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

Youth (Part 1 of 3)

Youth

Youth FE 547-9; MYP 21-5; 2SG 250-65; 1T 496-513; 2T 127-9; 3T 362-80

1. Aspirations of

2. Associations of

3. At school

4. Bible study by

5. Called to God’s service

6. Characteristics of

7. Classes of

8. Courtship problems of

9. Dealing with

10. Dress and grooming of

11. Duty(s) and responsibility(s) of

12. Education of

13. Examples for

14. God’s claims upon

15. Moral problems of

16. Needs of

17. Need(s) or ought to

18. Need(s) or ought to be

19. Ought not to

20. Physical well-being of

21. Reading of

22. Recreation and amusement(s) of

23. Relation of, to money matters

24. Relation of, to religious influence(s) and experience

25. Talents and capabilities of

26. Temptations and trials of

27. Things that endanger

28. Training of

29. Work activities and habits of

30. Miscellaneous

Supplement

1. Aspirations of

ambition allures, from path of holiness 5T 41-2

God does not bid, to be less aspiring MH 396; PP 602

God would have, reach highest round of ladder CG 167

heights may be reached by, that now seem impossible ML 268

high standard of attainments that may be reached by 3T 367

highest honor to which, can attain ML 73; SD 294

it is right for, to feel need of reaching highest development of mental powers 8T 311

to feel they must reach highest development of their natural powers FE 541

may acquire that which gold cannot buy SD 78

nothing wrong with great aspirations of MYP 36

seeking highest development of mental power by, is right MH 449

standard set before, should be high CT 354

See also Ambition

2. Associations of

associates frequently preferred by, at early age 1T 401

associates of SD 162

greater care needed in choosing MYP 85

influence of 4T 587-91

most salutary 4T 587

association with undisciplined young people demoralizes 4T 193

associations formed by: mold their whole life 4T 363

should be most favorable for spiritual growth 5T 545

See also Association

associations that should be shunned by 3T 126

companions of: great care needed in choosing FE 500

should be persons observing decorum in words and deportment MYP 267

warning against carelessness in choice of MYP 164

company kept by, affects their future usefulness 5T 545

parents should know 4T 651

corrupt companions of, baneful influence of 3T 125-6

corruption of: by evil associations 2T 324-5; 3T 123, 125-6; 4T 206-7, 436-7; 5T 543

by evil associations at school CT 220-6; MH 403; 3T 148; 4T 435-6, 649-50

in SDA institutions 4T 587-91

ensnared by friendship with ungodly associates 4T 207

exert powerful influence over one another 1T 388

frivolous and pleasure-seeking associates exert demoralizing influence on 4T 649

help, to be modest and dignified in all associations GW 126

hundreds of, of various dispositions and of different education are associated in school 4T 649

inclined to associate with persons inferior in mind and morals 4T 588

make earnest effort to keep, from choosing superficial, frivolous, pleasure-seeking associates 4T 649

mind and character of, influence of association upon MH 402

parents should know house where, spend their evenings 4T 651

worldly associates of, exert subtle and dangerous influence upon their minds 3T 42-3

pernicious influence of 2T 100-1; 5T 78

See also Associate; Association; Companion

3. At school

college professors’ influence on 4T 419

college teachers who try to turn, from ministry for God 5T 85

encourage, to attend SDA training schools 8T 230

few, in 1875 could do study needed to obtain common education 4T 96

first study of, is to know themselves and how to keep well 3T 142

fit all, for usefulness CG 332

fit many, as teachers 6T 207

how, can obtain education COL 334

influence that SDA college should exert upon 4T 422

may sow seeds in school life that will bear precious harvest FE 191

mind of, teachers should be careful to call out qualities of 3T 135

primary object of SDA college is to afford, opportunity to prepare for God’s work 5T 60

