EGW Index, vols. 1-4 (Topical Index)
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Eagle - Eating
Eagle
Eagle, battling with a tempest MYP 102-3; SD 323
of Alps, seeking sunlight above clouds Ed 118-9
stirring up nest, illustration of 8T 150
See also Bird
Eagles
Eagles, of Rome, gospel penetrated to GC 41; SR 321
Ear, Ears
Ear, Ears, be faithful sentinel over your 2T 561
harsh tone of voice grates upon CG 282
hearing of, heart can be perverted by 4T 108
human, most gracious words ever to fall on 4T 46
keep your, from hearing evil AH 404; CG 465; 1T 707
leaden, truths of God spoken to 5T 318
listening, hear God’s voice in nature SC 85; MH 251; 3T 333
obedient, receive reproof with humility SD 166
people’s, do not cut off 3T 426
sanctified, need of AH 177; 1T 707
use of AH 401-5; SL 92; 6T 298
Supplement
closed
lest evil stain purity of thoughts and acts OHC 337:4
to all that is forbidden in God’s Word OHC 334:4
consecrated to God UL 237:3
God finds, when we find heart and voice to pray TDG 194:5
sanctified, servant of God has OHC 334:3
use talent of, to hear the Lord’s voice TMK 328:2
Early rain
received now LDE 188
See Rain
Early Writings of Ellen G. White
Early Writings of Ellen G. White, charges made against 1SM 59, 66
contains Christian Experience and Views of Ellen G. White and Supplement EW 11-127
contains Spiritual Gifts, vol. 1 (as pages 131-304)
contents of, passed under EGW’s eye 1SM 61
first vision of EGW in 1SM 65
publication of cheaper edition of PM 208:2
republished in 1882 1SM 60
shows that EGW did not believe soul is immortal 1SM 65
statement in, re time of second advent 1SM 75
woman won to truth by Ev 448-9
Earnest
Earnest, be MYP 123
deadly in, you must be Ev 123
God desires each believer to be decidedly in 1SM 98
terribly in, God’s people must now be 8T 36
too much in, you cannot be 6T 16
Earnest effort
Earnest effort, message of salvation must be given with GW 144
need of 9T 44-8
reward of 9T 285-8
Earnestness
Earnestness, Christ addressed people in need with CT 262
cultivate, in preaching Ev 296
do with, whatever you do for Christ ChS 144
dreadful lack of, in God’s cause 1T 260-1
essential in presenting Bible truth 2SM 59
greater: needed among God’s people GW 143
needed in all lines of gospel work 7T 12
needed in Christ’s cause Ev 697
needed now than in apostles’ days 5T 132
in good cause is praiseworthy 2T 282
intense, needed in gospel work Ev 150
should take possession of God’s people 9T 44
let, come into your life MM 214
men filled with, church needs AA 507
manifest more 6T 65
minister must be man of GW 143-4
minister should show, in his voice Ev 298
needed in studying Scriptures Ev 703
pray with GW 178
work with, to draw souls to Christ 7T 19
See also Ardor; Enthusiasm; Fervor; Zeal
Supplement
importance of; end is near PM 175:2
lack of, in faith and experience TDG 95:4
need for, as exemplified by Jacob TDG 298:4
needed because the end is near UL 79
now is time for OHC 8:3
power of God works in proportion to UL 116:6
seen in Spirit-filled life OHC 330:2
servants of God increase in, as wickedness increases TDG 22:5
speaking with VSS 259
time in which we live calls for OHC 295:5
victorious ones have, walking in heaven’s light TMK 239:5
world led to investigate our goal by seeing our TDG 344:5
See also Commitment; Consecration; Enthusiasm; Sincerity; Zeal
Earnings
Earnings, before consuming any part of, take out and present to God His portion 4T 477
give of, if you cannot personally do miss. work 5T 732
See also Income; Wages
Earrings
Earrings, golden, Aaron made golden calf out of PP 317
Methodist woman who wore 2SG 13; 1T 20
Israelites gave, for building sanctuary PP 344; 4aSG 5; SR 151-2
for making golden calf PP 317
Jacob buried his family’s, under oak at Shechem PP 205-6
“Earth,”
“Earth,” meaning of, in signs recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke EW 41
Earth
1. Creation of PP 44-51; 3SG 33-5; SR 20-3; 7T 87; 8T 256
accomplished in: six days Ed 128-9; PP 47
six days of 24 hours each TM 136
six literal days PP 111-2; 3SG 90-3; TM 136
See also Chronology
agency of personal God manifest in 8T 264
all of heaven took joyful interest in 1BC 1081; SD 7
anticipation of SR 13-4
Bible alone contains authentic account of CT 13; FE 84; ML 107; 5T 25
Creator and all heavenly beings rejoiced over DA 769; Ed 161
each successive day of, consisted of evening and morning Ed 129; PP 112
effected by: divine fiat 8T 258-9
God’s word COL 80; Ed 126; MH 414-5
God not indebted to pre-existing matter in MH 414; 8T 258-9
God rested after six days’ work in 4T 247
God’s perfect work of, sin marred DA 20
God’s purpose in Ed 174; PK 500
will be fulfilled AH 540; GC 674; PP 67, 342
God’s word alone gives an authentic account of CT 13; FE 536
