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

Dishonor - Divine nature

Dishonor

Dishonor, choose death before 5T 147

disobedience to God results in PK 508

put away whatever brings, upon Christ DA 439

whatever brings upon God, cannot benefit your soul DA 439

Dishwashing

Dishwashing CG 125

boys should learn to do Ed 216

child who did not like AH 300

do, with dispatch and thoroughness Ev 481

moral importance of 3T 80

mothers should teach girls to do CG 352

people who honor religion while doing 4T 590

young women who think it unladylike to do 1T 686

Disloyal

Disloyal, loyal or 2SM 392-5

Disloyalty/Unfaithfulness

divine wrath against all who persist in, to God 5T 634

God abhors, in time of crisis in His work PK 148

men do not escape consequences of, to God MH 180

Miriam and Aaron guilty of, by their murmurings PP 384-5

to God, means contention against principles of His law 2SM 160

sign of, disobedience is 7BC 908

sinner’s acts of, to God’s law SC 29

Supplement

absent when abiding in Christ TMK 93:4

Christ did not possess, as we do 3SM 131:1

demonstration of, in last days 3SM 421:4

in small things would be repeated TMK 331:3

prevented by loving unity OHC 173:4

situation of, God notes every TMK 234:2

workers not to be treated as with, unless you know TDG 270:2

See also Disobedience; Loyalty

Disobedience

Disobedience, certainty that God will punish PK 107

choose death rather than, to God 4T 147

conscience is hardened by 4T 146

conscience lulled to rest by 4T 254

course of, Satan tempts children to follow MYP 334

dangers of, through His servants God predicts PK 426

do not tolerate, in home or school Ed 290

door to vast amount of knowledge has been closed by CT 440

Eve seemed as beautiful to Adam after her, as before PP 57

exceedingly offensive to God 3T 265

excuse for, Christ removed forever every semblance of MYP 165

failings of others are no excuse for 2T 394-5

God warns against, to save men from harm and loss Ed 287

God’s displeasure and condemnation merited by SD 53

heart is hardened by 4T 146

ignorance was no excuse for, in Moses’ time 1T 651

in children, parents should not permit CG 98

Israel’s example of, warning to God’s people today 1T 652

King Saul’s example of 4T 146

leads to disaster and suffering Ed 287

means curse of God 6T 388

eternal death CG 65

mind rendered unimpressible by 4T 254

no semblance of excuse for MYP 165

one act of, many a youth’s whole life blighted by 5T 125

path to misery and death PK 179

penalty of, death is 3SG 296

people walking in, liberty promised by Satan to PK 178; PP 55

results of, evil and sin and death are 5T 503

ten tribes of Israel warned re PK 281

Satan and his angels determined to incite Adam and Eve to PP 52

Satan originated 5T 503

Satan pleased when he can lead God’s people into 2T 105

Satan promised life to Adam in GC 533

Satan tempts men to, by offering wonderful knowledge PP 55

sin of, put away 6T 95

tends to corrupt faith of others 4T 146

terrible consequences of, Adam and Eve suffered 4T 311-2

to God: is always disastrous PP 55

results in dishonor, disaster, and ruin SL 37

results in dishonor, disaster, and death PK 508

to God’s commandments brings disaster and dishonor at last 2BC 1018

to God’s law, brought all misery existing among His creatures SL 76

evil results following PK 297

to parents, sign of last days MYP 444

See also Sin; Transgression

Supplement

acceptance of Satan’s false assertions introduced 2MCP 562:1

battle required in saving soul from TDG 179:5

blessings before the flood misused caused OHC 252:3

border of, danger in keeping near RC 52:6

children of, promises not rightfully claimed by FW 59:2

chosen because obedience means lifting the cross TDG 87:2

civil, avoid, unless necessary to honor God 3SM 395

condemned by God’s law AG 10:2

consequences of, show sin as against God and our good RC 52:4

continuing in, before flood as if God had not spoken RC 322:2

contrary to the nature given to humans in Eden TMK 291:4

crying “only have faith” while choosing NL 34:2

death as sure result of HP 153:2

