91

children should be taught that, is precious treasure CG 123

children should be taught to use, economically CG 126

Christ’s devotion of, to God’s cause GW 115

consecrate to God your 1T 511

devote, to God’s service CS 21

devoted to: prayer is not wasted 7T 194

seeking God, is not lost 7T 195

domestic work should be planned so as to save COL 344

duty to use, during six working days 5T 179

economy of: how young men can benefit by CT 508; LS 204

need of acquiring habits of 4T 411

people who love truth should practice 1T 324

employ, for holy purposes DA 91

employ your, diligently while in this world 3T 540-1

exercise intellect in planning how to use FE 316

gift of, should be used for God’s glory CT 354

give, to culture of heart and mind 3T 146

to work for salvation of others COL 343

give yourself, to think and pray Ed 260-1

holy, let there be no desecration of God’s MM 215

Sabbath is 3SG 293

how to economize, in work COL 344

how to have, for all you need to do MH 208

how to improve: at railway station COL 343-4

on trams or railway cars COL 343-4

while waiting for meals COL 344

while waiting for persons tardy in keeping an appointment COL 344

how to redeem COL 342

how to use, in doing a given job CG 125

improvement of: God claims and accepts 2T 653

prayer cannot take place of earnest and faithful 4T 459

right, success in acquiring knowledge and mental culture depends on COL 343

young men are accountable to God for CT 337; 3T 222

investment of, that is treasure in heaven 3T 90

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

make most of your, to develop symmetrical character SD 283

minister’s, is either devoted to God’s cause or it is not 2T 623

ministers need, to rest 7T 250

ministers should rise early and economize 2T 500

much may be done in short, by working as Christ did CW 107; Ev 565

persons loving truth economize 1T 324

persons who have no, to dissect character or surmise evil 8T 82-3

plan how to use, to secure best results COL 344

portion of, should be spent in physical labor ML 144

privilege and duty of all to give, to God’s service COL 343

proper, to speak and act 3T 110

redeem, by laboring all the more earnestly for God CH 556

redeemed by making most of that which remains COL 342

redeeming, by making wrongs right 5T 349-54

sacredly devote your, to God PP 187

seek to redeem MYP 301

set apart certain, for performing each duty SD 114

should be consecrated to God 1T 511

solemn obligation to improve, to God’s glory COL 342

spare, ways to improve 4T 412

youth’s duty re use of 1T 503

spare moments of, ways to improve COL 343-4

spent in Bible study and prayer is not lost SD 109

spent in physical exercise is not lost CT 295

students should be taught how to economize 5T 524

students should learn to economize Ed 222

students should make most of FE 302

students should use, as God’s gift in winning souls CT 529

take, to let light shine on others MYP 202

use: in overcoming your defects of character 4T 307

in serious thoughts 7T 204

in winning souls for Christ MM 332; 9T 38

wisely and not for selfish purposes CT 148

use of: learn economy in CS 292; MYP 300

look to God for guidance in MH 208

persons who have not good judgment in, duty of CS 293; MYP 300

practice economy in 6T 452

profitable, youth’s duty to make 7T 64

proper, girls should learn to make CG 351

proper, parents should teach children to make COL 345

right, how to make SD 114

value, as means of advancing gospel work AA 71

ways to economize COL 343-4

work for souls while, lasts 1SM 192

workmen should improve their MYP 228

your: belongs to Christ 2T 278

belongs to God COL 342; MM 44; MYP 69; 2SM 137; 3T 164, 398; 8T 53

is not your own 1T 178; 4T 216

you cannot afford to waste ML 89

your eternal welfare depends on use made of 6T 375

youth should be taught how to economize 5T 523

4. Miscellaneous

almost finished EW 64, 67

angel records how men spend 4T 589-90

angels represent, as very short 1SM 67

angels write down manner in which people use their CH 412

as gift to be used in winning souls MM 332; 5T 731-2; 7T 281-2; 9T 38

can last but little longer 1SM 67; EW 58

capital of many poor men is 3T 400

character is tested by 4T 540

Christ purchased your, on cross of Calvary 7T 159

close of: conflict waged between God’s church and men controlled by devils until AA 219