history of, Adam learned from Creator PP 83
how God accomplished, is not revealed PP 113; 3SG 93
human philosophy says that indefinite period of time was taken in TM 135-6
indefinite period not required in Ed 128-9; PP 112-3; 3SG 91-2; TM 135-6
is not result of natural causes PP 113; 3SG 94-5
man is crowning work of MH 415
millions of years not required for Ed 128-9; PP 112-3; 3SG 91-2; TM 135-6
Mosaic record of, geology and Ed 128; PP 112; 3SG 91-2
reliability of Ed 128-9; PP 111-6; 3SG 90-6; TM 135-6
occurred after Satan was cast from heaven SR 19
One infinite in power effected 8T 256
peace brooded over world at DA 281
planned before Satan’s fall 3SG 33-4, 36; SR 20
record of, preserved in purity through ages CT 13; FE 536
Sabbath as memorial of See Sabbath
Satan’s falsehood re TM 135-6
science of man cannot explain MH 414; PP 111-3; 3SG 91-5; 8T 258
Spirit took part in Ed 134
work of, has been completed Ed 130; PP 47, 115
2. Miscellaneous
Adam’s dominion over, Satan usurped PP 67 See also Dominion
affairs of, God still guides PK 536
age of, according to infidel geologists Ed 128; PP 112; 3SG 91-2
alien province DA 37
all heaven interested in gospel work going on in 5T 573
and everything in it, yours in so far as it can do you good MB 110
appearance of: after Flood PP 108
curse did not suddenly change 3SG 61
when created Ed 20-22; PP 44-51; 3SG 33-5; SR 20-22; 2T 258; 4T 247; 6T 358; 7T 87
as planet, God is perpetually at work guiding MH 416
atom of 1BC 1095; CT 66; TM 324
in God’s vast dominions COL 190; TM 324
battlefield of greatest conflict universe has ever witnessed SD 242
beauty of, sin has marred MH 411
beauty that clothes, is token of God’s love PP 48
becoming: sink of corruption GC 655
vast field of strife GC 655
before Flood, clad in almost Edenic beauty 3SG 68
watered by mist or dew PP 96-7
belongs to Christ 4T 83
betrayed by man into Satan’s hands AH 540
blessings of, for those persons having courage and will and perseverance to till it FE 326-7
man must work together with God in order to enjoy Ed 214
blighted by sin’s curse Ed 26; PP 63
bounties of, not produced by inherent power CT 185; Ed 99; MB 74-5; PP 115; 8T 260
produced by God’s power 6BC 1062; CT 185; MB 74-5
called forth in beauty out of chaos Ed 215
carpeted with color most restful CT 185; SD 75
changed condition of, by sin’s curse Ed 214
Christ created DA 422, 649; ML 299; MYP 300; PK 693; PP 36; 1SM 247; SR 20; TM 177
Christ filled, with beauty DA 20
Christ has made, His battlefield 4BC 1163
Christ’s hands sustain, in space AA 472
Christ’s purchased possession GW 28
clad in garments of living green, refreshes weary spirit SD 75
clothed with living green by God CT 185
communication between heaven and, broken off by sin ML 260
condition of, “in the beginning” GC 658
convulsions of, just prior to and at second advent EW 34, 272, 285; GC 637, 644; PP 109-10; 3SG 81-3
created by: divine fiat 8T 258-9
word of God COL 80
created for man 2T 258
created to be abode of holy and happy beings AH 540; PP 67
creative energy brought, into existence CT 185; Ed 126
crust of, re-formed after Flood Ed 129
curse upon: animals affected by 4aSG 146
decaying leaf is evidence of 4aSG 155
felt more decidedly every year 1BC 1085
made soil more difficult to cultivate 4aSG 155
cursed because of man’s sin 1BC 1084; COL 289; FE 314, 513; PP 61, 90; 3SG 45, 61; 4aSG 120-2; SR 40, 52, 54
cursed for man’s sake, because of sin PP 59-60; SC 9
defiled under its inhabitants 5T 144
depths (bowels) of: God’s arsenal at time of Flood PP 109; 3SG 87
reveal God’s treasures MH 412; ML 175
weapons for destruction of the wicked are concealed in 3BC 1142; 7BC 946; GC 672; 3SG 82; SR 428
desolate, Satan’s banishment to GC 658
desolation of, during millennium EW 289-91; GC 653-61; PP 100; 3SG 83
did not slowly evolve from chaos PP 112
distribution of races and nations of, God’s purpose in Ed 174
double curse on, in Noah’s time PP 90
elements of nature in, God controls 3SG 80
kept within bounds by God’s mighty power PK 134
emptied of inhabitants at second advent GC 657
encircled by atmosphere of grace 9T 40
established and sustained by God’s compassionate love 9T 50
every good thing of, God’s love for man expressed by 4T 472
evolution of, Bible does not support theory of Ed 129-30; PP 111-6; TM 135-6
Satan’s falsehood re TM 135-6
fallen: more precious than 99 unfallen worlds TM 324
most precious in God’s sight TM 324
represented by lost sheep in parable COL 190; DA 693; FE 283; 6T 124
filled with things useful to man when created 4T 247
fitting-up place for heaven 1T 706; 2T 187, 430
flat, theory of GW 314
Flood’s effects upon Ed 129; PP 105, 108-9, 112-3; 3SG 76-80
formed for man’s happiness 5T 312