defiance not involved in simple, of Adam RC 56:2

demonic spirit possesses children of UL 285:3

eternal life never a reward for, as shown by Christ 2MCP 564:4

excuses for,

by those choosing human favor 3SM 401:3

by those not to enter city of God TDG 207:5

not granted; to gain worldly profit TDG 162:4

sought UL 40:6

faith declared while choosing FW 47:2

following, because others do TMK 116:4

fruit of, one refusing light partakes of 1MCP 321:2

God has not forsaken us in spite of HP 34:2

guilt from, more because we have Adam’s example RC 56:2

hardens hearts of professed Christians UL 318:6

humans would have been different in form, speech and song except for UL 103:2

inconvenience avoided by 3SM 401:4

knowledge from the Word of God made unavailable by UL 103:2

life forfeited by Adam by 3SM 141:3

light does not break spell of those set in HP 27:5

path of, false shepherds are no excuse for going in FW 33:3

patience of God with, is according to His character TDG 187:2

perverted human powers RC 51:6

placed in the enemy’s ranks by TMK 297:5

popularity will not excuse FW 33:3

punished unless turned from, through watchcare TDG 91:4

rebellion against law of God HP 361:5

recorded for punishment; chronicled TDG 352:3

result of, illustrated in history of Satan TDG 287:4

salvation from consequence of TDG 162:3

small, woe to world from TMK 255:3

weakness from CC 20:4

Disobedient

Bible truth makes, obedient TMK 199:2

Christ died to make truth of John 1:12 known to TMK 70:4

Christ rejoices to deliver from wrath to fall upon RC 256:6

foolishness of, discovered in life hereafter HP 371:5

lost pearl represents TMK 84:3

receive sentence “Depart from Me” UL 272:4

Satan gets power over, as humans depart from God Mar 176:2

shame and contempt, portion of HP 371:5

Disobedient prophet

Disobedient prophet, fate of PK 106-7

Disorder

Disorder, angels cannot bless or endorse TM 28

course that would lead to, in church TM 503

displeases God 2T 298

fanatics who delighted in 2T 553

God is offended at 1T 275

guard carefully against everything savoring of 2SM 41

leads men to forget God 6T 170

refinement should take place of MH 196

See also Confusion; Disorganization

Supplement

people freed from fanaticism and, after 1844 3SM 376:4

persistence in following our own will brings TMK 249:5

See also Cleanliness; Order; Untidiness

Disorderly

Disorderly, truth does not make people CG 110

Disorderly element, Disorderly elements

Disorderly element, Disorderly elements, do not permit, to control God’s work TM 228, 489

Disorganization

Disorganization, angels cannot bless or endorse TM 28

church not to be broken up by 2SM 68

moves that lead to, warning against TM 228

results of 1T 270

Satan would be delighted in, among SDA TM 228

spirit of, in air we breathe 9T 257; TM 488

universal, gospel is God’s remedy for MM 187-8; 6T 11

See also Dissension; Disunion; Division; Variance

Disparagement

Disparagement, never speak of any man with 4T 608

Disparaging remark, Disparaging remarks

Disparaging remark, Disparaging remarks, hearts bruised and made sore by MM 138

refrain from making 6T 292-3

Dispatch

Dispatch, ability to do business with, is important 3T 499

do with, whatever your hand finds to do 4T 591

do your work with CG 125

habits of, Christian should acquire COL 344

mother should teach children CT 122-3

See also Promptness; Punctuality

Dispensary

located in lower rooms of church 3SM 323:1

Dispensation, Dispensations

Dispensation, Dispensations, both: Christ has been teacher of God’s people in PP 373

God’s claims are same in PP 373

principles of God’s government are same in PP 373

Christian: book of Revelation given for church throughout AA 583

Jewish and, no great contrast between 6BC 1061

John the Baptist was to show relation of law and prophets to DA 220

Sabbath made special object of attack during PK 183

former, God is the same in present as in 1T 653

gospel: heroic examples of loyalty to God in AA 81

last period of probation granted to men is 7BC 971-2

men are freed under, from observance of rites and ceremonies given to Israel AA 190

