"With every gift and offering there should be a suitable object before the giver, not to uphold any in idleness, not to be seen of men or to get a great name, but to glorify God by advancing His cause. Some make large donations to the cause of God while their brother who is poor, may be suffering close by them, and they do nothing to relieve him. Little acts of kindness performed for their brother in a secret manner would bind their hearts together, and would be noticed in heaven. I saw that in their prices and wages the rich should make a difference in favor of the afflicted and widows and the worthy poor among them. But it is too often the case that the rich take advantage of the poor, reaping every benefit that is to be gained, and exacting the last penny for every favor. It is all written in heaven. “I know thy works.” 1T 194.1"
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
Both passages emphasize doing everything to the glory of God. The EGW passage applies this principle to giving and helping the poor, while 1 Corinthians 10:31 is a broader statement. The EGW passage is a specific application of the general principle.
"Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven."
Both passages address the issue of giving with the wrong motives, specifically to be seen by others. The EGW passage expands on this principle, applying it to various aspects of giving and service. Matthew 6:1 is a direct principle that EGW is elaborating on.
"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
Both passages discuss doing good to others, especially those in need. Galatians 6:10 provides a general principle, while the EGW passage applies it specifically to the treatment of the poor and afflicted within the community. The connection is thematic, but not a direct principle.
"deeply rooted that they let the servant of God leave them without ministering to him of their temporal things. They have prized his wearing labor just as highly as their acts show. Says the True Witness: “I know thy works.” 1T 194.2"
"I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:"
The EGW passage directly quotes "I know thy works" and attributes it to the "True Witness," which is a clear reference to Revelation 2:2 (and similar verses in Revelation 2 and 3) where Jesus speaks to the churches.
"Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things."
The EGW passage discusses the need to minister to those who minister spiritually, which aligns with the principle in Galatians 6:6 about sharing with those who teach.
"If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?"
Both passages address the idea that those who provide spiritual guidance should receive material support. The connection is thematic, focusing on the reciprocal relationship between spiritual and material provision.