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    Minister, Ministers (Part 2 of 5)

    naturally devotional 2T 513TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.783

    particular enough in habits of eating 4T 416TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.784

    preaching truth with success 2T 542TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.785

    qualified to step into important position, are many GW 93-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.786

    sanctified by truths they preach 3T 31TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.787

    offended too easily 1T 129TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.788

    one-idea Ev 106; GW 383TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.789

    one-sided 3T 35TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.790

    out of order by working on wrong side Ev 664-5TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.791

    outgeneraled by Satan every time 1T 624TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.792

    overbearing, exerting influence like desolating hail 3T 109TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.793

    poor sheep distracted, confused, and scattered by 3T 109TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.794

    pampered and flattered too much 5T 134TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.795

    paralyzed by defects of character 2SM 380TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.796

    passing for very good and devotional men when everything goes well 2T 515TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.797

    patterning after unfaithful, peril of 5T 214TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.798

    peddling and trafficking, what Christ would do with 1T 471-2TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.799

    peril of, whose heart and hands are not holy 3T 31TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.800

    petted and flattered till they became indiscreet, exalted, self-sufficient 3T 236TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.801

    picking at straws 3T 464TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.802

    placing himself in battle array with no fighting to be done 1T 236TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.803

    plagued with discouragements and doubts 2T 516TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.804

    planting: himself firmly to resist something which never arose 1T 236TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.805

    seed of truth too deep GW 169TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.806

    plastic and yielding, bend every way to please others GW 144TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.807

    praying: little 2T 508TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.808

    same prayers over and over GW 437TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.809

    preaching politics: dishonors God TM 337TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.810

    does hearers grievous wrong TM 337TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.811

    mingles common fire with sacred TM 337TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.812

    preaching smooth things originated by devils EW 228TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.813

    preparing sermons to attract attention to self 5T 159TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.814

    purporting to have wonderful advanced ideas 1SM 180; 2SM 13, 180TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.815

    pursuing slack and loose course, God’s work belittled by 2T 556TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.816

    reading Testimonies in light of their own kindling 1SM 52TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.817

    refusing strict discipline, God will release 2T 710TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.818

    relying too much on creating sensation 3T 227TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.819

    robbing God of service He requires of them 2T 643TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.820

    sanctioning wrong, against whom sin of God’s people is charged 2T 37TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.821

    dishonor God 3BC 1132TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.822

    scarcely mastering ABC of knowledge of truth GW 78TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.823

    scringing 2SG 300TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.824

    seeking: other income aside from his salary 2T 623TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.825

    to do something great to bring honor to themselves 5T 238TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.826

    seeming to have forgotten that Satan is still alive 1T 469TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.827

    self-sent, are curse to God’s cause EW 99TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.828

    self-sufficient: assuming to know more than he really does 4T 439TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.829

    can well be spared from God’s work GW 143TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.830

    causes grief to angels 1T 626TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.831

    left by angels to his own strength 1T 623TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.832

    self-willed, God’s cause does not need 3T 423TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.833

    sensitive, too many 3T 423TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.834

    serving God a little but themselves more 2T 508TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.835

    sharp as razor in cutting off ears Ev 573TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.836

    sheep of some, starving for bread of life GW 32TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.837

    shunning: burdens 2T 335TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.838

    care and privations 2T 335TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.839

    responsibility lose much LS 194; 2T 335TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.840

    sinful, prayer for healing offered by 2SM 347TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.841

    slothful and dilatory and self-caring, dismiss 1T 130TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.842

    special favorite of some wealthy man 1T 475TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.843

    spending: all they receive 1T 438TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.844

    long terms in book study, weakness in 2SM 152TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.845

    time in bed that should have been used otherwise 2T 542TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.846

    time writing unnecessarily long letters that is needed for personal work 4T 536TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.847

    spiritually blind, trying to lead the blind 3T 554TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.848

    straining for originality 2SM 13TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.849

    studying their own convenience 2T 335TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.850

    succumbing to doubt and unbelief 2T 513-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.851

    swayed by circumstances ought to be at home 2T 515TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.852

    tearing down churches instead of building them up 2T 340TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.853

    tempted to trust in finite man for wisdom TM 480TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.854

    thinking they will never have to give up cherished view will be disappointed TM 30TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.855

    thwarting God’s purposes by plans of their own GW 382TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.856

    too cold and heartless 3T 187TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.857

    too cold and unsympathizing 3T 553TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.858

    too dependent on surroundings 3T 322TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.859

    too distant in relation to people 3T 233TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.860

    too indolent to engage in physical labor 3T 558TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.861

    too lazy to perform their part of work 2T 503TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.862

    too light and trifling EW 62TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.863

    too many feeble, on beds of sickness GW 239TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.864

    too much indoors need change of employment 4T 264TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.865

    too precise and calculating 2BC 1004TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.866

    too ready to: engage in church trials 4T 268TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.867

    hurl denunciations against sinner GW 157TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.868

    too weak to resist temptation CH 584TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.869

    trafficking and trading 2T 622TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.870

    trampling underfoot God’s commandments AA 505TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.871

    troubled with doubts and infidelity should not labor for others 1T 377TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.872

    trusting to strength of argument alone 4T 261TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.873

    turning more people away from truth than he wins to it 2T 557TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.874