OT Scriptures portray AA 381

qualifications of church leaders in AA 95

Spirit is to continue its work throughout GC 8

Jewish: men were saved by Christ in 6BC 1061

Moses as visible mediator of PP 330

new, Christ placed Himself at head of 2SM 237

NT, John was honored under 7BC 953

of Spirit, we live in TM 511

old: Christ commanded that love should be ruling principle in SD 49

Christ was man’s Saviour in 1SM 232

Christ’s mission was not to destroy Ev 554

OT, Daniel was honored under 7BC 953

sacrifices centered in Christ during AA 230

rites and ceremonies of Mosaic, no longer binding after Christ’s death AA 189

teachers who fear God do not judge Him by CT 184

trying, teachers who read God’s love in CT 184

two, John the Baptist as connecting link between DA 220

Supplement

law and grace inseparable in all FW 30:2

old,

reason for so many bleeding victims in OHC 47:2

wonderful because of Creator’s presence TMK 101:2

old and new, Christ made a complete whole of TMK 197:4

Displacement, Displacements

Displacement, Displacements, physical, fashionable dress causes 4T 635

Display

Display, aim at making, is snare AH 384

ambition for, thousands of people ruined by 2SM 184-5

art of, success in winning souls is not in 9T 142

artificial, not needed SD 75

Solomon’s glory of 2BC 1030

avoid: in city evangelism Ev 127, 396; 7T 38

in evangelistic singing Ev 509

in marriage ceremony AH 100-1; 4T 503, 515

avoid expensive, in evangelism Ev 139; GW 383

books should be issued free from all CW 169

children who devote much time and means to, to attract attention SD 132

children’s dress should be without 4T 72

Christ shunned DA 74

Christ’s kingdom is not characterized by DA 437

deeds of charity should not be performed for SL 8

desire for, Christ overcame temptation of 3T 380

in God’s service leads to indulgence and self-glorification 7T 90

do not spend money simply for CS 249

do not think that, makes right impression in colporteur work 6T 318

dollar squandered in, deprives spender of means to help the needy Ed 248

eagerness of some youth for 3T 366

earthly, Christ paid no attention to 1SM 259

educators in Christ’s time sought to command respect by Ed 77; 8T 222

evangelistic, that makes truth taste too strongly of dish Ev 127

expenditure of means for, by professed Christians 2T 275-6

extravagant, how much professed Christian world expends for ML 241; WM 216

results of 6T 274-5

family who loved 3T 29

fashionable, mothers warned against slavery of FE 61

valuable attainments often neglected for AH 521

fashionable religion consisting of, not acceptable to God COL 298

first and highest thoughts of most women are of 3T 366

flowers diffusing sweetest fragrance make least 5T 75

fondness for, has no part in good and humble religion 2T 493

frivolous, in nine cases out of ten Satan secures whole family to CG 433-4

God does not approve of AH 379

God looks not upon outward, but upon heart MM 168

God’s people do not clothe themselves for 3T 239

gospel workers should not love 3T 204

great, God does not require 6T 293

guard against CH 102

imposing: building added to building in Battle Creek to make TM 319

formalists seek to make, before world ChS 40

personal consecration and sanctification bring better results than Ev 473; 6T 116

imposing worldly, valueless to God in His work 7T 143

in dress: Christian simplicity sacrifices for 4T 631

dishonors God’s house 4T 643

durability should be chosen rather than MH 288

forbidden by God MH 287

irreverence encouraged by 5T 499

made more important than character 4T 643

See also Clothing

in SS work, warning against FE 253

inclination to, physician must crush out his CH 589

indulge in nothing simply for 9T 55; WM 267

investment of means for 2SM 185

is neither religion nor sanctification Ev 510

Isaiah’s prophecy referring to, in last days 1T 270

less, need of 4T 621-2

love of: among God’s people MYP 354-5

appealed to in raising money for religious purposes 9T 91

children must not be encouraged in CG 135

Christ condemns TM 179

churchgoers indulge in 9T 91

corrupts heart and deteriorates character 4T 638

crimes committed through 4T 490

do not spend money to gratify TM 179

discard, from your heart and life MYP 347

how children are affected by CG 277

in house of God CS 160; WM 209

in Isaiah’s time PK 306

in Jewish priests and rulers DA 219

leading to presumption, Christ shunned DA 116

love for children should not be expressed by indulging their 6T 451

magnificent church edifices demanded by COL 298; PK 565

many people carried to excesses and extravagance by ML 97

means should not be spent for CSW 95

must be forsaken 3T 52

Paul rebuked Jews for their AA 247

pride and formality and, have taken place of true piety and humble godliness FE 253