saving influences for, in SDA schools 4T 295

schools should interest, in foreign miss. work Ed 269

schools where character of, is misshaped MH 403

some professors repel, by their sourness FE 51

study of science by, that is dangerous Ed 227

superficial instruction should not be given to CSW 89

training schools for, larger SDA churches need GW 75

teacher’s responsibility for influence he exerts upon 5T 28

teacher’s responsibility to fit, as standard-bearers 5T 585

teachers are to stand as missionaries to 5T 91

teachers cannot reform, by impatience and harshness 5T 91

teachers should make religion attractive to 4T 419

teachers should remember that, are purchase of Christ’s blood 5T 34

teachers should set example for, in dress and deportment FE 191

teaching useful trades to CG 355-9

tedious instruction wearies 2T 420

young college teachers tend to neglect 5T 35

See also College; Education; School; Teacher

4. Bible study by

all-important knowledge that should be given to, from Bible CT 429

attention of, must be called to Bible 5T 519

Bible study by ML 315

importance of CT 138-9

Bible truth should be made plain to 6T 105-6

class for, should be organized in Biblical institutes Ev 581

do not read God’s word enough to know its claims upon them 1T 498

do not study God’s word as they should 8T 319

erroneous idea of, re requirements of Bible 3T 374-5

knowledge of Bible helps, to resist temptation FE 92

led into temptation and sin easily because of neglect of Bible study CT 442; FE 132

love of Bible and its sacred truths does not come naturally to 5T 329

minds of, fail to reach noblest development when God’s word is neglected CT 139

must make God’s word their guide and man of their counsel 1T 497

neglect of Bible study by, results of 5T 26

safeguard for, study of God’s word is SD 211

unerring counselor and infallible guide for, found in God’s word FE 100

See also Scripture (22. Study of)

5. Called to God’s service

appointed by God to: be His helping hand 7T 64

do work for Him 3T 370

are our hope for miss. labor FE 320

army of, rightly trained could soon proclaim message Ed 271; WM 109

SDA, should be properly directed and encouraged in miss. work ChS 30

called by God to do miss. work MYP 217

called to: be burden bearers CT 535-40

be laborers for God MYP 197-8

share with God in work of redemption MYP 47

can reach class of people whom minister cannot 1T 513

Christ will guide, to position where they can be most useful 5T 87

church members can do much to shape characters of, for service of God and man 7T 187