    unable to: accomplish half the good God designed 3T 35TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.875

    give satisfactory reason in time of trial for some positions now held 5T 707TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.876

    read correctly should learn to do so CT 539TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.877

    unaccustomed to hardships 2SG 286TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.878

    unconsecrated 1T 438-49TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.879

    do only harm 2T 344TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.880

    help Satan plant his banners in SDA strongholds 5T 12TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.881

    make hard work for men who follow them 3T 205TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.882

    only lowers standard 2T 344TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.883

    perils of 2T 552TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.884

    serving self instead of feeding flock 4T 396TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.885

    unconverted 5T 159-60TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.886

    should seek another calling Ev 643; TM 142TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.887

    some SDA preachers are 4T 527TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.888

    unconverted and jolly, God’s cause has no need of Ev 643TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.889

    unfaithful, blood of lost souls will be required of GW 15TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.890

    unfitted to lead God’s flock 4T 321-2TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.891

    unholy should leave the ministry TM 162-3TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.892

    unproductive, dishearten churches 2T 340TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.893

    unprofitable, having little burden for their work 2T 339-40TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.894

    unqualified: as teachers of truth ought to remain at home 1T 444TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.895

    God does not entrust burdens for His flock to 1T 209TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.896

    unsanctified: are heavy tax upon brethren 1T 439TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.897

    array themselves against God TM 409TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.898

    in heart and life 5T 159TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.899

    injure God’s cause 1T 439TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.900

    jealous of those who have borne burdens in work 1T 439TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.901

    need someone to follow them to correct their mistakes 1T 439TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.902

    unsuccessful 2T 120TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.903

    because of divided interest 2T 507TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.904

    reason for 5T 574TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.905

    why men may become Ed 267TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.906

    unwise, God does not commit care of His flock to 1T 229TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.907

    unworthy, administration of church ordinances by EW 99TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.908

    baptism by EW 99TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.909

    unworthy of: his calling 3T 233TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.910

    his wages 2T 546TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.911

    weak and inefficient 2T 510; 5T 160TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.912

    wearing mark of Cain 1BC 1087TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.913

    whom men should be afraid of 2SM 29; 1T 384TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.914

    whose footsteps other ministers should not follow 2T 625-6TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.915

    with spiritual senses benumbed, peril of 4T 403TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.916

    working for themselves during week and working for God on Sabbath 1T 471-2TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.917

    zealous, who will be shaken out 2SM 13TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.918

    whose efforts accomplish nothing 1T 647TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.919

    8. Defective (undesirable characteristics of)

    abruptness in manners 3T 242TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.921

    acting the part of critics too often TM 153TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.922

    ambition for vain show of eloquence or intellect Ev 181TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.923

    ambition to rise in world without effort 4T 417TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.924

    aptness and sharpness too often in controversy TM 153TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.925

    argumentative spirit 3T 215, 419TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.926

    bitterness AA 328TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.927

    blind leadership 2T 551TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.928

    boasting GW 143TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.929

    of self EW 98; 3T 463TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.930

    carelessness 1T 434TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.931

    in deportment 3T 233-4, 236TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.932

    in work 2T 338TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.933

    censorious spirit 3T 460TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.934

    childishness 3T 242TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.935

    circumscribed views 5T 251TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.936

    close and penurious spirit 2T 547TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.937

    coarseness GW 126, 132, 172; 4T 320; TM 151TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.938

    in manners Ev 632; GW 93; 1T 445; 4T 322TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.939

    in speech GW 93; 1T 649TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.940

    cold and nominal faith GW 35TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.941

    coldness Ev 303TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.942

    combative spirit 3T 423TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.943

    complaining 1T 130TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.944

    at hardship or trials 3T 423TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.945

    condemnatory manner Ev 174TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.946

    conduct that destroys confidence in religion PP 580TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.947

    contentment with superficial knowledge of Bible CT 460TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.948

    corrupt heart and unclean hands 5T 78TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.949

    covetousness 2T 622-3, 629TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.950

    cowardice in, disposition to shrink from opposition is 2T 341TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.951

    critical spirit 3T 421; 4T 262; TM 156TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.952

    decline in true miss. spirit among 5T 88TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.953

    deportment of low level CM 66TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.954

    deportment that gives gossiping tongues facts as subject matter 3T 236TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.955

    desire to: be petted, praised, and waited upon 3T 229TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.956

    gain honor and distinction 5T 132TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.957

    despotism over God’s flock 4T 268TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.958

    devoting too much time to personal concerns 2T 623TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.959

    discouragement GW 49; 1T 129; 3T 322TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.960

    dislike for: close application of mind to study 3T 555TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.961

    industrious labor 1T 376TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.962

    life’s homely, daily duties 3T 557TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.963

    display of self 2T 341TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.964

    disposition to: discard Testimonies 1SM 51TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.965

    grasp and advantage himself 2T 545TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.966

    disregard for Testimonies 1T 369TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.967

    division of their efforts and interests AA 365TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.968

    domineering spirit TM 156TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.969

    do-nothing spirit 2T 550, 626; 8T 246TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.970

    double-mindedness 2T 507TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.971

    doubt re: evidences of God’s word 1T 383TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.972

