EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
Clothes/Clothing (Part 1 of 2)
Clothes/Clothing
Clothes/Clothing CG 413-8; MH 287-94; 2SG 262-3, 287-8; 2SM 473-9; 1T 507; 3T 483-4; 4T 142-3, 628-48; 5T 131, 499-500
13. Proper (characteristics of)
15. Styles (modes or fashions) of
1. Adornment and trimming of
artificial, natural simplicity of flowers contrasted with 4T 628
worn by persons who wish to be admired 3T 375
artificial and false in, seek true religion of Christ instead of 3T 375
artificial in, many people charmed with CG 421
artificials worn as, for display 3T 376
children made vain by 1T 217
disposition to 3T 366
elaborate, avoid AH 254
expensive, save money by eliminating 9T 53
extra, not needed Ev 273
leave off, though inexpensive TM 180
feathers as See Feathers
for display, unbecoming to Christian 3T 370
frills as See Frill
gold as See Gold; Jewelry
have higher aim than WM 161
in imitation of world, shun 5T 131
inward adorning neglected for 3T 376
jewelry as See Jewelry
lace as See Lace
leave out extra, though they cost but trifle TM 180
minister’s duty to shun TM 180
minister’s wife should shun TM 180
money spent for, while neglecting heart work 4T 391
needless: do without MYP 314
God would not have you content with MYP 346
money wasted in providing 4T 646
mothers should avoid AH 253; CSW 20-1
pride and vanity 3T 189
SS lessons should not be neglected to provide 3T 189
time given to 3T 189; 4T 628, 646
women and children wear CSW 20
often cost twice amount expended for material of dress itself 4T 639
pride and vanity often displayed in 4T 639
profuse, forbidden MH 287
ribbons as See Ribbon
rich, not needed CS 301; MYP 314
ruffles as See Ruffle
self-denial in, provide fund for helping the poor by 4T 511
some trim goods as 4T 631
superfluity of: avoid MYP 349; 2SM 476
must be overcome 2SM 379
strength wasted in CH 24; 3T 164
time and money wasted in CH 24; 3T 164; Te 227
time wasted in providing 3T 376, 379
useless, dry up streams of beneficence 4T 645
2. Baby’s MH 381-2; 2SM 466-8
for visitors to admire 2SM 466
needs to be: healthful 2SM 465-6
properly loose and short 2SM 469
should not: be extravagantly long 2SM 466
be too heavy 2SM 466
compress it after a full meal 2SM 466
hinder free action of heart and lungs 2SM 466
hinder free use of muscles and limbs 2SM 466
hinder use of feet and limbs 2SM 469
tight, sufferings caused by 2SM 468-9
See also Baby; Band
3. Children’s AH 197; CG 462; CS 301; ML 138; 2T 531
attention should be given to, on Friday CG 528
boys should be protected by, against colds 2SM 471
boys should learn to wash and repair their Ed 216
child needs place of his own to care for his CH 103
children made vain by indulgence in CG 141
children should be taught to: care for their CG 111; CH 103
keep neat their CG 107
keep tidy their CG 110
neatly fold and put away their CG 111
children should not wear, as they please CG 37
children who are more concerned about, than their salvation CSW 42
children who hear more of: than of Christ MH 291
than of their salvation 4T 643
than of virtue 4T 643
children very precise in, that they may attract attention SD 132
costly (expensive): children should be trained to shun AH 386; CS 295-6
children should not wear COL 83; CT 141
envy awakened in companions by COL 83
pride awakened by COL 83; CT 141
display in, parents warned against 3T 144
do not encourage children to love 2SG 254
durable material needed in CG 107
essentials to proper: cleanness CG 107, 461-2; CSW 20-1; 4T 642
durability ChS 28-9
modesty CSW 20-1
neatness CG 424-5, 461; ChS 28-9; CSW 20-1; 2SM 438; 4T 72
plainness CG 107, 462; 2SM 438
protection MH 382
simplicity CG 107, 424-5, 462; ChS 28-9
tidiness FE 156
warmth MH 382
fashionable, children and youth influenced by 4T 643
girls need instruction re Ed 248-9
girls should be able to make their Ed 248-9
girls should be protected by, against colds 2SM 471
girls should wear convenient, comfortable, and modest style of 2SM 471
insufficient, in chilly evening causes sickness MH 385
limbs need to be protected by 2T 531-2
little work should be required to wash and iron CG 462; 4T 642
mothers ignorant re, many 2SM 469-70