church should organize, to do welfare work AH 476

every, has work to do for honor of God and uplifting of humanity Ed 58

giant strokes may be made for God by SD 204

God calls for vigor, zeal, and courage of CT 535

God calls for, to enter His service 6T 471

to glorify Him and bless humanity MYP 21

God calls upon: to do house-to-house work 8T 229

to work as colporteurs CM 19; 8T 229

to work as evangelists 8T 229

God has made, depositaries of truth for world SD 273

God has work for, to do 1T 513

God will use, to take truth to foreign lands 1SM 319

God’s call to MYP 21-5

to engage in His work CM 19

God’s invitation to each MYP 408

God’s purposes for, in His service MYP 21

good can be done by, in laboring to save souls MYP 370

great blessing obtained by, in helping widows and the fatherless 1T 190

importance of qualifying, for God’s work 4T 434

invited by God to give their strength to Him CT 535

large company of, should be gathered from SDA homes for God’s service CT 131

let, share in labor and responsibility of church 6T 435

many: should be sent forth from colleges as miss. workers 5T 390

should be trained for miss. work 9T 119

may work for God by gathering others to SS ChS 130

ministers should set, in churches to work WM 124

miss. work by: methods of 7T 64-5

most important kind of SD 254

plans should be laid for ChS 34

miss. work should be planned for, to do 6T 435-6

much can be done by, for Christ MM 312

opportunity for, in many lines of Christian service Ed 269

prepare, as med. missionaries Ev 518

to meet skeptics and infidels MYP 85

privilege of, to be co-workers with angels Ed 271

pub. houses should teach, to do evangelistic work 8T 229

qualify, to be used by God as His instruments CT 99

royal line of, to which modern youth are called Ed 254-5

sanitariums should teach, to do evangelistic work 8T 229

set, in churches to work TM 415-6; WM 124

to task of solving mysteries CSW 77-8

SDA have army of, who can do much if properly directed and encouraged TM 32

SDA institutions should teach, to do evangelistic work 8T 229

SDA schools should prepare, to labor to advance truth 3T 407

SDA schools should teach, to do evangelistic work 8T 229

some, best fitted to do home miss. work 9T 78

soon must bear burdens borne by older workers CT 537

study best methods of fitting, to win souls 9T 76

wide field of usefulness for, distribution of SDA literature is 9T 78

wide sphere of usefulness for, but they see it not 1T 512

will be called to give God’s message WM 108-9

work for every, God has PP 574

6. Characteristics of

affections in, are most ardent SD 78

affections of, are ardent 1T 498

are receptive, fresh, ardent, and hopeful 6T 471

bold in sin in this modern age MYP 85

faculty of imitation is most active in CG 215

feel more at liberty when older persons are absent 2SG 251; 1T 154-5

generally are: governed by impulse 3T 564

in terrible deception 1T 496

not educated to diligent habits FE 317

slaves to appetite 3T 564

generally do not: bear burdens for others 1T 485

think deeply or act wisely 4T 438

have inborn love for freedom Ed 291

hearts of: are full of high anticipation 4T 364

filled with love of self 1T 500

like impressible wax FE 51

ideas and opinions of, not stereotyped as in older persons 5T 33

imitate deportment of others 4T 621

impulse is strongest in Ed 228

inclination of, to excuse themselves from bearing responsibilities 3T 224

inclined to measure themselves by themselves 1T 154-5

is impressible CG 199; CH 113; 4T 575

know little of self-denial for Christ’s sake 1T 155

little realize value of their abounding energy Ed 195

live as if life were one grand holiday 1T 501

love continued round of excitement 1T 501

naturally desire activity FE 72

naturally enthusiastic and impressible Ed 212

majority of: become excited and angry on slightest occasion CG 440; CH 112

have little self-control CG 440; CH 112

lack moral courage to deny self CH 112

lack moral courage to respond to claims of duty CH 112

quick to respond to suggestion Ed 212

seem to have lost all sense of modesty and good manners 1T 395

self-esteem is very large in 2T 175

self is prominent with 2T 175

strong to retain impressions received 4T 142

talk of subjects on which their minds mostly run 2T 460

taste of, frivolous songs and popular sheet music seem congenial to 1T 497

trust too much to impulse FE 105; MYP 450

urge their: desires, likes, and dislikes CT 132

preferences and inclinations CT 132

want what they do not have 1T 504

will do something with their overflowing energies GW 211

worldly influences affect, more easily than they do older people 5T 543

7. Classes of

absent from home at night should be called to account 4T 651

absorbed in dress to exclusion of mental improvement 4T 631

accustomed to reading novels and cheap storybooks 7T 64

acting from impulse are many MYP 453

adopting vile practices never obtain force to develop correctly 2T 351

all SDA, education and training needed by CT 43

should be educated in SDA schools CG 332

allowed to follow natural turn of their own minds, afterlife of CT 325-6

allowed to grow up ignorant of useful work CG 347

always busy but producing little results SD 117

apparently incorrigible, teachers’ duty to 4T 424

army of SDA, can do much if properly directed and encouraged TM 32

as faithful soldiers under banner of Christ MYP 138-9

as reed shaken by wind ML 73

attending SDA school away from home: corrupted by corrupt associates 4T 435-6

crisis met by FE 115

exposed to variety of temptations not met at home 3T 224

need to pray more to escape corruption 3T 224-5

questions asked of 3T 362-3

special interest that should be shown in FE 115

there will always be two classes of CT 221

who become skeptics 5T 186-7

who manifest spirit of lawlessness CT 221

attending theater habitually will be corrupted in principle 4T 652-3

Australian, more earnest spiritual labor needed for FE 320

stern work done in educating FE 538

away from home, duty of MYP 164

backslidden, fall into state of discouragement and distrust 5T 42

urge, to renew their consecration 5T 42

backward, what makes 1T 154

bewitched with mania for courtship and marriage 5T 60

blind to discern tendencies and results of course they pursue 4T 589

blindfolded on his way to destruction MYP 31-2

bold and forward, evil influence of association with 5T 111

bound in evil habits with fetters as firm as steel are many 5T 589

brilliant, do not always make greatest success FE 193

brought up as household pets 5T 88-9

burning midnight oil Ev 651

and lying in bed in morning SD 114

capable, who can do gospel work in cities are needed Ev 586

careless and reckless, appeal to MYP 22

characters of many, are imprinted on their countenances CSW 113

cheapening everything they undertake MYP 43

choosing path to destruction are many 6T 254

choosing pleasures of world before peace which Christ gives 3T 370

choosing to follow inclination are many 4T 649

Christian: may keep his tongue from speaking evil CT 238

preservation and perpetuity of God’s institutions depend largely on CT 99; 4T 434

select, to circulate SDA books CM 29

should be entrusted with responsibilities in SS CSW 62

terrible influence of worldly schools upon MH 403

coarse and uncourteous 4T 624

confined to close study in school cannot have sound health FE 146

connected with large sanitarium, perils of 8T 224-6

consecrated: can exercise greater influence than preachers over other youth 1T 511