    Testimonies 1SM 46-7TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.973

    dread of task of visiting people GW 338; 4T 266TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.974

    ease-loving disposition PK 141TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.975

    eccentricities 1T 415TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.976

    egotism 1SM 178TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.977

    elation after success in combat with opposers 1T 623TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.978

    eloquence without Christ’s love in heart DA 815TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.979

    enslavement to intemperate habits 7T 58TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.980

    envy AA 328; 5T 16TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.981

    everything savoring of impurity 5T 598TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.982

    exacting disposition 3T 239; 4T 262TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.983

    exalted opinion of his own abilities 1T 439TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.984

    extreme views in teaching 1SM 180TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.985

    eyes on self 2T 626TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.986

    false dignity 3T 554TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.987

    fanaticism GW 316TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.988

    faultfinding AA 328; 3T 421TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.989

    faulty reasoning of doubting 1T 377TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.990

    fearfulness lest peculiarities of SDA faith should offend 1T 248TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.991

    fitfulness 3T 243TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.992

    flattery 1T 475TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.993

    flippant words Ev 643; TM 142TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.994

    fluent talk but lack of spirituality 3T 31TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.995

    fretting 5T 347TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.996

    frivolity Ev 643; GW 132; 4T 320; TM 142TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.997

    frowns TM 156TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.998

    frozen formality 3T 466TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.999

    grasping disposition 2T 542TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1000

    gratification of selfish propensities TM 171TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1001

    haphazard words 2T 707TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1002

    haphazard work 5T 528TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1003

    harsh and sarcastic remarks GW 205TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1004

    harsh criticism resulting from hasty temperament 4T 269TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1005

    harshness Ev 303; 2T 221; 3T 460; TM 151, 156TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1006

    ignorance MM 250; 2T 342TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1007

    impatience 3T 238-9, 242; 4T 419TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1008

    impulsiveness 3T 243; 4T 322TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1009

    inability to read correctly 2T 503TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1010

    indifference re: backsliders 2T 506TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1011

    health reform TM 417; 6T 299TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1012

    med. miss. work 6T 299; TM 417TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1013

    indolence 2T 499, 542, 708; 3T 49, 210, 421, 555, 557; 4T 408, 410TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1014

    indolent habits of thought GW 98TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1015

    indulgence of appetite 9T 163-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1016

    influence causing people to backslide 2T 620TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1017

    intemperance in eating 7T 258TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1018

    irreverent expressions 1T 649TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1019

    irritability 3T 242TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1020

    childish 3T 239TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1021

    jealousy of others 2T 543TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1022

    jesting Ev 206, 641, 644; GW 132, 205; 1T 380; 3T 228, 233, 238, 241; 4T 320TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1023

    joking Ev 206, 641, 643-4; GW 205; 1T 380; 3T 228, 233, 238, 241; TM 142, 146-7TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1024

    lack of: close application of mind and heart 5T 528TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1025

    correct view of Christ’s character and work GW 166TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1026

    devotion to work 2T 335TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1027

    fervent love for lost souls 2T 340-1TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1028

    love of Christ in heart DA 815TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1029

    moral and intellectual qualifications GW 93TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1030

    moral courage 1T 271TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1031

    patience and forbearance 2T 707TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1032

    practical understanding of God’s law 2T 512TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1033

    refinement in manners GW 93TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1034

    righteousness of Christ GW 156TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1035

    self-control 3T 421TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1036

    self-culture and meekness 2T 557TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1037

    sobriety and gravity out of pulpit 1T 435TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1038

    spirit of self-sacrifice 2SG 285-6TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1039

    steadfastness of purpose 5T 133TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1040

    strict temperance in all things 6T 256TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1041

    thoroughness 2T 119, 498TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1042

    large share of self-esteem 2T 557; 3T 552TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1043

    laziness 2T 550; 4T 411; TM 155TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1044

    levity GW 147TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1045

    in his work Ev 207TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1046

    light and frivolous conversation 3T 238TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1047

    light and jovial disposition Ev 643TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1048

    light words Ev 206TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1049

    lightness Ev 206-7, 641, 644TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1050

    of speech 1T 380TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1051

    little knowledge of himself 2T 512TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1052

    little patience with persons criticizing SDA position 3T 238TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1053

    little respect for subject of temperance 9T 158TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1054

    littleness in deal 2T 545TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1055

    loose, slack, halfway manner of work 5T 255TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1056

    looseness 1T 434TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1057

    love of: ease GW 106; 4T 411TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1058

    gain 2T 619TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1059

    gain leads, to become jealous, sensitive, and envious 2T 627TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1060

    praise 2T 338TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1061

    traffic 2T 622TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1062

    world AA 328TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1063

    much self-love 3T 552TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1064

    mulish temperament 2T 708TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1065

    narrow-mindedness 5T 251-2TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1066

    negligence re prayer 4T 373TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1067

    nonessential and fanciful theories GW 313TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1068

    oddities 1T 415TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1069

    in bodily exercise Ev 137TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1070

    opposition to unity established by God in church 5T 238TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1071

    overbearing spirit 3T 236, 460TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1072

    personal inclination for seclusion and study 4T 266TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1073

    pettishness 3T 239TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1074

    physical laziness GW 106TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1075

    policy instead of faithfulness GW 150TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1076