neat and clean, means of keeping thoughts pure and sweet CG 461-2
neat and inexpensive, teach children to be content with CT 158
needs to be: becoming AH 253; 4T 142
carefully made CS 301
conducive to health 2SM 439
free from offensive odor CG 462
loose enough to admit freest and fullest respiration MH 382
needs to be without: display 4T 72
embroidery 4T 72
hoops 2SM 470
ruffles 4T 642
unnecessary adornment CG 462; ChS 28-9; CSW 20-1; FE 156; 4T 72, 642
parents who are foolish re CG 434
sensible and foolish in, teach children to distinguish between CG 424
should not: bind them in any way CG 462; MH 382
mortify them 4T 142
shoulders should support weight of MH 382
show of, girls who neglect inward
adorning to make 3T 29
showy, children should not wear COL 83; CT 141
envy awakened in companions by COL 83
pride encouraged by COL 83; CT 141
that is sin 2SM 471
trimming of AH 197
needless CSW 20
touching skin, should be clean and free from offensive odor CG 462
should not irritate CG 462
training of girls re CG 435
training that children need re MYP 345-6
untidy and torn, God does not like to see children wear CG 461
worn by girls at school Ed 247
youth need simple, plain, and neat TM 180
4. Fashionable (1865-70)
dragged in snow 1T 464
gathered dew from grass 2SM 477; 1T 459
gathered mud from streets 1T 459
hoops in See Hoop
making of, often costs more than dress itself 4T 639
SDA should not wear 1T 424, 458, 464
swept sidewalks and streets 1T 424, 459; 2SM 477
trailed on ground 1T 464
walking hindered by 2SM 477
weight added to hips and bowels by 2SM 477; 1T 459
5. For church services 1BC 1119-20; CG 428; MH 207; 2SM 474-6; 5T 498-9; 6T 355
adornment of, church attendance affected by 4T 631
be strictly guarded in all matters re 5T 499
best, should be worn CG 428
clean and fitting, needed 2SM 474-5
clothing worn through week is not suitable as CG 428; 2SM 475; 6T 355
costly and fashionable, worshipers who array themselves in GC 386
display in, encourages irreverence 5T 499
shun 5T 499
disordered and soiled, do not wear CG 428
do not be indifferent re CG 428; 6T 355
do not wear, in slovenly manner CG 428; 2SM 474
do not wear with gaping rents CG 428
donate suit to poor brethren who cannot buy 2SM 474-5
dusty and soiled, not appropriate CG 428
external adorning is wholly inappropriate as 5T 499
gold and silver ornaments out of place with 5T 499
improper, God is dishonored by 2SM 474-5
indifference re, rebuked CG 428; 2SM 474-5
many believers need instruction re 6T 355
neat and trim, needed without adornment 6T 355
need of neat, well-fitting, and comely 2SM 474-5
needs to be neat, clean, and orderly 5T 499
show sacred regard for: Sabbath day by your 2SM 476
worship of God by your 2SM 476
soiled and dirty, do not wear 5T 499
special care needed re 1T 275
showy, do not dishonor God’s sanctuary by 5T 499
special suit should be worn as 2SM 474; 6T 355
unclean, do not worship God in CG 428; SR 138
See also Church service
6. For Sabbath 2SM 474-6; 6T 355
clean and fitting, needed 2SM 474-5
common clothing worn during week should not be used as CG 428; 2SM 475; 6T 355
do not be indifferent re CG 428; 6T 355
do not wear: in slovenly manner CG 428; 2SM 474
that is dusty, soiled, and torn 2SM 475
that is slovenly in appearance 2SM 475
with gaping rents CG 428
donate suit to poor brethren who cannot buy 2SM 474-5
dusty and soiled, not appropriate CG 428
help poor believers to obtain 2SM 474-5
improper, God is dishonored by 2SM 474-5
indifference re, rebuked CG 428; 2SM 474-5
many believers need instruction re 6T 355
neat and trim needed, without adornment 2SM 474; 6T 355
prepare, on Friday 6T 355
should be neat, well-fitting and comely 2SM 474-5
show sacred regard for God’s holy day by MYP 349; 2SM 476
special care needed re 1T 275
special suit should be worn as, at church services 2SM 474; 6T 355
7. Habits re
correct: beneficial to the sick CD 303
children should be trained in CD 391; CG 187, 392; SD 140
disease may be prevented by ML 226
help to prevent disease WM 127
insist upon CT 126
preserve physical, mental, and moral health CD 165; CH 67; SL 28; Te 19