produces extravagance in youth Ed 247

progress of God’s cause hindered by 7T 296

robbing God’s treasury 5T 10

some Christian women indulge too freely in 5T 130

unfits children for better life CG 37

warning against CG 433-4

women whose whole mind and heart are absorbed in 4T 644

world is made den of thieves and robbers by PK 651

majority of children live for SD 132

make no great, in city evangelism Ev 85, 127, 396

man and wife who were fond of 2T 493

man who loved, and did not economize his means 3T 29

men of common sense appreciate comfort above 7T 93

men regard, as essential to success 9T 110

means absorbed by, that might comfort the poor and suffering MH 287

means for God’s cause should not be used to make 7T 284

needless, guard against AH 22

parents should devote less time to 3T 145

not in harmony with principles of God’s work Ev 127

of body, true refinement does not find satisfaction in 2T 243

ornamenting one’s person for, evil of 3T 367

outward: Christ did not work with GW 49; MH 36

Christ shunned all DA 43, 74

does not give strength to SDA work 7T 90

God does not require 8T 183

God’s work must be carried on without CH 300

mistaken idea that, gives influence CS 273

not needed in gospel work Ev 126

not needed to reach unbelievers CW 170

physician must not trust to CH 589; MM 166-8

Solomon engrossed with thoughts of 4T 628

some people delight themselves in 2T 593

true religion does not consist in FE 398

truth has power which no, can give MM 161

warning against ML 123

warning against too much, in city evangelism Ev 127

will not do gospel work yet to be done Ev 559

passion for, lies at foundation of ruin of many homes 7BC 941

youth allured to sin by Ed 227

persons who are most separate from CW 102

persons who try to compete with world in, Spirit cannot use 6T 251

personal, thoughts of God banished by GC 463-4

physicians cautioned against 6T 251

pledge made re, in baptismal vows 3T 379

pride and love of: covered with garment of pretended righteousness 2BC 1017

imposing ceremonials demanded by COL 298; PK 565

lack of adornment of soul leads to COL 298; PK 565

leads to presumption 3T 372

magnificent church edifices demanded by COL 298; PK 565

splendid adornings demanded by COL 298; PK 565

why Christ withstood fearful test on 3T 372

pride of external, churches must put away all 5T 581-2

right impression is not made on men by 6T 318

sanctified judgment needed instead of, in all departments of God’s work 7T 93

soul’s integrity should be so firm that it will not be moved by 3T 47

spirit of, schools warned against CT 270

thirst for, mind turned from life’s true purpose by MH 364; 9T 90

time and money and health lost for sake of FE 155

time should not be give to GC 488

time should not be wasted in 3T 483-4

time wasted in attempts at AH 222-3

true med. missionary will not strain every nerve to make CH 319-20

truly converted soul is not ambitious for 5T 569

victories are not gained by 6T 140

world robbed of gospel by MH 287-8

world’s, people in whom Christ rules feel no desire to imitate 5T 189

worldly, difficulty of curing longing for 2BC 1013

valueless in God’s sight MH 36-7

youth thoughtlessly waste means for CS 290

youth’s disposition to wear artificials for 3T 376

See also Appearance; Ornamentation; Ostentation; Show

Supplement

choosing, rather than growing in grace OHC 218:3

Christ,

avoided LHU 32:6

did not come with TMK 50:2