    pomposity 1T 648TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1077

    pride AA 328; CW 38; GW 142; 3T 210; 5T 16TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1078

    railing Ev 172TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1079

    against opponent 3T 220TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1080

    rashness in meeting opposition 3T 66TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1081

    readiness to talk plus laziness as worker 3T 558-9TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1082

    reckless spirit 1T 435TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1083

    recklessness in habits CH 565TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1084

    restlessness and uneasiness 1T 434-5TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1085

    retaliation 5T 347TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1086

    when abused 3T 237TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1087

    rough expressions 1T 445TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1088

    roughness GW 132; 4T 320TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1089

    in manners 1T 445TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1090

    rudeness GW 172TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1091

    sang-froid Ev 644TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1092

    scolding TM 156TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1093

    seclusion GW 337-8TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1094

    self-caring 3T 227-43; 4T 341-50TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1095

    self-confidence AA 279, 328; 1T 435; 2T 557; 4T 527TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1096

    self-deception GW 382; 1T 622-3TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1097

    self-exaltation Ev 134, 641; GW 142, 147; 1T 239; 3T 236; 5T 159-60, 173TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1098

    self-gratification 2T 499TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1099

    self-importance 5T 16TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1100

    self-indulgence PK 141; 4T 396; TM 312TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1101

    self-interest 5T 299-300TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1102

    selfish interest 2T 620TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1103

    selfish love of ease 2T 499TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1104

    selfish spirit in, brings reproach to God’s cause 2T 623TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1105

    selfishness 2T 513, 542, 545, 547-8, 629; 3T 421; 4T 371, 396TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1106

    selfishness in, rebuked 2T 539-53TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1107

    self-love 2T 499TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1108

    self-sufficiency GW 143; 3T 212, 236; 4T 371, 527TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1109

    severity Ev 303; 3T 236TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1110

    sharp and critical spirit TM 248TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1111

    sharp or cutting expressions Ev 299-300TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1112

    sharp spirit 4T 262TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1113

    slang phrases GW 145TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1114

    slothfulness 2T 498TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1115

    sneering TM 248TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1116

    sour spirit TM 156TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1117

    spirit of Goliath 3T 218TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1118

    spirit that is harsh, denunciatory, and impatient TM 150TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1119

    statements that appear severe and like judging Ev 303TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1120

    strange deportment Ev 137TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1121

    stubbornness 2T 545, 547; 3T 459-60TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1122

    superficial work 3T 554TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1123

    tediousness in conversation GW 169TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1124

    too high opinion of his own abilities 1T 444TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1125

    too much systematizing of everything 2T 672TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1126

    too much willing ignorance 5T 574TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1127

    trifling Ev 206-7, 641, 644; GW 126TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1128

    trifling conversation Ev 206; GW 125TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1129

    with youth 3T 233TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1130

    twit and fling Ev 172TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1131

    unapproachable spirit 3T 238-9TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1132

    unbelief 2T 708TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1133

    uncourteous disposition 3T 239TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1134

    uncouth manners 1T 648TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1135

    undignified and boisterous actions GW 172TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1136

    unfaithfulness GC 640TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1137

    unkindness in word and spirit TM 151TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1138

    unsanctified independence 5T 16TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1139

    vain conceit 5T 159TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1140

    vehemence in manner Ev 174TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1141

    vulgar expressions 1T 445TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1142

    waste of time 4T 411TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1143

    in indolence 2T 499TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1144

    wearing his dignity on outside 3T 553TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1145

    words of low level CM 66TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1146

    world-loving spirit 2T 645-6TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1147

    worldly conversation 3T 241TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1148

    worldly policy GW 150; PK 142TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1149

    worry 5T 347TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1150

    zeal and animation not always from right source 3T 212TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1151

    zeal for politics FE 477, 483; GW 393, 395TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1152

    zeal not according to knowledge 3T 114TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1153

    zeal that fails after measure of success 4T 68TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1154

    9. Defective (undesirable practices of)

    absenting themselves from camp meetings in order to handle business matters in cities 7T 253TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1156

    abuse of hospitality 2T 542TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1157

    acting as: confessors 2SM 170TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1158

    salesman in house of God 1T 472TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1159

    acting from passion and prejudice TM 146TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1160

    acting independently of: church 3T 417TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1161

    counsel and judgment of brethren of experience 3T 417TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1162

    advancing their own peculiar ideas 1SM 176-84TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1163

    allowing: individuals to tell them of errors and faults of brethren 5T 616TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1164

    poor persons to pay large pledges 3T 411TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1165

    temporal things to divert them from their work 2T 541TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1166

    animalizing their nature by eating flesh food CD 399TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1167

    appropriating God’s money for personal use GW 141TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1168

    attributing their success to themselves TM 154TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1169

    barring way of med. miss. work 8T 71TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1170

    becoming babyish, sharp, and cross in temper 4T 344TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1171

    bewilderment by clouds of unbelief 1T 428-9TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1172

    bringing stain on purity of his conscience Ev 680TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1173

    careless words and expressions 1T 445; 3T 234TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1174

    caring for his own selfish interests 2T 542-3TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1175

    caring more for himself than for poor sheep 3T 234TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1176

    carrying all burdens of churches 6T 435TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1177

    casting reflections on ways and manners of persons whom God uses TM 412TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1178