God’s work must be carried forward with intensified zeal and energy till CT 548

is near 3T 407; 5T 99, 530

Satan will work with greatest power to deceive and destroy near GC 516

Satan would have God’s people put far off 4T 306

we are nearing 5T 97

coming when SDA cannot sell at any price 5T 152

consider, in studying Testimonies 1SM 57

continued longer than early Adventists expected EW 58; 1SM 67

demands energetic and determined activity on part of God’s people 1T 112

drawing to close 5T 11

end of, Daniel asked how long it would be till TM 114

we are nearing 5T 483, 506; 6T 209

entrusted to men to test their honesty CS 116-7

every hour and minute of, is precious 9T 48

every moment of, Christ regarded as precious COL 342-3

fraught with eternal results DA 91

freighted with eternal interest 6T 130

is golden 9T 117

is of highest value 4T 306-7

regard as precious COL 342

wisely improve CT 62-3

fast hastening on SD 49

fearful, we live in 3T 473

fitting-up, present is 1SM 111

for charity, people who have no Ed 246-7

for meditation is essential to sincere piety and religious fervor CW 125

God has claim upon man’s WM 148

God is not dependent on men for 6T 261

God’s holy, how some people rob 4T 247

gospel workers’, belongs to God AA 356

belongs to God’s church 2SG 237

great clock of, pointed to hour of Christ’s birth DA 32

growing hard TM 210

heart-searching, what to do in this 1T 188

indefinite period of, world not created in TM 135-6

is: lent treasure Ed 57

money CS 288; 4T 451

precious 6T 407, 464

precious talent TM 394

talent received from God 5BC 1100; 6BC 1087; 3T 146

trust from God 5T 732

is gift of God 4T 619; 9T 38

to be used in winning souls 9T 38

is golden Ev 645; 6T 158

for youth MYP 164

is short CT 493, 497, 522; Ev 33; FE 353, 488; LS 210, 423; MM 300; 1T 400; 6T 128, 406; 8T 75, 229; 9T 27, 98, 200

for saving souls GW 454

in which to work for God CM 20; LS 211

keep before students fact that FE 354

very short CH 556; 5T 573

it takes, to degrade man from image of God to the brutal or satanic PP 459

last remnant of, we live in Ev 217

leisure See Leisure time

life’s great capital is 3T 146

little, left to work for God EW 47; 5T 132

man who appreciates, as his working day COL 342

man who had little, left for him 3T 550

man’s, God has reserved to Himself a specified portion of PP 525-6

here is short MH 355

men for, God will prepare 5T 263

men of higher classes will give, to God’s work MH 216

most favorable, for presenting message to cities has passed CH 556

most solemn, we live in 1T 608; 4T 260

most trying, is before God’s people 5T 573

mother’s, belongs especially to children 2SM 434

in special sense 3T 563

now is, to expect God to do great things for His people 1SM 111

to labor for salvation of fellow men COL 343

of: need See Need

patient waiting, we are in 1T 409

peril See Peril

testing See Testing

trouble See Time of trouble

on whose hands, will never hang heavy MM 177

one moment of, carelessly spent can never be recovered CSW 111

you cannot recall COL 342

paid, gospel workers’ duty re use of 2T 411

passing, duty of God’s watchmen re FE 472

present: God’s people do not half understand 1SM 406

is day of God’s preparation 5T 118

one of greatest consequence to whole world CW 21

one of overwhelming interest to all living Ed 179; MM 333

solemnity of Ed 183

some of God’s people do not realize significance of EW 48

probation lengthened that men may have, to perfect character 4T 306-7

prophetic See Prophetic period; Prophetic time

rapidly passing CH 546; MM 242, 249, 332

and much needs to be done AA 159

into eternity AA 566; 6T 481

remaining, is too brief a span Ed 184

right, essence of all right faith is to do right thing at 6T 24

sacred, robbing God of His 4T 247, 250

sands of, fast running out 2SM 376

setting See Time setting

SDA should not employ, largely in establishing certain institutions FE 488-9

short, great work must be done for God in CS 44; CT 527; CW 21; ML 133; MM 305

shortness of: duty of God’s people in view of 4T 306

education should be carried forward with full sense of FE 369

education that SDA schools should give in view of FE 488

God’s people need to sense 4T 612

perilous unconsciousness of 7BC 967

watch and pray because of 4T 306

solemn and important, we live in 3T 53

talent of, men must answer for use made of PP 558

use of COL 342-6

testing, each person must stand alone in CW 42

that will try men’s souls is just before God’s people 5T 273, 753

this momentous, God’s word is not silent re 5T 719

too short to: accomplish what might have been done in past generations 3T 158-9

reveal everything to people Ev 296

seek fame CT 476

understanding of, pray for TM 514

use made of, men must render to God account of CG 123; COL 342; CS 22; CT 475-6; GC 487; MYP 48; 1T 324; 3T 146, 189, 222, 400; 4T 633; 7T 281-2

value of: beyond computation CG 123; COL 342

how to rightly estimate MYP 115; SL 94

need of appreciating SD 97

parents should teach children COL 345; 1T 395, 687

some ministers do not appreciate 2T 500

students should learn Ed 221

waiting, we are in 5T 276

will be consecrated to God’s work AA 140

will last till earth’s inhabitants have filled up cup of iniquity 1T 363

Supplement

absorption of, by plans the Lord is not involved in HP 165:3

accountability/responsibility for HP 161:2, 217:4; Mar 122:3; RC 286:2, 299:6; TMK 220:4; UL 291:2