sick people should be taught CH 221
youth should be encouraged to form 6T 170
reason and intellect should control CG 392
reforming of, greater progress needed in 1T 618
should accord with physical law FE 146; 3T 138
unhealthful, weaken physical, mental, and moral efficiency CW 125
wrong CD 227
begin at once to correct 1T 466
God’s property spoiled by CD 166
health institutions should teach people to cease CD 447
injury to body by Te 214
transmitted from parents to children 3T 140
8. Improper
American costume opposed as 1T 463
blood circulation hindered by MH 382; 2SM 470
brain congestion caused by 2SM 469-70
careless and disordered, not a mark of humility 2SG 288
compressing inner organs, avoid Ed 199; MH 382
compressive: blood circulation hindered by MH 271, 292
blood vitalization and purification hindered by MH 292
functions of internal organs hindered by MH 292
chest and lungs ill affected by MH 292
internal organs cramped and crowded out of place by MH 292
no part of body should be made uncomfortable by MH 382
costly (expensive): children should be trained to avoid AH 386; CS 295-6
children should not wear COL 83
Christians may deny Christ by 1T 304
do not cultivate taste for 2SM 188; 6T 441
do not spend God’s money for CG 421
do not wear 4T 646
does not give character to gospel work 2SM 202
does not give SDA influence CH 292
envy awakened in children’s companions by COL 83
erroneous thinking re MH 213-4
how God regards indulgence of desire for CS 54
not as necessary as good supply of food MH 322
people who sigh for 5BC 1087; SD 75
persons who tax their purses and ingenuity to provide FE 69
pride encouraged in children by COL 83; CT 141
professed believers who feel no scruples against 4T 645
professed Christians spend much money on MH 207
professed Christians wear, while God’s poor lack necessaries of life SD 57
seek what God estimates as more valuable than ML 123; 3T 376-7
stifles desire to do good 4T 645
unbecoming to God’s people CG 421; CS 301; MYP 313
dirty (soiled): deformed character does not disturb mother so much as 4T 643
disease caused by 4aSG 140-1
impure blood caused by 4aSG 140
influence of mother who wears CH 102
disgusting to unbelievers, avoid 1T 460
extravagant: base passions awakened in heart of beholder by 4T 645
lust encouraged in wearer’s heart by 4T 645
parents frequently dress children in CG 434
persons who spend money for COL 371
sign of last days MYP 359
sinners have indulged in 1T 269
fancy, money wasted on AH 388
fashionable: body displacements and deformities caused by 4T 635
cancers caused by 4T 635
does not recommend SDA religion to others 3T 376
health impaired by 2T 532
many people who give little to God spend freely for CS 294
objections to length of, in 1865 2SM 477; 1T 459
Satan works to invent CG 433
terrible diseases caused by 4T 635
filthy: blood and internal organs ill affected by CH 61
class who wear CG 415
disease caused by 4aSG 140-1
fevers caused by CH 61
health endangered by CH 61
impurities thrown off from body cause CH 61; 4aSG 140; 2SM 460
people who wear, and yet talk against pride 2SM 474
perspiration causes 2SM 460
skin’s pores absorb impurities from 4aSG 140
vanity and weakness betrayed by 4T 643
gay, erroneous regard for MYP 345-6
unbecoming to God’s people CG 421; CS 301; MYP 313
heart corrupted by CD 62
inconsistent with SDA faith, terrible sin of wearing 4T 647-8
lung congestion caused by 2SM 469-70
mind depraved by CD 62
needlessly expensive, money professed Christians spend for MH 287
not in accord with Scriptures, do not adopt 2SM 476
people surround themselves with unchristian atmosphere by 5T 78
pilgrim’s, of certain shape or color not our duty to wear TM 130
pride buds and blossoms in 7BC 941
ragged, God does not like to see His people wear CH 103
rich, avails nothing at death Te 140
persons who crowd their wardrobe with DA 639-40
rich and expensive, how God regards indulgence of desires for CS 54
ruinous, self-indulgence in 2SM 282
shabby and ill-fitting, many women stay away from church because of their MH 207
showing vanity and shallow pride in wearer CG 420
showy: base passions awakened in heart of beholder by 4T 645