    ceasing to: be learners 6T 412TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1179

    guard himself 1T 435TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1180

    strive for greater light and power GW 151TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1181

    censuring other denominations 3T 461-2TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1182

    cherishing doubt and unbelief 1T 377; 2T 513-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1183

    choosing: least self-sacrificing part AA 527TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1184

    work most pleasing to them 7T 252TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1185

    close trading 2T 154TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1186

    coming between a soul and Christ 1SM 178TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1187

    common and cheap talk TM 339TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1188

    complaining under tribulation GW 266TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1189

    compromise with powers of darkness 3T 196TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1190

    confining his labors to: his desk or pulpit Ev 435; GW 369TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1191

    preaching AA 527TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1192

    confining their study chiefly to one subject 3T 34TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1193

    conforming to practices of world 5T 16TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1194

    consulting their ease 2T 705TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1195

    contenting himself with preaching GW 186TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1196

    copying another man’s: expressions and tones of voice Ev 685TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1197

    gestures Ev 685TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1198

    habits and attitude Ev 685TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1199

    coveting praise Ev 134; 3T 236TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1200

    criticizing and questioning when there is semblance of chance to do so TM 412TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1201

    dallying with unbelief and doubts 2T 513TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1202

    deciding common business questions 7T 255TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1203

    defying and provoking discussion 3T 219TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1204

    denouncing: other denominations Ev 576TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1205

    Roman Catholics Ev 574, 576TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1206

    denouncing and bearing down upon individuals 1T 383TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1207

    devising original plans and methods of labor 5T 238TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1208

    dictating like officer over company of soldiers 7T 38TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1209

    discrediting SDA literature CW 151TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1210

    discussing publicly minor questions unsettled among SDA Ev 183TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1211

    disputing on matters of little importance Ev 182TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1212

    diverting men from colporteur work 6T 323TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1213

    doing: all miss. work in churches 6T 435TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1214

    all of work himself 4T 319TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1215

    gospel work as fighters Ev 572TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1216

    greatest part of miss. work WM 109TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1217

    hewing and cutting that truth is to do 1T 383TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1218

    most of sowing of seeds of truth 7T 21; 9T 128TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1219

    work belonging to church ChS 69TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1220

    earning reputation of being a favorite with women Ev 680TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1221

    eating between meals 4T 416TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1222

    education of self as combatant 3T 215TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1223

    engaging in: business aside from gospel work 1T 470; 5T 530TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1224

    business diverting him from his work AA 365-6TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1225

    enterprises which promise large worldly gains AA 366TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1226

    financial speculation AA 365-6TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1227

    large personal business enterprises AA 365TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1228

    merchandising or traffic 1T 470-1, 585TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1229

    work they cannot perform 2T 120TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1230

    worldly enterprises 2SM 187; 7T 250TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1231

    engrossing side interests AA 365TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1232

    exercise of arbitrary authority 3T 106TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1233

    exhausting: his strength in singing 1T 647TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1234

    themselves by work GW 239TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1235

    exhibition of: childish contention 4T 344TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1236

    self Ev 207; 4T 400TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1237

    expecting: harvest of souls without labor 2T 151TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1238

    people to wait upon him 2T 542TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1239

    expecting too much from: darkened minds 3T 420TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1240

    inquiring minds GW 381TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1241

    souls groping in darkness of error 4T 262TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1242

    expensive display in evangelism GW 383TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1243

    expressions of contempt TM 156TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1244

    extolling or lauding any human being CW 19TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1245

    failure to: apply themselves to study of Scriptures FE 126TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1246

    appreciate med. miss. work should not preside over churches MM 238TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1247

    bear responsibility as they should LS 194; 3T 13-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1248

    become Bible students for themselves 2T 710; 5T 158TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1249

    cherish spirit of humility and self-denial 5T 88TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1250

    cultivate spirituality 3T 217TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1251

    do their whole duty 5T 9TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1252

    do their work as pastors 5T 302TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1253

    exercise mind to fullest capacity 5T 528TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1254

    fulfill commission 2T 650TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1255

    give undivided interest to work 4T 262TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1256

    govern their habits and passions will lose eternal life CH 584TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1257

    move out and venture for God’s cause LS 194; 3T 14TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1258

    perfect Christian character, will be lost 2T 511TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1259

    pursue their work outside of pulpit 4T 262TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1260

    reach high religious standard, fate of 5T 214TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1261

    realize sacredness of their work 2T 507TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1262

    recognize defeat when he meets with it 2T 557TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1263

    reprove sins and wrongs in God’s people 3T 196TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1264

    restrict their appetites and passions 8T 75TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1265

    see need of self-control in all things are in deadly peril MH 211TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1266

    see their own errors and sins 2T 512TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1267

    study deep things of God GW 98TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1268

    take proper amount of physical exercise 3T 309TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1269

    understand how to preserve their strength 1T 645TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1270

    understand means through which firm religious experience is obtained 2T 505TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1271

    understand what constitutes third angel’s message 5T 715TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1272

    feeling: that they must convict and convert hearers 7T 35TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1273

    that they suffer hardship and starvation AA 352TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1274

    feeling of: superiority over others TM 251TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1275

    unrest 5T 132TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1276

    finding pleasure in being petted by women Ev 680TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1277

    following impulse and calling it Spirit 8T 296TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1278