could sway mighty influence 1T 511

God accepts CT 512

God’s cause needs CSW 67-8

Satan knows no other class can do as much good as 1T 511

sway mighty influence for good ML 122

considering: any discipline unreasonable restriction of liberty CG 335

it evidence of intellectual superiority to doubt truth 5T 186

conversation of, re opposite sex 2T 460

converted, should not be left in idleness CSW 82

converted and unconverted, should be gathered together for prayer CSW 69

corrupted: at early age are many MYP 369

by associations at school are many 3T 155

by corrupt and corrupting literature MH 443-7

cultivated, needed in SDA sanitariums, med. miss. work, pub. houses, and conferences CT 42

cultivating honest industry find position anywhere MYP 34

deciding to get education, questions that should be asked by FE 301

desiring to be loyal to God, Bible is standard for SD 108

determined to make life a success 4T 623

devoted, preachers cannot influence young people as can ML 122

devoted to amusements have aversion to religious exercises 2T 236

devoted to God, many souls might be saved by 1T 512

ministers cannot influence other youth as much as can 1T 511

diseased, in Christ’s time were many CD 118

disposition of many, to be impetuous and headstrong FE 100; MYP 443

disregarding parental advice and instructions will have no part in new earth 1T 497-8

disregarding warnings of God’s word, pub. house should dismiss 4T 209

do not bring SDA, into contact with pleasure-loving and irreligious worldlings 8T 224

doing gospel work in cities, consecrated leaders of experience should direct Ev 108

downfall of many promising, as result of unwholesome diet Ed 203

driven away from God by injudicious words and actions MM 180

dullest, follow rule of Luke 6:31 in dealing with Ed 292-3

teacher should not needlessly wound self-respect of 5T 30

dwarfing their intellect 3T 367

to cheap and vain things of life, sinfulness of 3T 370-1

eager for books are many CT 133; 2T 410

earnest and conscientious, angels look lovingly upon 4T 432

earnest and devoted, needed as nurses in God’s work CH 387

educated at home to be infidels are many COL 45-6

employed as pub.-house workers 1T 589-92

encourage SDA, to attend SDA schools FE 489

encouraging: doubt instead of removing it 4T 437; 5T 672

questionings instead of removing them 4T 437; 5T 672

endowed by God with superior capabilities are many 5T 518

enduring trial ML 315

entering on education with careless purposes CG 336

erring: God looks with pitying tenderness upon 6T 254-5

how to deal with MM 180

impulse to act rashly with MM 180

making unjust charges against MM 180

show interest and love re 4T 424

erring and disobedient, prodigal son’s experience as COL 198-211

erring and rebellious, follow rule of Luke 6:31 in dealing with Ed 292-3

excusing themselves because of other people’s faults feed on husks 1T 500

exerting demoralizing influence, college should not admit 4T 209

exposed to temptation, best shield for 3T 194

ministers should open their doors to GW 212

failing to grow in grace are many MYP 102

faithful, precious promise for 1T 498-9

will astonish people by their witness to truth in closing scenes of earth’s history CT 166-7

feeling fully competent to guide their own barks among the breakers 5T 86

feelings of, seek to enter into GW 209

few: appreciate value of their talents CSW 49

free from corrupt habits 2T 348

have any knowledge of mysteries of life CT 126; FE 159-60; 2T 536; 7T 65

understand truth by experience MYP 140

understand what it is to be Christians 1T 510

few SDA, earnestly and anxiously desire to know and do God’s will 2T 128

finding joy in reading God’s word and in prayer, God constantly refreshes SD 136; 4T 624

fitting themselves for God’s service SD 204

following: Christ, precious promises recorded for CT 330

impulse are constantly in danger 4T 651-2

impulse and inclination can have no real happiness CG 258-9

inclination are many 2BC 1024

inclination rather than duty 3T 199

inclination so long that duty becomes meaningless word to them 3T 373

forming characters in this degenerate age, EGW’s mourning for 2T 348

free from corrupt habits are very few 2T 348

friendless, your duty to ChS 217

frivolity of SDA, is alarming 1T 496

frivolous, are dangerous MYP 267

shun company of MYP 267

from 10 to 18 years old, parents’ duty re 1T 391

think there is no harm in worldly associations CT 327

full of buoyancy who spurn restraint brought to bear on them 5T 110

full of vigor and zeal and courage, God calls for CT 535

fully consecrated, service of Christ is not drudgery to 3T 374

gay and thoughtless, prodigal son’s experience as COL 203

genuineness of faith of SDA, will be proved CT 327

giddy, when Solomon became like 2T 306

given to: idle and spendthrift habits are many CG 441

lovesick sentimentalism, college should closely restrict 4T 209

seeking their own amusement are useless members of society 2T 235-6

sentimentalism, SDA institutions should dismiss CH 294

social gaiety and thoughtless mirth, loss sustained by 9T 90

giving minds to mere worldly and speculative study lose all that enriches life 8T 311