dispensed with RC 228:2

Christians are opposed to; contrasted by humility TDG 316:4

embellishing homes for, is robbing God of just due TMK 322:3

God,

displeased by, when heart is sinful UL 131:4

places no value on AG 67:4

message to go without, in the power of the Spirit PM 308:4

money spent for, wastes talent God lent TMK 220:3

satisfaction not from OHC 273:2

spell of, holding people away from Christ FW 92:1

spirit of making outward, for friends is device of enemy OHC 281:5

standing in God’s sight not caused by PM 41:3

temptations of, Christ met HP 252:3

theatrical, diverts attention from the Word to humans TDG 359:4

vanity of, to be left out of our lives OHC 281:6

Disposition, Dispositions

Disposition, Dispositions, acquisitive, that was snare 3T 246

all people do not have same Ev 103

amiable, cultivate 4T 59

youth need FE 69

be pleasing in 4T 367

become more like Christ in 1T 308

best, cultivate SD 268

child of passionate and perverse CG 93-4

child’s, mother’s thoughts and feelings affect AH 241

parents should study CG 205-6

child’s stubborn, how to subdue AH 197

children’s coarse, reflects upon home training SD 113

closely criticize your 1SM 89

combative See Combative disposition

cultivate, to esteem others better than yourself 4T 133

development of perverse, in children CG 230

diet materially affects AH 252

evenness of, essential qualification for teacher Ed 277

faults in, cut away your AH 200

God can mold your, so it will be sweet and Christlike CT 233

guard your CH 559

with earnestness TM 158

habits of regularity and order improve CG 112; Ev 652; ML 143

how persons sour and cross in, become sweet and gentle CT 293

imbued with thankfulness and peace, is most valuable in God’s sight 4T 559

improper eating spoils CD 126

infirmities of, help people who stagger under their load of 5T 610-1

must be cured before Christ’s second coming 2T 355

irritable See Irritable disposition

leavening of jovial, in church Ev 643

marked diversities of, among members of family CG 205

men of varied, significance of harmony and union among 8T 242

men’s various, Satan adapts temptations to MYP 86

minister’s light and jovial, influence of Ev 643

modify your ML 92

mold of your, daily acts of life tell CG 481

morose or gloomy, teacher should beware of indulging CT 233

natural, religion you profess is colored by your 3T 504

naturally perverse and impetuous, transformation of 5T 49-50

not changed by resurrection AH 16

parents’, transmitted to children PP 561

peculiar, some people have inherited 9T 222

peculiarities of, each person needs to understand his 4T 69

persons of very accommodating, Reuben represents 1BC 1098

people differ so widely in, their ways of looking at things vary MH 483

persons of rough and sullen and stubborn, how Christ regards Ed 294

need help most FE 281

pleasant, used by God to bless the sick MM 173

pleasant and well-balanced, teachers need CT 193

proving a person to be untrustworthy COL 400

querulous and complaining, is unChristlike COL 400

restless, why some children have 4T 98

revealing desire for self-advancement COL 400

soured: child who has CG 83; Te 177

sour stomach often causes CD 112

Spirit makes men like Christ in SD 311

sunniness of, learn to combine sense of purity and integrity with GW 122

sunny, bring children up to have CT 127

sweetness and serenity of, temperance and regularity in all things promotes Ed 206