lust encouraged in wearer’s heart by 4T 645
children should not wear COL 83
pride encouraged in children by COL 83; CT 141
envy awakened in children’s companions by COL 83
that cannot command true respect and admiration SD 132
that looked as if it had flown and lit upon wearer CG 415; 2SM 474
torn, influence of mother who wears CH 102
unhealthful, almost endless train of disease results from Ed 199
disease of every type caused by 4T 582
unhealthful, beruffled, and trailing 4T 638
unnatural and unhealthful, inconceivable amount of physical suffering caused by 4T 634-5
untidy: brings reproach against truth CM 65
influence of mother who wears CH 102
mothers’ duty re AH 254
mother should not wear AH 253
out of place at church services 5T 498
women enfeebled and diseased by 1T 461
women have died of consumption because of MH 293
women made confirmed invalids by MH 293
women’s sufferings greatly increased by MH 291
worldly, let there be no extravagance in indulging in CS 298
worldly, influence of 4T 633
worn merely for show and not for comfort 1T 425
young women warned re MYP 356
9. Improprieties in
bad taste in 1T 522-3
beautifying self externally by, to neglect inward adorning 3T 376
carelessness in CG 415; MYP 349
destroys Christian’s influence over unbelievers 1T 275
disgusts 1T 275
farmers should not be given to TM 245
influence of 2SM 476
not to be encouraged by any means 4T 641
reproved by Testimonies 1T 275
shun 6T 96
significance of 2SM 476
unbelievers disgusted by 2T 66
carried to such excess that it becomes a crime CH 24; 3T 164; Te 227
class who continually harp on CG 415; 2SM 474
class who spend beyond their means for AH 375-6
competing with neighbors in CG 417
competing with world in, Spirit cannot use persons given to 6T 251
cords used to distend 1T 523
criticism and faultfinding re 2SG 287
devotion to: Christ notices CG 415
in nine cases out of ten Satan secures whole family to CG 434
involves robbery toward God MYP 360
world neglects mind and morals in 4T 142
display in: at social gatherings CT 340; TM 83
character development is more important than MH 291
Christian simplicity sacrificed for 4T 631
families spend much time for CG 435
forbidden MH 287
life too short to be squandered in 3T 146
little thought should be given to CSW 67
made more important than adornment of character 4T 643
money wasted in MYP 355; 4T 633
needless, Decalogue violated by using God’s money and time for 4T 632
rivalry of AH 151
time wasted in MYP 355; 4T 629, 633
distributed unequally over body, ill effects of MH 293
do not: be neglectful in CG 428
dishonor Christ by 4T 143
encourage any to center religion in CG 429
follow natural inclinations re CG 429-30
lavish means on CG 421
make and trim, in imitation of world 5T 131
do not wear, in lax and untidy manner CG 415
erroneous ideas re CG 428; 2SM 475
errors in, result of conversion from CH 222
excessive, do not become subject of remarks by CG 415
excessive amount of: disease caused by 2T 524
how skin is affected by 2T 526
invalid women accustomed to 2T 533-4
skin debilitated by 3T 74
skin hindered by, in performance of its office 2T 524
system debilitated by 2T 524
warning against wearing of 2T 524; 3T 74
extravagance in MM 167; 3T 366
at no time show 1T 465
God’s people must turn from 3T 62
God’s treasury robbed by 5T 10
increasing continually 4T 630
is robbery toward God MYP 360
is sin MYP 355
money needed by cause of God is used for MYP 360
poor and needy are neglected as result of 4T 646
poor women embarrassed by, of the wealthy 4T 631
sin to which woman is especially prone CG 415; MYP 355
soul-winning work neglected as result of 4T 629
extremes in 1T 275, 424-6; 2SG 223, 287-8
Christian influence destroyed by 1T 425
SDA woman should not be driven to 1T 425
shun MYP 350; 2SM 477; 1T 459, 464
two 4T 142
fanaticism re CG 428; Ev 215-6; 2SM 319, 474
disgusts unbelievers 2SM 474-5
fear of wanting, used by Satan to lead people to transgress Sabbath PK 184
fine, heart sinful and diseased may be covered by 1SM 80
not important for camp meeting 5T 164
suggestion to SDA re 5T 205
gazing stock by wearing conspicuous, SDA should not make themselves MYP 350; 2SM 476; 1T 458