giving themselves to blind infatuation in courtship MYP 456

God accepts consecrated, with their talent and wealth of affection MYP 170

God calls for, who are modest, quiet, and sober-minded LS 275

God-fearing: promises for 8T 311

should strive to discharge duties with thoughtful consideration MYP 149

should wage war against intemperance Te 235

will astonish people by their witness to truth in closing scenes of earth’s history CT 166

God-fearing and God-loving, angels lovingly guard steps of SD 98

will be living channel of light SD 98

going away from home to school MYP 164

going out into world, allurements of sin for Ed 227

gospel work for SDA, as miss. work of highest kind GW 207

gospel-hardened, surround themselves with atmosphere of worldliness, irreverence, and infidelity 5T 186

governed too much, who despise thought of restraint at school 4T 649

graced with humility may manifest ardor and zeal 2T 134

great influence of devoted, upon youth ML 122

grounded in third angel’s message, SDA need Ev 586

growing up: established in faith CG 66

rude in words and manners CG 143

guilty of: neglect of Bible CT 138-9

robbing God in offerings 2T 128

happy, employment and diversion that make 1T 504

hardened in state of sin 4T 624

having: habit of turning night into day CG 112; Ev 651

little interest in spiritual things, earnest appeal to 2T 290

no time for idle daydreaming or repining AH 285

set will, what must be learned by 1T 152

headstrong, misery and death lie before 2T 562

headstrong and self-willed, perils of 4T 589

problem of dealing with 2T 460

heady and high-minded, evil influence of association with 5T 106-7

marriage of 5T 106

healed by prayer who later became dissolute 2T 149

Hebrew, instruction given under orthodox teachers to DA 84

were taught trade AA 346; FE 417

holding to firm and unwavering principles will be blessed with health of body, mind, soul ML 147

homeless, all about us are MH 354-5

invite, to your homes 6T 348

how millions of, are ruined for this world and the next MH 371

how popular churches lead many, to ruin CS 201

how some, do despite to Spirit 5T 186-7

trample upon blood of Christ 5T 186-7

hypocritical, youth who have not made profession of religion stumble over 2T 460

idle, are in peril CG 123

rushing into vice are many CG 441

idolizing books to neglect of other duties 3T 224

idolizing frivolous and popular music, darkness envelops them as holy angels leave 1T 506

ignorant: of his devices, Satan constantly seeks ruin of 4T 207

of knowledge needed for practical life 5T 523

of many dangers to which they are daily exposed 3T 373

of useful work are many CG 347

play themselves into Satan’s hands 4T 207

Satan uses, to lead souls to ruin 4T 207

impenitent, labor for conversion of 1SM 190

in churches: are choosing path to destruction MH 171

demoralized by the unruly and dissembling 4T 199

in harmony with Christ: choose companions who will help them in rightdoing CT 226

shun society that does not aid in development of right principles and noble purposes CT 226

in Jeremiah’s time, promises that made impressions on PK 427

in professedly Christian homes are choosing path to destruction MH 171

in religious institutions are choosing path to destruction MH 171

inclined to: be superficial in all they undertake 3T 367

confound economy with stinginess and narrowness 5T 400

consider God’s warnings as idle tales 5T 233

follow inclination rather than obey calls of duty 3T 379

turn from God’s warnings with jest 5T 233

indulged, petted, flattered, and praised until spoiled for practical life 3T 364

indulging in carelessness and levity fall under temptation instead of overcoming 3T 374

indulging lustful passions are crazed by devil 2T 482

industrious and economical, can save a little for God’s cause AH 382

inexperienced: angels take special charge of CSW 159

college teachers should not be impatient with errors of 5T 34

God bears long with 5T 34

hastened into marriage alliance 2T 252

influence of, attending SDA schools CT 221

influenced by youthful infidelity GC 600-1

innocent, associated with hardened criminals in worldly colleges 4T 426-7

instructed and disciplined properly will do service for Christ 4T 398

interested in art but ignoring God’s claims on their talents 1T 512-3

invalids among MM 106-7

irreligious, do not mingle too much in society of 3T 225

just commenced in earnest warfare against sin specially need parents’ counsel and watchcare CT 327