    forgetting: cross in bustle and stir about religion 5T 133TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1279

    to encourage children Ev 349-50TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1280

    getting above simplicity of work 3T 203TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1281

    getting excited under opposition EW 102TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1282

    giving: himself to study and neglecting his other work 2T 619TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1283

    impression that they are wolves stealing sheep Ev 143-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1284

    least sanction to low standards of living GW 127TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1285

    gliding along without settling deep into work 2T 120TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1286

    going just where he pleases 2T 650TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1287

    going out of their way to whip other churches at camp meetings 5T 165TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1288

    going over and over same field of labor EW 104TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1289

    great sin in, laboring for self is 3T 462TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1290

    grinding out subjects by human dictation 6T 415TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1291

    habit of: making himself very prominent 3T 235TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1292

    too great concentrativeness GW 169TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1293

    haphazard manner of quoting Scripture 2T 501TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1294

    hovering over churches Ev 381-2TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1295

    already raised up Ev 381-2TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1296

    that already have great light and advantages 7T 255TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1297

    hugging shore too closely Ev 60TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1298

    idling away hours in bed 2T 500TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1299

    imitating other ministers in dress and manners 2T 614TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1300

    inclination to: be disorderly TM 30, 503TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1301

    go over and over same ground among churches 3T 61TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1302

    shrink from opposition 2T 341TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1303

    injudicious use of Testimonies 5T 669TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1304

    interposing himself between people and God’s message CW 38TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1305

    interweaving their interests with outside business 5T 530TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1306

    introduction of changes into church to suit their ideas of progress 5T 238TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1307

    issuing advertising worded to create alarm GW 316TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1308

    jeopardizing their reputation by going in way of temptation 5T 598TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1309

    laboring for: highest wages 2SM 199TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1310

    wages GW 15TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1311

    laughing at his opponents TM 248TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1312

    leading people to depend on him GW 200TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1313

    leaving: disagreeable work for his successor to do GW 369TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1314

    growing interest to die for lack of attention 4T 265TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1315

    his personal ministry for someone else to do GW 186TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1316

    interest among people for any consideration 2T 541TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1317

    new companies of Sabbathkeepers before they are established in faith 5T 256TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1318

    their work in unfinished state 5T 254TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1319

    letting: bad roads hinder his work 2T 339TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1320

    other people wait upon them 3T 211TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1321

    praise by brethren elate them 1T 436TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1322

    linking arms with Satan TM 333TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1323

    listening to colored and one-sided statements by church members 5T 616TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1324

    lording it over God’s heritage 3T 229TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1325

    losing sight of their mission and responsibility GW 17; 4T 524TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1326

    lowering of standard of truth 2SG 284-5TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1327

    making: apparent his prejudices for or against political men or measures FE 475TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1328

    least approach to undue familiarity Ev 680TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1329

    light of or opposing message of reform re use of flesh food CD 401TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1330

    sharp thrusts TM 248TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1331

    meddling with: controversy over currency TM 332TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1332

    political questions TM 332-3TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1333

    misquoting Scriptures 2T 503TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1334

    mixing the sacred and the common 1T 472TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1335

    moving: by impulse TM 146TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1336

    independently TM 485TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1337

    neglect of: little courtesies of life 3T 309TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1338

    personal piety 2T 514TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1339

    secret prayer 2T 514TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1340

    neglect to search Scriptures TM 155TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1341

    neglecting: diligent study 3T 235TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1342

    God’s work to answer lies of its enemies 1T 123TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1343

    his closet duties 1T 435TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1344

    house-to-house work to indulge in reading and writing 4T 266TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1345

    Laodicean message 3T 257TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1346

    pastoral duties when visiting from house to house 3T 233TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1347

    soul-saving work for study GW 337TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1348

    their work to indulge in reading and writing 4T 266TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1349

    overseeing church business matters 7T 252TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1350

    overwork in writing and speaking Ev 659TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1351

    paying large sums for halls in which to hold meetings GW 459TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1352

    peddling and merchandising 1T 470-1, 585TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1353

    permitting: selfish plans to rob him of sleep 3T 242TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1354

    trifles to divert them from their work 2T 338-9TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1355

    trivial matters to take up precious time 2T 643TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1356

    petting of self 4T 344TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1357

    planting seed of truth too deep 3T 35TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1358

    playing on opponent’s words 1T 649TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1359

    preaching themselves instead of Christ and His righteousness 1T 469TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1360

    presenting: mass of matter which people cannot understand Ev 202TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1361

    maxims and commandments of men TM 135TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1362

    suppositions of human minds TM 135TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1363

    their own surmisings and speculations 1SM 173TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1364

    truth in boisterous manner 1T 648TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1365

    truth with perfect storm 1T 648TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1366

    pressing: individuals to give of their means 1T 237; 3T 411TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1367

    the poor to make large pledges 3T 411TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1368

    presumption to debate alone with spiritualists 1T 428-9TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1369

    railing against opponents TM 222TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1370

    refusal to do what brethren think they should do 7T 252TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1371

    refusing call of duty because of selfish or worldly interests 2T 624TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1372

    rejection of Testimonies 1SM 48TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1373

    relaxing their vigilance GW 15TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1374

    reluctance to toil and sacrifice for Christ in obscurity 5T 132-3TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1375