sweetness of, do all you can to maintain CG 364

education that gives Ed 241

teachers whose, which have no place in heaven FE 278-9

thankful, how to acquire 1SM 234

to avenge wrong, keen sense of justice often prompts Ed 257

often prompted by active and energetic spirit Ed 257

to notice and expose every defect or error is wrong GW 334

to watch others, when you will have no MB 128

ungenial, supposed smartness is curse of 2SM 237

winsomeness of, Christ is man’s example in GW 121

See also Attitudes; Temperament

Disputation, Disputations

Disputation, Disputations, no noisy, in Christ’s life MH 32

noisy, Christ shunned DA 261

on matters of minor importance, warning against CW 77

See also Debate; Discussion

Dispute, Disputes

Dispute, Disputes, loud and long, between opposing Jewish sects DA 261; MH 32

over minor question, Satan stirs up his agents to start DA 396

personal, Christ refused to become entangled in 9T 218

unimportant, gospel workers should not spend time settling GW 311-2

Disputing

Disputing, avoid, re matters of little real importance Ev 182

See Arguments

Disrespect

Disrespect, children should not be allowed to show, to parents CT 112

for God’s work and workers, is not rare CH 298

God marks every token of 1T 275

manifest for parents will be manifest for teachers CG 98

See Insolence

Disruption

(unsettling) lack of, slows spiritual progress UL 170

Dissatisfaction

Dissatisfaction, complaints of, cease when men come to Christ CH 502; 4T 579

is contagious PP 377

leaven of, that is curse 3T 313

ministers guilty of stirring up 1T 236

reveals absence of Saviour 5T 487

Satan excites, against leaders of God’s work 1T 236

spirit of, kindled among angels by Satan PP 38

with everything is dangerous 3T 67

with way you perform your duty is right SD 97

words of, spread like contagious disease 4T 428

See also Discontent

Dissatisfied spirits

Dissatisfied spirits, world is full of 2T 640

Dissembler, Dissemblers

Dissembler, Dissemblers, double-minded persons are 5BC 1086

world is full of LS 330; TM 471

Dissembling

Dissembling, artful, recorded in books of heaven GC 482

David’s, strengthened hand of Philistines PP 673

in dealing with God, one of greatest sins in Christian world is 4T 475

to suit your own selfish plans, warnings against AA 76

Dissension

See Misunderstandings

Dissension, Dissensions

Dissension, Dissensions, ambitious propositions that create, avoid 9T 196

among apostles, generally excited by Judas Iscariot DA 719

among God’s people: how to handle CW 78

Satan glad to cause CW 79

Satan seeks to create Ev 359; 5T 236

among Jews, Christ shunned DA 253

avoid TM 57

avoid anything likely to create CH 244

Christ is dishonored by 4T 19

Christians should put away all DA 827; ML 61

course that will create, do not needlessly take 1SM 179

disgraceful, common in SDA churches 1SM 123

early church imperiled by AA 553

fruit of unchristian character 5T 51

God is dishonored by 3T 59

God is grieved by 5T 224

god of all, Satan is Ev 358

in church: a cause of GC 378-9

dishonors Christ 9T 145

harshness fosters 5T 342

how to avert AA 96

“nothing to do” brings ChS 108

out of place CG 543

results in great loss 1SM 123

Satan seeks to bring in 2SM 159

worldlings watch and jeer at 1SM 123

in church at Antioch AA 96

in Corinthian church AA 280, 300

indulgence of appetite causes CD 53

introduce nothing that will cause TM 106

leprosy of, cure for 2SM 160

little leaven of, leavened camp of Israel 3T 344

moral poison of, taken into system of selfish people FE 483; GW 395

occasion for, Christ wished to avoid all DA 181

put away all 5T 279

and seek to save the lost 8T 21

persons who sow, need thorough conversion 9T 193

roots of, God’s frown upon persons who cherish LS 327-8

Satan always seeks to cause 7T 156

Satan instigated jealousy and evil surmising to cause 7T 182

Satan tried to create, in early church 7BC 947

Satan’s most effective way to counteract God’s work 7T 156

seeds of, Satan exalts when he can sow SD 286

SDA publications should contain nothing savoring of 7T 156

sin of, should be confessed before God and church CH 374

sowers of: angels cannot work with 7BC 940-1

devils attend 7BC 940-1

reaps in his own soul its deadly fruits MH 492

sowing, encourages envy and jealousy DA 179

spirit of: all should realize how cruel is 4T 222

do not allow, to creep into home AH 178, 436

great injury to church 2SM 318

strife and, bring discouragement to the soul LS 433

have nothing to do with LS 433

See also Contention; Discord; Division; Strife; Variance

Dissimulation

Dissimulation, Satan’s fine art TM 366

Dissipated person, Dissipated persons

Dissipated person, Dissipated persons, rescued by Paul’s efforts AA 252

who became monuments of God’s mercy AA 252

Dissipation

Dissipation, amusements which lead to 1T 514

associations of, many people close life record among Te 18

athletic games open door to Ed 210-1

bulwark against, mother should help children build CD 226

Christ gave no license to DA 151; Te 193

demoralizing, of holidays MYP 311-2

downfall of kingdoms caused by GW 388

enervating effect of, on physical, mental, and spiritual development PK 482

enticements to, everywhere in cities MH 363