lacking: brain power because they do little useful labor 4T 96

education will be crippled and inefficient in any position 5T 521

firmness of principle should be trained in institution nearest their home 8T 224-5

fixed principle to serve God are many MYP 102; 1T 161

method in their work are many SD 117

muscle power because they do little useful labor 4T 96

necessary disciplinary training should not be sent to distant school 8T 224-5

power of endurance are many MYP 102; 2SG 261

respect for counsel of godly parents, sin of 5T 125

lax in morals, children should not associate with CT 120

learning to love amusement for its own sake open door to flood of temptation 9T 90

led astray by irreligious associates 5T 186

like empty bubble ML 71

like prodigal son are many MYP 408

living: as aimless lives as do butterflies 2T 236

careless, pleasure-loving, spendthrift life are many MYP 408

for their own gratification, sinfulness of 3T 370-1

in country, fewer temptations for LS 356

in this degenerate age, EGW mourned for 2T 348

lovely, Satan sometimes comes in form of MYP 59; 1T 296

loving and idolizing books, warning to 3T 224

loving approbation 3T 225

loving society of persons who love sin see nothing attractive in purity and holiness 4T 363

loving tainted atmosphere, devils gather about 2BC 1001

lying in bed some hours after daylight, counsels to Ev 651

making grievous blunders by failure to heed teachings of experience MYP 163

making mistakes, teacher should never forget to be compassionate and courteous toward CT 269

making no advancement in knowledge or spirituality are many MYP 65

many, in SDA institutions are unfitted to become members of God’s family 8T 28

though incorrigible are not so hard of heart as they appear Ed 294

many apparently hopeless, may be reclaimed by wise discipline Ed 294

melt under kindness Ed 294

many apparently unpromising, are richly endowed with talents Ed 232

many outwardly unattractive, may be precious material Ed 232

many SDA: do not intelligently understand reasons for SDA faith FE 162

will be brought into distressing perplexities CT 327

minds of SDA, filled with nonsense 1T 496

misjudged, may be best material for gospel workers GW 208

mistaking strong and uncontrolled passion for strength of character are many 4T 656

modern: are sure index to future of society CG 440; CH 112; Te 186

called to fidelity to principles of temperance PK 488

called to meet momentous issues Ed 225

Daniel and companions as examples for 4T 570; Te 272

educated to believe that money makes the man SD 236

fearful state of, one of strongest signs of last days 4T 199

feebleness and inefficiency of 5T 43

great need of reverence in CG 546

have no true sense of their great danger 5T 105

have same help from God as Daniel did PK 490

imagine that yielding to parental authority is evidence of weakness SD 143

lesson from Christ’s childhood and youth for SD 135

may be as precious in God’s sight as Samuel was PP 574

may be educated for fulfillment of high and holy purposes SD 78

may have spirit that possessed Daniel PK 489

mighty truths which God desires to reveal through PK 490

most of, will come short of everlasting life 2T 144

study inclination SD 143

why, are not religiously inclined 1T 546; 2T 701

why there is so little purity and moral worth among 2SM 435

most blundering, follow Luke 6:31 in dealing with Ed 292-3

teacher should not needlessly wound self-respect of 5T 30

most difficult, to control in schools CG 242

most promising SDA, have offered their best ability at shrine of idols FE 232

moving from impulse rather than judgment are many 7BC 915

naturally impatient of control GC 584

needing: correction should be led to seek better things Ed 296-7

hand stretched out in sympathy MH 354-5

neglected and much-to-be-pitied FE 53

neglecting Christian duties continually fall under temptation 3T 374

neglecting prayer and religious privileges sell their birthright for mess of pottage 3T 223

neglecting prayer for frivolous songs and popular music, Satan leads captive 1T 497

neglecting word of life will be found wanting in time of trouble 1T 508

never advancing beyond mere alphabet of Christian experience are many DA 640

not all feeble, are guilty of wrong habits CG 445

not exercising faith are many 2SG 261

not half of, professing religion are converted 2SG 256

not more than half of, professing religion have been truly converted 1T 158

not professing religion, door of SDA college will ever be open to 5T 112

not religiously inclined because of defective education 1T 546

not swayed by circumstances, God needs CT 537

nourished on flattery are many SD 73

of firm principle, Daniel and Joseph as 5T 321

of frivolous character, avoid MYP 267

of high intellectual culture, need of 6T 206

of marriageable age, warning to AH 44

of moral worth and integrity made by implanting in them temperance principles 3T 567