Christ would have all feel TMK 321:4

solemn duty TDG 286:2

to work for God TDG 20:3

when misspent TDG 161:3

allotted here, short and valuable OHC 39:2

belongs to God, moment by moment OHC 42:4

canvasser gave whole, to good work; needed more rest PM 297:2

carefulness in use of, UL 146:5

lacking when being paid TMK 325:3

cares which are not essential are not to occupy TDG 100:2

character building requires wise use of OHC 84:4

child training requires, of mother RC 171:3

Christ never misspent OHC 59:2

confidence in claims of Christ not lessened by TMK 111:4

consecrate, to God to let light shine at home and beyond RC 167:2

consider swiftness of passing TMK 87:2

cooking may absorb, leaving no time for witnessing CME 36:3

dependent upon God for TMK 231:4

devote, to Scriptures,

not to idleness or busy activities OHC 187:6

put away that story OHC 202:5

diminishing between us and eternity OHC 346:5

discussion of sophistries not to be allowed to take UL 251:6

display (outward) takes, instead of study and prayer OHC 272:2

employer has purchased worker’s TMK 93:4

end of, See End, time of

eternity and, passing the boundary between HP 362:2

fashion takes,

leaving little attention to highest interest Con 58:4

use planned by Satan OHC 272:3; 3SM 244:3

few are fully awake to; doing only daily business PM 63:2

fullness of, Christ came at expiration of LHU 74:6

future, See Future

gift,

to be used to serve Christ OHC 289:3

to help others and to honor Christ TDG 68:4

giving, to God’s service RC 207:6

glorify God with; great work to be done PM 368:1

God,

asks for, moment by moment TDG 367:3

gives, to use for Him TMK 90:3

has, to bind off the work when truth has gone everywhere PM 390:0

sees, of past, present, and future TMK 12:2

spends little, on worthless material TDG 122:4

grudging, which God requires for prayer RC 207:3

health building is a good use for TMK 86:3

hours are marred by wasting minutes of PM 331:2

houses and dress steal, from saving souls TDG 86:2

importance of,

because the crisis is near Mar 253:2

warnings to be given; anger of Lord coming 3SM 114:1

improve the little, we have OHC 370:2

lacking for study and prayer because spent on worldly things FW 45:2

last, we are living in UL 42:2

leisure, See Leisure

little,

given to eternal realities TDG 140:2

more, and we shall see the King AG 358:5

living in important; more faith needed FW 49:3; NL 37:1

loss of,

a moment of, not affordable UL 291:6

in grieving over the faults of others OHC 248:3

in not following plans OHC 112:3

soul prosperity requires oneness with God TDG 74:4

management of,

daily OHC 228:3

See also Irregularity

minor matters occupy 2MCP 498:3

misspent,

in weighing imperfections of professed Christians TMK 179:3

real pleasure with no regret of RC 160:2

(moments) improved by light God has given TMK 233:4

neglecting getting close to Jesus because of other uses of LHU 372:3

not for convincing those who would change truth UL 168:7

not for the end of the world Mar 108:3

ornaments filling houses take; idolatry PM 381:2

passing of,

while the frivolous are not ready HP 245:3

without preparation for heaven TMK 321:3

past week of, review, to see if branch is connected to Vine TMK 147:3

perilous,

before us; only safety is yielding to God’s will TDG 13:4

living now in (1903) PM 280:4

understand and be prepared for UL 152:2

pleasures that leave no,

for considering soul planned by Satan TDG 87:3

for thinking of heaven RC 247:4

prayer to take adequate TDG 154:5

precious,

and weighty with eternal consequences; moments TMK 353:3

for proclaiming God’s message HP 314:5

hide life in God now TDG 220:4

more than gold OHC 187:2

to be used for God’s glory 1MCP 358:1

present / today,

carry duties only of UL 180:6

defeat or victory, prepares for the same tomorrow OHC 244:2

faith for; strength for tomorrow given tomorrow HP 269:4

God has special message for people of VSS 328:0

honoring God by doing your best HP 59:6

interest in,

overwhelming Mar 174:4

world on verge of crisis Mar 266:4

is most solemn in history OHC 8:3

is ours; yesterday is beyond our control TMK 89:2

is solemn UL 368:4

Jesus saw, when giving the warning in Luke 19:42 Mar 264:5

laws of nature to be honored, don’t squander tomorrow’s strength 2MCP 376:1