    remaining in state of inefficiency and doing little or nothing 2T 503TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1376

    remaining too much indoors 4T 264TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1377

    repeating spiritualistic sentiments CW 93TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1378

    retreating cowardly before opposition 3T 555TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1379

    return to fleshpots 9T 159-60TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1380

    ridiculing faith of other churches at camp meetings 5T 165TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1381

    ruling imperiously over flock 4T 267TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1382

    rushing recklessly upon Satan’s battleground 1T 430TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1383

    sanctioning wrong use of tithes and offerings 9T 247TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1384

    secluding themselves from people 4T 267TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1385

    securing means from brethren for personal benefit 2T 622TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1386

    seeking: always to advantage himself 1T 228TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1387

    freedom from responsibility 3T 504TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1388

    something new and startling to create excitement 2SM 60TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1389

    to be first TM 316TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1390

    to be rich 2SM 187; 7T 250TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1391

    selling merchandise in series of meetings 1T 471-2TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1392

    separate interests aside from gospel work 1T 470TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1393

    setting evil example by eating flesh food CD 399; MM 281TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1394

    setting up his own standard for people 3T 460TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1395

    settling little difficulties in churches Ev 91, 662TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1396

    shirking house-to-house work GW 382TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1397

    shrinking from hardship GW 266; 2T 510TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1398

    sinning against God by blundering GW 105TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1399

    sitting idle and not visiting people 4T 410TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1400

    sitting up late at night at board and committee meetings 7T 250TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1401

    sounding one wavering or uncertain note GW 15TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1402

    speaking on politics GW 396TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1403

    speculating on conditions in new earth GW 314TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1404

    spending time: laboring for people already in truth 7T 19TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1405

    on idle sophistry GW 313TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1406

    too much time working for SDA 2T 711TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1407

    standing back in independence and saying, “My church accepts my labors” 1SM 46TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1408

    strife for supremacy CW 38; GW 304TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1409

    striving for: earthly honor or riches AA 366TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1410

    praise and applause of men Ev 181TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1411

    studying: his own ease or convenience GW 16TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1412

    how to please people 5T 252TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1413

    their ease, comfort, pleasure, desires, or convenience 1T 431TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1414

    taking: advantage of liberality of brethren to advantage themselves 2T 628TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1415

    extreme view re Testimony No. 11 1T 687-8TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1416

    glory to himself TM 312TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1417

    talking doubts re Scriptures 1T 383-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1418

    talking of Christ’s life and teachings in commonplace manner GW 165-6TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1419

    talking of self 5T 159TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1420

    teaching truth in harsh spirit Ev 163-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1421

    thinking: he may now relax his efforts GW 94TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1422

    of pleasure 2T 705TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1423

    that he has learned enough GW 94TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1424

    trafficking and trading 2T 622TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1425

    trafficking in merchandise 1T 687TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1426

    trusting in men’s wisdom TM 313TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1427

    trying to: draw attention to themselves 5T 133TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1428

    handle five talents not committed to them CW 86TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1429

    make themselves remarkable men Ev 134TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1430

    serve God and mammon cannot glorify God GW 341TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1431

    serve self and God at same time TM 312TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1432

    unwillingness to: change their fields of labor GW 420TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1433

    do personal work GW 186TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1434

    wear in God’s cause LS 195; 3T 15TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1435

    urging: sudden changes in diet MM 261TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1436

    their presence on people not welcoming it 3T 450TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1437

    use of: common instead of sacred fire GW 383TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1438

    intoxicants Te 45TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1439

    old stereotyped matter 3T 216TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1440

    sacred calling as cloak for selfish or sensual gratification PP 580TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1441

    strange fire Ev 210TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1442

    using: gospel as whip 3T 108TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1443

    truth as if it were scourge Ev 173-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1444

    visiting family without praying with them 2T 619TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1445

    voicing: Satan’s theories Ev 624TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1446

    sentiments of politicians TM 334TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1447

    walking by sight and not by faith 2T 339TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1448

    walking in false paths MM 46-7TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1449

    wavering when their faith is tested 2T 514TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1450

    wearing combative armor Ev 248-9TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1451

    withholding truths that might cause pain AA 394TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1452

    working: independently of brethren 1T 650TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1453

    when and how he pleases 2T 650TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1454

    with divided mind TM 312TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1455

    workings of his features TM 339TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1456

    writing articles to attract attention to self 5T 159TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1457

    yielding to spirit of criticism 5T 299TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1458

    10. Defective (miscellaneous)

    apostasy of, does not turn God’s truth into lie 4T 595TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1460

    apply themselves closely to study or writing 4T 264TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1461

    attended by devils 2T 514TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1462

    bad example of, SS teachers should not follow CSW 105-6TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1463

    bad example of one, casts reflections on all 4T 344TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1464

    bodily vigor of, few hours of manual labor each day would renew 4T 264-5TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1465

    breakdown in health of, what will certainly cause 3T 310TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1466

    cannot present to others a Saviour whom they themselves do not know 5T 159TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1467

    character of, selfishness is dangerous element in 2T 547-8TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1468

    conduct of, causing his morality to be seriously questioned 3T 236TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1469

    covetous course of, begets same spirit in others 2T 545TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1470

    cowardly silence of, who should speak up for truth 1T 271TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1471

    dealing in holy things may not be holy in heart 2T 456TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1472

    defective methods used by, in gospel work GW 381-3TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1473

    deficiencies of, felt in church 2T 620TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1474

    felt in God’s work 2T 498TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1475

    departure of, from right is gradual and imperceptible 2T 626TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1476

    disappointment of some brethren in 2T 629TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1477

    elements in character of, that ruin more souls than he can save 2T 547-8TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1478