freed from curse of sin, promised to Abraham PP 170
shown to Moses PP 477
full of truth, is man’s teacher COL 107
given originally to man as his kingdom AH 540; GC 674
God brought, into existence CG 54-5
God called, into being CT 185
God does not explain how He created, in six literal days 3SG 93
God forbade, to carry out His original purpose for it 1BC 1085
God has filled, with beauty CT 185; 4T 247
God made, to enlarge heaven 1BC 1081
God owns COL 147, 301; DA 129; 1T 536; 5T 311; 7T 212; TM 197, 218
by redemption no less than by creation COL 301
God sees, filled with iniquity and vice PK 275
God the Father and Christ created DA 769; SR 20; 2T 209
God’s arm moves 2T 610-1
God’s design that, should be populated by human beings SD 7
God’s handiwork is seen in MH 419
God’s original purpose for, gain knowledge of Ed 190
will be fulfilled GC 674
God’s people must be tested and proved in 3T 80
God’s providence presides over TM 432
God’s restraining power being withdrawn from 8T 49-50
God’s word is creative energy that called, into existence Ed 126
green, speaks of God’s love to man CS 17; SD 17
green carpet of: air would be filled with dust without SD 75
calls to remembrance God’s power CG 55
God has spread CT 185
tells of God’s care for His creatures MH 411
groans under burden of accumulated guilt 1T 362
habitable, God’s messengers bidden to go to farthest part of 8T 17
history of, men are nearing end of 1T 618; 6T 292
holds rich treasures for faithful worker to garner MH 200; 6T 178
in its decay is very beautiful FE 320
inhabitants of, bear Christ’s image EW 40
have almost filled up measure of their iniquity 7T 141
is but a jot in God’s creation 3BC 1154
is theater 8T 27
kingdom of Israel was to embrace COL 290; PK 19
laws obeyed by, reveal that it is under God’s control CT 395; FE 375
made fair because God delights in man’s happiness CT 188
made vast burying ground as result of Flood PP 106-7, 112; 3SG 77-9
make, give forth its strength FE 326
marred and defiled by sin COL 18; Ed 17
men of science allege, cannot be destroyed by fire PP 103
mountains on, before Flood PP 44, 100, 108; 3SG 33, 77-8; SR 20
new See New earth
no blight of decay on, when created SC 9
no taint of sin or shadow of death marred, when created Ed 22; PP 47
not Christian’s heaven 2T 187
not given into hands of men 8T 27
not niggardly 6T 178
not parade ground, but battlefield Ed 295
not without ruler 5T 753
now in usurper’s hands COL 301
one dark blot in God’s glorious creation DA 26
origin of, men need authentic history of MM 89
owner of, God is 7BC 903
peopled as result of dispersion from Tower of Babel PP 120
person who is truest, most noble, and most honorable upon 5T 235
plan of redemption affects more than PP 68
plan of redemption brings, back to God’s favor AH 540; PP 342
plan of redemption restores PP 67
to its Eden beauty PP 137
productions of, are God’s gifts to men CS 65
purified by fire, at last day 7BC 986; GC 673-4; GW 126; PP 89, 100, 339-40
at end of millennium EW 52, 54, 295; GC 673; 3SG 87-8; SR 428-30
reeling of, at second advent 5BC 1110; EW 285-7; GC 636-7, 644
remote parts of, representatives of present truth needed in 6T 24
revolution of, around sun is not caused by inherent power CT 185; Ed 99; MB 74-5; MH 416; PP 115; 8T 260
revolves around sun by God’s power 6BC 1062; CT 185; Ed 99; MB 74-5; MH 416; PP 115; 8T 260
rightful and permanent ruler of, Satan claims to be 1SM 286
rivers on, before Flood PP 44, 96-7, 99; 3SG 33, 69; SR 20, 66
rocky framework of, when created PP 44; 3SG 33; SR 20
rotates by God’s power 6BC 1062; MH 416; 8T 260
Satan claims sovereignty over DA 114
seared and marred by sin’s curse 1BC 1085; 1SM 291; 4T 563; 6T 124
yet reveals God’s goodness 6T 358
second curse on, after Cain slew Abel PP 90; 3SG 61-2; 4aSG 121-2; SR 54
SDA must not cease miss. efforts until they encircle LS 379
shaking of, by God’s voice EW 41
sin brought, under Satan’s power PP 67
sin separated, from continent of heaven 1BC 1085, 1095; DA 113; ML 260; SD 244
solid, witnesses that God’s law is changeless and eternal DA 308
soon God will terribly shake EW 141, 272; GW 265; 7T 141
heavenly universe greatly interested in COL 176; DA 356; SD 37
still beautiful after man sinned PP 90, 98; 3SG 62
sun’s genial rays warm DA 206
surface of: broken up at Flood Ed 129
changed entirely by Flood PP 107-8; 3SG 76
not a monotonous plain 5T 312
will become seething lake of fire GC 672-3; SR 428
third curse on, as result of Flood PP 107; 3SG 76; 4aSG 121-2; SR 72
this little 3BC 1154; COL 190; CT 66; DA 26; PP 68; SL 77; TM 324
treasures buried in, by Flood PP 108
treasures concealed in, for persons who till soil FE 326; LS 355; 6T 178
under God’s control PP 269
under God’s masterly power CT 395; FE 375