fashionable, souls deceived and led astray by MYP 399

stanch temperance men who have been delivered from LS 222

habits of, acquired at parties of pleasure Ed 211

impress of, left upon Solomon’s face ML 167

midnight, in courtship MYP 457-8

results of AH 56

moral faculties enfeebled by 4T 28

path of, amusements that are steps in MYP 399

popular churches encourage WM 289

prevails everywhere AH 521; MYP 357

profane, God sees every scene of Te 18

scenes of, Christ gave no license to ML 186

seeds of, Christ gave no license to Te 193

students’ mental development affected by 5T 23

tenderness of conscience lost by Te 274

vortex of, many young men swallowed up by CT 300

world filled with violence by DA 633

youth have wasted God-given strength in MYP 22

youth instructed in, by evil associates PP 595

Supplement

book learning is, for some 1MCP 195:2

humble ones not knowing truth accepted by God in time of 3SM 400:1

increasing; handbills with indecent pictures TSB 120:1

indulgence in all kinds of, while Noah warned RC 322:3

overworking the mind leads to 2MCP 507:3

stand guard against, while claiming strength TDG 20:5

youth with, who profess truth; profligacy TMK 325:3

See also Intemperance; Strength

Distance

Distance, cannot separate man from Spirit DA 670

Distemper

Distemper, envy is 5T 56

Distillery, Distilleries

Distillery, Distilleries, license laws plant, everywhere MH 342

Distinction

Distinction, ambition for, thousands ruined by 2SM 184-5

ambitious lust after, soul that will not have MM 124

between God’s people and world, need of PP 458

between social classes of men are forgotten in Christ’s kingdom DA 437

clear and decided, must be restored and exemplified in God’s people TM 16

line of, drawn by God between saints and sinners CT 341; MYP 390; TM 87

persons actuated by love of, think of themselves DA 436

persons who may climb to places of, and in end lose all SD 194

Pharisees sought, by scrupulous ceremonialism DA 261

See Fame

Distinguished men

Distinguished men, failure of, to receive light of truth AA 240

Distraction, Distractions

Distraction, Distractions, God not pleased with MYP 350

of earth, God sits enthroned above MH 417

See Amusements; Entertainment

Distress

Distress, blessing for persons giving feasts to help people in ML 240

brethren in, criticisms and complaints do not bring relief to 6T 455

Christ turned to Father in hours of 2T 509

day of, coming on world as thief in night FE 354

families in, Christian’s duty to WM 137, 183-4

God a protector in SD 16

God never turns away prayer for pity in MB 132

great, coming 1T 260-3

state of things that will create TM 331

greatest, riches bring no relief in 3T 549

increasing more and more CD 271

man’s, touches Christ’s heart DA 480

mental See Mental distress

of nations, many souls will turn to God during 1T 269

people in, Christian’s duty to DA 504

person in, warning not to revile PP 736

power that is near to deliver from PK 545

purifies and strengthens Christian 4T 143

Satan seeks to shake man’s confidence in God during PK 174

Satan takes advantage of persons afflicted by DA 120

season of, before God’s people calls for unfaltering faith PK 512

seek relief in Christ when in 2T 119

souls in, nigh and afar off PK 232

think not on things that bring 2T 319

time of, Christ our Source of strength in 2T 205

Habakkuk foretold DA 122

seek God in 2T 106

unbelieving world will soon experience 1T 268

what to do when in MYP 107-8

what would well-nigh banish, from earth GW 385-6

world will be involved in CH 504

you may have to suffer, to be true to God Ev 241

See also Affliction; Difficulties; Hardship; Misery; Misfortune; Sorrow; Suffering; Trial; Trouble; Wretchedness

Distressed person, Distressed persons

Distressed person, Distressed persons, Christ spoke peace to WM 53

educate children to seek to alleviate sufferings of 6T 429

God provides for PP 534

prayers of, borne by angels to God DA 142-3

spirit of tender pity toward, Christian may have ML 244

District, Districts

District, Districts, truth may be preached in all, by wise planning MM 313

Distrust

Distrust, Abraham betrayed, of God’s care while in Egypt PP 130

among God’s people, crowds God out 4T 155

Satan seeks to excite AA 305; PP 403; 5T 242

cherishing feelings of, danger in 3T 328; 5T 672

children learn, from parents 4T 195-6

continual, casts shadow instead of shedding sunbeam 2T 640

David’s, of God among Philistines PP 672-3

of God at Nob PP 656

do not cherish, toward God CS 227

Eve’s, of God’s goodness Ed 24-5

evil leaven 9T 194

give no place to, of God PP 294

in church, is disheartening 2T 673

in hearts of church members, is Satan’s work 4T 489

insinuation of, Satan comes with DA 118

temptation prefaced with DA 124

lessons of, heart that unlearns MB 96

little leaven of, leavened camp of Israel 3T 344

Moses manifested, of God when smiting rock PP 417

of God is natural outgrowth of unrenewed heart GC 527

of human power, tenor of Bible is to inculcate PP 717

of years, it is work of time to overcome 5T 379

people kept by, from accepting Christ COL 341

persons tempted to give way to, may gather courage from Elijah’s experience PK 173

