"I saw that when the truth is presented, it should be in the power and Spirit. Bring the people to the point to decide. Show them the importance of the truth—it is life or death. With becoming zeal, pull souls out of the fire. But, oh, the blighting influence that has been cast by men professing to be waiting for their Lord, and yet possessing large and attractive lands! The farms have preached louder, yes, much louder, than words can, that this world is their home. The evil day is put off. Peace and safety reign. Oh, the withering, blighting influence! God hates such worldly-mindedness. “Cut loose, cut loose,” were the words of the angel. 1T 152.1"
"And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh."
The phrase 'pulling them out of the fire' is a direct allusion to Jude 1:23. EGW uses this imagery to describe the urgent need to save souls.
"No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
The EGW passage criticizes those who are worldly-minded and focused on their possessions, which directly parallels the idea in Matthew 6:24 that one cannot serve both God and mammon. The 'large and attractive lands' represent the mammon that distracts from serving God.
"I saw that many would have to learn what it is to be a Christian—that it is not in name; but it is having the mind of Christ, submitting to the will of God in all things. Especially will the young who have never known what privations or hardships are, who have a set will, and do not bend that will to the glory of God, have a great work to do. They go along very smoothly until their will is crossed, and then they have no control over themselves. They have not the will of God before them. They do not study how they can best glorify God, or advance His cause, or do good to others. But it is self, self, how can it be gratified? Such religion is not worth a straw. Those who possess it will be weighed in the balance and found wanting. 1T 152.3"
"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"
The EGW passage directly references and expands upon the concept of having the 'mind of Christ' as presented in Philippians 2:5.
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of Romans 12:2 regarding submitting to the will of God and not conforming to the world. The idea of proving the will of God is present in both.
"Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."
The EGW passage emphasizes self-denial and following Christ, which is the core message of Matthew 16:24. The idea of denying oneself is central to both passages.
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
Both passages emphasize doing everything to glorify God. The EGW passage speaks of how young people should be focused on glorifying God, while 1 Corinthians 10:31 provides a general principle for all actions.
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Both passages deal with the idea of self-denial and Christ living within the believer. EGW speaks of not being self-centered, while Galatians 2:20 speaks of being crucified with Christ.
"The true Christian will love to wait and watch for the teachings of God and the leadings of His Spirit. But with many, religion is merely a form. Vital godliness is lacking. Many dare to say, I will do this, or that, or I will not do this; and the fear of offending God is scarcely thought of. Those thus described, I saw, could not enter heaven as they are. They may flatter themselves that they will be saved, but God has no pleasure in them. Their lives do not please Him. Their prayers are an offense to Him. 1T 152.4"
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."
Both passages discuss the importance of doing God's will and not just paying lip service. EGW expands on the idea of 'vital godliness' being lacking, which aligns with the concept of doing the Father's will.
"And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood."
Both passages address the idea of prayers being ineffective or offensive to God due to the state of the person praying. EGW's statement that 'Their prayers are an offense to Him' echoes the sentiment in Isaiah 1:15.