uninhabited countries of, before Flood PP 108
valuable and beautiful things of, placed in men’s hands to test them 5T 736
value of one soul in comparison with that of 5T 614
vast hospital 3T 562
vast lazar house CT 466
was to be peopled with beings little lower than angels PP 60
waxing old like garment MH 200
whole: Christ’s purchased possession DA 827
glory of God’s truth will lighten 6T 24
one soul is of more value than 2T 541
under God’s command SR 117
why God did not carpet, with brown or gray 5BC 1087; SD 75
wicked will receive recompense in 3BC 1142
will be: honored above all other worlds DA 26
ransomed and exalted DA 26
redeemed from sin PP 342
with its riches and treasures, belongs to God CS 186
workshop of God where men are to be fitted for heaven 2T 187
would be depopulated if Christ should not come soon 1T 304
See also New earth; World
Supplement
affections on things of, instead of on eternal life HP 307:3
attractions of,
fade with attention on heaven TDG 212:5
seem of little worth beside Christ 1MCP 68:3
seen in reality when Christ is first HP 310:5
battle of, (last) after the sealing of God’s people Mar 63:5
battle scene on,
between good and evil TDG 308:3
between powers of darkness and of light HP 11:3
beautiful at creation FLB 37:2
beauty of,
but more glory in heaven FLB 364:2
in Eden TMK 13:4
bound to heaven through Christ TMK 82:5
broken cisterns of, seeking to supply want at RC 254:4
child of, may also be an heir of immortality by grace HP 195:5
Christ,
agreed to come to, seeing Satan’s deceptive power 1MCP 184:4
came to, to make way of strength through prayer TMK 258:4
Christians (professed) keep too near RC 20:4
closing scenes of, living in Mar 106:4
conflict of, rest promised from Mar 283:7
corruption in, increasing; stormy times ahead TDG 91:2
creation of, God not dependent on pre-existing matter for 3SM 312:1
crust of, rent by elements within; treasures swept away Mar 283:4; 3SM 391:6
cultivation of, from beginning but harder after the fall TDG 12:5
cursed because,
Adam sinned Con 16:2
humans let Satan sow evil seeds in heart TDG 12:5
dark places of, followers of Jesus bring light to TDG 92:3
dens of, saints come from, at end free from the wicked 3SM 430:1
diversity in surface of, reveals wisdom and power of God OHC 253:3
dwelling on things of, loss sustained by OHC 339:3
evening in history of; dead hidden for a little moment TDG 34:3
God,
clothes, with beauty, providing for human comfort TDG 162:6
lavished, with the useful and beautiful, although sinful TDG 241:3; UL 327:3
character of, judged by adornments of 3SM 309:2
heaven is open to the inhabitants of; angels sent FW 72:0
highest powers of, law of God to be honored before TDG 114:5
history of, faith needed in this period of TMK 229:3
inhabitants of, punished by seven angels with trumpets Mar 284:6
inheritance of Christ AG 27:5
interest in things of, Satan wants us to give priority to FW 92:2
interest of universe centered on, because of Jesus’ death HP 359:3
joined to universe of heaven as a province TDG 84:2
landscape of, See Gorges
love for things of, more than things of heaven TDG 87:4
loveliness of, compared with world before sin TMK 145:3
mind concentrated on, is debased and belittled 1MCP 69:4
New, See New Earth; World, future
origin of, authentic history of, in the Bible 2MCP 742:3
overcomers are not attracted by UL 32:2
ownership of, See Earth, proprietorship of
peace on, would have resulted from heavenly principles RC 51:5
perfection of, at creation FLB 37:2
powers of,
broken for citizens of heavenly Kingdom HP 85:2
in revolt against God TDG 308:3
preserved by Holy Spirit and those accepting His influence HP 311:4
properties given to, for growing food HP 157:2
proprietorship of, temporarily given to Satan UL 39:4
purified
by fire from within and from above OHC 252:4
by fire, more beautiful Mar 355:3
from deeds of transgressors HP 361:4
justice, honor, love and truth in TDG 350:5
melted over and made without sin FW 79:0
purposes of God in leaving humans on TMK 358:4
raised from lowlands of; affections on heaven TDG 94:3
riches of, created by God; His power develops them FW 20:2
Sabbath made for a round; circumstances determine obedience 3SM 317:2
Satan,
came to, determined to work against Christ TDG 256:4
continued his rebellion and self-seeking on RC 51:4
(demon) is the central power of TDG 28:3
knew prophecies foretelling heavenly kingdom to be on Con 30:2
separation of, from heaven by sin as island TMK 82
shaking of, at Christ’s coming UL 261:4
sin is so deep in, that God will arise to shake it TDG 96:2
sin-darkened, walking in light of heaven in HP 366:4
stage for horrors by Satanic agencies TMK 211:4
strangers of, encourage TMK 274:3
surface of, flatness avoided in HP 9:4
things of,