pervading world MH 159

reproduces itself, even in God’s cause TM 186

Satan comes with suggestions of, re God’s word MYP 198

Satan insinuates, of God’s wisdom and goodness Ed 24

Satan leads man to, toward God GC 532

Satan seeks to lead to presumption when he fails to excite DA 126

seeds of: allow no one to plant in your heart 7BC 928

bitterness of soul produced by 5T 30

why some people sow AH 441

souls having wandered far in sin and returned to Christ will meet COL 190

spirit of, everyone should realize how cruel is 4T 222

tends to break down health MH 241

when it is easy to yield to DA 249

why cherish, when Christ is our friend? SC 122

See also Doubt; Evil surmising; Imagining; Mistrust; Questioning; Suspicion

Supplement

atmosphere of, by hunting up and telling grievances OHC 239:5

by one thinking he should have been favored 1MCP 178:3

close door to, opening it to faith TMK 228:2

despite evidence of God’s leading RC 353:3

giving way to UL 128:7

God,

dishonored by, after evidence of His love OHC 120:2

insulted by TDG 23:5

mind opened to Satan is filled with OHC 319:4; TMK 228:3

put away OHC 119:3

seeking happiness through only earthly things is TMK 232:3

sowing, to reap the same RC 300:4

See also Disloyalty; Doubt

Disturbed

easily, one should not be OHC 326:2

Disunion

Disunion, among Christians, infidelity is pleased with 8T 240

world looks with pleasure on 8T 240

among God’s people: greatly dishonors Him 8T 174

Satan delights to see 8T 240

Spirit will not abide where there is 4T 221

things will constantly arise to cause 2SM 79

do not allow differences of opinion to create MM 269

do not give place to Satan by cherishing 5T 236

evil results of 6T 139-40

fruit of unchristian character 5T 51

is weakness and defeat 6T 293

nothing so weakens church as ML 276

perfect Babylon resulting from 1T 270-1

putting away all, needed MM 334

Satan’s efforts to introduce, into church AA 87-8

sowing seeds of, beware of 2SM 71

spirit of, in a few members harms church school 6T 202

weakness results from 1SM 85; 2SM 374; 8T 240

See also Discord; Dissension; Division; Unity, lack of

Disunity

Disunity, among God’s people, remedy for 6T 242

slight difference of ideas should not be cause of CW 31

Ditty

Ditty, frivolous, youth warned against singing 1T 506

Diversion, Diversions

Diversion, Diversions, abundant means for, enlightened and discriminating mind will find 4T 653

frivolous and corrupting, provide manly and useful occupation as substitute for 5T 90

in which Christians should not indulge AH 515-6

Satan manufactures, to keep men from thinking of God CT 456

Satan’s, Christ would not work miracle for 4aSG 151

sources of, should be both innocent and instructive 4T 653

that can make youth happy 1T 504

true Christian cannot engage in any, on which he cannot ask God’s blessing AH 515

vain and trifling, life is too short to be squandered in 3T 146

See also Amusement; Entertainment; Recreation

Diversity

Diversity, among human beings SD 286

in natural world SD 286

of character among Christ’s disciples AA 20; DA 296

unity in, among God’s children SD 286

importance and value of 1SM 21-2

unity possible in 6BC 1083

unity of gospel workers in 9T 144-6

Supplement

unity in

among Christ’s followers OHC 169

grafted into one parent stock 2MCP 426:2

one is not criterion for others 2MCP 423:3

varied testimonies form a whole PM 100:3

work of God is a great whole; harmony PM 229:1

Dividing influence, Dividing influences

Dividing influence, Dividing influences, God will free His people from 1T 338

Dividing line

Dividing line, each day may be, for some soul Ev 704

Divination, Divinations

Divination, Divinations, Balaam’s, sought by Moab and Midian against Israel PP 438-9

power of, Joseph did not claim to have PP 229

spirit of: damsel at Philippi had AA 212-3; EW 203-4; GC 516

devil possession as related to GC 516

Elymas the sorcerer had GC 516

Simon Magus had GC 516

treatises on, Ephesian converts destroyed AA 288-9

Divine

Divine, when men cease to recognize the, they will cease to regard the human Ed 75

Divine nature

Divine nature, men partake of: by being conformed to divine image PP 330

by connecting with Christ DA 123; GC 213; ML 274; 4T 355; 9T 187-8

by learning lessons Christ desires to teach us MH 157

by working of Spirit’s mighty energies 5T 267

partakers of, Christ came to make men DA 123

God has granted men privilege of becoming CS 23

sanctification by working of Spirit is implanting of, in humanity COL 384

See Nature, divine