of ordinary ability may do a great work for God MYP 22

of world: chief desire of, to make sensation in society 5T 112

desire chiefly to be admired and flattered 5T 112

love of pleasure is absorbing passion among 5T 112

love of society is absorbing passion among 5T 112

unhappy when left in solitude 5T 112

when life seems unendurable to 5T 112

one earnest and conscientious, is inestimable treasure in school 4T 432

one rash, results of lawless deed of PP 204

one thing today and another tomorrow can never be trusted 5T 43-4

orphan, letter to 2T 307-14

overcome by temptation, do not deal harshly with GW 209

paying no heed to rules for rising and retiring at regular hours SD 114

permitting mind to run in wrong channel 2T 288, 564

perplexed re meaning of “a new heart” 4BC 1164

petted because he was cheerful, lively, and witty 3T 226

petted, courted, and flattered because he could make bright speeches 3T 226

pious hypocrites among, are many 2T 460

pleasure-loving, severely rebuked CW 174

poor, by industry and economy can save for God’s cause AH 382; CS 292

teach, useful trade or occupation 6T 278-9

possessing: health and strength should bring freewill offering to God 1T 238

little moral strength because of neglected education in childhood 5T 23-4

only common faculties, possibilities for MYP 31

physical strength AH 387

practicing self-abuse: cannot be Christians unless they cease it entirely 2T 410

cannot possess healthy tone of mind 2T 410

later life of 2T 350-1

reading matter desired by 2T 481

practicing self-pollution, desire for opposite sex by 2T 481

praying, guardian angel’s ministry to 3T 363-4

present generation of, weighty results depend on 5T 129

professing to be Christians without sufficiently trying their motives 1T 161-2

professing to believe truth, alarming frivolity of 1T 496

promising: church officers’ duty to 9T 77

could earn money for schooling by selling Christ’s Object Lessons 9T 78

entangled in web by Satan are many 5T 105

led astray by irreligious associates 5T 186

plunge into vortex of dissipation and crime CT 300

should be trained as nurses and physicians CH 506-7

proud of independence in cherishing infidelity 5T 186-7

pursuing life of vanity, levity, and pride 3T 363

qualified for gospel work should not be bound down to mechanical employment 8T 229-30

questioning and doubting Testimonies, warning to 5T 672

reaching manhood, great dangers of CH 363

reared in element of arbitrary restraint and harshness 5T 88

rebellious and disobedient, warnings to 1T 497-8

rebellious and ungrateful, new earth will have no place for 1T 497-8

reckless: anguish and tears caused parents by 1T 512

in conversation are many 1T 499

plant thorns in breasts of those who love them 1T 512

refreshed by hour of prayer 4T 624

refusing to listen to counsel re courtship and marriage MYP 456-7

regarding with levity or contempt their early vows of consecration to God, sin of 5T 40

rejecting light now shining on them, grievous sin of 3T 380

rejecting light of truth will be judged more severely than unenlightened heathen 3T 365-6

repining SD 336

resisting temptation, God promises strength of purpose and power to AH 464

respectful and polite, truth makes AH 422

restless because they do not seek only true source of happiness 1T 504

right, mighty influence could be swayed by 1T 511

rough and rebellious 4T 624

royal line of, who are world’s true nobility Ed 254-5

ruin of many, may be traced directly to wrong management of parents 4T 199

Sabbathkeeping 1T 154-64

given to pleasure-seeking 1T 496

yielding to world’s influence must be tested and proved CT 327

sadly deceived are many 1T 160

sailing in dangerous waters without pilot MYP 443

satisfied to feed on husks MYP 356

scarcely in teens, dating by 2T 460

scores of SDA, need advantages of training in SDA schools CT 68

seeing no danger in forbidden pleasures MYP 82

seeking: constantly to satisfy desire for amusement 1T 496

God’s approval will not meet life record with shame and dismay MYP 44

money for sinful indulgences fall into dishonest practices 6T 254

true happiness ML 156; 1T 503-4

select, should be connected with God’s work 4T 205

self-deceived 2T 288-91

self-deception is upon many 2T 289

self-important, SDA have too many LS 275

self-willed, grieve parents MYP 333

selling: life of bliss for few frivolous enjoyments 1T 499

their birthright for mess of pottage 3T 223

themselves into lifelong bondage MYP 389

serving God: cannot drink strong drink SD 174

cannot eat enervating luxuries SD 174

cannot engage in worldly merriment SD 174

SDA, generally are taught principles of Christianity CT 501

in general are allied to world 2T 128

shielded from worldly associations are endangered by working in large med. institutions 8T 223-4