are empty UL 335:5
close inlets for heavenly light TDG 87:4
eclipse glory of world to come OHC 200:3
eye that views, needs to be elevated TMK 117:2
insignificant in the light of heaven AG 251:4; TMK 222:4
look above; numbers are not evidence of success 1MCP 352:2
resist, with “It is written” OHC 88:5
subordinate to the heavenly OHC 285:2; TDG 17:5
tendrils must be severed from HP 169:3
See also Worldliness
thoughts of, not to exclude heavenly thoughts OHC 339:3
treasures of,
come through angel ministry UL 130:7
outweighed by eternal weight of glory OHC 351:7
trembling of, when Christ comes; heavens rolled together FW 116:5
unattractive if you had seen the celestial city FLB 364:2
war stirs, from one end to the other in time of trouble TDG 69:5
war will rage in the last scenes of Mar 174:6
warfare on, heavenly intelligences watched TMK 19:3
work on,
corresponds to that in heaven UL 344:2
interests heaven RC 297:3
wrath of God seen in, as faint indications of future 3SM 391:4
See also World
Earthliness
Earthliness, low, evidence of indwelling Saviour seen in growing away from 5T 597
of God’s people must be consumed GC 621
separates men from God 5T 254
Earthly things
Earthly things, not enduring, though they cost much 2T 336
Earthquake, Earthquakes
Earthquake, Earthquakes, angels cause ML 20
at Christ’s death 5BC 1108; DA 756, 771, 780; EW 177-80; GC 667; 1SM 303-4; 2T 209, 211
graves of many righteous dead opened by DA 786; EW 184
at Christ’s resurrection 5BC 1110; DA 780; EW 181, 184
dreadful, yet to be felt PP 110
four angels hold back TM 444
effects of: cause great destruction of human life 7BC 946
cities and villages destroyed Ev 27; PP 108-9; 3SG 80
hotels destroyed 9T 92
desolation spread everywhere 3SG 83; 4T 53
pleasure resorts and wealthy homes destroyed 9T 92-3
France shaken as if by, during French Revolution GC 286
frequent, God’s purpose may be read in PK 277
great loss of life and property caused by 8T 252
God permits calamities in 2SM 315-6
God uses: to punish cities and nations 1SM 269
to warn earth’s inhabitants 9T 97
to warn men of His soon approach LS 412
God will preserve His people amid GC 654; 3SG 83
God’s purposes in 8T 252
great, Christians charged with causing GC 40
felt along California coast in 1906 Te 26
Israel redeemed from Egypt with COL 287
John beheld earth moved by TM 445-6
in divers places ML 342
only the beginning of what shall be TM 444
judgments of God seen in LS 413; 5T 136; 9T 97
follow in quick succession 5T 234
upon wicked world PK 278
last mighty, at end of world EW 16, 272, 285, 287, 290; GC 637, 657; 1T 60, 184, 354
men try to account for, by supposed science CT 440; FE 409
mighty, at resurrection of righteous dead at second advent EW 16, 285, 287; GC 334; LS 66, 293; 2SG 33; 1T 60
there will be 7BC 946
under seventh plague GC 637
natural causes of PP 108-9; 3SG 79-80
of Lisbon in 1755, pervaded area of 4,000,000 square miles GC 304
sign of second advent GC 304-5
of Philippi AA 215-8, 426; Ed 66; EW 204-5; SR 312
of San Francisco, Calif., in 1906 LS 414; 9T 94-5
effects of Te 26
false report that EGW predicted LS 411
shown to EGW in vision on April 16, 1906 9T 92-3
statement of EGW on LS 411
EGW saw effects of LS 410; 1SM 24
Satan exercises destroying power through GC 590
significance of 8T 49
signs of times DA 636; PP 108-9; 3SG 79-81; 4T 53
stirring up of the nations by ML 308
voice of God erroneously supposed to be EW 15; LS 65; 2SG 32; 1T 59
will come LS 409
more frequent and terrible before second advent PP 108-9
more numerous and terrible 3SG 80
where least expected TM 421
will increase more and more ChS 155; LS 411
world is being visited by, in its perversity FE 356
See also Volcanic eruptions
Supplement
Christ’s suffering/death accompanied by LHU 153:3, 235:5
literature on signs of times effective after PM 312
mansions soon to be shaken down by HP 354:5
Satan exercises power in HP 342:3
terrible, coming; palaces will become ruins 3SM 391:5
See also Earth, shaking of
Ease
Ease, attention must not be diverted by, in Christian warfare AA 311
carriages of, path too steep and rugged for 2SM 166
children who selfishly seek their 3T 232
citadel of soul is left unguarded by PP 459
condition of outward, Israel led into sin by PP 459
course of, Israel chose PP 544
David committed his great sin while living in PP 718
desire for, Paul’s zeal and industry rebukes AA 355
selfish, some people successful in struggle against GW 135
do not expect, in Christ’s service 2T 516
do not seek your own 5T 182
few men of unswerving fidelity who do not study 5T 456
God does not promise, to people in His service 5T 42
how God keeps His workers from settling down at GW 270
life of, do not desire AH 96
many people ruined by desire for 5T 70