    Eli’s example is warning to 2T 620TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1479

    erroneous attitude of some, toward education 2T 342TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1480

    errors and imperfections mark efforts of some 2T 339TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1481

    every defection of, synagogue of Satan makes most of CH 559TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1482

    evil practices manifest among TM 162-3TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1483

    God’s frown is upon some 3T 555TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1484

    grave error that causes, to become narrow-minded GW 165TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1485

    hidden sins of, will be exposed in day of God’s fierce anger EW 99TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1486

    how, can present message forcibly GW 16TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1487

    how Satan would use, to corrupt flock 2T 456TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1488

    how weakest points of, can become his strongest GW 126TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1489

    ignorance of, Spirit is not sent to sanction 2T 342TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1490

    influence of some, is not good 2T 498TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1491

    labors of, taste too much of self 5T 134TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1492

    life of, synagogue of Satan watches for defects in TM 188TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1493

    little imprudence on part of, evil results of 1T 380TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1494

    men rejecting light are not qualified to become TM 327TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1495

    many, closing their earthly history prematurely GW 239TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1496

    do not practice health reform notwithstanding light received CD 288TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1497

    may lack essential qualification of Christians 3T 210TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1498

    minds of some, have no room for God to lead and impress them 5T 251TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1499

    ministrations of some, as barren as hills of Gilboa TM 413TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1500

    mistake of many, in receiving credentials GW 95TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1501

    misuse of time by 2T 623TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1502

    neglect of work by, God does not lightly regard 2T 502TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1503

    people lulled to carnal security by 2T 340TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1504

    reproved for: failing to give health reform proper attention 6T 327TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1505

    preaching tame messages 8T 37TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1506

    selfish course of, begets same spirit in others 2T 545TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1507

    sins of, registered in books of heaven TM 151TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1508

    sinners among, God does not work with TM 145TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1509

    six things that should be put away by 2T 516TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1510

    slothfulness of, Paul’s zeal and fidelity rebukes AA 465-6TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1511

    some, will not be overcomers 8T 75TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1512

    surprise of many, to see how confused their ideas of truth are 5T 707TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1513

    tame and spiritless testimony from, God does not accept 1SM 124TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1514

    things done by, which please Satan 3T 237TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1515

    two or three faithful ministers have to follow up labors of some 1T 444TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1516

    unwise generalship on part of 2T 622TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1517

    why results from labor of some, are so small 2T 635TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1518

    why some: become lean, feeble, and weak 3T 490TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1519

    do not accomplish much EW 62TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1520

    fail to have success AA 365; GW 381-3; 2T 507TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1521

    why thousands of, lack essential qualities of mind and character CT 460TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1522

    11. Disregarding health reform MM 238

    advance of health reform has been hindered by some 6T 377TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1524

    causing stigma to rest on cause of health reform 4T 417TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1525

    class of, who are no recommendation re health reform GW 230; 4T 417TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1526

    committing slow suicide 4T 404TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1527

    complaining of sickness 4T 408TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1528

    die prematurely CH 566TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1529

    dyspeptic CD 55TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1530

    eating too great variety of food at one meal CD 113TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1531

    health reformers in name only GW 230TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1532

    must not counterwork against health reform CD 401TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1533

    not particular enough re habits of eating GW 230TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1534

    overeating and taking little exercise 3T 310TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1535

    pale-faced, suffering from selfish indulgence of appetite GW 230; 4T 417TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1536

    persisting in use of flesh foods CD 401; Ev 664-5TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1537

    can we have confidence in? CD 402TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1538

    should not make it prominent CD 401TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1539

    should not make light of healthTopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1540

    reform message on this point Ev 664TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1541

    should not oppose health reform message Ev 664TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1542

    too great expenditure of strength by some 2T 116TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1543

    various indispositions of, result from failure to observe laws of health 4T 264TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1544

    See also Health reformTopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1545

    12. Duties and responsibilities of GW 30-5; 1T 368-81; 5T 15-7

    as correct exponents of doctrine 4T 263TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1547

    at camp meetings 6T 44-8TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1548

    awful GW 150; PK 142TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1549

    do not cease with pulpit labors CW 85TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1550

    fearful 1T 471; 2T 511TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1551

    grave AA 360TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1552

    greater light received entails greater 5T 160TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1553

    in regard to: business matters 7T 246-9TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1554

    care of the sick 7T 290-7TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1555

    children and youth GW 207-12TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1556

    church grumblers Ev 371TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1557

    debates with spiritualists 3T 485TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1558

    diet CD 55; CH 564-5; MM 295; 3T 309TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1559

    divided church 3T 110TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1560

    educational work CT 397TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1561

    exercise 3T 309TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1562

    giving Bible studies Ev 439-42TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1563

    giving reproof 3T 93-4TopIndex .Minister, Ministers.1564

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