hoops See Hoop
idolatry of: character is affected by MYP 360
destructive effects of CG 433
first precept of Decalogue violated by 4T 632
moral disease 6T 96
time needed for Bible study is consumed by MYP 360
imagination must not govern in 2T 524
insufficient, blood circulation hindered by MH 271
pregnant woman ill affected by 2T 382
intemperance in, results of Te 147
lack of cleanliness in, body and soul defiled by MH 288
objectionable to God CG 106-7
reproved 1T 275
unhealthful MH 288
laws of health violated in MH 227
loss of taste for order and neatness in, is virtually leaving truth 1T 275
many of God’s people more interested in, than in saving souls 5T 457
mind left to run too much upon EW 111
money needlessly spent for AH 383; CS 249; 4T 631
by many of God’s professed children CS 301; MYP 313
by professed Christians who have nothing to spare for the needy MH 207
for gratification of pride CS 299
God’s money wasted by 5T 189
means less for feeding the hungry and clothing the naked 4T 645
that should be returned to God 4T 631
that should be used to help the needy CS 301; MYP 313
to make a pleasing show 6T 215
money wasted on Ev 344
mother who educated daughters to think much of 3T 29-30
mother who lives for 3T 564
mother who neglects child training to give attention to 4T 629
mother who spends: hours in needless work on 3T 136
time needed for Bible study on CSW 20; 4T 629
mother who thinks any, good enough for home wear CH 102
mother’s morbid sensitiveness re AH 253
neglectful in, erroneous idea that Christians must be 2SM 475
odd and slack in, do not be 2SG 287
oddity in, destroys Christian’s influence over unbelievers 1T 275
disgusts 1T 275
of fanatics 2SM 475
of many of God’s people, like that of world EW 108; 1T 132
order and taste in, class who think it virtue to ignore CG 415
overdoing things in, caution against CG 415
passion for: homes ill-affected by Ed 247
leads to dishonesty Ed 247
girls neglect education because of Ed 247
young girls led to ruin by Ed 247
persons careless and untidy in, characteristics of CG 415; 2SM 475-6
persons who have no higher object than 2T 593
picking flaws in, warning re CG 429
pride buds and blossoms in, of many 7BC 941
pride of: among Sabbathkeepers EW 120
Christ may be denied by 3T 332; 5T 437
Christians should not indulge in 3T 370
conscience benumbed by PP 558
crept in among Sabbathkeepers EW 120
evils of 5T 156
fanatics whose favorite theme is 2SM 475
forbidden exhibitions of, sufficient reason for church discipline 4T 647-8
heart hardened by PP 558
makes Christian ridiculous in eyes of worldlings 4T 641
must not be permitted in church 1T 136
parents warned against 1T 134
pleasure parties that encourage CT 339; TM 82
preachers should do more than assail CS 291
put away 7BC 941; CG 415; EW 120; 1T 136; 5T 128, 156
ruin of character frequently preceded by indulgence in 4T 645
sin to which woman is especially prone CG 415; MYP 355
spending of money on AH 370
thousands of dollars spent yearly in gratifying 5T 205
woman given to 2T 174
women earning good wages spend nearly all in gratifying 5T 156
professed Christians too concerned re, fate of 1SM 81
sad mistake many make in 4T 633
Sabbathkeepers neglectful of, cause unbelievers to regard them as degraded 1T 275-6
exert influence that hurts truth MYP 353
san. workers who have no conscientious scruples re CH 261
sin of being satisfied with enough food and AH 382
slack or untidy in, never be Ev 672
slackness in, influence of 2SM 476
superfluous, God forbids spending of money for WM 216-7
God’s word expressly forbids ML 241
things that tell to disadvantage in TM 180
tight bands or waists in, avoid MH 382
time and attention given to, too much 1SM 79-80
needed for Bible study MYP 356; 4T 629
to neglect of cultivation of mind 4T 629
time worse than wasted in MYP 356
vain or frivolous in, true Christians are not 4T 580
vanity in: Christ grieved by 3T 366
reproach brought to God’s cause by 3T 366
ruin of character frequently preceded by indulgence in 4T 645
youth tempted to 3T 364
youth who follow inclination for 3T 366
washed infrequently, ill effects of wearing CH 61