life of selfish, cross of Christ puts to shame CS 21
idol of many people SC 44; 5T 83
love of: among Israelites in King Saul’s time PP 616
among ministers is condemned 4T 411
ancient Israel manifested 8T 119
Christ’s character falsified by course in 5T 188
God’s work retarded by 3T 407
increasing among SDA 5T 160
is form of idolatry AA 317
is no excuse for not working 5T 180
men may deny Christ in life by 1T 304
many people make their life miserable by MYP 202
many poor men waste time in 3T 400
overcome 2T 195
overcome in proportion as Christ’s love fills heart 3T 382
unfits man to be minister GW 106
way prepared for sin by AA 316
lover of, minister who was 3T 559-60
men may deny Christ by loving 3T 332
minister must not consult 2T 705
minister’s wife who loved 1T 627
must be subject to Christ’s ever-paramount claims 4T 317
of persons who have earthly comforts and attractive homes, allurement of 8T 55
parents too fond of CG 94
pursuit of, is not great aim of life FE 65
sacrifice of, for Christ’s sake 3T 481
Satan would have gospel workers settle down at PK 172
selfish, rest of grace not obtained in 7BC 928
selfish love of: ministers warned against 2T 499-500
souls perishing while God’s people cling to 5T 464
warning not to cling to 9T 27
servers of mammon sacrifice God’s goods to 5T 205
temptations of, many people led astray by 2BC 1014
too much, makes weaklings of men 3T 495
ways of, Christ’s followers are not found in DA 508
Supplement
desire for, changed at conversion UL 330:5
life of, denied to save us from self-sufficiency RC 353:5
love of,
not fulfilling commission of Christ PM 47:2
prevents learning in school of Christ TMK 93:3
lovers of, represented by foolish virgins TMK 215:2
settling into OHC 282:4
working untiringly for God instead of seeking OHC 287:5
See also Idleness; Laziness; Pleasure
Ease-loving person, Ease-loving persons
Ease-loving person, Ease-loving persons, danger of sitting down with 1SM 318
God’s blessing will not be placed on 4T 537
will be engulfed in general ruin 5T 80
East
East, Macedonian call from 5T 86
riches of, flocks and herds were PP 127
Eastern question
Eastern question, Uriah Smith preached on LS 225; 4T 279
See also Armageddon
Eastern States of United States of America
See United States of America
Easygoing religion
Easygoing religion, many people deceived by living 1SM 382
Easy religion
Easy religion, popular doctrine resulting from desire for GC 472
Eat
Eat, children should be taught: importance of when, how, and what they should ML 146
to eat to live and not to live to CH 113; 3T 567; Te 181
men need to know how to, so as to preserve health CH 24
people are composed of what they 2T 61
with thanksgiving CD 87
Eater
Eater, imprudent, disqualified for giving wise counsel CD 53; CH 578
Eating
Eating CD 15-498; CH 107-61; MH 295-336; MM 273-90; 4aSG 120-6; 2SM 411-20
1. Between meals
avoid MH 303
at camp meeting 2T 602
children should not indulge in CD 229, 340; FE 150; 2T 400; 3T 136; 4T 502
children’s fretfulness caused by FE 150
digestive organs constantly taxed by 4aSG 132
digestive organs injured by CH 408
digestive organs overtaxed by 4T 416
dyspepsia caused by 2T 374
faintness resulting from CD 175
ill effects of 3BC 1165; CH 118; 2T 363-4, 413
laws of health violated by CD 175; 2SM 416
stomach deranged by FE 150
students given to CT 298; FE 147
travelers warned against MH 303
warning against MH 384
2. Habits of (general)
fashion’s baleful effects on CD 258
ignorance re relation of, to health 4aSG 134
knowledge and reason should control CD 162
make greater progress in reforming your 1T 618
personal, affect other persons 2T 365
preservation of physical, mental, and moral health should be secured by CD 165; CH 67; SL 28; Te 19
principle must control Christian in CD 161
reason and intellect should control CG 392
should accord with physical law 3T 138
should conform to laws of nature CG 392
show whether SDA are of world or separated from it 6T 372
significance of your Te 141
3. Habits of (right)
act wisely in regard to your CD 492
children should be trained in CD 391; CG 187, 392; SD 140
disease may be prevented by ML 226; WM 127
God’s people should not be ignorant re 1SM 380
great care needed to form ML 141
insist upon CT 126
ministers not always particular enough re GW 230
people should be educated re, in accordance with laws of health CD 408
sick people benefited by CD 303
sick people should be taught CH 221
4. Habits of (wrong)
begin at once to correct 1T 466
cause of unjust, oppressive, and even cruel measures MH 310
desire to eat frequently results from CD 175
difficult to overcome SD 141
disease caused by CD 281
errors in thoughts and actions result from CD 62; CH 67; SL 25; Te 18
frequent, cause of desire for 2SM 416