live as if, last day on earth HP 355:5

self-righteousness is the danger of FW 96:3

senses to be opened to demands of TDG 20:4

study waymarks of OHC 340:3

time most favorable to work TMK 330:4

time to repent and turn fully to God AG 319:6

whole-souled helpers needed in TDG 289:2

work,

earnestly for, not for future time of trouble OHC 321:2

for Christ; tomorrow is not ours TMK 155:5

priority in, for spiritual life OHC 281

probationary,

precious TMK 309:5

for making salvation sure Mar 341:6

wasted by many reading fictitious stories TMK 318:2

prolonged,

because God’s people today are like ancient Israel FLB 288:2

if power of Satan manipulates things in the temple PM 390:0

proper, tasks neglected at, are rarely done well OHC 224:4

prophecy indicating specific, not after 1844 LDE 36:1

quiet, to listen to the voice of Jesus OHC 116:5

recovery of professing believers takes, away from advancing truth TDG 325:3

redeemed by laying up treasure in heaven, not careless living RC 269:7

remaining, withheld for God’s wise purposes TDG 20:3

rising above, to grasp the unseen OHC 106:6

running out UL 356:2

sacrificing, to save a soul from temptation OHC 287:4

saved by keeping purpose in mind and working to achieve it RC 163:5

seriousness of, not realized UL 202:6

setting, unbelief results from; not our message LDE 34

shortness of, LDE 42

Ellen White impressed with, while writing Great Controversy 3SM 113:4

for finishing the work UL 60:5

in 1879; every move to strengthen the cause TDG 334:2

indulgence to be put away to remain strong TDG 237:5

many need to go to work quickly RC 253:3

means we should work TMK 59:5

publishing books by Ellen White made urgent by PM 210:0

“quickly”: prompting needed by many to canvass PM 280:2

responsibility on us as a people TDG 190:2

rest needed in spite of LHU 263:6

seeking righteousness LHU 98:3

to be remembered TDG 322:5

unhappiness not appropriate TDG 238:3

wrong motive to seek righteousness TMK 320:3

signs of, See Signs

solemnity of, arousing men to see Mar 108:3

spending, See Time, use of

spiritual powers die if cares of world take all our HP 160:3

studying God’s Word and in prayer returns a hundredfold HP 135:7

taking,

alone with Jesus; excuse OHC 116:5

to realize the presence of angels TDG 160:5

talent of,

given in trust RC 286:2

precious HP 227:2

testing, unity needed in 3SM 21:3

trifles not to consume; follow through on resolutions 2MCP 801:3

trivial matters allowed to occupy, of students 1MCP 353:1

truth appropriate in every, in history, presented gradually VSS 9:0

uncertainty of, calls for faithfulness each day TMK 358:2

unnecessary work using RC 236:2

use of,

as you will wish you had in judgment HP 190:6

for daily faithfulness, worthy aim TMK 321:5

for insignificant matters while souls are deciding TDG 326:4

for projects and amusements; Satan’s plan HP 346:2

grasping higher treasures OHC 219:2

in embellishing homes for display robs God of honor TMK 322:3

in prayer and encouragement, not faultfinding RC 121:7

judiciously under sanctification of the Holy Spirit OHC 40:3

not the best, robs God TMK 325:3

on minor matters while indifferent to important OHC 44:4

(simple) spoiled by indulgence; character unsettled 1MCP 170:1

studying Bible, writing letters; not with ornaments PM 381:3

studying fashion is worse than thrown away TMK 312:4

to be the best TMK 325:4

to good account; do not waste it 1MCP 358:1

well today HP 242:4

value of,

estimated only by ransom paid for redemption RC 295:4

for eternity shown by Christ LHU 90:7

in resisting the devil HP 48:4

sensed daily as opportunity to bless others Mar 120:5

to be remembered; world is getting more wicked CME 22:1

waste/squandering of, UL 146

doing the work the Lord gave to another person TDG 358:7

dusting ornaments; write letters or send leaflets PM 381:3

in selfish gratification OHC 187:4

losing present peace and eternal happiness TMK 309:3

on worldly pleasures and grumbling RC 247:4

prepare for eternity instead of TDG 117:4

wrong; victory requires diligence 1MCP 99:1

when past woes and celestial glory will be blended FLB 340:4

Word of God studied,

brings good return on investment of LHU 111:4

in available LHU 261:2

work (solemn) given means we cannot trifle with TDG 208:4

See also Attention; Promptness