showing no: respect for home rules CG 111-2

reverence for age or office LS 275

showing real sound judgment and good common sense are few 1T 394

silly, conversation of 1T 394-5

sleeping late in the morning Ev 651; ML 143

slighting Testimonies, pub. house should dismiss 4T 209

some promising, became skeptics at Battle Creek 5T 186

some SDA, have been miserable example to unbelievers CT 327

should be trained as evangelists CT 493

sorely tried, SDA schools should be asylum for CT 269

spending much time before mirror 2SG 262-3

spiritual weakness of many, is deplorable 3T 379

spoiled, blaming or scolding embarrasses and discourages MM 179

how to train MM 178-9

strayed from path of duty and obedience, appeal to MYP 443

straying, church members’ duty to CT 41-2

strength of, wasted by many in folly and dissipation MYP 22

strong, not worn down with cares and weight of years 1T 498

should put their powers to stretch in searching Bible CSW 63

strong and active in mind and body, God’s work needs CT 538

strong and brave, God calls for MYP 21

strong and devoted and self-sacrificing, SDA need SD 207

studying ennobling themes of salvation cause Christ to rejoice MYP 390

suffering shipwreck because they are self-confident and presumptuous are many 2BC 1024

taking offense when counseled or reproved LS 275

taught that to ignore rules and defy laws was to enjoy true freedom 4T 436-7

tempted, SDA homes should be refuge for MH 354

SDA school should be city of refuge for Ed 293

testing their plans and purposes by Bible will be led into safe paths FE 85

thoughtless and reckless, influence exerted on other youth by 4T 624

thousands of: made skeptical by philosophical speculations 8T 305

out of touch with life on graduation from school Ed 265

philosophical speculation and scientific research that makes skeptics of 8T 305

who would turn with contempt and loathing from low and selfish aims PP 601-2

trained, burdens of older gospel workers are to fall upon CT 536

true to their profession may exert strong influence for good over fellow youth 3T 199

trusting in Him, God will be guide of 2T 287

trying to live religious life, influence of parents’ guests upon 2BC 1001

unable to enjoy real pleasure SD 131

unconsecrated, flattering words are sweet to 5T 478

whose lives were proverbial 2T 175-6

unconverted: ministers should labor earnestly for CG 550

seeks change and excitement 4T 624-5

thirsts for pleasure in amusement and hilarity 4T 625

unconverted though baptized are many CT 353

undisciplined, church’s work is hindered by influence of 4T 193

who despise thought of restraint at school 4T 649

unruly and disobedient, grieve parents MYP 333

unsuspecting, public house with its brilliant lights attracts MH 338; Te 24-5

Satan tries his wiles on every 2T 409

untamed, petted children are FE 53

unwilling to submit to discipline of institution, parents’ duty re 7T 185-6

usefulness of many, ruined by unwise marriage AH 43

vacillating and varying with every change of circumstance and surroundings 5T 43

vain and superficial and skeptical, moral depravity and ruin caused by associating with 5T 111

vicious, danger in exposing youth to 3T 149

parents should guard children against exposure to 3T 149

Waldensian, training and experience of GC 67-71

wasting their powers in vanity and folly 4T 623

watchful and prayerful, God keeps consciences sensitive and perceptions clear for 3T 373

wayward, how to save MH 171-2

letter to 2T 307-14

wealthy, mistake made by parents of 3T 150

well-disciplined and cultivated, God’s work needs 6T 206

who have accepted Christ, duty of MYP 125

whom pub. house should dismiss 4T 205

why character of some, is deformed 5T 89

why many: are dwarfs in spiritual things 3T 379

are seen lounging about stores 3T 151

are vain, proud, and headstrong SD 129

become infidels 2BC 1009

do not improve their advantages SD 322

feel no need of divine hand to point out their course 5T 85

grow up with habits of selfishness and idleness SD 129

why some, manifest spirit of obstinacy and defiance 5T 88

wild and reckless character of many, is heartsickening CT 99

with Bible in hands may become stream of blessing to world Ed 192

with minds cast in inferior mold are in every place CT 226

with will undisciplined and passions uncontrolled, afterlife of 5T 38

without: good character cannot acceptably fill any position of trust CT 536