God’s property spoiled by CD 166
indulgence of, is weak, cowardly, debased Te 189
intellectual powers weakened by 2T 66
intemperance and crime caused by CH 389-90; MH 146
invalids should improve their 4aSG 145
laws of life and health violated by CH 66; SL 25
lie at foundation of liquor drinking Ev 265
man’s nature depraved by 2T 62
moral faculties enfeebled by 4T 28
need to be corrected MM 224
parents transmit, to children 3T 140
people groan under burden of infirmities because of SL 25
prepare eater for future suffering CD 169
reform in, cannot be made all at once CD 284
role of, in dull religious exercises of Sabbath CH 577
stomach debilitated by 2T 68
way for drunkenness prepared by MH 334
what strengthens propensity to 3T 563
world becomes more immoral by Ev 265
wretchedness caused by MH 146
5. Improper
baser passions strengthened by 2T 405
brain power benumbed by CD 53; CH 578
children made feeble, pale, and dwarfed by 4aSG 132
children made nervous, excitable, and irritable by 4aSG 132
Christ represents, as sin condemning our age 5T 361
counselor disqualified by 2T 357
dispositions spoiled by CD 126
disqualifying the mental powers, is aggravating sin Te 45
dyspepsia caused by 2T 364
easily excited, passionate, irritable, depressed spirit influenced by 2T 697
erroneous thinking and acting result from 9T 160
fever and ague brought on by 4T 502
God is dishonored by Te 63-4
health destroyed by CH 117; 2T 69
brought into council and board meetings 7T 257
indulgence in, cease MM 226; 6T 371
lustful, wars against health and peace CH 576
many generations of, ill effects of CH 49
mental powers enfeebled by GW 230; 3T 310
moral powers enfeebled by 3T 310
ruinous, self-indulgence in 2SM 282
senses made sluggish and sleepy by GW 230; 4T 417
talents abused by CH 578
6. Intemperance in
antediluvian PP 101
brain ill affected by Te 138
corrupt passions excited by 4aSG 131
council and board meetings affected by 7T 258
digestive organs’ healthy action destroyed by CG 398; Te 138
eating too often is CG 398; Te 138
fashionable CD 446
grows with growth of children 3T 489
how to lessen train of evils resulting from 2T 399
human system clogged by 2T 362-3
indulgence of lower passions results from PP 378
invalidism caused by CD 58
judgment perverted by CG 398; Te 138
keener and holier emotions blunted by Te 167
parents teach, to children 4aSG 132
physical energies wasted by 3T 486
prevents rational, calm, and healthy thinking CG 398; Te 138
result of custom 3T 178
sickness caused by MH 235; MM 15; MYP 218
suffering caused by CD 446
talking and acting irrationally result from CG 398; Te 138
7. Irregular hours for
brain forces sapped by CD 123, 395; SD 172
by animals is no criterion for human beings CD 182
children harmed by CD 181; 2SM 427
children made gourmands and dyspeptics by CG 388
children should not indulge in FE 150; ML 146; 2T 159; 3T 136
digestive organs enfeebled by CG 388
digestive organs’ healthful tone destroyed by MH 384; 4T 502
entire system injured by CD 182
every fiber of system affected by CD 132, 182
gloomy mind produced by GW 241
health and cheerfulness ill-affected by MH 384
health injured by 4T 501
irritability caused by CG 388
laws of health violated by CD 175; CH 565; SD 172; 2SM 416
mental breakdown caused by CD 122-3; SD 172
mental powers weakened by CG 388
nervousness caused by CG 388
pernicious effects of CD 181-2; CG 388; 2T 413; Te 159-60
pernicious practice CD 182
serious evil MH 305
stomach harmed by CD 179
warning against 2T 485
8. Proper
ministers should be examples in 3T 490-1
parents should set right example for children in CSW 51; 2T 62
sanitariums should teach people re CD 303
teachers should exert reformatory influence in CT 294
virtuous actions promoted by ML 141
9. Regular hours for 2SM 297
carefully observe MH 384
children should be taught to have ML 82
important Ed 205; MH 303; MM 230
need of MM 79; 2T 413, 485; 5T 181
physicians should observe MM 292
students need to observe FE 72
10. Temperance in
children should be taught principles of 3T 567
Christian will practice CH 432
Daniel strictly practiced 4T 570
essential 6T 374
to good health CD 444; 4aSG 146; 2T 68; 3T 487; Te 167
to preserve health Te 141
gospel workers should practice MH 309
invalids should practice 2T 530
in order to be patient 2T 405
recovery from sickness helped by MH 240
stand on broad platform of CG 409
strict habits of, needed in 4T 214
11. Too often
blood made impure by 4aSG 133
brain affected by Te 138
children injured by 2SM 427
digestive organs overtaxed by 4aSG 133; 2SM 450
digestive organs’ healthy action destroyed by Te 138
disease caused by 4aSG 133
faintness is not argument in favor of CD 175
faintness produced by CH 118; 4aSG 129; 2SM 415-6
