EGW WritingsProverbs 17

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 9 (1894)

Lt 21, 1894

9LtMs, Lt 21, 1894, par. 9

O, how can God bear with the misdeeds of those who have had great light and advantages, and yet follow the course of their own choosing, to their eternal harm? Solomon, who had solemnly charged the people at the dedication of the temple, “Let your heart be perfect with the Lord your God” [1 Kings 8:61], chose his own way, and in his own heart separated from God. The mind that was once given to God and inspired of God to write the most precious words of wisdom (the book of Proverbs)—truths which are immortalized—that noble mind, through evil associations and yielding to temptations, became inefficient, weak in moral power, and Solomon dishonored himself, dishonored Israel, and dishonored his God.

Letters and Manuscripts — Volume 13 (1898)

Ms 40, 1898

13LtMs, Ms 40, 1898, par. 15

Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs, but after a time his wisdom became mingled with chaff. When came the chaff? After a manhood of such glorious promise, a change came in Solomon’s history. He did not continue true to his purity and allegiance to God. He broke through the barriers which God had erected to preserve His people from idolatry. The Lord had singled out Israel as a nation, making them the depositaries of sacred truth, to be given to the world. But Solomon cherished pride of political powers. He encouraged alliances with pagan kingdoms. He procured the silver of Tarshish and the gold of Ophir, but it was at the expense of destroying sacred trusts. Evil communications corrupted good manners. One false movement led to an acquaintance with idolaters. He formed marriage alliances with the daughters of pagan worshipers, and his wives led him away from God. His separation from God through communication with idolaters ruined him.

Jesus, Name Above All Names

Refiner, November 18

JNN 339.1

The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.—Proverbs 17:3

The Retirement Years

Helpful Bible Texts for Seniors

RY 186.10

Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.—Proverbs 17:6.

Our High Calling

When Silence Is Eloquence, October 14

OHC 293.1

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. Proverbs 17:9.

Sons and Daughters of God

Not a Favored Few, But Many Friends, June 8

SD 166.1

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17.

Counsels for the Church

Importance of Training in Duties of Practical Life

CCh 209.3

There is a physiological truth—truth that we need to consider—in the scripture, “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine.” Proverbs 17:22.349Education, 197

The Ministry of Healing

Rejoicing

MH 281.3

“A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine.” Proverbs 17:22. Gratitude, rejoicing, benevolence, trust in God’s love and care—these are health’s greatest safeguard. To the Israelites they were to be the very keynote of life.

Homeward Bound

Mind and Body, July 18

HB 223.4

There is a physiological truth—truth that we need to consider—in the scripture, “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine.” (Proverbs 17:22.) . . .

Radiant Religion

Helps and Heals, May 19

RRe 141.1

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Proverbs 17:22.

RRe 141.2

“A glad heart helps and heals: a broken spirit saps vitality.” Proverbs 17:22, Moffatt.

Counsels on Health

Mind Cure

CH 344.3

Courage, hope, faith, sympathy, love, promote health and prolong life. A contented mind, a cheerful spirit, is health to the body and strength to the soul. “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine.” Proverbs 17:22.

Education

Chapter 21—Study of Physiology

Ed 197.3

There is a physiological truth—truth that we need to consider—in the scripture, “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine.” Proverbs 17:22.

Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2

Chapter 71—Happiness

2MCP 647.3

Promote Health and Long Life—Courage, hope, faith, sympathy, love, promote health and prolong life. A contented mind, a cheerful spirit, is health to the body and strength to the soul. “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22).—The Ministry of Healing, 241 (1905).

Mind, Character, and Personality, vol. 2

Chapter 81—Safe Mind Therapy

2MCP 738.1

Positive Virtues Promote Health—Courage, hope, faith, sympathy, love, promote health and prolong life. A contented mind, a cheerful spirit, is health to the body and strength to the soul. “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22).—The Ministry of Healing, 241 (1905).

My Life Today

A Merry Heart Is Good Medicine, May 27

ML 151.1

A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine. Proverbs 17:22.

Our Father Cares

A Merry Heart Is Good Medicine, February 12

OFC 54.1

A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine. Proverbs 17:22.

Reflecting Christ

The Laws of Nature Are the Laws of God, May 3

RC 137.5

The influence of the mind on the body, as well as of the body on the mind, should be emphasized. The electric power of the brain, promoted by mental activity, vitalizes the whole system, and is thus an invaluable aid in resisting disease.... The power of the will and the importance of self-control, both in the preservation and in the recovery of health, the depressing and even ruinous effect of anger, discontent, selfishness, or impurity, and, on the other hand, the marvelous life-giving power to be found in cheerfulness, unselfishness, gratitude, should also be shown. There is a physiological truth—truth that we need to consider—in the scripture, “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine” (Proverbs 17:22).—Education, 195-197.

The Ministry of Healing

Chapter 18—Mind Cure

MH 241.3

Courage, hope, faith, sympathy, love, promote health and prolong life. A contented mind, a cheerful spirit, is health to the body and strength to the soul. “A merry [rejoicing] heart doeth good like a medicine.” Proverbs 17:22.

Education

Chapter 15—Business Principles and Methods

Ed 135.6

“He that hath knowledge spareth his words;” but “every fool will be meddling.” Proverbs 17:27; 20:3.