feverish state of system produced by 4aSG 133
ill effects of 3T 563
is intemperance CG 398; Te 136
is sin 1T 618
judgment perverted by Te 138
overworking digestive organs causes desire for 4aSG 129
12. Miscellaneous CG 378-93
adherence to right principles in, duty to God Ev 261
after much exhaustion, is serious evil MH 305
after violent or excessive exercise, is serious evil MH 305
aim higher than mere animal gratification in CG 392
as they please, men cannot afford CD 341
attention to right principles in, great reforms may be made by MH 308
avoid, while excited, anxious, or in a hurry CH 120; MH 306
board meetings affected by 7T 257-8
carelessness in, results of 9T 156-7
digestion hindered when: body is heavily taxed after 2T 413
mind is taxed heavily after 2T 413
do not bind yourself up with world in LS 351
drinking of hot water before, beneficial 2SM 297
erroneous ideas re, health reformers who hold 2T 367
errors in, result of conversion from CH 222
guide in, do not let inclination, fashion, and appetite be CD 161
hurried: avoid Ed 206; GW 241; SD 171
brain confused by CD 111
students warned against MM 80
intelligent, needed CD 56
irregularities in: children’s sickness caused by MH 385
heart corrupted by CD 62
mind depraved by CD 62
itself, no sin in AH 121
Jews regarded neglect of forms to be observed before, as heinous sin DA 395-6
just before sleeping hours, harmful practice 4aSG 130
pernicious habit CD 174; CH 118; MH 303; 2SM 414
life and strength should be preserved by, to do Christ’s will 3T 239
life influenced by 1T 682
manner of, correct your 2T 60
mental nature affected by CD 154
mind should not be heavily taxed just before MH 306
moral nature affected by CD 154
more sparingly, great help to many 4aSG 130
needs to be done slowly CD 107-8, 420
for restoration of health CD 275
so saliva can mix with food CD 420
with cheerfulness MH 306
nervous energies drawn upon immediately after MH 306; 2T 413
of late suppers, harmful practice MH 303
one person cannot be criterion in, for another CD 491
physical nature affected by CD 154
preparation for, at camp meeting is secondary matter 5T 164
principles of health reform in, practice MM 212
rapid: many persons given to CD 136; CH 577
must be overcome SD 171
stomach abused by CD 111
warning against CD 111
reform in, expense and labor saved by CH 159; 4aSG 132
religion influenced by CH 577
self-control needed in MM 225
self-denying course of, perseverance needed in CH 148
severe mental exertion after, avoid CD 103; GW 242; MH 240, 306; 2T 413
severe physical exertion after, avoid CD 103; MH 240; 2T 413
short walk after, beneficial CD 104; MH 240
simplicity in: in obedience to physical and moral laws 3T 51
result of disregarding light re CD 49
sparingly, need of CD 419
spiritual advancement affected by CD 57, 154; SD 174
study temperance in relation to 2T 362
system’s entire well-being affected by CD 251; MM 270
take time needed for CD 107
to sustain yourself physically, no sin in Te 283
violation of moral obligations in, prepares way to violate God’s claims in eternal interests 3T 63
violation of principle in, perceptive faculties blunted by CH 38
when, becomes too much a matter of thought CD 108-9
when overheated, serious evil MH 305
wisdom needed in FE 425
without working, degeneration and decay result from SC 81
world’s follies in, shun 4T 586
See also Diet; Food; Gluttony
Supplement
flesh of Christ explained UL 246:3
frequent, taxing digestive organs brings disease TDG 210:5
glory of God not the object of, for many 3SM 275:1
habits of, guard carefully TDG 206:2
imprudent, disqualifies to give counsel and make plans 2MCP 391:4
inclination is not a sufficient guide for times of TDG 210:5
intemperate, destroys vital forces CC 35:3; TDG 340:6
irregularity in,
gloom covers mind as result of RC 152:5
saps the brain; temperance needed 2MCP 388:1
living is the purpose of; not eating to live TDG 123:6
marrying and, is safe only in the fear of God 1MCP 221:6
quantities to be sparing in, even when food is wholesome 2MCP 394:1
regular periods for; wrong eating prepares for suffering TDG 340:2
responsibility should control RC 138:3
rule that work is required for, same for spiritual food FW 49:2
rules for, simple: plain food, eat slowly, exercise 2MCP 393:0
schedule for, not to be made for others TDG 340:6
taste as only purpose of CC 35:6
temperate,
and exercise usually better than rest for regaining health 1MCP 119:3
as a witness to unbelievers UL 342:2
thoughts too occupied by, when food precisely measured 2MCP 393:0
vigor lessened by, dishonors God HP 193:2
violating moral obligations in, risks eternal interests TMK 317:3
wrong choices in, server not to be blamed for TDG 340:3
See also Appetite; Diet; Indigestion; Meals